Weighted blankets shown to reduce anxiety in hospitalized patients

New research published in the American Journal of Critical Care found that patients reported significantly lower anxiety after a short treatment session with a 15-pound (6.8-kilogram) weighted blanket. The study is unique in its setting and patient population, with no previously published studies examining the blankets' use with acutely ill, hospitalized adults.

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