A non-blinded randomised controlled feasibility study of weighted blankets to help agitation and disturbed sleep after brain injury. This is a single centre study based in a community hospital in the UK. Outcomes centre on determining the feasibility and acceptability of the study taking place in an NHS setting.~12 subjects will be randomised 1:1 to intervention or control; they will use the allocated linen for 7 consecutive days and nights. Sleep will be measured using observations and actigraphs; behaviour and behavioural interventions will be recorded.~Participants (where possible) and staff members will be interviewed about their experience and opinions.
A non-blinded randomised controlled feasibility study of weighted blankets to help agitation and disturbed sleep after brain injury. This is a single centre study based in a community hospital in the UK. Outcomes centre on determining the feasibility and acceptability of the study taking place in an NHS setting.