Section: Module 8: Complementary and Alternative Therapies for Smoking Cessation | Prevention and Treatment of Tobacco Use | NextGenU.org

  • Competency covered in this module:
    • Empathize with addicted patients.
    • Appreciate that smoking cessation is a process; not all smokers are successful on the first attempt.
    • Implement treatment strategies for someone who has lapsed or relapsed.
    • Provide guidance in modifying the treatment plan to reduce the risk of relapse throughout the course of treatment.
    • Respect the importance of keeping current with evidence-based findings in tobacco smoking prevention and control (e.g., epidemiological, behavioral, clinical, and policy science).
    • Utilize the findings of national reports, research studies, and guidelines on tobacco treatment.
    • Demonstrate the ability to access information on the above topics.
    • Name and use peer-reviewed journals, professional societies, websites, and newsletters related to tobacco dependence treatment and/or research.
    • Module 8: Lesson 1: Overview of Complementary and Alternative Therapies
       
      Student Learning Outcomes:

      Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:

      • Identify different types of complementary and alternative therapies used in smoking cessation.
      • Describe the principles and procedures involved in these therapies.
      • Evaluate the appropriateness of these therapies for different patient profiles or contexts.
      • Discuss the current state of evidence supporting the use of these therapies in smoking cessation.
      • Evaluate the quality of a research study investigating the effectiveness of a complementary or alternative therapy.

      Approximate time required to complete the readings (at 144 words/minute) and assignments for this module: 23 minutes.

       
      Required Learning Resources and Activities
    • Read the entire article. (8 minutes)

      National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health - 2021

    • Read the abstract, introduction/background, discussion, and conclusion. (15 minutes)

      BMJ - 1999

    • Read the abstract, introduction/background, discussion, and conclusion. (15 minutes)

      BMJ - 1999

    • Module 8: Lesson 2:  Implementing Complementary and Alternative Therapies in Practice
       
      Student Learning Outcomes:

      Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:

      • Discuss how to incorporate these therapies into smoking cessation treatment plans.
      • Identify potential challenges in incorporating these therapies and propose solutions.
      • Develop a comprehensive smoking cessation plan for a hypothetical patient that includes both conventional and alternative therapies.
      • Identify situations where referral for these therapies would be beneficial.
      • Identify potential referral sources for these therapies within their community or region.
      • Demonstrate how to communicate a referral recommendation to a patient in a supportive and informative way.

      Approximate time required to complete the readings (at 144 words/minute) and assignments for this module: 2 hours and 15 minutes.

       
      Required Learning Resources and Activities
    • Read from pages 15-25.  (30 minutes)

      School of Medicine of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - 2004

    • Read the abstract, introduction/background, discussion, and conclusion. (15 minutes)

      Sacramento County

    • Read the abstract, introduction/background, discussion, and conclusion. (10 minutes)

      Journal of Pharmacy Practice - 2013

    • Read the abstract, introduction/background, discussion, and conclusion. (30 minutes)

      BMC Health Services Research - 2021

    • In this activity, you will design a comprehensive program that utilizes alternative therapies for tobacco cessation tailored for future patients.

      Step 1: Choose your preferred format/media to present your program. You can create a Slideshow (PowerPoint presentation), a piece of writing in a Blog format (with pictures included), a trifold, a video, an infographic for social media, etc.

      Step 2: Develop a detailed program that outlines various alternative therapies used for tobacco cessation. Classify these therapies based on their effectiveness and compare the benefits of each alternative therapy. Consider:

      • The depth and clarity of explanation for each therapy.
      • The effectiveness of the classification of therapies.
      • The quality of comparison between the benefits of each therapy.
      • The creativity and practicality of your program.

      Step 3: Post your treatment program on the course's discussion board for other learners to view. Click “add a new discussion topic” below, complete the fields, and paste a link to your product. If you're open to having your work showcased on our website and social media, include this in your post description.

      Step 4: Though not required, you're encouraged to explore the work done by other learners. Engaging with these works can provide inspiration, offer new insights, and allow you to appreciate different creative approaches.

      OPTIONAL Step 5: Interact (10 minutes)

      If you would like to, you can reply to your peers' posts in a respectful and professional manner. Ensure that your post engages your peers' ideas by including a reflection on their comments, sharing ideas of other potential difficulties and parties involved, or asking thought-provoking questions. If a peer comments on your posting, please reply. To post a reply, click “Reply” on a particular discussion, write your feedback and then click on “Post to forum.”

    • To access the quiz, click on the name of the quiz provided above. On the following screen, click the attempt quiz button to view the case studies and respond to the questions.

      TO PASS THIS QUIZ YOU MUST OBTAIN A SCORE OF 80%.