Staff Views on Total Smoking Bans in Psychiatric Hospitals
Author Information
Author(s): Wye Paula, Bowman Jenny, Wiggers John, Baker Amanda, Knight Jenny, Carr Vaughan, Terry Margarett, Clancy Richard
Primary Institution: University of Newcastle
Hypothesis
What are the perceived benefits and barriers to implementing total smoking bans among psychiatric inpatient staff?
Conclusion
Staff generally support total smoking bans in psychiatric settings but express concerns about patient aggression and compliance.
Supporting Evidence
- 61% of staff responded to the survey.
- 67% of all staff indicated support for a total smoking ban.
- 89% of clinical staff expressed fear of patient aggression as a barrier.
Takeaway
Most staff at a psychiatric hospital think a total smoking ban is a good idea, but they worry that patients might get angry or not follow the rules.
Methodology
Cross-sectional survey of clinical and non-clinical staff in a large psychiatric hospital.
Potential Biases
Response rates suggest that results may not be representative of all staff views.
Limitations
The study was conducted in a single health service, which may limit generalizability.
Participant Demographics
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Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.05
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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