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A pressure ulcer is a localised injury to the skin and underlying tissue. The risk of developing pressure ulcers increases when a person lies or sits in the same position for an extended period (e.g., hospital and nursing home beds) without shifting their body weight. The skin and underlying tissue become deformed, especially in areas that primarily support the body's weight (hips, heels, and elbows). The special design of pressure ulcer mattresses reduces pressure on weight-bearing areas, thereby minimising the risk of pressure ulcers.
A pressure ulcer is a localised injury to the skin and underlying tissue. The risk of developing pressure ulcers increases when a person lies or sits in the same position for an extended period (e.g., hospital and nursing home beds) without shifting their body weight. The skin and underlying tissue become deformed, especially in areas that primarily support the body's weight (hips, heels, and elbows). The special design of pressure ulcer mattresses reduces pressure on weight-bearing areas, thereby minimising the risk of pressure ulcers.
A pressure ulcer is a localised injury to the skin and underlying tissue. The risk of developing pressure ulcers increases when a person lies or sits in the same position for an extended period (e.g., hospital and nursing home beds) without shifting their body weight. The skin and underlying tissue become deformed, especially in areas that primarily support the body's weight (hips, heels, and elbows). The special design of pressure ulcer mattresses reduces pressure on weight-bearing areas, thereby minimising the risk of pressure ulcers.
A pressure ulcer is a localised injury to the skin and underlying tissue. The risk of developing pressure ulcers increases when a person lies or sits in the same position for an extended period (e.g., hospital and nursing home beds) without shifting their body weight. The skin and underlying tissue become deformed, especially in areas that primarily support the body's weight (hips, heels, and elbows). The special design of pressure ulcer mattresses reduces pressure on weight-bearing areas, thereby minimising the risk of pressure ulcers.
A pressure ulcer is a localised injury to the skin and underlying tissue. The risk of developing pressure ulcers increases when a person lies or sits in the same position for an extended period (e.g., hospital and nursing home beds) without shifting their body weight. The skin and underlying tissue become deformed, especially in areas that primarily support the body's weight (hips, heels, and elbows). The special design of pressure ulcer mattresses reduces pressure on weight-bearing areas, thereby minimising the risk of pressure ulcers.
A pressure ulcer is a localised injury to the skin and underlying tissue. The risk of developing pressure ulcers increases when a person lies or sits in the same position for an extended period (e.g., hospital and nursing home beds) without shifting their body weight. The skin and underlying tissue become deformed, especially in areas that primarily support the body's weight (hips, heels, and elbows). The special design of pressure ulcer mattresses reduces pressure on weight-bearing areas, thereby minimising the risk of pressure ulcers.
A pressure ulcer is a localised injury to the skin and underlying tissue. The risk of developing pressure ulcers increases when a person lies or sits in the same position for an extended period (e.g., hospital and nursing home beds) without shifting their body weight. The skin and underlying tissue become deformed, especially in areas that primarily support the body's weight (hips, heels, and elbows). The special design of pressure ulcer mattresses reduces pressure on weight-bearing areas, thereby minimising the risk of pressure ulcers.
A pressure ulcer is a localised injury to the skin and underlying tissue. The risk of developing pressure ulcers increases when a person lies or sits in the same position for an extended period (e.g., hospital and nursing home beds) without shifting their body weight. The skin and underlying tissue become deformed, especially in areas that primarily support the body's weight (hips, heels, and elbows). The special design of pressure ulcer mattresses reduces pressure on weight-bearing areas, thereby minimising the risk of pressure ulcers.
  1. McInnes E, Jammali‐Blasi A, Bell‐Syer SEM, Dumville JC, Middleton V, Cullum N. Support surfaces for pressure ulcer prevention. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2015, Issue 9. Art. No.: CD001735. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD001735.pub5. Accessed 10 February 2024.
  2. European Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel (2019). Prevention and Treatment of Pressure Ulcers/Injuries: Clinical Practice Guideline, The International Guideline. https://internationalguideline.com/
  3. Coleman, S., Gorecki, C., Nelson, E. A., Closs, S. J., Defloor, T., Halfens, R., Farrin, A., Brown, J., Schoonhoven, L., & Nixon, J. (2013). Patient risk factors for pressure ulcer development: Systematic review. International Journal of Nursing Studies, 50(7), 974-1003. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2012.11.019
  4. Edsberg, L. E., Black, J. M., Goldberg, M., McNichol, L., Moore, L., & Sieggreen, M. (2016). Revised national pressure ulcer advisory panel pressure injury staging system: revised pressure injury staging system. Journal of Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nursing, 43(6), 585. https://doi.org/10.1097/WON.0000000000000281
  5. Borojeny, L. A., Albatineh, A. N., Dehkordi, A. H., & Gheshlagh, R. G. (2020). The incidence of pressure ulcers and its associations in different wards of the hospital: a systematic review and meta-analysis. International Journal of Preventive Medicine, 11. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33312480/

Weighted products calm the body's senses. You can compare it somewhat to a hug from a friend or to massage therapy, both of which have a relaxing effect on muscle tension. Professionally, the technique is called DPS (“deep pressure stimulation”) (1, 2). We can also refer to it as pressure treatment. The healthcare system, physiotherapists, and other health professionals can advantageously use weighted products as part of pressure treatment, as the products' weight modulates the body's sensory impressions.

