Brierley, J.

Gardner, B.

Mair, C.

Soar, K.

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Planned work 2023/24• Recruit 4 more homeless services• Train staff in 8 services• Recruit and deliver intervention to 187 smokers• Disseminate to clients and services by developing:• YouTube Videos• Sparks Page• Posters• Network event• Quarterly Newsletters• Discuss rollout of intervention with stakeholdersSmoking cessation in those experiencing homelessness in GB: e-cigarette provision versus usual careThis study/project is funded by the National Institute for Health Research, Public Health Research Programme (NIHR132158). The views expressed are those of the author(s) and not necessarily those of the NIHR or the Department of Health and Social Care.  PIs: L Dawkins & S CoxHow we’re doing it: RCT Trial• Centres in either EC (n=16) or UC (n=16) i.e. cluster trial• Train staff at homeless services in Level 1 Smoking Cessation• 480 participants; 15 smokers from each service assessed at baseline and 4, 12 and 24 week follow ups. • Baseline Carbon monoxide (CO) reading, Nicotine dependence score (FTCD) smoking & vaping history, service utilisation and general health (EQ5DL) survey Soar K, Brierley J, Gardner B, Mair C. Corresponding author: soark@lsbu.ac.ukRetention rates4-week = 69%       12-week = 57%        24-week = 60%Lessons learnt:• Training has been helpful for staff. The intervention can be delivered with ease• Homeless clients are interested in addressing smoking• Some participants went on to buy a preferred e-cig device• Independent services more likely to engage in the research trial• Requires working pragmatically with services and client groupAims: To compare• The provision of an e-cigarette (EC) starterkit and e-liquids offered at centres withsignposting to Stop smoking service (usualcare, UC)• quit rates at 6-months across the 2 groups• changes in risky smoking practices and thecost of the interventions• how staff manage and deliver the interventionsSmoking training: 150 staff across 24centresProgress and Impact: 6666“Thank you for fitting in so well with the centre while carrying out your research, I know the clients liked seeing you each time even if they weren't participating in the study!”

Smoking cessation in those experiencing homelessness in GB: e-cigarette provision versus usual care.

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Smoking cessation in those experiencing homelessness in GB: e-cigarette provision versus usual care.

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