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Summary

This informative on-demand teaching session is for medical professionals interested in the evolving understanding of vaping and e-cigarettes. Originating in 2002, electronic cigarettes gained traction as a tool for smoking cessation. We examine the different devices, delivery systems, and nicotine concentrations, and discuss the reviews made by the Office of Health Improvement. Focusing on the safety and effectiveness of vaping as a cessation aid, this teaching session also explores its potential risks. Post-Brexit regulatory changes to e-cigarettes and the existing restrictions are also reviewed. We provide guidance for practitioners assisting clients who wish to use e-cigarettes to quit smoking, including advice for clients using other quit smoking medications. This session is an excellent resource for professionals seeking up-to-date knowledge about e-cigarettes and vaping as a tool in smoke cessation.

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Description

The lecture focuses on the benefits of vaping (e-cigarettes or electronic cigarettes) in smoking cessation.

Learning objectives

  1. Understand the mechanism of action of electronic cigarettes or VAPs, how they deliver vapor to the user's system, and how their different components and features change the user experience.

  2. Analyze the research findings from Health Improvement and Disparities Office, Public Health England and the Tobacco Addiction Group, and use this information to understand the risks and benefits associated with vaping, particularly in the context of smoking cessation.

  3. Be informed about the post-Brexit regulations in the European Union regarding the non-medicinal use of VAPs, including the standards for safety, quality, information provision, and advertising restrictions.

  4. Learn how to support patients who opt to use VAPs as part of their smoking cessation journey, which includes being able to advise them on choosing the right devices, flavors, and nicotine dosages.

  5. Understand how concurrent use of vaping and nicotine replacement therapy can support smokers in their quit attempts and learn how a behavioral change strategy can be integrated into smoking cessation plans for vaping users.

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