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7.14 Cessation assistance: telephone- and internet-based interventions
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Relevant news and research: Cessation assistance: telephone- and internet-based interventions

Berli, C., Schwaninger, P., Scholz, U. and Luscher, J. (2025). Daily psychosocial determinants of smoking cessation: Effects of a buddy app intervention. Br J Health Psychol, 2, e12796. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/40151028


Blaga, O. M., Dascal, M. D., Onisor, A., Fratila, T., Morar, A., Mihu, D., Iuhas, C. I., Caracostea, G., Muresan, D., Foley, K., Resnicow, K. and Meghea, C. I. (2025). Smartphone intervention for pregnancy smoking cessation with peer support: the study protocol of the SmokeFree Together 2.0 (SFT 2.0) randomised controlled trial. BMJ Open, 3, e100259. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/40132847


Cheung, Y. T. D., Zhang, M. J., Luk, T. T., Ho, S. Y., Lam, T. H. and Wang, M. P. (2025). Telephone Counseling and Messaging Guided by Mobile Profiling of Tobacco Users for Smoking Cessation: A Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Netw Open, 3, e250764. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/40085082


Hong, Q., Wei, S., Duoliken, H., Jin, L. and Zhang, N. (2025). Application of Behavior Change Techniques and Rated Quality of Smoking Cessation Apps in China: Content Analysis. JMIR Mhealth Uhealth, e56296. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/40127456


Salaheddin, T., Sharma, R. H., Fajardo, M., Panter, C., De Souza, L., Matano, S. K. and Struik, L. (2025). Utilization and Experiences of Using Quit Now, a Nicotine and Tobacco Smoking Cessation Website: Thematic Analysis. J Med Internet Res, e55592. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/40053769


Barroso-Hurtado, M., Suarez-Castro, D., Martinez-Vispo, C., Lopez-Duran, A. and Becona, E. (2025). App Use and Abstinence Outcomes: The Moderating Role of Sociodemographic Variables in a Psychological Intervention to Quit Smoking. Subst Use Misuse, 1-Jul. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/39976250


Demina, A., Soudry-Faure, A., Petit, B., Meunier-Beillard, N. and Trojak, B. (2025). Usability of a digital mindfulness training program for smoking cessation: A mixed-method single-center pilot study protocol (HowToMind). PLoS One, 2, e0318686. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/39977412


He, L., Basar, E., Wiers, R. W., Antheunis, M. L. and Krahmer, E. (2025). Chatting your way to quitting: A longitudinal exploration of smokers' interaction with a cessation chatbot. Internet Interv, 100806. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/39996147


Kashefi, A., Murphy, S. L., De Marez, L., Conradie, P. and Vanden Abeele, M. M. P. (2025). Tales of hope and hesitation: Smoking cessation experts' views on the opportunities and risks of digital behaviour change interventions. Digit Health, 20552076251322060. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/39996068


Schnall, R., Huang, M. C., Brin, M., Cioe, P. A., Liu, J., Das, A., Fontalvo, S. and Xu, W. (2025). Feasibility and Acceptability of the Sense2Quit App for Improving Smoking Cessation in PWH. AIDS Behav. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/40000581


Abroms, L. C., Yousefi, A., Wysota, C. N., Wu, T. C. and Broniatowski, D. A. (2025). Assessing the Adherence of ChatGPT Chatbots to Public Health Guidelines for Smoking Cessation: Content Analysis. J Med Internet Res, e66896. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/39883917


Alexander, A., Businelle, M., Cheney, M., Cohn, A., McNeill, L., Short, K., Frank-Pearce, S., Bradley, D., Estrada, K., Flores, I., Fronheiser, J. and Kendzor, D. (2025). An mHealth Intervention With Financial Incentives to Promote Smoking Cessation and Physical Activity Among Black Adults: Protocol for a Feasibility Randomized Controlled Trial. JMIR Res Protoc, e69771. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/39888657


Bailey, C., Ellwood, D., Middleton, P., Wojcieszek, A. M., Flenady, V. and Andrews, C. (2025). Uptake of Quitline Telephone Counselling by Women Who Smoke During Pregnancy. Aust N Z J Obstet Gynaecol. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/39820993


Cinciripini, P. M., Minnix, J. A., Kypriotakis, G., Erasmus, J., Beneventi, D., Karam-Hage, M., Carpenter, K., Volk, R. J., Carter, B., Godoy, M. C. B., Strange, C., Shih, Y. T., Cui, Y., Green, C. E. and Robinson, J. D. (2025). Smoking Cessation Interventions in the Lung Cancer Screening Setting: A Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Intern Med. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/39804633


Demina, A., Petit, B. and Trojak, B. (2025). E-health app-based mindfulness program for smoking cessation. Encephale. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/39794243


Hoeppner, B. B., Siegel, K. R., Futter, A. E., Finley-Abboud, D., Williamson, A. C., Kahler, C. W., Park, E. R. and Hoeppner, S. S. (2025). Smoking Cessation Smartphone App for Nondaily Smoking With Telephone Onboarding: Proof-of-Concept Randomized Controlled Trial. JMIR Mhealth Uhealth, e53971. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/39814363


Lopez-Duran, A., Martinez-Vispo, C., Barroso-Hurtado, M., Suarez-Castro, D. and Becona, E. (2024). Incorporating technology in smoking cessation interventions: In-person vs. Video-call formats. Int J Med Inform, 105774. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/39742855


