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Energy Conservation Strategies for Activities of Daily Living
Overview
This comprehensive guide teaches energy conservation strategies for patients with medical conditions like heart failure, respiratory diseases, or cancer who experience fatigue and breathlessness during daily activities. It covers the 4Ps principles (prioritize, plan, positioning, pacing), provides specific modifications for tasks like dressing, showering, cooking, and cleaning, includes breathing techniques and recovery positions, and offers tools like exertion scales and activity scheduling to help patients manage their energy effectively.
This article was published by Tan Tock Seng Hospital and updated in 2026.