When a nerve in the skin is subjected to strong and persistent pressure from the outside, oxytocin is released. Oxytocin is a hormone that minimises the body's stress symptoms and strengthens the immune system. The hormone also regulates the serotonergic system, which, among other things, controls blood pressure, motor skills, and affective behaviour by releasing serotonin (3).

The rule of thumb is ~10% of a person's body weight.

Researchers have primarily studied weighted products with regard to safety considerations and comfort. Currently, there are no studies that have found direct safety risks associated with the rule of thumb. On the contrary, several studies emphasise that there are significant benefits to the rule. For example, a well-known 2008 study found that weighted blankets weighing 13 kg had a calming and anxiety-reducing effect when evenly distributed across the body. The participants were healthy adults with a median weight of 74 kg (1).

Whatever a weighted product weighs, a person should be able to move it comfortably when using it.

Zibocare’s range of weighted blankets spans 4-12 kg, so that one can find a suitable blanket without much hassle. See the range here.

Weighted blankets can improve one's sleep quality, which can enhance one's quality of life (QoL). QoL is a typical index measure in the medical world.

It is believed that approximately 30% of the population has sleep difficulties (4). Poor sleep quality is associated with depression, stress, psychosomatic disorders, cardiovascular and metabolic problems, and much more (4). Research shows that weighted blankets are beneficial for health in these areas. For example:

  1. Weighted blankets can reduce anxiety by 63%, as well as blood pressure and heart rate by 33% (1).
  2. Weighted blankets are particularly effective against insomnia in cases of depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and general anxiety disorders (5, 6).
  3. Young people with ADHD prefer low-tech products as cognitive assistance, of which weighted blankets are a wise choice (7).
  4. Weighted duvets have a ~60% improvement rate regarding sleep and everyday activities in both children and adults with ADHD and/or ASD (8, 9).

 

Weighted blankets can therefore help treat sleep disorders and other related health issues, without increasing costs for the healthcare system – on the contrary. 

  1. Mullen, Brian, et al. “Exploring the Safety and Therapeutic Effects of Deep Pressure Stimulation Using a Weighted Blanket.” Occupational Therapy in Mental Health, vol. 24, no. 1, 2008, pp. 65–89, https://doi.org/10.1300/J004v24n01_05.
  2. Becklund, A. L., Rapp-McCall, L., & Nudo, J. (2021). Using weighted blankets in an inpatient mental health hospital to decrease anxiety. Journal of Integrative Medicine, 19(2), 129-134. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.joim.2020.11.004
  3. Uvnäs-Moberg, K., Handlin, L., & Petersson, M. (2015). Self-soothing behaviours with particular reference to oxytocin release induced by non-noxious sensory stimulation. Frontiers in Psychology, 5, 1529. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2014.01529
  4. Odéus, E., Pauli, E., Steingrímsson, S., Cederlund, M., Franzén, S., Helgesson, C., … & Opheim, A. (2023). Weighted blankets for sleep problems–prescription, use and cost analysis. Scandinavian Journal of Occupational Therapy, 30(2), 211-221. https://doi.org/10.1080/11038128.2022.2066017
  5. Ekholm, B., Spulber, S., & Adler, M. (2020). A randomised controlled study of weighted chain blankets for insomnia in psychiatric disorders. Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine, 16(9), 1567-1577. https://doi.org/10.5664/jcsm.8636
  6. Lindstedt, H., & Umb-Carlsson, Õ. (2013). Cognitive assistive technology and professional support in everyday life for adults with ADHD. Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology, 8(5), 402-408. https://doi.org/10.3109/17483107.2013.769120
  7. Green, L., Willis, E., Ziev, N., Oliveira, D., Kornblau, B., & Robertson, S. (2020). The Impact of Weighted Blankets on the Sleep and Sensory Experiences of Autistic Adults. AJOT: American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 74(S1), NA-NA. https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2020.74S1-PO6802
  8. Bolic Baric, V., Skuthälla, S., Pettersson, M., Gustafsson, P. A. Kjellberg, A. (2023). 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, 30(8), 1357-1367.https://doi.org/10.1080/11038128.2021.1939414

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