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A randomized controlled study of weighted chain blankets for insomnia in psychiatric disorders.
Ekholm B, Spulber S, Adler M. Ekholm B, et al. J Clin Sleep Med. 2020 Sep 15;16(9):1567-1577. doi: 10.5664/jcsm.8636. J Clin Sleep Med. 2020. PMID: 32536366 Free PMC article. Clinical Trial.

RESULTS: At 4 weeks, there was a significant advantage in Insomnia Severity Index ratings of the weighted blanket intervention over the light blanket (P < .001) with a large effect size (Cohen's d 1.90). ...During a 12-month open follow-up phase of the stu

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RESULTS: At 4 weeks, there was a significant advantage in Insomnia Severity Index ratings of the weighted blanket intervention …
Weighted Blanket Use: A Systematic Review.
Eron K, Kohnert L, Watters A, Logan C, Weisner-Rose M, Mehler PS. Eron K, et al. Am J Occup Ther. 2020 Mar/Apr;74(2):7402205010p1-7402205010p14. doi: 10.5014/ajot.2020.037358. Am J Occup Ther. 2020. PMID: 32204779
However, the research related to the use and effectiveness of weighted blankets is sparse. OBJECTIVE: To identify, evaluate, and synthesize the current literature to help develop the impetus needed to launch a research study into the effectiveness of using weight …
However, the research related to the use and effectiveness of weighted blankets is sparse. OBJECTIVE: To identify, evaluate, a …
Weighted Blankets as a Sleep Intervention: A Scoping Review.
Dawson S, Charlton K, Ng L, Cleland J, Bulto L, Page M, Attrill S. Dawson S, et al. Am J Occup Ther. 2024 Sep 1;78(5):7805205160. doi: 10.5014/ajot.2024.050676. Am J Occup Ther. 2024. PMID: 39163284 Review.
Included studies reported on overnight use of weighted blankets. Critical appraisal of studies was conducted with standardized tools. ...Currently, there is more evidence of effectiveness with adults, although parents are favorable regarding weighted blank …
Included studies reported on overnight use of weighted blankets. Critical appraisal of studies was conducted with standardized …
Using weighted blankets in an inpatient mental health hospital to decrease anxiety.
Becklund AL, Rapp-McCall L, Nudo J. Becklund AL, et al. J Integr Med. 2021 Mar;19(2):129-134. doi: 10.1016/j.joim.2020.11.004. Epub 2020 Nov 28. J Integr Med. 2021. PMID: 33317955
Simple main effects were then further examined for the comparison/weighted blanket groups using a repeated measures ANOVA. Within the weighted blanket group, additional two-way mixed ANOVA was run to determine if gender or blanket weig …
Simple main effects were then further examined for the comparison/weighted blanket groups using a repeated measures ANO …
Weighted Blankets: Anxiety Reduction in Adult Patients Receiving Chemotherapy.
Vinson J, Powers J, Mosesso K. Vinson J, et al. Clin J Oncol Nurs. 2020 Aug 1;24(4):360-368. doi: 10.1188/20.CJON.360-368. Clin J Oncol Nurs. 2020. PMID: 32678376 Clinical Trial.
Patients were randomized to one of two study arms (given the weighted blanket during their first infusion or given the weighted blanket during their second infusion). ...FINDINGS: Anxiety was reduced among patients receiving chemotherapy when the we …
Patients were randomized to one of two study arms (given the weighted blanket during their first infusion or given the weig …
Experiences of Using Weighted Blankets among Children with ADHD and Sleeping Difficulties.
Lönn M, Aili K, Svedberg P, Nygren J, Jarbin H, Larsson I. Lönn M, et al. Occup Ther Int. 2023 Feb 14;2023:1945290. doi: 10.1155/2023/1945290. eCollection 2023. Occup Ther Int. 2023. PMID: 36824380 Free PMC article.
AIM: To explore how children with ADHD and sleeping difficulties experience the use of weighted blankets. METHODS: An explorative qualitative design in which 26 children with ADHD and sleeping difficulties, 6-15 years old, were interviewed about a sleep intervention …
AIM: To explore how children with ADHD and sleeping difficulties experience the use of weighted blankets. METHODS: An explorat …
Weighted Blankets for Insomnia in Patients with Psychiatric Disorders.
Rosenberg K. Rosenberg K. Am J Nurs. 2021 Jan 1;121(1):55. doi: 10.1097/01.NAJ.0000731672.32508.dc. Am J Nurs. 2021. PMID: 33350699
According to this study: Weighted blankets have a clinically meaningful effect on insomnia and daytime functioning in patients with co-occurring major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, and attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder.. …
According to this study: Weighted blankets have a clinically meaningful effect on insomnia and daytime functioning in patients …
The effect of weighted blankets on sleep and related disorders: a brief review.
Yu J, Yang Z, Sun S, Sun K, Chen W, Zhang L, Xu J, Xu Q, Liu Z, Ke J, Zhang L, Zhu Y. Yu J, et al. Front Psychiatry. 2024 Apr 15;15:1333015. doi: 10.3389/fpsyt.2024.1333015. eCollection 2024. Front Psychiatry. 2024. PMID: 38686123 Free PMC article. Review.
AIMS: To examine the use and efficacy of weighted blankets in improving sleep and related disorders in different populations and explore the possible mechanisms. ...RECOMMENDATIONS: Weighted blankets might be a promising tool for sleep interventions am …
AIMS: To examine the use and efficacy of weighted blankets in improving sleep and related disorders in different populations a …
Weighted Blankets for Pain and Anxiety Relief in Acutely Injured Trauma Patients.
Warner SM, Tannenbaum SL, Pathan S, Lozada JS. Warner SM, et al. J Pain Palliat Care Pharmacother. 2023 Feb 7:1-10. doi: 10.1080/15360288.2023.2174634. Online ahead of print. J Pain Palliat Care Pharmacother. 2023. PMID: 36749646
In this study, 12 patients using weighted blankets for five consecutive days were compared to a matched retrospective cohort of 12 patients not using a blanket. ...To summarize, trauma patients in acute pain had less opioid use and reported less pain and anxi …
In this study, 12 patients using weighted blankets for five consecutive days were compared to a matched retrospective cohort o …
Weighted Blankets' Effect on the Health of Older People Living in Nursing Homes.
Hjort Telhede E, Arvidsson S, Karlsson S, Ivarsson A. Hjort Telhede E, et al. Geriatrics (Basel). 2022 Jul 29;7(4):79. doi: 10.3390/geriatrics7040079. Geriatrics (Basel). 2022. PMID: 36005255 Free PMC article.
The aim of the study was to investigate weighted blankets' effect on health regarding quality of life (QoL), sleep, nutrition, cognition, activities of daily living ADL and medication in older people living in nursing homes. METHODS: In total, 110 older people were …
The aim of the study was to investigate weighted blankets' effect on health regarding quality of life (QoL), sleep, nutrition, …
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