Quit onQ SMS for smoking cessation support for individuals
Ellery B, Hiller JE
Record ID 32011000619
English
Authors' recommendations:
As yet, there is no evidence to support long-term effectiveness of smoking cessation interventions based solely on mobile phone interventions, much less SMS alone. However, high-level evidence for the 12-month effectiveness of broader interventions incorporating multimedia through internet/email with mobile phone applications has been published.Access to programs such as the Quit onQ SMS service is provided free to smokers and is independent of location, and therefore offers an affordable option to reduce smoking prevalence. Based on the high level of evidence which appears likely to expand in further support of mobile phone based smoking cessation, the present availability of this technology within Australia, the potential for widespread clinical impact, and fiscal costs that are unlikely to exceed more traditional interventions, it is reasonable to expect that the programs such as Quit onQ will continue to diffuse. Therefore no further research on behalf of HealthPACT is warranted.
Details
Project Status:
Completed
Year Published:
2010
URL for published report:
Not Available
English language abstract:
An English language summary is available
Publication Type:
Not Assigned
Country:
Australia
MeSH Terms
- Smoking
- Smoking Cessation
Contact
Organisation Name:
Adelaide Health Technology Assessment
Contact Address:
School of Public Health, Mail Drop 545, University of Adelaide, Adelaide SA 5005, AUSTRALIA, Tel: +61 8 8313 4617
Contact Name:
ahta@adelaide.edu.au
Contact Email:
ahta@adelaide.edu.au
Copyright:
Adelaide Health Technology Assessment (AHTA)
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