ThinkQuit V1.0
Research type
Research Study
Full title
The Think Quit Study: A study to co-produce & pilot test a behaviourally-informed intervention to empower nurses to address smoking & promote smoking cessation with hospital patients in Cwm Taf Morgannwg
IRAS ID
342275
Contact name
Megan Elliott
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
Duration of Study in the UK
1 years, 0 months, 1 days
Research summary
Background: In Wales, hospital patients who smoke can be supported by the Help Me Quit in hospital service. Smokers are up to three times more likely to successfully quit if supported by the service. Nurses play a critical role in identifying smokers, promoting smoking cessation and referring patients to services. However, they report barriers such as lack of knowledge, confidence, time, training, perceived patient motivation to quit and a supportive work culture.
Research question: What are the factors influencing secondary care nurse discussions about smoking and referral to smoking cessation services?
Design: A three phase study based on behavioural science theory to (1) gather insight about factors affecting nurse behaviours, (2) co-produce a behaviourally-informed intervention with nurses and (3) pilot test the intervention in practice.
Participants: Nurses working in secondary care settings in Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board. Interviews with up to 10 patients who are smokers and have recently had a hospital stay.
Outcomes: Factors affecting nurse behaviour regarding discussing smoking and referring patients to Help Me Quit in Hospital. Secondary outcomes include feasibility, acceptability and usability of the intervention and rates of recording and referring smokers in secondary care.
Dissemination: Two reports will be prepared for the funder. Reports will also be disseminated via NHS nursing and public health channels. Three open-access peer-reviewed articles will be submitted for wider dissemination.
REC name
Wales REC 7
REC reference
24/WA/0157
Date of REC Opinion
21 May 2024
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion