What is Weighted Blanket?

Category: Equipment

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Weighted blankets can be very calming to people with Autism, ADHD, Restless Leg Syndrome, Sensory Integration Disorder, and many other issues.

Reported purpose & perceived effectiveness
Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Anxious mood 4 2
Insomnia 4 2
Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder 2 1
Autism spectrum disorder 2 1
Flashbacks 2 2
Generalized anxiety disorder 2 1

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  • Major
  • Moderate
  • Slight
  • None
  • Can't tell

Side effects

Side effects as an overall problem

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 0
Moderate 0
Mild 0
None 3

Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Weighted Blanket

Side effect Patients Percentage
Adherence
Adherence Evaluations Percentage
Always 2
Usually 1
Sometimes 0
Never taken as prescribed 0
Burden
Burden Evaluations Percentage
Very hard to take 0
Somewhat hard to take 0
A little hard to take 2
Not at all hard to take 1
Cost per month
Cost per month Evaluations Percentage
$200+ 0
$100-199 2
$50-99 0
$25-49 0
< $25 0
Not specified 1
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