Corporate Wellness : Health Promotion Programs and Smoking Cessation.
Posted by Corporate Wellness | Posted in Corporate Wellness, Wellness Programs | Posted on 06-08-2010
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It is advised that use of tobacco cessation programs subscribe to the Code of Practice for Tobacco use Cessation Programs.
Tobacco use cessation programs must be multi-component with a focus on skills to build positive voluntary behavior change practices.
Useful techniques include establishing reasons for quitting, understanding the use of tobacco habit, various techniques for stopping and remaining a non-smoker, overcoming the problems of quitting, short-term goal setting, weight control, stress management, importance of exercise, relationship of alcohol consumption to urges to smoke. Use no aversive or scare tactics.
In health promotion programs that use aids like the “patch” or medications like “Zyban” appropriate consultation should be available on the usage of these aids.
The instructor should’ve formal training in smoking cessation from a nationally recognized organization such as American Heart Association, American Cancer Society, American Lung Association, or a nationally recognized commercial program such as Smoke Enders.
Analysis of success is sometimes very dubious in use of tobacco cessation programs. Measurement of success ought to include participation rate, including the number starting the program, the number completing the program, and the average number per session.
In addition included, number and% who stopped use of tobacco after the program, and the number and% who had not resumed use of tobacco by the end of one year.