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Weighted Blankets Shown to Reduce Anxiety in Hospitalized Patients

A pilot study at Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City found that a short treatment period with a weighted blanket can ease anxiety in hospitalized patients significantly more than other nonpharmacologic methods, even after the blanket is removed.

September 1, 2026


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