LASER THERAPY: A CONTRIBUTOR IN THE ARMOURY FOR SMOKING CESSATION SERVICES Ann ORIORDAN, Anne PENMAN, Ann GILLESPIE
Known Facts
Tobacco killed more than 5 million people world wide (WHO,2008).
Tobacco kills up to half of its consumers.
Tobacco use is the single most preventable cause of death/disability in the world.
Tobacco smoke harms every organ of the body.
WHO Report on the global tobacco epidemic 2011, The MPower package http://www.who.int/topics/tobacco/en/
Known Facts
The burden of ill health is ever increasing with tobacco use a major contributor.
Concern over the growing reliance on nicotine replacement as primary therapy.
Growing need to find alternative and effective drug and nicotine free cessation treatment options.
Rapid Review of NON NHS TREATMENTS FOR SMOKING CESSATION (McRobbie H, et al 2007) considered that commercial cessation therapies may hold promise for the future.
WHY APLT LASER THERAPY ? - it is drug & nicotine free !
Nicotine is the stimulant found in tobacco.
When receptor sites once blocked by nicotine become freed, the natural substance endorphin is missing.
As result withdrawal symptoms are felt.
Eradication of these symptoms, often means using a therapy that stimulates endorphin production within the body (Marovino 1994, BMA 2004).
Is it an effective therapy? What is an effective cessation method? Definition
“.... it has to increase abstinence over an extended period of time, with 6-months after stopping smoking date considered as the benchmark.” McRobbie, H. et al (2007)
McRobbie, H, Hajek, P, Bullen, C and Feigin,V (2007). RAPID REVIEW OF NON NHS TREATMENTS FOR SMOKING CESSATION , Final report 11 Sept 0
WHAT you need to know?
What is it? How does it work? Evidence – success rate? Contraindications – who can use it? Cost to provide? Training standards? Added value to cessation services – benefits, added value?
ANNE PENMAN LASER THERAPY TOBACCO /SMOKING CESSATION PROGRAMME
Restore Relax Repair ANNE PENMAN LASER THERAPY Isn’t simply about laser – it’s a full programme
ANNE PENMAN SMOKING CESSATION PROGRAMME 1
LASER THERAPY
2
COUNSELLING
3
BACK UP SUPPORT
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF LASER THERAPY
EVIDENCE - RESULTS 70 60 50 40
NHS UK
30
APLT
20
NHS - Scotland
10 0 1 Month
3-6 Months
1 Year
Quit rates, self-reported, at one month by pharmacotherapy used 100% 90% 80% 70%
65%
60%
56% 52% 47%
50% 42%
40%
35%
46%
43%
39% 33%
31%
30% 20% 10% 0% NRT single product
NRT - more NRT - not Varenicline NRT + Bupropion NRT + than one specified Varenicline Bupropion product
Unknown
None
Scotland
Anne Penman
LASER THOR Lasers used for APLT Smoking Cessation, Weight Loss & Stress Management Protocols. Contraindications
Direct Irradiation of the Eyes
Pregnancy
Malignant Carcinoma
4 day Anne Penman training programme coves…..
Practical, hands on work with the laser Tobacco cessation theory, weight loss and stress management Protocols/treatments for use with the laser Use of the carbon monoxide monitor Graphics & marketing materials 400 page training manual Continuous learning and back up support
COSTS to Provide APLT?
Janett - 51-year-old
„I quit 20 years ago after having laser therapy and it is without a doubt the best thing I have ever done‟
The whole experience of getting laser therapy is amazing; it’s so relaxing and once your treatment is complete you feel as though you can take on the world. And for me the best thing of all was that Anne offered round the clock support.
Pamela,(39) Health Worker
„I have smoked around 7 cigarettes a day for over 20years. I was a secret smoker. I felt ashamed at smoking but could never find the will power to stop.‟
„The day I had my first laser treatment was the start of a new life – and a healthy one. I would recommend anyone to try out laser therapy so that they can look to the future and have a long, healthy, happy life also.‟
Betty Sweeney,(66)
Smoker since the age of 14.
„As a publican I had been in a smoking atmosphere for years so I shudder to think of the harm it did to me. Off and on over the years I tried acupuncture, patches, pill, you name it but none of them worked until I tried the laser.‟
„Now I can‟t believe how good I feel a year on. From the first treatment I have never looked back and my health is improved dramatically since‟
Research
Monklands Hospital Pilot Study Stop Smoking 1995
Middlesex University study of Low level laser for the stimulation of acupoints for smoking cessation 2008
Never to late to QUIT – 100 yrs Mr O'Sullivan, known as 'Jackie the Farmer', was born on Good Friday, April 5, 1912
Jackie smoked 60 cigarettes a day before he gave them up at 75 on his doctor's advice, Majella O'Sullivan, Irish Impendent , 5th April 2012
References
ASH Scotland (2010), State of the Nation: measuring progress towards a tobacco free Scotland, ASH Scotland
McRobbie, H. et al (2007). Rapid Review of Non NHS Treatments for Smoking Cessation, National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) PDF 43885
Ferguson, J., L. Bauld, et al. (2005). The English smoking treatment services: one-year outcomes. Addiction. 100 Suppl 2: 59-69.
NHS (2009) Smoking Cessation Service Statistics Scotland + NHS Smoking Cessation Service Statistics (Scotland) 1st January to 31st December 2010, http://www.scotpho.org.uk/nmsruntime/saveasdialog .asp?lID=8193&sID=5832
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