Evaluation of a smoking cessation program for adults with severe mental illness in a public mental health service.

Fibbins, H; Ward, PB; Morell, R; Lederman, O; Teasdale, S; Davies, K; McGuigan, B; Curtis, J

Evaluation of a smoking cessation program for adults with severe mental illness in a public mental health service.

Fibbins, H Ward, PB Morell, R Lederman, O

Teasdale, S Davies, K McGuigan, B Curtis, J

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Citation:: J Psychiatr Ment Health Nurs, 2024
Issue Date:: 2024-03-29

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dc.contributor.author	Fibbins, H
dc.contributor.author	Ward, PB
dc.contributor.author	Morell, R
dc.contributor.author	Lederman, O https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0321-5723
dc.contributor.author	Teasdale, S
dc.contributor.author	Davies, K
dc.contributor.author	McGuigan, B
dc.contributor.author	Curtis, J
dc.date.accessioned	2024-09-24T23:48:10Z
dc.date.available	2024-03-13
dc.date.available	2024-09-24T23:48:10Z
dc.date.issued	2024-03-29
dc.identifier.citation	J Psychiatr Ment Health Nurs, 2024
dc.identifier.issn	1351-0126
dc.identifier.issn	1365-2850
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/180955
dc.description.abstract	WHAT IS KNOWN ON THE SUBJECT: Smoking rates have decreased in the general population but remain high among people with severe mental illness (SMI). WHAT THE PAPER ADDS TO EXISTING KNOWLEDGE: An individualized smoking cessation program was tested with 99 adults with SMI. The program showed it is possible to help people with SMI smoke fewer cigarettes and reduce nicotine addiction. Customized smoking cessation programs are essential for those with high nicotine dependence and mental health challenges. IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE: Mental health services should offer tailored tobacco cessation programs because these programs can improve the health of people with mental illness who smoke. It is important for mental health services to follow government guidelines and provide evidence-based support. ABSTRACT: INTRODUCTION: Despite significant reductions in smoking rates in the general population over recent decades, smoking rates remain relatively unchanged among people with SMI. AIM: To evaluate the feasibility and preliminary effectiveness of the Keep Quitting in Mind pilot program, an individualized smoking cessation program for people experiencing SMI. METHODS: In total, 99 adult participants with SMI and engaged with a community mental health service, participated in the intervention. The intervention included motivational interviewing and goal setting, in addition to provision of pharmaceutical aids (including nicotine replacement therapy). RESULTS: Analysis determined that the Keep Quitting in Mind pilot program was feasible in a public adult mental health service and participation in the program was associated with reductions in the number of cigarettes smoked daily and level of nicotine addiction. DISCUSSION: This real-world pilot program demonstrated feasibility and potential effectiveness in reducing smoking among adults with mental illness. Aligning with government guidelines, tailored smoking cessation programs are crucial due to high nicotine dependence and mental health complexities. IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE: Given the high rates of cigarette smoking by people with mental illness and the cardiometabolic health risks associated with this, mental health services should consider adding evidence-based and bespoke tobacco cessation programs as part of core business.
dc.format	Print-Electronic
dc.language	eng
dc.publisher	WILEY
dc.relation.ispartof	J Psychiatr Ment Health Nurs
dc.relation.isbasedon	10.1111/jpm.13052
dc.rights	info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess
dc.subject	11 Medical and Health Sciences, 17 Psychology and Cognitive Sciences
dc.subject.classification	Nursing
dc.subject.classification	4205 Nursing
dc.title	Evaluation of a smoking cessation program for adults with severe mental illness in a public mental health service.
dc.type	Journal Article
utslib.location.activity	England
utslib.for	11 Medical and Health Sciences
utslib.for	17 Psychology and Cognitive Sciences
pubs.organisational-group	University of Technology Sydney
pubs.organisational-group	University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Health
pubs.organisational-group	University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Health/School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation
pubs.organisational-group	University of Technology Sydney/Strength - HPRC - Human Performance Research Centre
pubs.organisational-group	University of Technology Sydney/UTS Groups
pubs.organisational-group	University of Technology Sydney/UTS Groups/Human Performance Research Centre (HPRC)
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dc.rights.license	This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0). To view a copy of this license, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
dc.date.updated	2024-09-24T23:48:08Z
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Abstract:

WHAT IS KNOWN ON THE SUBJECT: Smoking rates have decreased in the general population but remain high among people with severe mental illness (SMI). WHAT THE PAPER ADDS TO EXISTING KNOWLEDGE: An individualized smoking cessation program was tested with 99 adults with SMI. The program showed it is possible to help people with SMI smoke fewer cigarettes and reduce nicotine addiction. Customized smoking cessation programs are essential for those with high nicotine dependence and mental health challenges. IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE: Mental health services should offer tailored tobacco cessation programs because these programs can improve the health of people with mental illness who smoke. It is important for mental health services to follow government guidelines and provide evidence-based support. ABSTRACT: INTRODUCTION: Despite significant reductions in smoking rates in the general population over recent decades, smoking rates remain relatively unchanged among people with SMI. AIM: To evaluate the feasibility and preliminary effectiveness of the Keep Quitting in Mind pilot program, an individualized smoking cessation program for people experiencing SMI. METHODS: In total, 99 adult participants with SMI and engaged with a community mental health service, participated in the intervention. The intervention included motivational interviewing and goal setting, in addition to provision of pharmaceutical aids (including nicotine replacement therapy). RESULTS: Analysis determined that the Keep Quitting in Mind pilot program was feasible in a public adult mental health service and participation in the program was associated with reductions in the number of cigarettes smoked daily and level of nicotine addiction. DISCUSSION: This real-world pilot program demonstrated feasibility and potential effectiveness in reducing smoking among adults with mental illness. Aligning with government guidelines, tailored smoking cessation programs are crucial due to high nicotine dependence and mental health complexities. IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE: Given the high rates of cigarette smoking by people with mental illness and the cardiometabolic health risks associated with this, mental health services should consider adding evidence-based and bespoke tobacco cessation programs as part of core business.

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