Publications by authors named "Phil Hough"
Introduction: Evidence suggests that smokers can successfully quit, remain abstinent or reduce smoking during a smoke-free mental health inpatient stay, provided behavioral/pharmacological support are offered. However, few evidence-based strategies to prevent the return to prehospital smoking behaviors post-discharge exist.
Aims And Methods: We report the development of an intervention designed to support smoking-related behavior change following discharge from a smoke-free mental health stay.
Investigating Changes in Patients' Smoking Behavior, Tobacco Dependence, and Motivation to Stop Smoking Following a "Smoke-Free" Mental Health Inpatient Stay: Results From a Longitudinal Survey in England.
Tom S Ainscough Alex Mitchell Catherine Hewitt Michelle Horspool Pete Stewart Phil Hough Simon Hough
Nicotine Tob Res
May 2021
Article Synopsis
- The study examined smoking behavior and motivation to quit among mental health inpatients in England before and after discharge, focusing on the effects of smoke-free policies.
- A total of 152 smokers out of 555 eligible patients were surveyed, revealing a high smoking prevalence of 51.9% and modest reductions in cigarette consumption and smoking urges post-discharge.
- The findings highlight significant challenges in effectively implementing smoke-free policies, including limited support for patients trying to quit smoking.