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01-09-2026
Weighted blanket reduced anxiety before surgery
The results showed a clear difference between the groups. Patients who used weighted blankets had an average anxiety level of 26.28 points, compared with 38.73 points in the control group. The difference was statistically significant.
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01-09-2026
Weighted Blankets Reduced Anxiety in Children During Dental Treatment
When the children used weighted blankets, their restlessness decreased significantly. At the same time, the researchers observed positive changes in several physiological stress markers. Heart rate and blood pressure decreased, while oxygen saturation increased.
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01-09-2026
Weighted blankets reduced anxiety and agitation in people with dementia
The results showed that the use of weighted blankets reduced the level of agitation. The researchers also observed a decrease in both heart rate and respiratory rate, as well as a reduced need for pharmacological and other interventions to manage the patients’ anxiety.
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08-04-2024
New Guidelines for Weighted Blankets
The National Board of Health and Welfare recently published updated Swedish national guidelines for ADHD and autism. The latest version, released on March 19, 2024, contains thirteen new recommendations that were developed in consultation with over 500 professionals. These updated guidelines focus specifically on two key areas: cognitive support and the use of weighted blankets to manage sleep problems. Read the guidelines in their entirety here.
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18-01-2024
Weight Vests at Work - Get a Grant for Assistive Devices
If you need special assistive devices for work due to a disability or illness, the Swedish Social Insurance Agency or the Swedish Public Employment Service may provide financial assistance to you or your employer.
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21-08-2023
Weighted blankets help children with ADHD
A study conducted by Halmstad University, using sleep monitors, has shown that the use of Novista’s soft weighted blankets significantly improves sleep in children with ADHD.
10-07-2023
Research: Children's Experiences with Using Weighted Blankets
An interview study was conducted at Halmstad University to investigate how children with ADHD and sleep problems experience the use of weighted blankets as part of a sleep intervention.
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18-01-2023
The weighted vest promotes a sense of security at school
Teachers who have borrowed the vest for their class find that it has a positive effect on students who have trouble calming down and provides a sense of security to students struggling with anxiety, worry, or stress.
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24-10-2022
Weighted vests promote calm and a sense of security at a preschool in Båstad
Greater security and peace of mind—the use of weighted vests in preschool can make a big difference in how children feel and, ultimately, for the entire group. That’s according to Jenny Svensson, a teacher at Skogsgläntan Preschool in Förslöv, outside Båstad.
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10-10-2022
Weighted Blankets for Children in New Research: Parents Report That Weighted Blankets Promote Better Sleep and Reduce Anxiety in Children
A study from Halmstad University shows that parents of children who used the Fiberweight blanket reported that their children’s sleep improved. The parents described how their children fell asleep more quickly, woke up fewer times during the night, and developed better sleep routines. Parents also reported that their children’s overall well-being improved, with increased relaxation, reduced anxiety, and a greater zest for life.
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31-08-2022
Weight Vests – An Investment That Benefits Both Students and Teachers
About 30 schools across Sweden have tested Novista’s Fiber Weighted Vest, and it has been shown to have a positive effect on students’ ability to concentrate and focus. Positive changes in the overall classroom environment have also been observed in several places.
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31-08-2022
Teacher Nina: Here's How We Use the Fiber Weighted Vest in My Class
Nina is a teacher at Borns Friskola and has 21 students in grades 1 and 2 in her class. She has been using the Fiber weighted vest from Novista since December 2021. “At first, I thought only a few students would need the vest. But now about half of them use it—some occasionally, others more often.”
