scholarly journals Pilot study of a mobile smoking cessation intervention for low-income smokers with serious mental illness

2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (4) ◽  
pp. 203-210 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mary F. Brunette ◽  
Joelle C. Ferron ◽  
Pamela Geiger ◽  
Susan Guarino ◽  
Sarah I. Pratt ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Illness ◽  
Smoking Cessation ◽  
Serious Mental Illness ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Behavioral Interventions ◽  
Behavioral Treatment ◽  
Cognitive Impairments ◽  
Treatment Intervention ◽  
Cessation Intervention ◽  
Cessation Treatment

AbstractIntroductionPeople with serious mental illness (SMI) have high rates of smoking and need better access to cessation treatment. Mobile behavioral interventions for cessation have been effective for the general population, but are not usable by many with SMI due to cognitive impairments or severe symptoms. We developed a tailored mobile cessation treatment intervention with features to reduce cognitive load.MethodWe enrolled 20 smokers with SMI and showed them how to use the program on a device of their choice. They were assessed at 8 weeks for intervention use, usability, satisfaction, smoking characteristics, and biologically verified abstinence.ResultsParticipants accessed an average of 23.6 intervention sessions (SD = 17.05; range 1–48; median = 17.5) for an average total of 231.64 minutes (SD = 227.13; range 4.89–955.21; median = 158.18). For 87% of the sessions, average satisfaction scores were 3 or greater on a scale of 1–4. Regarding smoking, 25% of participants had reduced their smoking and 10% had biologically verified abstinence from smoking at 8 weeks.ConclusionHome and community use of this mobile cessation intervention was feasible among smokers with SMI. Further research is needed to evaluate such scalable approaches to increase access to behavioral treatment for this group.

scholarly journals Telephone based smoking cessation intervention for adults with serious mental illness during the COVID-19 pandemic

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 ◽  
pp. 1179173X2110659
Author(s):  
Heather Leutwyler ◽  
Erin Hubbard
Keyword(s):  
Mental Illness ◽  
Smoking Cessation ◽  
San Francisco ◽  
Serious Mental Illness ◽  
Smoking Cessation Intervention ◽  
Smoking Cessation Counseling ◽  
Cessation Intervention ◽  
Data Collection And Analysis ◽  
Readiness To Quit ◽  
The Impact

Background The high rates of smoking in adults with serious mental illness (SMI) increases risk for COVID-19 infection. The purpose of this paper is to present the results of a smoking cessation intervention that was adapted to be offered by phone during a Shelter in Place (SIP) period in San Francisco, California, at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods During the SIP, we offered counseling sessions by phone to five participants. At the end of each session, we assessed readiness to quit, tobacco cessation or reduction, and inquired about the impact of the shelter in place on smoking habits and mental health. Grounded theory guided data collection and analysis. Results The categories that emerged around barriers and facilitators for smoking cessation were COVID-19–related stressors, having purpose, structure and feelings of connections, and the importance of quitting aides for smoking cessation. Conclusion Offering telephone based smoking cessation counseling to adults with SMI while they shelter in place may improve their readiness to quit.

scholarly journals Low-Burden Strategies to Promote Smoking Cessation Treatment Among Patients With Serious Mental Illness

2018 ◽  
Vol 69 (8) ◽  
pp. 849-851 ◽  
Author(s):  
Li-Shiun Chen ◽  
Timothy B. Baker ◽  
Jeanette M. Korpecki ◽  
Kelly E. Johnson ◽  
Jaime P. Hook ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Illness ◽  
Smoking Cessation ◽  
Serious Mental Illness ◽  
Smoking Cessation Treatment ◽  
Cessation Treatment ◽  
Promote Smoking Cessation

scholarly journals The relationship between smoking cessation and binge drinking, depression, and anxiety symptoms among smokers with serious mental illness

2019 ◽  
Vol 194 ◽  
pp. 128-135 ◽  
Author(s):  
Patrick J. Hammett ◽  
Harry A. Lando ◽  
Brent C. Taylor ◽  
Rachel Widome ◽  
Darin J. Erickson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Illness ◽  
Smoking Cessation ◽  
Binge Drinking ◽  
Serious Mental Illness ◽  
Anxiety Symptoms ◽  
Depression And Anxiety ◽  
The Relationship
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