Nguyen, N. T., Nguyen, T., Vu, G. V., Cleland, C. M., Pham, Y., Truong, N., Kapur, R., Alvarez, G. G., Phan, P. T., Armstrong-Hough, M. and Shelley, D. (2024). Factors associated with retention in Quitline counseling for smoking cessation among HIV-positive smokers receiving care at HIV outpatient clinics in Vietnam. PLoS One, 12, e0316250. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/39739725


Poudel, R., Dougan, S. O., Yates, H., Sawyer, L., Martinez, U., Brandon, K. O., Sutton, S. K., Vidrine, D. J., Ritterband, L. M., Wiseman, K. P., Vickerman, K. A., Turner, K., Byrne, M. M., Yang, M. J., Horta, M., Brandon, T. H. and Vinci, C. (2025). Using augmented reality to deliver cue exposure treatment for smoking cessation: App usability findings and protocol for a randomized controlled trial. Contemp Clin Trials, 107827. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/39880329


Ray, A. D., Carl, E. M., Hyland, A. J., Reid, M. E., Mahoney, M. C. and Sheffer, C. E. (2025). Self-reported dyspnea and interest in a respiratory muscle training program among callers to the New York State Quitline. Tob Induc Dis. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/39882033


Santiago-Torres, M., Mull, K. E., Sullivan, B. M., Cupertino, A. P., Salloum, R. G., Triplette, M., Zvolensky, M. J. and Bricker, J. B. (2025). Evaluating the Impact of Pharmacotherapy in Augmenting Quit Rates Among Hispanic Adults in an App-Delivered Smoking Cessation Intervention: Secondary Analysis of a Randomized Controlled Trial. JMIR Form Res, e69311. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/39889280


Szinay, D., Cameron, R. A., Jones, A., Whitty, J. A., Chadborn, T., Brown, J. and Naughton, F. (2025). Eliciting Preferences for the Uptake of Smoking Cessation Apps: Discrete Choice Experiment. J Med Internet Res, e37083. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/39808479


Theodoulou, A., Fanshawe, T. R., Leavens, E., Theodoulou, E., Wu, A. D., Heath, L., Stewart, C., Nollen, N., Ahluwalia, J. S., Butler, A. R., Hajizadeh, A., Thomas, J., Lindson, N. and Hartmann-Boyce, J. (2025). Differences in the effectiveness of individual-level smoking cessation interventions by socioeconomic status. Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 1, CD015120. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/39868569


Weng, X., Yang, H., Song, C., Tu, J., Liu, K. and Wang, M. P. (2025). Engaging and supporting young adults in smoking cessation: Insights from a mobile-based cessation program in China. Digit Health, 20552076241311055. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/39777067


Zhu, S. H., Aughinbaugh, E., Pratt, A. S., Zhuang, Y. L., Wang, D., Mayoral, A., Anderson, C. M. and Hagaman, T. (2025). Increasing a Quitline's Reach to Low-Income Tobacco Users Through 211 Agencies. Nicotine Tob Res. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/39805308


Asbring, N., Dini, S., Madsen, S. and Stjernschantz Forsberg, J. (2024). Can a smoking cessation app benefit individuals in disadvantaged areas? A qualitative study on motivation, barriers, and perceptions of a digital app. Prev Med Rep, 102925. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/39634283


Avinash, B. R., Chengappa, K., Shenoy, R., Rao, A., Pai, M. and Rajesh, G. (2024). Analysis of internet educational websites on tobacco cessation: A content analysis. F1000Res, 822. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/39620154


Brinken, L., Shiells, K., Ferguson, S. G., Franja, S., Blackwell, A., Braboszcz, C. and Maynard, O. M. (2024). Harnessing hope and bolstering knowledge of how to quit: a qualitative investigation of including efficacy content in tobacco risk communication via daily SMS. Nicotine Tob Res. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/39660792


Hernandez-Llanes, N. F., Sanchez-Dominguez, R., Alvarez-Reza, S., Fernandez-Caceres, C. and Marin-Navarrete, R. (2024). Factors Associated with Tobacco Cessation Services Request Among Users of an Online Self-Screening Questionnaire. Subst Use Misuse, 1-Jul. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/39731740


Sequeira, M., Naughton, F., Velleman, R., Gaikwad, L., Murthy, P., Pacheco, M. G., D'Souza, J., Nair, G., Shah, R., Sambari, S., Bhatia, U. and Nadkarni, A. (2024). The Systematic Development of a Mobile Phone Delivered Text-messaging Tobacco Cessation Intervention in India. Nicotine Tob Res. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/39708297


van Vliet, M. H. M., Versluis, A., Chavannes, N. H., Scheltinga, B. L., Albers, N., Penfornis, K. M., Baccinelli, W., Meijer, E. and Perfect Fit, c. (2024). Protocol of a mixed-methods evaluation of Perfect Fit: A personalized mHealth intervention with a virtual coach to promote smoking cessation and physical activity in adults. Digit Health, 20552076241300020. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/39640962


Versluis, A., Penfornis, K. M., van der Burg, S. A., Scheltinga, B. L., van Vliet, M. H. M., Albers, N. and Meijer, E. (2024). Targeting Key Risk Factors for Cardiovascular Disease in At-Risk Individuals: Developing a Digital, Personalized, and Real-Time Intervention to Facilitate Smoking Cessation and Physical Activity. JMIR Cardio, e47730. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/39705698


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