SynthesisSubstance abuse treatment, prevention, and policy2025
Effectiveness of nurse-initiated smoking cessation intervention: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
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- Lung cancer screening disparities among screening-eligible older Black adults with 20 + years of tobacco use: Quantitative findings from a mixed-methods, quasi case-control study.Cancer causes & control : CCC · 2026Article
- Smoking and Vaping Profiles of Healthcare Workers and Their Knowledge, Attitudes, and Behaviors Regarding Vaping.Florence Nightingale journal of nursing · 2026Article
- Exercise-based interventions for smoking cessation: A systematic review and meta-analysis.Journal of sport and health science · 2026Review
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Abstract
backgroundSmoking is a major preventable cause of death, associated with cancers and chronic diseases. Nurse-initiated smoking cessation programs have proven effective, providing counseling, education, and mental health support. These interventions increase quit rates by tackling nicotine addiction, emphasizing the important role of nurses and the need for targeted training. Systematic reviews and meta-analyses are essential for gaining a deeper understanding of the effectiveness of various cessation strategies.
methodsA literature search was conducted using eight electronic databases (CINAHL, EMbase, MEDLINE, Cochrane, RISS, KMbase, KISS, and NDSL). The literature search was conducted from March, 27, 2024, to August 1, 2024. All included studies were randomized controlled trials (RCTs). Quality assessment was conducted using the Risk of Bias (ROB) tool. RevMan 5.4 was used for qualitative analysis, with effect sizes measured as odds ratios (ORs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs).
resultsThirteen studies, all published after 2005, were included in the evidence assessment of nurse-initiated smoking cessation programs. The interventions examined comprised 11 intensive or personalized counseling programs and 3 telephone-based approaches. The OR for self-reported quit success 7-day smoking cessation rate at 6-month follow-up was 1.43 (95% CI [1.08, 1.90]), indicating a significant difference in quit effectiveness (Z = 2.27, p =.01), with moderate heterogeneity observed across studies (I
conclusionsA comprehensive approach by trained nursing professionals is essential in addressing the complexities of smoking cessation. Further clinical trials are needed to assess intervention methods and follow-up strategies. Future research should emphasize long-term outcomes and ongoing support to sustain behavior change, contributing to more effective, tailored cessation programs and improved public health outcomes.
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