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Energy Conservation/Envelope Theory Interventions to Help Patients with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.
Energy Conservation/Envelope Theory Interventions to Help Patients with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.
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Fatigue : biomedicine, health & behavior [Fatigue] 2013 Jan 14; Vol. 1 (1-2), pp. 27-42. Date of Electronic Publication: 2012 Aug 08. - Publication Year :
- 2013
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Abstract
- Objectives: Treatment approaches for patients with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) have been controversial. This paper provides the theoretical and conceptual background for the Energy Envelope Theory to assist patients with ME/CFS and reviews evidence of its treatment efficacy.<br />Methods: Over a 15-year period, efforts were directed to develop a non-pharmacologic intervention that endeavored to help patients with ME/CFS self-monitor and self-regulate energy expenditures and learn to pace activities and stay within their energy envelope.<br />Conclusions: Studies show that the energy envelope approach, which involves rehabilitation methods, helps patients with ME/CFS pace activities and manage symptoms and can significantly improve their quality of life.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 2164-1846
- Volume :
- 1
- Issue :
- 1-2
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Fatigue : biomedicine, health & behavior
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 23504301
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/21641846.2012.733602