Insights into what people think: being smart with advice on smoking

Abstract

Engaging people who smoke is key to supporting them to quit. Louise Ross looks at the latest insights into the thoughts and feelings of people who smoke and how nurses can use these to encourage quitting attempts General practice nurses are in a prime position to help patients who smoke to think about quitting. New insights into the thoughts, feelings and behaviour of patients who smoke can help general practice nurses tailor their approach. This can lead to better success in engaging patients in a conversation, which can in turn lay the foundations for a radical improvement in their health.