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  • Secondhand Smoke training module

    A short training module on how to raise the issue of secondhand smoke exposure and promote smokefree homes and cars.

    • As of 1st August 2014: 22,738 healthcare professionals had accessed this module

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    The NCSCT has developed a method for identifying effective behaviour change techniques (BCTs) for smoking cessation{SUP:=1}. Using this method we analysed a transcript of the content of the NCSCT training module on Very Brief Advice on Secondhand Smoke{SUP:=2} for the presence of these BCTs.

    The behaviour change techniques contained within the NCSCT Very Brief Advice on Secondhand Smoke training module are:

    • Provide information on the consequences of smoking and smoking cessation (BCT code: BM1)
    • Barrier identification and problem solving (BCT code: BS1)
    • Assess current and past smoking behaviour (BCT code: RI1)
    • Provide reassurance (BCT code: RC10)
    • Assess number of contacts who smoke (BCT code: RI6)
    • Provide feedback on performance (BCT code: BM3)
    • Explain expectations regarding treatment programme (BCT code: RC4)
    • Emphasise choice (BCT code: RD2)
    • Goal setting (behavioural) (BCT code: BS4)
    • Prompt commitment from the client there and then (BCT code: BM6)
    • Build rapport (BCT code: RC1)
    • Provide normative information on other’s experiences (BCT code: BM5)
    • Advise on and facilitate use of social support (BCT code: A2)
    • Elicit client views (BCT code: RC8)
    • Help identify reasons for wanting/not wanting to stop smoking (BCT code: BM10)
    • Boost motivation and self-efficacy (BCT code: BM2)
    • Assess current readiness/ability to quit (BCT code: RI2)
    • Provide options for later/additional support (BCT code: A5)
    • Advise on stop smoking medications (BCT code: A1)


    References
    (1). Michie, S., Churchill, S. & West, R. (2011) Identifying Evidence-Based Competences Required to Deliver Behavioural Support for Smoking Cessation. Annals of Behavioural Medicine, 41:59-70
    (2). See www.ncsct.co.uk/SHS