O3.4_ORiordan - HPH

LASER THERAPY:
A CONTRIBUTOR IN THE
ARMOURY FOR SMOKING
CESSATION SERVICES
Ann ORIORDAN, Anne PENMAN, Ann GILLESPIE
Known Facts
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Tobacco killed more than 5 million people
world wide (WHO,2008).
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Tobacco kills up to half of its consumers.
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Tobacco use is the single most preventable
cause of death/disability in the world.
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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
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The burden of ill health is ever increasing
with tobacco use a major contributor.
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Concern over the growing reliance on
nicotine replacement as primary therapy.
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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 !
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Nicotine is the stimulant found in tobacco.
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When receptor sites once blocked by
nicotine become freed, the natural
substance endorphin is missing.
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As result withdrawal symptoms are felt.
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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?
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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
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Direct Irradiation of the Eyes
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Pregnancy
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Malignant Carcinoma
4 day Anne Penman training
programme coves…..
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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
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„I quit 20 years ago after having laser therapy
and it is without a doubt the best thing I
have ever done‟
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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
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„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.‟
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„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.
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„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.‟
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„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
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Monklands Hospital Pilot Study Stop
Smoking 1995
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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
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ASH Scotland (2010), State of the Nation: measuring
progress towards a tobacco free Scotland, ASH
Scotland
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McRobbie, H. et al (2007). Rapid Review of Non NHS
Treatments for Smoking Cessation, National Institute
for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) PDF 43885
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Ferguson, J., L. Bauld, et al. (2005). The English
smoking treatment services: one-year outcomes.
Addiction. 100 Suppl 2: 59-69.
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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
THANK YOU!
For further information
Contact:
http://www.annepenman.com
Anne Penman, Founder
Look Better, Feel Better, LIVE Better,
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