First results of a nursing intervention on the management of smoking in people with a severe mental disorder

Abstract

Introduction: an important relationship has been found between tobacco use and various mental health-related disorders, with a higher prevalence of consumption, greater nicotine dependence, fewer cessation attempts and greater difficulty in achieving abstinence being observed. Objective: to evaluate the effectiveness of a nursing intervention on the management of smoking to generate motivation for reducing tobacco consumption or a complete smoking cessation in people with a severe mental disorder. Methodology: a quasi-experimental pre-post analytical study, aimed at users of the partial and full hospitalization and community care services. An initial interview, a group intervention and follow-up at 3, 6 and 12 months are carried out. Results: the number of cigarettes is reduced by 9.4 cigarettes/day and the degree of self-efficacy is increased. The degree of nicotine dependence and the motivation to quit smoking are maintained. Improvement in co-oximetry and blood pressure values. Conclusions: people with a mental disorder are motivated and interested in quitting their tobacco use.