Non-pharmacological interventions for smoking cessation: analysis of systematic reviews and meta-analyses.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Although non-pharmacological smoking cessation measures have been widely used among smokers, current research evidence on the effects of smoking cessation is inconsistent and of mixed quality. Moreover, there is a lack of comprehensive evidence synthesis. This study seeks to systematically identify, describe, and evaluate the available evidence for non-pharmacological interventions in smoking populations through evidence mapping (EM), and to search for best-practice smoking cessation programs.

Methods

A comprehensive search for relevant studies published from the establishment of the library to January 8, 2023, was conducted in PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, the Cochrane Library, CNKI, CBM, Wan Fang, and VIP. Two authors independently assessed eligibility and ext

SUBMITTER: Nian T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10542700 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature