Evidence Based Practice: Energy conservation and Multiple Sclerosis - 2 views

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  #1 kelseyanne44 on 02 Nov 15

   

  Blikman, L. J., Huisstede, B. M., Kooijmans, H., Stam, H. J., Bussmann, J. B., & van Meeteren, J. (2013). Effectiveness of energy conservation treatment in reducing fatigue in multiple sclerosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitation, 94(7), 1360-1376.
  
  This systematic review was conducted to assess the effectiveness of energy conservation treatment for fatigue and whether it affects restrictions in participation and quality of life in persons with MS. Furthermore, the systematic review was conducted to identify gaps in existing literature. Six studies were included in this study (4 RCTs and 2 CCTs). Results provide evidence that energy conservation management can be more effective than no treatment in reducing the impact of fatigue in individuals with MS. In addition, energy conservation management can improve individuals' quality of life short term. None of the included studies reported long term results on energy conservation management. Authors concluded that more high-quality RCTs are needed to study the long-term effects on energy conservation management.

   

  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Blikman, L. J., Huisstede, B. M., Kooijmans, H., Stam, H. J., Bussmann, J. B., & van Meeteren, J. (2013). Effectiveness of energy conservation treatment in reducing fatigue in multiple sclerosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitation, 94(7), 1360-1376. <br /> <br /> This systematic review was conducted to assess the effectiveness of energy conservation treatment for fatigue and whether it affects restrictions in participation and quality of life in persons with MS. Furthermore, the systematic review was conducted to identify gaps in existing literature. Six studies were included in this study (4 RCTs and 2 CCTs). Results provide evidence that energy conservation management can be more effective than no treatment in reducing the impact of fatigue in individuals with MS. In addition, energy conservation management can improve individuals' quality of life short term. None of the included studies reported long term results on energy conservation management. Authors concluded that more high-quality RCTs are needed to study the long-term effects on energy conservation management.</div>

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