Impact of a board-game approach on current smokers: a randomized controlled trial

Article Article scientifique Article Impact of a board-game approach on current smokers: a randomized controlled trial eng 2013 author Khazaal Yasser 668423 author Chatton Anne 54835 author Prezzemolo Roberto 539747 author Zebouni Fadi author Edel Yves author Jacquet Johan author Ruggeri Ornella author Burnens Emilie author Monney Grégoire 679739 author Protti Anne-Sylvie 514793 author Etter Jean-François 29008 author Khan Riaz Ahmad 31808 author Cornuz Jacques 862130 author Zullino Daniele Fabio 649976 3 10.1186/1747-597X-8-3 23327643 1747-597X Background The main objective of our study was to assess the impact of a board game on smoking status and smoking-related variables in current smokers. To accomplish this objective, we conducted a randomized controlled trial comparing the game group with a psychoeducation group and a waiting-list control group. Methods The following measures were performed at participant inclusion, as well as after a 2-week and a 3-month follow-up period: “Attitudes Towards Smoking Scale” (ATS-18), “Smoking Self-Efficacy Questionnaire” (SEQ-12), “Attitudes Towards Nicotine Replacement Therapy” scale (ANRT-12), number of cigarettes smoked per day, stages of change, quit attempts, and smoking status. Furthermore, participants were assessed for concurrent psychiatric disorders and for the severity of nicotine dependence with the Fagerström Test for Nicotine Dependence (FTND). Results A time × group effect was observed for subscales of the ANRT-12, ATS-18 and SEQ-12, as well as for the number of cigarettes smoked per day. At three months follow-up, compared to the participants allocated to the waiting list group, those on Pick-Klop group were less likely to remain smoker. Outcomes at 3 months were not predicted by gender, age, FTND, stage of change, or psychiatric disorders at inclusion. Conclusions The board game seems to be a good option for smokers. The game led to improvements in variables known to predict quitting in smokers. Furthermore, it increased smoking-cessation rates at 3-months follow-up. The game is also an interesting alternative for smokers in the precontemplation stage. Keywords: Smoking; Smoking cessation; Cognitive behavior therapy; Motivational interviewing; Board games Dewey 613 Dewey 616.89 60 Département de psychiatrie 225 66 Institut de santé globale 22A1 false 496 Abus de substances 834 90 Programme de recherche sur le tabagisme 117 Substance abuse treatment, prevention, and policy 8 1 5d7405f1-40dd-43d5-859a-6b0786851413 Article (Published version) Public 1747-597X-8-3.pdf 2352918 application/pdf openAccess Faculté de médecine / Section de médecine clinique / Département de psychiatrie Faculté de médecine / Section de médecine clinique / Département de santé et médecine communautaires / Institut de santé globale

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