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Establishing a smoking cessation support service.

L Moore1, M L Andrews

  • 1John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford.

Nursing Standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987)
|April 25, 2002
PubMed
Summary

A new smoking cessation service was launched for cardiac rehabilitation patients in the UK. This evidence-based approach aims to help smokers quit by providing structured support and a dedicated facilitator.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Cardiology
  • Nursing Practice

Background:

  • Growing need for evidence-based smoking cessation services in the UK.
  • Cardiac rehabilitation patients represent a key demographic for smoking cessation interventions.
  • Existing services require adaptation for specific patient groups.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the implementation of a novel smoking cessation service tailored for cardiac rehabilitation patients.
  • To outline the establishment of a smoking support group within this service.
  • To detail the role of the nurse practitioner as a facilitator in smoking cessation.

Main Methods:

  • Development and launch of a specialized smoking cessation program.
  • Integration of a smoking support group for patient interaction and mutual aid.
  • Designation and training of a nurse practitioner to facilitate the program.

Main Results:

  • Successful establishment of a smoking cessation service for cardiac patients.
  • Formation of a functional smoking support group.
  • Defined role and responsibilities for the nurse practitioner facilitator.

Conclusions:

  • Smoking cessation services can be effectively tailored for cardiac rehabilitation patients.
  • Nurse practitioner-led facilitation is a viable model for smoking support groups.
  • This initiative contributes to the broader drive for evidence-based smoking cessation in the UK.

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