From Blanket Warmers to Bedside
From Blanket Warmers to Bedside
From Blanket Warmers to Bedside
Weighted Blankets to Help Patients Feel at Ease
Now more than ever, patients are seeking natural alternatives for their health and well-being. While medication and complex surgical interventions are critical for many health complications, incorporating simple therapeutic tools can elevate the care experience.
CapeAble® Care offers an innovative line of medical-grade weighted blankets and wearables designed to provide comfort, calm, and relaxation in healthcare environments. These products, crafted with SmartWeight® Technology, offer healthcare professionals a gentle, drug-free method to enhance the patient care experience.
Why choose CapeAble Care for healthcare settings?
CapeAble medical-grade weighted blankets are thoughtfully designed to meet the unique needs of healthcare settings, offering:
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Compatibility with blanket warmers for a soothing layer of warmth.
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Deep Touch Pressure input delivered through SmartWeight Technology for added calming and comfort.
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Easy cleaning with hospital-grade disinfectants, helping to ensure patient safety.
Let’s explore how these features make CapeAble products an essential addition to modern patient care, helping patients feel more at ease.
The role of comfort in patient care.
Patient comfort is more than just a nice-to-have; it’s a cornerstone of positive healthcare experiences. When patients feel calm and cared for, they’re more likely to trust their providers and manage their anxious feelings.
In recent years, weighted blankets have emerged as valuable tools for creating a sense of safety and relaxation. By delivering gentle, even weight, they help signal the brain to relax, possibly reducing feelings of stress and anxiety.
Studies in the Clinical Journal of Nursing Oncology (CJON) and the Association of PeriOperative Nurses (AORN) Journal have demonstrated that weighted blankets can lower anxiety in hospital settings, making them a practical and effective tool for compassionate care.
It’s important for patients to feel comfortable in clinical and hospital settings as much as possible. A calm, comfortable patient is more likely to have a positive overall experience. Many healthcare providers are turning to medical-grade weighted blankets to offer a dose of comfort in addition to the many medical interventions patients receive.
Practical medical weighted blanket features for healthcare settings.
1. Blanket Warmer Compatibility
CapeAble Care weighted blankets are designed to safely be used in blanket warmers, offering a soothing combination of warmth and weight.
Patients undergoing infusion treatments, preparing for surgery, or recovering in the ICU often find that a warm, weighted blanket provides a sense of comfort and security, easing the stress of medical procedures or extended hospital stays. (Payne, 2024 & Vinso, 2020)
2. Deep Touch Pressure (DTP)
The science behind CapeAble SmartWeight® Technology is simple yet powerful. Weighted blankets apply deep touch pressure (DTP) across the surface of the body, helping to signal to the brain to relax. Many people have found that putting on a weighted blanket helps reduce their stress and helps promote relaxation. In two separate clinical studies, patients were shown to have a decrease in anxiety after applying a medical-grade weighted blanket in hospital settings. (Payne, 2024 & Vinson, 2020)
Using 2-inch quilted grids, CapeAble products evenly distribute weight across the body, offering a comforting, therapeutic hug.
3. Easy Maintenance for Busy Healthcare Teams
Maintaining a sanitized environment is essential in healthcare settings. CapeAble products are crafted with durable, medical-grade fabric that is easy to wipe clean using hospital-grade disinfectants.
This design reduces the workload for nurses and caregivers while ensuring the blankets remain safe for patient use.
Versatile applications of CapeAble Weighted Products.
CapeAble Care medical product line extends beyond blankets to include:
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Weighted vests
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Shoulder wraps
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Lap pads
These products are ideal for various patient needs:
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Blankets: Best for perioperative patients, ICU recovery, or extended hospital stays.
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Shoulder Wraps: Ideal for oncology patients undergoing infusion treatments.
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Lap Pads: Great for outpatients during therapy or rehabilitation sessions.
Each product is designed with SmartWeight Technology, ensuring deep touch pressure input and comfort. The unique design of these products helps them maintain their placement on the body, therefore delivering pressure input for a regulating sensation of relief.
CapeAble Care supports healthcare professionals.
Healthcare professionals face immense pressure in their roles. CapeAble Weighted Products aren’t just for patients—they can also help caregivers manage their own stress and find moments of calm during busy days.
Tools for Calm, Care, and Confidence.
CapeAble Care products represent a step forward in more holistic, patient-centered care. By incorporating SmartWeight Technology into the design and manufacturing, these tools provide effective, non-invasive solutions to enhance comfort and may reduce anxiety for patients and caregivers alike.
Together, we’re elevating the standard of care with simple, innovative solutions that make a big impact!
Interested in learning more?
Explore CapeAble’s full range of medical-grade therapeutic products at CapeAble.com.
Give your patients and your team the gift of calm, comfort, and confidence. Let’s make compassionate care the new standard.
References
Payne D. Effect of Weighted Blanket Versus Traditional Practices on Anxiety and Pain in Patients Undergoing Elective Surgery: A Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial. Aorn Journal - Wiley Online Library. Accessed June 7, 2024. https://aornjournal.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/aorn.13855/.
Vinson J. Weighted blankets: Anxiety reduction in adult patients receiving chemotherapy. ONS. August 1, 2020. Accessed June 7, 2024. https://cjon.ons.org/cjon/24/4/weighted-blankets-anxiety-reduction-adult-patients-receiving-chemotherapy.