Literature DB >> 2912822

Effects of a smoking ban on a general hospital psychiatric unit.

S R Thorward1, S Birnbaum.   

Abstract

On January 1, 1987, the Board of Trustees of Southwest Washington Hospitals instituted a smoking ban in all of its facilities, including the 17-bed general psychiatry unit. Our study of ward atmosphere, PRN medications, and negative incidents related to that change are reported. We feel the change was introduced successfully with minimal impact on the successful function of our service. Others are encouraged to proceed with validation of our experience.

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Year:  1989        PMID: 2912822     DOI: 10.1016/0163-8343(89)90028-5

Source DB:  PubMed          Journal:  Gen Hosp Psychiatry        ISSN: 0163-8343            Impact factor:   3.238


  3 in total

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Authors:  Faouzi Dib Alam
Journal:  BMJ       Date:  2006-09-09

Review 2.  A tobacco reconceptualization in psychiatry: toward the development of tobacco-free psychiatric facilities.

Authors:  Taryn G Moss; Andrea H Weinberger; Jennifer C Vessicchio; Vincenza Mancuso; Sandra J Cushing; Michael Pett; Kate Kitchen; Peter Selby; Tony P George
Journal:  Am J Addict       Date:  2010 Jul-Aug

Review 3.  The control of environmental tobacco smoke: a policy review.

Authors:  Aonghus McNabola; Laurence William Gill
Journal:  Int J Environ Res Public Health       Date:  2009-02-20       Impact factor: 3.390

  3 in total

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