Faculty Opinions recommendation of Cytisine for smoking cessation: a literature review and a meta-analysis.

Author(s):  
Robert West
2020 ◽  
Vol 68 (11) ◽  
pp. 533-543 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amy Thornberry ◽  
Theresa J. Garcia ◽  
Jessica Peck ◽  
Elizabeth Sefcik

Background: Effective smoking cessation interventions (SCIs) are indicated, particularly among the working population, where a higher than expected prevalence of smoking continues. Occupational health nurses’ (OHN) self-efficacy can affect SCI but current scientific literature is limited. The purpose of this integrative literature review was to determine factors that affect OHN self-efficacy and motivation for providing SCI and to guide research needed to enhance SCI programs. Methods: Following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) guidelines, we conducted an integrative literature review. The strategy was an electronic data search of PubMed conducted between 2013 and 2018 and included peer-reviewed manuscripts written in English that addressed self-efficacy and its relationship to SCI. Findings: In total, 15 research articles met the inclusion criteria and two referred specifically to OHNs. Common themes revealed factors which positively and negatively influenced nurses’ self-efficacy, including training, academic preparation, as well as nurse attitudes and personal/social influence. Studies specific to OHNs identify self-efficacy as the most influential factor affecting nurse implementation of SCI. Organizational support and theory-based training are more effective in overcoming personal and social barriers affecting OHN self-efficacy. Conclusion/Application to Practice: The results of this review revealed attitude, innovation, perceived social influence, and self-efficacy were factors for nurses’ intention to implement SCI. Changes in the organizational environment supporting cessation programs and educational development, particularly theory-based training, should be further studied. Our findings suggest that designing programs utilizing these research findings to improve OHN self-efficacy could guide changes in clinical practice for motivating smokers to quit.


Diabetes ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 67 (Supplement 1) ◽  
pp. 1159-P
Author(s):  
GLENN M. DAVIES ◽  
ANN MARIE MCNEILL ◽  
ELIZA KRUGER ◽  
STACEY L. KOWAL ◽  
FLAVIA EJZYKOWICZ ◽  
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2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 55-69
Author(s):  
Ghada Awada

Abstract The study was set to examine the differences between religion and religiosity and to explore how communities can be protected against religious violence. The study also intended to investigate the motives and the effect that religious violence has had throughout history. The study employed the qualitative research method whereby the researcher carried out a meta-analysis synthesis of different research findings to make conclusions and implications that could answer the study questions. Using the literature review they conducted, the researchers carried out data collection. As such, the researcher employed the bottom-up approach to identify the problem and the questions along with the investigation framework of what they decided to explore. The findings of the study revealed that religious backgrounds should be the cornerstone to realize the diff erence between religion and religiosity. Religion is of divine origin whereas religiosity is specifically a humanistic approach and a behavioral model. The religious violence phenomenon is formed by interlocking factors such as the interpretation of religious texts which clearly adopt thoughts and heritage full of violence camouflaged by religion. It is recommended that governments use a strong strategy employing the educational system, summits and dialogs to successfully overcome religious violence. The summits on religion should result in starting a dialog that ensures acceptance of the different religions.


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