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Pacing as a strategy to improve energy management in myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome: a consensus document.
Disabil Rehabil. 2012; 34(13):1140-7.DR

Abstract

PURPOSE

Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) is a debilitating condition characterized by a number of symptoms which typically worsen following minimal exertion. Various strategies to manage the limited energy levels have been proposed. Of these, pacing has been consistently rated as one of the most helpful in surveys conducted by patient groups. This review is a response to the paucity of the information on pacing in the scientific literature.

METHOD

We describe the principle of pacing and how this can be adapted to meet individual abilities and preferences. A critical evaluation of the research was conducted to ascertain the benefits and limitations of this strategy.

RESULTS

Based on various studies, it is proposed that pacing can help to stabilize the condition and avoid post-exertional malaise.

CONCLUSION

Pacing offers practitioners an additional therapeutic option which is acceptable to the majority of patients and can reduce the severity of the exertion-related symptoms of ME/CFS.

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Goudsmit EM
School of Psychology, University of East London, Stratford, London, E15 4LZ, UK. ellengoudsmit@hotmail.com
Nijs J
No affiliation info available
Jason LA
No affiliation info available
Wallman KE
No affiliation info available

MeSH

Activities of Daily LivingChronic DiseaseConsensusEnergy MetabolismFatigue Syndrome, ChronicHumansPainPain ManagementQuality of LifeSelf Care

Pub Type(s)

Journal Article
Review

Language

eng

PubMed ID

22181560

Citation

Goudsmit, Ellen M., et al. "Pacing as a Strategy to Improve Energy Management in Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/chronic Fatigue Syndrome: a Consensus Document." Disability and Rehabilitation, vol. 34, no. 13, 2012, pp. 1140-7.
Goudsmit EM, Nijs J, Jason LA, et al. Pacing as a strategy to improve energy management in myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome: a consensus document. Disabil Rehabil. 2012;34(13):1140-7.
Goudsmit, E. M., Nijs, J., Jason, L. A., & Wallman, K. E. (2012). Pacing as a strategy to improve energy management in myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome: a consensus document. Disability and Rehabilitation, 34(13), 1140-7. https://doi.org/10.3109/09638288.2011.635746
Goudsmit EM, et al. Pacing as a Strategy to Improve Energy Management in Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/chronic Fatigue Syndrome: a Consensus Document. Disabil Rehabil. 2012;34(13):1140-7. PubMed PMID: 22181560.
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