Integrating the smoke-free app into a multicomponent intervention for people with mental health conditions who smoke: a short report of a service-improvement project.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Evidence on designing and testing digital interventions for patients with mental health conditions is emerging. However, little is known about supporting patient needs and mitigating risks when offering smoking cessation apps in this population. We aimed to identify patient support needs and factors influencing patient safety when interacting with the Smoke Free app.

Methods

Workshops and interviews were conducted with members of a patient and public involvement (PPI) panel and mental health professionals (MHPs). Feedback from PPI members was summarised, and MHP interviews were thematically analysed.

Results

Five PPI members and six MHPs participated. PPI members identified support needs for app use, including tailored demonstrations and reassurance about d

SUBMITTER: Shoesmith E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12581057 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature