BMC Public Health September 2014 PMID 25218267

The effectiveness of the Allen Carr smoking cessation training in companies tested in a quasi-experimental design.

Arie Dijkstra, Rixt Zuidema, Diederick Vos, Marike van Kalken

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The discussions demonstrate a moderate level of support and curiosity about the article, with comments like mentioning the method's scientific backing and good reputation, but they do not delve deeply into methodological details or transformative implications, reflecting a balanced but somewhat limited engagement.

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Most participants acknowledge the positive findings and scientific support for the Allen Carr method, reflecting moderate agreement with the article's conclusions.

InterestModerate interest

Discussions show moderate curiosity, with some references to scientific backing and the method's reputation, but limited enthusiasm.

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While the discussion recognizes the potential significance of the study, there's no strong evidence that these discussions have left a major impact on attitudes or practices.

Abstract in brief

  • The study compared the success rates of smokers in companies who took the Allen Carr training (ACt) with similar smokers from the general population and found that those in the ACt group were about 6 times more likely to stay abstinent after 13 months.
  • The research used a quasiexperimental design, matching smokers on 14 baseline characteristics to ensure comparability, and measured abstinence through self-report validated by CO testing in the ACt group.
  • While results suggest that ACt may be effective, the study cannot definitively prove its effectiveness due to its design, but the findings support offering it in company settings.

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Ash Paul
@pash22 · X

@jkelovuori @Alan_Beard1 @StGeorgesUni @JonathanFoulds Alan, email one of the authors of this @BMC_series article, they will surely know 'The effectiveness of the Allen Carr smoking cessation training in companies tested in a quasi-experimental design' https://t.co/3RVGz2Zavt

Dec 29, 2020 · 2 likes · 32,296 followers View post →
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@pathprojector · X

@m_ashcroft It's funny you bring that up. I quote smoking w Allen Carr method, which is based on this principle. They don't talk about sensations, it's more macro: notice what happens after you smoke. It has a good rep tho and also some scientific backing: https://t.co/GmROREftHW

Jun 28, 2024 · 1 like · 227 followers View post →

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pathology absorber (formerly projector) - back IRL
@pathprojector · X

@m_ashcroft It's funny you bring that up. I quote smoking w Allen Carr method, which is based on this principle. They don't talk about sensations, it's more macro: notice what happens after you smoke. It has a good rep tho and also some scientific backing: https://t.co/GmROREftHW

Jun 28, 2024 · 1 like · 227 followers View post →
Ash Paul
@pash22 · X

@jkelovuori @Alan_Beard1 @StGeorgesUni @JonathanFoulds Alan, email one of the authors of this @BMC_series article, they will surely know 'The effectiveness of the Allen Carr smoking cessation training in companies tested in a quasi-experimental design' https://t.co/3RVGz2Zavt

Dec 29, 2020 · 2 likes · 32,296 followers View post →
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The effectiveness of the Allen Carr smoking cessation training in companies tested in a quasi-experimental design https://t.co/p9O2uFkgfd @swdani01

Aug 6, 2020 · 2,276 followers View post →