Riemsma, R.P., Pattenden, J., Bridle, C. et al. (4 more authors) (2003) Systematic review of the effectiveness of stage based interventions to promote smoking cessation. British Medical Journal, 326 (7400). pp. 1175-1177. ISSN 0959-8138
Abstract
OBJECTIVE
To evaluate the effectiveness of interventions using a stage based approach in bringing about positive changes in smoking behaviour.
DESIGN
Systematic review.
DATA SOURCES
35 electronic databases, catalogues, and internet resources (from inception to July 2002). Bibliographies of retrieved references were scanned for other relevant publications, and authors were contacted if necessary.
RESULTS
23 randomised controlled trials were reviewed; two reported details of an economic evaluation. Eight trials reported effects in favour of stage based interventions, three trials showed mixed results, and 12 trials found no statistically significant differences between a stage based intervention and a non-stage based intervention or no intervention. Eleven trials compared a stage based intervention with a non-stage based intervention, and one reported statistically significant effects in favour of the stage based intervention. Two studies reported mixed effects, and eight trials reported no statistically significant differences between groups. The methodological quality of the trials was mixed, and few reported any validation of the instrument used to assess participants' stage of change. Overall, the evidence suggests that stage based interventions are no more effective than non-stage based interventions or no intervention in changing smoking behaviour.
CONCLUSIONS
Limited evidence exists for the effectiveness of stage based interventions in changing smoking behaviour.
Metadata
Item Type: | Article |
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Institution: | The University of York |
Academic Units: | The University of York > Faculty of Social Sciences (York) > Centre for Reviews and Dissemination (York) The University of York > Faculty of Sciences (York) > Health Sciences (York) |
Depositing User: | York RAE Import |
Date Deposited: | 23 Jul 2009 11:50 |
Last Modified: | 23 Jul 2009 11:50 |
Published Version: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmj.326.7400.1175 |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | BMJ Publishing Group |
Identification Number: | 10.1136/bmj.326.7400.1175 |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:5797 |