Successful implementation of a wellness and tobacco cessation curriculum in psychosocial rehabilitation clubhouses.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Tobacco remains a seemingly intractable problem for individuals living with severe and persistent mental illness. This study evaluated the implementation, technical assistance, and perceived impact of a model curriculum ("Learning About Healthy Living") to promote wellness and motivation to quit tobacco use in psychosocial rehabilitation clubhouses.

Methods

We used semi-structured interviews (n = 9) with clubhouse staff (n = 12) and a survey of participating clubhouse members (n = 271) in nine clubhouses.

Results

Fifty-eight percent of clubhouse participants completed surveys. Results showed tobacco users open to tobacco-free policies (62%) and perceiving more discussions about quitting tobacco with healthcare providers (69%). Analyses of staff interviews a

SUBMITTER: Lee JG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3184072 | biostudies-literature | 2011 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature