Smoke-free initiatives in psychiatric inpatient units: a national survey of Australian sites. An independent report

摘要

A previous systematic review of the existing research in this field (Lawn & Pols, 2005) revealed audnumber of core principles required for successful implementation of smoke-free policy inudpsychiatric inpatient units. This current survey confirmed the applicability of these core principlesudwhich included the importance of clear and consistent leadership, team cohesion across professionaluddisciplines, effective use of Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) and incorporation of nicotineudwithdrawal management into routine clinical management, preparation, education and training ofudstaff, and the importance of staff smoking status. These and other core themes are discussed in thisudreport. A number of case studies are provided together with a checklist of steps to ensure success inudgoing smoke-free based on the lessons learned from the experience of sites in this sample. This survey found that smoke-free policy is possible within psychiatric inpatient settings, but that audnumber of core interlinking features are important for success and ongoing sustainability.