title: Warmed blankets: an intervention to promote comfort for elderly hospitalized patients.
abstract: A common complaint among hospitalized elderly patients is discomfort related to the cool environment. The purpose of this pilot study was to examine the effect of the application of a warmed blanket on the level of comfort in elderly hospitalized patients. A sample of 49 older adults who complained of feeling uncomfortable (in pain, being cold, or feeling anxious) were measured on their level of discomfort before and 1 hour after the application of a warm blanket. The level of discomfort after receiving the blanket was significantly less (P <.001).
authors.affiliation: Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, USA.
authors.forename: Sherry
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Robinson
authors.forename: Gail
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Benton
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001512:Bedding and Linens; D006760:Hospitalization; D006358:Hot Temperature; D006801:Humans; D010865:Pilot Projects; D016896:Treatment Outcome