2018 Volume 13 Issue 4 Pages 79-86
Objective: The objective of this study is to examine the current state of training opportunities for programs in tobacco control measures and support for quitting smoking at the Prefectural Nursing Association (hereinafter referred to as the Association) and obtain suggestions in disseminating and developing skills within the nursing profession in providing support for quitting smoking.
Methods: In May 2017, the Association sent out surveys to 47 of its facilities and conducted research on topics such as the facilities’ development of action plans toward tobacco control measures as well as training sessions on tobacco control measures and support for quitting smoking (hereinafter referred to as training sessions) for nurses.
Results: Responses from 41 facilities were obtained. Eight facilities are currently devising action plans for tobacco control measures, and nine are currently implementing training sessions. The Association expects the sessions to provide information on the harmful effects of smoking and cover issues including support for patients who want to quit smoking, education in preventing smoking, and counseling skills.
Discussion: It can be concluded that the tobacco control measures of the Association are linked with those of the Japanese Nursing Association. The content of the training sessions must entail the transmission of information and how to acquire the relevant skills.
Conclusion: There is a need for further study that focuses on educational programs that aim to equip nurses with skills in providing support for quitting smoking.
