E-cigarettes: Guiding patients in a time of uncertainty.

Can Oncol Nurs J

Interprofessional Clinical Documentation Team, Clinical Educator - Nursing, Odette Cancer Centre, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre.

Published: February 2016

With the emerging popularity of electronic cigarettes, oncology nurses need to be well informed in order to guide patients in making choices that support a healthy lifestyle. Essential information is provided in this article through a review of conventional and electronic cigarette use and current recommendations. Concerns associated with electronic cigarettes are discussed including nicotine addiction, lack of regulation, and lack of evidence as a smoking cessation aid. The potential for harm reduction is also highlighted. Suggestions are provided for how patients with cancer can be guided regarding e-cigarette use.

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