A Maternity Pathway for NRT Treatment in Smoking Cessation Programs - Insights from ASH Webinar
Explore the innovative approach to NRT treatment in maternity pathways for smoking cessation programs discussed during the ASH Webinar on 17th October 23. The initiative, led by Heidi Croucher and Janette Beer from Dorset ICS, aims to support pregnant women and household members in quitting smoking through vape adoption as part of NRT. The success of this program is evident in the high client satisfaction and effectiveness of vapes in assisting individuals to stop smoking. Access valuable insights on vaping resources and evidence-based information provided by ASH to navigate the complexities of tobacco dependency. Join the team effort to end tobacco-related harms by fostering understanding, open dialogue, and collaboration in the journey towards a smoke-free future.
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Access to NRT treatment! What does a maternity pathway look like? ASH Webinar 17.10.23 Heidi Croucher Dorset ICS Treating Tobacco Dependency Programme Manager Janette Beer Smoking in Pregnancy Support Worker University Hospitals Dorset
Oct 22-June 23 vape data.. 96% of clients chose a vape as part of their NRT during our quit programme (pregnant women and household members) Most popular flavours were fruit flavours, mango ice, watermelon ice, red crush, and sour blue razz! Costing of vapes per 12 week quit programme is averaging at 140 per quit!
Clients feedback to vapes I Loved the choice and variety I wouldn t have agreed to a quit progamme without them I didn t want to stop smoking, but its been ok using my vape Household member I wouldn t have supported my other half if I couldn t have used a vape
Where you can find information on vaping Public Health Minister has announced a new swap to stop scheme that will involve distributing vapes Link to ASH resources on vaping in the chat Including evidence around common areas of misinformation/misunderstanding
Working & learning together On the same team to end the harms of tobacco We all want the best for patients & people in our lives who smoke There is a great deal of misinformation around can be hard to navigate ASH provides evidence-based information & a forum for discussion Guidance, especially when you disagree Ask questions, with aim to deepen understanding of their view Summarise their perspective to check you have understood them Be gentle as well as clear when you provide information Be open to new information
Where you can find information on vaping Public Health Minister has announced a new swap to stop scheme that will involve distributing vapes Link to our resources on vaping in the chat Including evidence around common areas of misinformation/misunderstanding
Working & learning together On the same team to end the harms of tobacco We all want the best for patients & people in our lives who smoke There is a great deal of misinformation around can be hard to navigate ASH provides evidence-based information & a forum for discussion Guidance, especially when you disagree Ask questions, with aim to deepen understanding of their view Summarise their perspective to check you have understood them Be gentle as well as clear when you provide information Be open to new information
