Research Articles
As our products are all research based, we wanted to provide you with a list of articles to help you discover what tools may be right for your situation.
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The Impact of Weighted Blanket Use on Adults with Sensory Sensitivity and Insomnia (2023) Weighted blankets appear beneficial in reducing insomnia severity in adults with much more than the average population sensory sensitivity. In addition, those with self-reported anxiety may have increased benefit from this intervention. |
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Weighted blankets are one method to provide deep pressure touch sensations, which are associated with a calming effect on the nervous system. Weighted blankets have been reported to elicit a calming effect during stressful dental encounters and routine prophylactic visits in older adolescents and adults. Preliminary research suggests that weighted blankets are safe and feasible for children in both hospital and home settings; this, however, has not yet been examined in a paediatric dental environment. |
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Effect of deep pressure input on parasympathetic system in patients with wisdom tooth surgery (2016) Deep pressure input is used to normalize physiological arousal due to stress. Wisdom tooth surgery is an invasive dental procedure with high stress levels, and an alleviation strategy is rarely applied during extraction. In this study, we investigated the effects of deep pressure input on autonomic responses to wisdom tooth extraction in healthy adults. |
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The Effectiveness of Weighted Blankets on Sleep and Everyday Activities (2021) A retrospective follow-up study of children and adults with ADHD and/or Autism Spectrum Disorder |
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Weighted Blanket Use - A Systematic Review (2024) Current literature synthesized to help develop the impetus needed to launch a research study into the effectiveness of using weighted blankets to decrease anxiety and insomnia. |
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Weighted Blankets for Sleep in Children with ADHD (2023) Research that evaluates the efficacy of weighted blankets on sleep, among children with ADHD and sleep problems. |
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Restraint and Seclusion Reduction An article on the dangers of restraint and seclusion and the benefits of decreasing these techniques in favor of sensory techniques. |
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Multiple Abstracts of Articles on the Benefits of Weighted Blankets A review of a few different research articles about how weighted blankets have been show to have a positive effect on mental health. |
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Safety and Effectiveness of Weighted Blankets with Adults How weighted blankets benefited adults, as well as were safe tools to use, during inpatient mental health stays. |
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Sensory Approaches in Psych Settings How taking a sensory approach can have positive mental health benefits on patients. |
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Sensory Integration with Elders with Dementia How creating sensory experiences can reduce agitation and discomfort in the elderly with dementia. |
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Sensory Room Environments for ASD Children Strategies to create more sensory inclusive environments for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other sensory disorders. |
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Facilitating Self Organization Through Sensory Rooms How Occupational Therapists can encourage function and social participation in patients through the use of "placemaking". |
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Creating Sensory Rooms for Inpatient Mental Health Settings How encouraging environmental enhancements for sensory rooms and have positive benefits on inpatient mental health settings. |