Saint Luke's Health System
When having an intrauterine device placed in an outpatient clinic, patients frequently feel anxiety related to the procedure. This study is designed to determine if the use of a small, weighted blanket, placed over the patient's chest and shoulders, would help decrease that anxiety, as well as pain related to the procedure.
Patients scheduled for an IUD placement in this specific outpatient clinic will be approached by the study nurse to gauge interest in participating. Consented patients will be randomized to either receive a weighted blanket or a non-weighted blanket. Patients will rate their anxiety on a 100 mm visual-analog scale and pain on a 0-10 verbal scale.
Inclusion Criteria: * scheduled for IUD placement * age 18 years or older * able to read and understand English and use a pen Exclusion Criteria: * inability to consent * inability to remove weighted blanket
10-pound weighted lap pad will be placed over the patient's chest and shoulders
A simple, unweighted blanket will be applied to patients during IUD insertion
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