Project POTS
POTS patients in Canada are often misdiagnosed, dismissed or poorly managed. Physicians often refer these patients to other specialists rather than initiating care themselves. There is a need to equip physicians - particularly in primary care - to recognize, diagnose & manage POTS.
Background
POTS or Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome is a chronic & disabling condition caused by a dysfunction of the autonomic nervous system. It primarily affects women of reproductive age and is underdiagnosed and under-recognized.
It takes a POTS patient 2-12 years to get a diagnosis. Our study focuses on identifying and addressing the barriers to POTS diagnosis & care at the primary care level. We will engage primary care physicians to understand their experiences and co-create an intervention that improves the patient journey for POTS patients in Canada.
Calling all family physicians across Canada!
Primary care physicians are invited to participate in an interview and co-creation session to directly contribute to improving care pathways for POTS patients across Canada.
What’s involved?
- A short 30-45 mins virtual interview to share your experiences
- An optional co-creation session to help shape solutions
- Compensation provided for your time and expertise
Your participation will directly contribute to improving care pathways for POTS patients across Canada.
Email projectpots.trp.lmp@utoronto.ca to get involved.
