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View article: Support Provided by Stop-Smoking Practitioners to Co-users of Tobacco and Cannabis: A Qualitative Study
Support Provided by Stop-Smoking Practitioners to Co-users of Tobacco and Cannabis: A Qualitative Study Open
Introduction Co-use of tobacco and cannabis is highly prevalent among cannabis users and is associated with poorer tobacco cessation outcomes. This study explored the barriers and enablers influencing stop-smoking practitioners’ ability to…
View article: A randomised controlled trial testing acceptance of practitioner‐referral versus self‐referral to stop smoking services within the Lung Screen Uptake Trial
A randomised controlled trial testing acceptance of practitioner‐referral versus self‐referral to stop smoking services within the Lung Screen Uptake Trial Open
Background and aims Optimising smoking cessation (SC) referral strategies within lung cancer screening (LCS) could significantly reduce lung cancer mortality. This study aimed to measure acceptance of referral to SC support by either pract…
View article: Training general practitioners in Greece in ‘Very Brief Advice’ on smoking: The FRESH AIR Project
Training general practitioners in Greece in ‘Very Brief Advice’ on smoking: The FRESH AIR Project Open
reports of data from original research.• Policy Case Studies -brief articles on policy development at a regional or national level.• Study Protocols -Articles describing a research protocol of a study.• Methodology Papers -Papers that pres…
View article: ‘Very brief advice’ (VBA) on smoking in family practice: a qualitative evaluation of the tobacco user’s perspective
‘Very brief advice’ (VBA) on smoking in family practice: a qualitative evaluation of the tobacco user’s perspective Open
Background Very Brief Advice on smoking (VBA) is an evidence-based intervention designed to increase quit attempts among patients who smoke. VBA has been widely disseminated in general practice settings in the United Kingdom, however its t…
View article: Lung Screen Uptake Trial (LSUT): Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial Testing Targeted Invitation Materials
Lung Screen Uptake Trial (LSUT): Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial Testing Targeted Invitation Materials Open
Rationale: Low uptake of low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) lung cancer screening, particularly by current smokers of a low socioeconomic position, compromises effectiveness and equity.Objectives: To compare the effect of a targeted, low-…
View article: Effects and acceptability of implementing improved cookstoves and heaters to reduce household air pollution: a FRESH AIR study
Effects and acceptability of implementing improved cookstoves and heaters to reduce household air pollution: a FRESH AIR study Open
The objective was to evaluate the effectiveness and acceptability of locally tailored implementation of improved cookstoves/heaters in low- and middle-income countries. This interventional implementation study among 649 adults and children…
View article: Adapting Very Brief Advice (VBA) on smoking for use in low-resource settings: experience from the FRESH AIR project
Adapting Very Brief Advice (VBA) on smoking for use in low-resource settings: experience from the FRESH AIR project Open
Introduction Very Brief Advice (VBA) on smoking is an evidence-based intervention and a recommended clinical practice for all healthcare professionals in the UK. Aims We report on experience from the FRESH AIR project in adapting the VBA m…
View article: Attitudes to E-Cigarettes and Cessation Support for Pregnant Women from English Stop Smoking Services: A Mixed Methods Study
Attitudes to E-Cigarettes and Cessation Support for Pregnant Women from English Stop Smoking Services: A Mixed Methods Study Open
Smoking in pregnancy remains a public health problem. In the UK e-cigarettes are the most popular aid to quitting smoking outside of pregnancy, but we don’t know the extent of e-cigarette use in pregnancy or how English Stop Smoking Servic…
View article: Nicotine preloading for smoking cessation: the Preloading RCT
Nicotine preloading for smoking cessation: the Preloading RCT Open
Background Nicotine preloading means using nicotine replacement therapy prior to a quit date while smoking normally. The aim is to reduce the drive to smoke, thereby reducing cravings for smoking after quit day, which are the main cause of…
View article: Cessation support for smokers with mental health problems: a survey of resources and training needs
Cessation support for smokers with mental health problems: a survey of resources and training needs Open
Practitioners who support smoking cessation have limited knowledge about mental health and smoking but are willing to learn and improve. However, they are hindered by a lack of resources.
