'Quitlink': Outcomes of a randomised controlled trial of peer researcher facilitated referral to a tailored quitline tobacco treatment for people receiving mental health services.

Amanda L BakerKristen Louise McCarterAlyna TurnerCatherine SeganDavid CastleLisa BrophyRon BorlandPeter J KellyBillie BonevskiDonita BairdSacha FiliaJohn AttiaStuart SzwecKerrin PalazziSarah L WhiteJill M WilliamsAnna L WrobelAndrew IrelandKarinna SaxbyPeter GhijbenDennis PetrieRohan Sweeney

Published in: The Australian and New Zealand journal of psychiatry (2023)

The Quitlink intervention did not result in significantly higher rates of prolonged abstinence at 8 months post baseline. However, engagement rates and satisfaction with the 'Quitlink' intervention were high. While underpowered, the Quitlink intervention shows promise. A powered trial to determine its effectiveness for improving long-term cessation is warranted.

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