Table 2 Summary of selected pacing resources
From: Co-production of a feasibility trial of pacing interventions for Long COVID
Resource | Population developed for | Developer | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
Application: Spoonie Day (https://www.spoonieday.com/) | General population | Blackburn Labs | Activity/ symptom tracker Based on Spoon Theory, the app helps people track and monitor daily activities to see how they affect mood and energy levels |
Video: The Why, When and How of Pacing: Long COVID's Most Important Lesson (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gUPvNwvkOlA) | Long COVID | Gez Medinger (lived experience of Long COVID) | 50-min video about pacing, including information about what pacing is, the energy envelope, heart rate monitoring, difficulties in practice, rest, and practical tips |
Information: The Pocket Book of Pacing (https://stickmancommunications.co.uk/product/the-pocket-book-of-pacing/) | Long-term conditions/disability | Stickman communications | Pocket-sized book containing information on pacing, including how it works, how it can be applied in real life and practical tips. Information is presented in short sentences with stickman images. Only available in hard copy |