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Effect of deep pressure input on autonomic regulation during wisdom tooth extraction: From waiting room to surgery [PDF]

Journal of Dental Sciences
Background and purpose: Tooth extraction is a common dental procedure associated with heightened anxiety, particularly during the waiting period before treatment.
Hsin-Yung Chen, Hsiang Yang, Ching-En Men, Chih-Hui Shen, Hsin-Ming Chen   +4 more
doaj   +2 more sources

Feasibility, acceptability, and perceived effectiveness of weighted blankets during paediatric dental care [PDF]

International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry
Stein Duker LI, McGuire R, Hernandez J, Goodman E, Polido JC.   +4 more
exaly   +2 more sources

Under Pressure: A Systematic Review of Weighted Blankets for Treatment of Anxiety and Insomnia [PDF]

, 2023
Objective: The purpose of this study was to investigate the efficacy of weighted blankets in providing relief to anxiety and insomnia caused by a variety of health disparities and diagnoses.
Holmes, Macie
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weighted blankets, sensory-based interventions, autism spectrum disorder

Open Journal of Occupational Therapy, 2021
Background: Goal Attainment Scaling (GAS) is advocated as a meaningful outcome measure for parents and clinicians using an Ayres Sensory Integration® Intervention (ASI) approach.
Teresa A. May-Benson, Sarah Schoen, Alison Teasdale, Jane Koomar   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Weighted blankets for sleep problems – prescription, use and cost analysis

Scandinavian Journal of Occupational Therapy, 2022
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.
Ellen Odéus, Emelie Pauli, Steinn Steingrímsson, Mats Cederlund, Stefan Franzén, Carina Helgesson, Kristina Nyström, John Sondell, Arve Opheim   +8 more
doaj   +1 more source

The effectiveness of weighted blankets on sleep and everyday activities – A retrospective follow-up study of children and adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and/or autism spectrum disorder

Scandinavian Journal of Occupational Therapy, 2023
Background Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) are often accompanied by sleep problems influencing social, emotional and cognitive functioning in everyday activities.Aim The aim of this study was to ...
Vedrana Bolic Baric, Sofie Skuthälla, Malin Pettersson, Per A. Gustafsson, Anette Kjellberg   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Managing Sleep in Adults with ADHD: From Science to Pragmatic Approaches

Brain Sciences, 2021
Background: Sleep disorders and sleep problems commonly occur in adults with ADHD and add to functional impairment. Evidence-based treatments for sleep could improve function in the adult ADHD population.
Craig B. H. Surman, Daniel M. Walsh
doaj   +1 more source

The efficacy of ball blankets on insomnia in depression in outpatient clinics: study protocol for a randomized crossover multicentre trial

Trials, 2020
Background Depression affects approx. 4% of the global population and is often accompanied by insomnia. Medications used to treat insomnia can have side effects such as development of tolerance and addiction.
Sanne Toft Kristiansen, Poul Videbech, Merete Bender Bjerrum, Erik Roj Larsen   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

The Impact of Weighted Blanket Use on Adults with Sensory Sensitivity and Insomnia

Occupational Therapy International, 2023
Purpose. This study’s purpose was to determine the impact of weighted blanket use on moderate to severe insomnia in adults with sensory sensitivity greater than the average population. Methods.
Rhonda Davis-Cheshire, Savannah Bennington, Allison Hartsek, Teresa Kelly, Janeene Marinelli, Amanda Perez   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

The Use of Weighted Blankets in Patients with Anxiety [PDF]

, 2019
A literature review was conducted between the months of August 2018 and November 2018 to determine the effects of weighted blankets in patients with symptoms of anxiety. Ten articles were reviewed focusing on patients with anxiety-related symptoms.
Den Hartog, Kelsey, Burch, Eden, Jansen, Mariah J, Godfredsen, Madison   +3 more
core   +1 more source