title: Energy Conservation/Envelope Theory Interventions to Help Patients with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.
abstract: 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.
  
  
  
  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.
  
  
  
  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.
authors.affiliation: Center for Community Research, DePaul University, Chicago, IL.
authors.forename: Leonard A
authors.initials: LA
authors.lastname: Jason
authors.forename: Molly
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Brown
authors.forename: Abigail
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Brown
authors.forename: Meredyth
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Evans
authors.forename: Samantha
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Flores
authors.forename: Elisa
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Grant-Holler
authors.forename: Madison
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Sunnquist
keywords: Myalgic Encephalomyelitis; chronic fatigue syndrome; energy envelope; pacing