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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.

Authors :
Jason LA
Brown M
Brown A
Evans M
Flores S
Grant-Holler E
Sunnquist M
Source :
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

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