Smoke-free initiatives in psychiatric inpatient units: a national survey of Australian sites. An independent report
Year: 2013
Type: other
Abstract: A previous systematic review of the existing research in this field (Lawn & Pols, 2005) revealed a\nnumber of core principles required for successful implementation of smoke-free policy in\npsychiatric inpatient units. This current survey confirmed the applicability of these core principles\nwhich included the importance of clear and consistent leadership, team cohesion across professional\ndisciplines, effective use of Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) and incorporation of nicotine\nwithdrawal management into routine clinical management, preparation, education and training of\nstaff, and the importance of staff smoking status. These and other core themes are discussed in this\nreport. A number of case studies are provided together with a checklist of steps to ensure success in\ngoing smoke-free based on the lessons learned from the experience of sites in this sample. This survey found that smoke-free policy is possible within psychiatric inpatient settings, but that a\nnumber of core interlinking features are important for success and ongoing sustainability.
Authors: Sharon Lawn, Jonathan Campion
Language: English
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W159745029