Assessment of comorbid symptoms in pediatric autonomic dysfunction.

This study addresses the complex comorbidity profiles often seen in pediatric patients with autonomic dysfunction such as Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS). The American Autonomic Society's Pediatric Assembly aimed to standardize the method for assessing these comorbidities via validated screening instruments. The multi-disciplinary team reviewed current practices to reach a consensus on the core symptoms to be evaluated, developed a systematic approach to assess these symptoms using literature-backed measures, and created a centralized repository of these tools. Their effort to harmonize assessment methods across different clinical centers is intended to facilitate collaborative research and improve the clinical management of young patients struggling with these complex conditions. This framework not only standardizes patient assessments for better clinical care but also supports the comparison of research outcomes across sites.

Comorbidities Testing Diagnosis / Diagnostic Criteria Management
Published September 21, 2023
Assessment of comorbid symptoms in pediatric autonomic dysfunction.
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Clinical autonomic research : official journal of the Clinical Autonomic Research Society

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