WORLD JOURNAL OF ADVANCE
HEALTHCARE RESEARCH

Kanika Joshi* and Jithin Thomas Parel

ABSTRACT

Background: Smoking cessation is crucial for patients with liver cirrhosis to mitigate disease progression andimprove outcomes among this population. Aims: The study aimed to evaluate the impact of a structured smokingcessation program on nicotine dependence and smoking behaviors in patients with liver cirrhosis. Design: Anexperimental design with block randomization allocated 120 participants into experimental and control groups.The intervention group received Smoking Cessation Intervention© while the control group received standard care.Methods: Standardized tools assessed nicotine dependence and smoking behaviors longitudinally over 90 days.Statistical analyses included repeated measures ANOVA and correlation tests. Results: Both groups showed adecrease in nicotine dependence over time, though no significant differences were found between groups postintervention.Socio-demographic and clinical variables showed no significant association with nicotinedependence. Discussion: Findings suggest the intervention’s limited impact on nicotine dependence in this cohort,influenced by study duration and population characteristics. Future research could explore alternativeinterventions or longer-term effects. Conclusion: While the Smoking Cessation Intervention© led to reducednicotine dependence over time, no significant differences were observed between experimental and control groupspost-intervention. The study underscores the need for tailored interventions and ongoing support in smokingcessation efforts for liver cirrhosis patients. Relevance to Clinical Practice: Integrating evidence-based smokingcessation strategies into nursing education and practice can enhance patient care and outcomes in liver cirrhosismanagement.