scholarly journals The Effect of an Inpatient Smoking Cessation Treatment Program on Hospital Readmissions and Length of Stay

2017 ◽  
Vol 12 (11) ◽  
pp. 880-885 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eline M. van den Broek-Altenburg ◽  
Adam J. Atherly
Keyword(s):  
Smoking Cessation ◽  
Length Of Stay ◽  
Treatment Program ◽  
Hospital Readmissions ◽  
Smoking Cessation Treatment ◽  
Cessation Treatment

scholarly journals The Preliminary Efficacy and Feasibility of Group-Based Smoking Cessation Treatment Program for Incarcerated Smokers

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (4) ◽  
pp. 155798832094335
Author(s):  
Pamela Valera ◽  
Nicholas Acuna ◽  
Ismary Vento
Keyword(s):  
Smoking Cessation ◽  
Treatment Program ◽  
Group Treatment ◽  
Electronic Cigarettes ◽  
Smoking Status ◽  
Exhaled Breath ◽  
Smoking Cessation Treatment ◽  
Nicotine Patches ◽  
Cessation Treatment

Group-based tobacco dependence treatment has been known to help smokers to quit in general adult populations, but the feasibility and efficacy of this type of smoking cessation treatment in correctional settings remain uncertain. A 6-week group-based smoking cessation treatment with nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) in the form of nicotine patches was implemented in seven male prison facilities, in the Northeast, among smokers who were born biologically as male. Exhaled breath carbon monoxide (CO) levels were collected from participants at each session to confirm smoking status. Participants were evaluated at the 1-month post-group treatment follow-up to determine abstinence. Those who were lost to follow-up were recorded as continued smoking and not using NRT nicotine patches. The goal of the study was to explore the feasibility and preliminary efficacy of conducting a smoking cessation treatment program for incarcerated smokers. A total of 350 inmates were screened, 177 inmates were enrolled across the prison sites for the 6-week program, and 102 inmates completed the program. A majority of those enrolled reported that they began smoking when they were between 15 and 19 years of age (44.9%) and were smoking on average for 26 years. Less than half (21.3%) reported ever using electronic cigarettes at baseline and in Session 1,116 individuals who attended reported a median CO level of 18.0 parts per million (ppm). At a 1-month follow-up, 43 individuals reported a median CO level of 5.00 ppm. The study demonstrated preliminary efficacy and feasibility of group-based smoking cessation treatment with NRT nicotine patches in incarcerated smokers.

scholarly journals Text Messaging to Enhance Mindfulness-Based Smoking Cessation Treatment: Program Development Through Qualitative Research

10.2196/11246 ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. e11246 ◽  
Author(s):  
Claire A Spears ◽  
Sharrill A Bell ◽  
Charlayne A Scarlett ◽  
Natalie K Anderson ◽  
Cherell Cottrell-Daniels ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Smoking Cessation ◽  
Program Development ◽  
Treatment Program ◽  
Text Messaging ◽  
Smoking Cessation Treatment ◽  
Cessation Treatment

The Use of Self-Directed Relapse Prevention Booklets to Assist in Maintaining Abstinence After a 6-Week Group Smoking Cessation Treatment Program: A Randomized Controlled Trial

2017 ◽  
Vol 45 (2) ◽  
pp. 190-197 ◽  
Author(s):  
Susan Veldheer ◽  
Shari Hrabovsky ◽  
Jessica Yingst ◽  
Chris Sciamanna ◽  
Arthur Berg ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Smoking Cessation ◽  
Treatment Program ◽  
Group Treatment ◽  
Relapse Prevention ◽  
Smoking Status ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Treatment Method ◽  
Smoking Cessation Treatment ◽  
Cessation Treatment ◽  
Intensive Group

Background. Identifying effective relapse prevention interventions is a vital step to help smokers maintain abstinence for the long term. Aims. The purpose of this study is to determine if providing recently quit smokers with self-directed relapse prevention booklets is effective at maintaining abstinence after intensive group smoking cessation treatment. Method. Two hundred and twenty-five participants were randomized to receive Forever Free (FF) relapse prevention booklets or a control booklet (Surgeon General’s report, SG) at the end of a 6-week group treatment program. Participants were then contacted by phone to assess whether they had read the materials. Smoking status was assessed 6 months after their target quit date. Primary analyses focused on the 115 participants who quit at the end of treatment. Results. There was no difference in the 6-month quit rate between groups (40.7% quit FF vs. 44.6% quit SG, p = .67). The FF group read a significantly smaller proportion of the materials versus the control booklet (20.0% read most or all of FF vs. 72.0% of SG, p < .001). Conclusion. Forever Free self-directed relapse prevention booklets did not reduce relapse or enhance cessation over general tobacco and health information when added to intensive group smoking cessation treatment. However, this study lacked power to detect a small but clinically meaningful positive effect.

scholarly journals A Novel Recruitment Message to Increase Enrollment Into a Smoking Cessation Treatment Program: Preliminary Results From a Randomized Trial

2011 ◽  
Vol 26 (8) ◽  
pp. 735-742 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert A. Schnoll ◽  
Joseph Cappella ◽  
Caryn Lerman ◽  
Angela Pinto ◽  
Freda Patterson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Smoking Cessation ◽  
Randomized Trial ◽  
Treatment Program ◽  
Smoking Cessation Treatment ◽  
Preliminary Results ◽  
Cessation Treatment

scholarly journals Results from a Community-Based Smoking Cessation Treatment Program for LGBT Smokers

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alicia K. Matthews ◽  
Chien-Ching Li ◽  
Lisa M. Kuhns ◽  
Timothy B. Tasker ◽  
John A. Cesario
Keyword(s):  
Smoking Cessation ◽  
Treatment Program ◽  
Community Outreach ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Smoking Cessation Treatment ◽  
Treatment Attendance ◽  
Culturally Tailored ◽  
Cessation Treatment ◽  
Higher Educational Attainment

Introduction. Little is known about lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people’s response to smoking cessation interventions. This descriptive study examined the benefits of a community-based, culturally tailored smoking cessation treatment program for LGBT smokers.Methods. A total ofN=198LGBT individuals recruited from clinical practice and community outreach participated in group-based treatment. Sessions were based on the American Lung Association’s “Freedom from Smoking Program” (ALA-FFS) and were tailored to LGBT smokers’ needs. Seven-day smoking point prevalence abstinence served as the primary outcome.Results. Participants (Mage = 40.5) were mostly White (70.4%) and male (60.5%) and had at least a college degree (58.4%). Forty-four percent scored in the moderate range on the Fagerström Test for Nicotine Dependence pretreatment, and 42.4% completed treatment (≥75% sessions). Higher educational attainment and use of nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) were associated with treatment completion. Self-reported quit rates were 32.3% at posttreatment assessment. Treatment attendance (OR = 2.45), use of NRT (OR = 4.24), and lower nicotine dependency (OR = 0.73) were positively associated with quitting smoking.Conclusions. Results suggest the benefits of offering LGBT smokers culturally tailored smoking cessation treatments. Future research could improve outcomes by encouraging treatment attendance and promoting NRT uptake.

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