View article: Development and evaluation of STAR - an expert digital platform supporting training and delivery of cessation interventions by healthcare professionals.
Development and evaluation of STAR - an expert digital platform supporting training and delivery of cessation interventions by healthcare professionals. Open
Introduction\nAccess to smoking cessation treatment is limited in many countries. Digital tools could support healthcare professionals (HCPs) who have limited training and resources to deliver evidence-based cessation treatment to patients…
View article: Development and evaluation of STAR – an expert digital platform supporting training and delivery of cessation interventions by healthcare professionals in Poland.
Development and evaluation of STAR – an expert digital platform supporting training and delivery of cessation interventions by healthcare professionals in Poland. Open
ENWEndNote BIBJabRef, Mendeley RISPapers, Reference Manager, RefWorks, Zotero AMA Herbeć A, Janik-Koncewicz K, McEwen A, West R, Zatoński WA. Development and evaluation of STAR – an expert digital platform supporting training and delivery …
View article: English Stop-Smoking Services: One-Year Outcomes
English Stop-Smoking Services: One-Year Outcomes Open
The UK is a global leader in stop-smoking support—providing free behavioral support and cessation medication via stop smoking services (SSS) without charge to smokers. This study aimed to explore the client and service characteristics asso…
View article: S130 The prevalence of undiagnosed copd on spirometry and emphysema on low-dose ct scans in a lung cancer screening demonstration pilot: a teachable moment?
S130 The prevalence of undiagnosed copd on spirometry and emphysema on low-dose ct scans in a lung cancer screening demonstration pilot: a teachable moment? Open
Introduction and objectives Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and emphysema are considerably under-diagnosed conditions. Low dose CT (LDCT) for lung cancer screening, if implemented, may provide an opportunity for earlier diagno…
View article: National Survey of Smoking and Smoking Cessation Education Within UK Midwifery School Curricula
National Survey of Smoking and Smoking Cessation Education Within UK Midwifery School Curricula Open
Midwifery schools should revise the content and delivery of smoking cessation training to ensure midwives are equipped with the necessary knowledge and skills to contribute to the challenge of smoking cessation in pregnancy.
View article: Content and Methods used to Train Tobacco Cessation Treatment Providers: An International Survey
Content and Methods used to Train Tobacco Cessation Treatment Providers: An International Survey Open
Introduction: There are limited existing data describing the training methods used to educate tobacco cessation treatment providers around the world. Aims: To measure the prevalence of tobacco cessation treatment content, skills training, …
View article: Structured Smoking Cessation Training for Medical Students: A Prospective Study
Structured Smoking Cessation Training for Medical Students: A Prospective Study Open
Studies across the world have identified considerable knowledge gaps and deficits in practical training with regard to smoking cessation counseling in undergraduate medical students. This paper describes a teaching intervention informed by…
View article: Attitudes towards lung cancer screening in socioeconomically deprived and heavy smoking communities: informing screening communication
Attitudes towards lung cancer screening in socioeconomically deprived and heavy smoking communities: informing screening communication Open
Background While discussion continues over the future implementation of lung cancer screening, low participation from higher risk groups could limit the effectiveness of any national screening programme. Objectives To compare smokers’ beli…
View article: ‘Opt-out’ referrals after identifying pregnant smokers using exhaled air carbon monoxide: impact on engagement with smoking cessation support
‘Opt-out’ referrals after identifying pregnant smokers using exhaled air carbon monoxide: impact on engagement with smoking cessation support Open
In a hospital with an 'opt-in' referral system, adding CO screening with 'opt-out' referrals as women attended ultrasound examinations doubled the numbers of pregnant smokers setting quit dates and reporting smoking cessation.