Open AccessSmoking cessation programme in a young offenders institution
Author(s) -
Shearin Pamela,
Hepburn Kirstie,
Hands Sandra,
McAteer James,
Braddick Lyndon
Publication year - 2002
Publication title -
international journal of pharmacy practice
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.42
H-Index - 37
eISSN - 2042-7174
pISSN - 0961-7671
DOI - 10.1111/j.2042-7174.2002.tb00691.x
Subject(s) - medicine , smoking cessation , institution , family medicine , law , pathology , political science
Focal points Smoking cessation was offered in a unique environment Multidisciplinary working was across non‐profit and commercial environments Although small numbers were involved there was a good success rate The pilot scheme will hopefully establish and reinforce a service requirement for this special category of patients The scheme is a precursor to bigger projects within the Scottish Prison Service