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A systematic review of digital interventions for smoking cessation in patients with serious mental illness

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Martinez Agulleiro, Luis, Patil, Bhagyashree, Firth, Joseph, Sawyer, Chelsea, Amann, Benedikt L., Fonseca, Francina, Torrens, Marta, Perez, Victor +3 more·2023·Psychological Medicine

Abstract

Tobacco smoking is highly prevalent among patients with serious mental illness (SMI), with known deleterious consequences. Smoking cessation is therefore a prioritary public health challenge in SMI. In recent years, several smoking cessation digital interventions have been developed for non-clinical populations. However, their impact in patients with SMI remains uncertain. We conducted a systematic review to describe and evaluate effectiveness, acceptability, adherence, usability and safety of digital interventions for smoking cessation in patients with SMI. PubMed/MEDLINE, EMBASE, CINAHL, Web of Science, PsychINFO and the Cochrane Tobacco Addiction Group Specialized Register were searched. Studies matching inclusion criteria were included and their information systematically extracted by independent investigators. Thirteen articles were included, which reported data on nine different digital interventions. Intervention theoretical approaches ranged from mobile contingency management to mindfulness. Outcome measures varied widely between studies. The highest abstinence rates were found for mSMART MIND (7-day point-prevalent abstinence: 16–40%). Let's Talk About Quitting Smoking reported greater acceptability ratings, although this was not evaluated with standardized measures. Regarding usability, Learn to Quit showed the highest System Usability Scale scores [mean (s.d.) 85.2 (15.5)]. Adverse events were rare and not systematically reported. Overall, the quality of the studies was fair to good. Digitally delivered health interventions for smoking cessation show promise for improving outcomes for patients with SMI, but lack of availability remains a concern. Larger trials with harmonized assessment measures are needed to generate more definitive evidence and specific recommendations.

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Martinez Agulleiro, L., Patil, B., Firth, J., Sawyer, C., Amann, B. L., Fonseca, F., Torrens, M., Perez, V., Castellanos, F. X., Kane, J. M., & Guinart, D.
Affiliations
  • Maimonides Medical Center (US)
  • Manchester Academic Health Science Centre (GB)
  • Universitat Pompeu Fabra (ES)
  • Universitat de Vic - Universitat Central de Catalunya (ES)
  • Nathan Kline Institute for Psychiatric Research (US)
  • Feinstein Institute for Medical Research (US)
Venue
Psychological Medicine
Published
2023-05-10
Volume
53
Issue
11
Pages
4856-4868
ISSN
  • 0033-2917 (ISSN-L)
  • 1469-8978
OpenAlex
W4376112512
Cited by
19
References
85
Citations by year
2026: 5 · 2025: 8 · 2024: 6
FWCI
0.68
Type
journal article
Language
en
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  • Psychological Medicine (publishedVersion, cc-by)
  • PubMed Central (publishedVersion, cc-by)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • Research Explorer (The University of Manchester) (publishedVersion, cc-by)
  • Repositori digital de la UPF (Universitat Pompeu Fabra) (submittedVersion, cc-by-nc-nd)
  • RUNA. Repositorio Institucional del Sergas (Servicio Gallego de Salud (SERGAS)) (submittedVersion, cc-by)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Physiology › Smoking Behavior and Cessation
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Applied Psychology › Digital Mental Health Interventions
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Epidemiology › Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes
Keywords
smoking cessation, severe mental illness, digital interventions, mobile health, mindfulness, abstinence rates, treatment acceptability, usability, adverse events
MeSH terms
Tobacco Smoking, Mental Disorders, Humans, Smoking Cessation, Telemedicine, Mindfulness

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