title: Using a DVD to help people with chronic fatigue syndrome learn the technique of pacing.
abstract: The Shropshire Enablement Team, a specialist community rehabilitation team, has produced a DVD and booklet on pacing for people with chronic fatigue syndrome/ME. Pacing is a technique for managing fatigue, and involves achieving the correct balance between rest and activity. This article explains the benefits of pacing, and how the DVD and booklet have enabled the team to better support clients.
authors.affiliation: Shropshire Enablement Team.
authors.forename: Sarah
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Weston
authors.forename: Stella
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Townsend
mesh_terms: D016251:CD-ROM; D015673:Fatigue Syndrome, Chronic / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D010353:Patient Education as Topic / Q000379:methods*; D012648:Self Care