Effectiveness of a group nursing intervention in reducing anxiety and depression for smoking cessation: a quasi-experimental study in light of Afaf Meleis’ Transition Theory

Key Points

• This research aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a group nursing intervention on reducing anxiety and depression during the smoking cessation process.
• Quasi-experimental design
• Implementation of a group nursing intervention
• Measurement of anxiety and nicotine dependence levels before and after intervention
• Significant reduction in nicotine dependence
• Lower anxiety levels reported after the group intervention
• Positive impact on the smoking cessation process