Weighted blankets for sleep problems – prescription, use and cost analysis
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DOI: 10.1080/11038128.2022.2066017
Abstract: Abstract Background Weighted blankets (WBs) have been suggested as a treatment option for insomnia and are commonly prescribed despite lack of evidence of efficacy. Aim To investigate prescription pattern, return rate and cost of WBs.… read more here.
Keywords: cost; prescription; prescription process; weighted blankets ... See more keywords
Experiences of Using Weighted Blankets among Children with ADHD and Sleeping Difficulties
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DOI: 10.1155/2023/1945290
Abstract: Introduction Sleeping difficulties are common in children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). A sleep intervention with weighted blankets was designed to increase current understanding of using weighted blankets to target children's individual needs in… read more here.
Keywords: experiences using; sleeping difficulties; adhd sleeping; children adhd ... See more keywords
Weighted Blankets: Anxiety Reduction in Adult Patients Receiving Chemotherapy.
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DOI: 10.1188/20.cjon.360-368
Abstract: BACKGROUND Weighted blankets have been used as a deep touch pressure (DTP) tool to alleviate anxiety in many patient populations. Patients with cancer can experience anxiety related to diagnosis and treatments, such as chemotherapy infusions.… read more here.
Keywords: patients receiving; receiving chemotherapy; anxiety; weighted blanket ... See more keywords