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Helping adults with schizophrenia or schizo-affective disorder stop smoking resulted in positive short-term health benefits.

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Title: Helping adults with schizophrenia or schizo-affective disorder stop smoking resulted in positive short-term health benefits.
Authors: Imms C (AUTHOR), Nicol M (AUTHOR)
Source: Australian Occupational Therapy Journal. Mar2007, Vol. 54 Issue 1, p75-76. 2p.
Subjects: Schizoaffective disorders, Health care intervention (Social services), Schizophrenia, Smoking cessation, Group psychotherapy, Medical care
Abstract: The article presents information on a study to examine which healthy living interventions are effective for adults with schizo-affective disorders or schizophrenia. Three independent reviewers were assigned to study standardized quality ratings using weighted scores for either controlled or observational studies. It was concluded that in the short term smoking cessation interventions that provide nicotine replacement plus group therapy are effective.
Database: Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection
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Abstract:The article presents information on a study to examine which healthy living interventions are effective for adults with schizo-affective disorders or schizophrenia. Three independent reviewers were assigned to study standardized quality ratings using weighted scores for either controlled or observational studies. It was concluded that in the short term smoking cessation interventions that provide nicotine replacement plus group therapy are effective.
ISSN:00450766
DOI:10.1111/j.1440-1630.2007.00671.x