Arch Phys Med Rehabil July 2013 PMID 23399455

Effectiveness of energy conservation treatment in reducing fatigue in multiple sclerosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Lyan J Blikman, Bionka M Huisstede, Hedwig Kooijmans, Henk J Stam, Johannes B Bussmann, Jetty van Meeteren

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The discussions reflect a moderate level of engagement, focusing on the ongoing challenge of fatigue and associated symptoms like brain fog and breathlessness, with phrases such as 'helping patients identify the interplay of symptoms' indicating interest but not deep critique or extensive analysis. The tone is empathetic and personal, emphasizing the importance of understanding patients' experiences rather than evaluating the research methodology or long-term implications.

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The discussions acknowledge the importance of managing fatigue in multiple sclerosis but do not strongly endorse or criticize the study's findings.

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Posts show moderate interest by highlighting the challenges of fatigue and related symptoms, prompting further reflection.

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The exchanges are personal and conversational, with participants sharing insights about symptom management and the significance of understanding symptom interplay.

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The discussions emphasize recognizing fatigue in MS patients but do not suggest that the publication will lead to immediate or widespread change.

Abstract in brief

  • The systematic review analyzed six studies to assess whether energy conservation management (ECM) treatment helps reduce fatigue and improve quality of life (QoL) in people with multiple sclerosis (MS), finding short-term benefits particularly in fatigue impact and some QoL aspects.
  • Meta-analyses of two randomized controlled trials with 350 participants showed ECM was more effective than no treatment in improving cognitive, physical, and psychosocial fatigue, as well as role physical, social functioning, and mental health QoL scales.
  • However, there was limited evidence regarding long-term effects of ECM, and only short-term improvements were confirmed, with no studies reporting results beyond the short- or mid-term.

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@DrSherryPagoto @edyong209 @DawnEhde @AbbeyJHughesPhD @MeghanBeierPhD I know I am preaching to the choir, but fatigue, brain fog, breathlessness, sleep problems are a tough cycle and helping patients identify the interplay of sxs and find ways to break them = key. https://t.co/HJOZLnsV9i

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RT @DrMeganHoseyPhD: @DrSherryPagoto @edyong209 @DawnEhde @AbbeyJHughesPhD @MeghanBeierPhD I know I am preaching to the choir, but fatigue,…

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RT @DrMeganHoseyPhD: @DrSherryPagoto @edyong209 @DawnEhde @AbbeyJHughesPhD @MeghanBeierPhD I know I am preaching to the choir, but fatigue,…

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Megan Hosey
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@DrSherryPagoto @edyong209 @DawnEhde @AbbeyJHughesPhD @MeghanBeierPhD I know I am preaching to the choir, but fatigue, brain fog, breathlessness, sleep problems are a tough cycle and helping patients identify the interplay of sxs and find ways to break them = key. https://t.co/HJOZLnsV9i

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