A Comprehensive Review of Nurse-Led Smoking Cessation Strategies: Evaluating Effective Interventions and their Impact on Patient Outcomes
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Abstract
Background: Smoking remains a leading public health issue worldwide, contributing significantly to mortality from chronic diseases. Effective smoking cessation interventions are essential for reducing health risks associated with tobacco use. Nurses, as frontline healthcare providers, play a crucial role in facilitating smoking cessation efforts.
Methods: This review employs a scoping assessment to explore the varied strategies utilized by nurses in smoking cessation programs. A comprehensive search was conducted across multiple databases, including PubMed, Embase, and CINAHL, for peer-reviewed literature published from 2013 to 2023. The analysis focused on identifying the roles, interventions, and effectiveness of nurse-led smoking cessation initiatives.
Results: The findings indicate that nurses engage in multiple roles, including educators, counselors, and coordinators, in smoking cessation programs. Key strategies employed include Motivational Interviewing (MI) and the 5A framework (Ask, Advise, Assess, Assist, Arrange). Evidence suggests that nurse-led interventions significantly improve cessation rates, enhance patient knowledge, and foster a supportive environment for quitting smoking.
Conclusion: The study underscores the critical role of nurses in smoking cessation efforts, highlighting the need for enhanced training and resources to improve their effectiveness. As smoking cessation programs evolve, integrating innovative methodologies, such as digital health tools, may further support nurses in their efforts to assist patients in quitting smoking.