English 
简体中文 Energy Conservation
Objectives:
At the end of the session, the participant will:
- Have a better understanding of the physiological response to daily activities.
- Be able to set realistic goals while undertaking self care activities.
- Be able to adopt and utilise energy conservation techniques.
Facilitator:
This session may be facilitated by an occupational therapist, physiotherapist, exercise physiologist or respiratory nurse.
| Topic | Content | Resources |
|---|---|---|
| Introduction. | Definition of energy conservation and its relevance in the context of lung disease. Activities of daily living. |
Better Living with COPD (Ch 12) |
| Techniques for energy conservation. | Energy budgeting. Coordinate breathing with tasks. Plan and prepare. Prioritising. Pacing. Balancing activity and rest. Retraining in activities of daily living (adjusting and modifying methods). Establishing routines. Optimising body mechanics. Sit to perform activities. Regularly change position. Lightweight equipment. Aids and equipment. Regular rest breaks. Home adaptations and modifications. |
Demonstration and supervised practice (with feedback). Examples of aids and equipment. Better Living with COPD (Ch 12) Part 7 of the Better Living with your Lung Disease series ‘ Managing Your Fatigue and Energy Conservation’ |
| Taking positive action. | Coping strategies. Behaviour changes. Work simplification. |
Better Living with COPD (Ch 12) Part 7 of the Better Living with your Lung Disease series ‘ Managing Your Fatigue and Energy Conservation’ |
| Community resources. | What is out there? Home help. Meals delivery services. Shopping services. Community transport. Links to providers of assistive devices and technologies. |
Contact your local council, library or community health centre for a list of available services. |
| Summary and discussion. | Problem-solving scenarios involving group generation of energy conservation strategies. |
