Developing a Guided Imagery Telephone-Based Tobacco Cessation Program for a Randomized Controlled Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background/aims

Guided imagery is an evidence-based, multi-sensory, cognitive process that can be used to increase motivation and achieve a desired behavior. Quitlines are effective, standard care approaches for tobacco cessation; however, utilization of quitlines is low. Using guided imagery-based interventions for smoking cessation may appeal to smokers who do not utilize traditional quitline services. This paper reports the development of program materials for a randomized controlled feasibility trial of a guided imagery-based smoking cessation intervention. The objective of the formative work was to ensure that program materials are inclusive of groups that are less likely to use quitlines, including men and racial/ethnic minority tobacco users.

Methods

A three-phase pro

SUBMITTER: Armin JS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7446272 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature