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Date of Graduation
5-2025
Description
Background: Hypermobile type Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (hEDS) is subtype of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome that is a genetic connective tissue disorder with complexities involving joint hypermobility, tissue fragility and severe pain. Patients often experience misdiagnosis, medical dismissal and years of waiting for a diagnosis. Purpose: This study aims to evaluate the quality of life and diagnostic journey for patients living with hEDS.
Publication Date
2025
Document Type
Book
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science
Degree Level
Undergraduate
Department
Health, Human Performance and Recreation
Advisor/Mentor
Hill, Julie
Committee Member
McGee, Josh
Disciplines
Counseling Psychology | Health Psychology | Social Psychology
Keywords
Research-Based
Citation
Breazeale, J. L. (2025). Surviving Their Stripes: the Diagnostic Odyssey and Impact of Life with Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome. 2025 Honors Symposium. Retrieved from https://scholarworks.uark.edu/coesym25/13
