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The nurse practitioners' role in smoking cessation
Journal of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
|April 1, 1989
Summary
Most smokers desire to quit, facing challenges from nicotine addiction, psychological dependence, and habit. Nurse practitioners can significantly impact smoking cessation through individual and group therapies, and by initiating community programs.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Behavioral Science
- Nursing Practice
Background:
- Smoking cessation is a major public health goal.
- Tobacco dependence involves complex addiction and behavioral factors.
- Healthcare providers, particularly nurse practitioners, play a crucial role in cessation support.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the multifaceted nature of smoking cessation.
- To emphasize the pivotal role of nurse practitioners in aiding smokers to quit.
- To advocate for the development and implementation of community-based smoking cessation programs led by nurse practitioners.
Main Methods:
- Discussion of established individual therapy models for smoking cessation.
- Exploration of group therapy dynamics and effectiveness in smoking cessation.
- Analysis of the nurse practitioner's scope of practice and influence in cessation interventions.
Main Results:
- Smoking cessation is achievable through a combination of addressing addiction, psychological dependence, and habit.
- Nurse practitioners are uniquely positioned to provide effective cessation counseling and support.
- Community-based programs initiated by nurse practitioners can increase access to cessation services.
Conclusions:
- Nurse practitioners should actively engage in smoking cessation interventions.
- Implementing structured individual and group therapy programs is essential.
- Establishing community smoking cessation initiatives is a vital strategy for public health.