Record Status This is a bibliographic record of a published health technology assessment from a member of INAHTA. No evaluation of the quality of this assessment has been made for the HTA database. Citation Ellery B, Hiller JE. Quit onQ SMS for smoking cessation support for individuals. Adelaide: Adelaide Health Technology Assessment (AHTA). Horizon Scanning Prioritising Summary Volume 29. 2010 Authors' conclusions As yet, there is no evidence to support long-term effectiveness of smoking cessation interventions based solely on mobile phone interventions, much less SMS alone. However, high-level evidence for the 12-month effectiveness of broader interventions incorporating multimedia through internet/email with mobile phone applications has been published.Access to programs such as the Quit onQ SMS service is provided free to smokers and is independent of location, and therefore offers an affordable option to reduce smoking prevalence. Based on the high level of evidence which appears likely to expand in further support of mobile phone based smoking cessation, the present availability of this technology within Australia, the potential for widespread clinical impact, and fiscal costs that are unlikely to exceed more traditional interventions, it is reasonable to expect that the programs such as Quit onQ will continue to diffuse. Therefore no further research on behalf of HealthPACT is warranted. Indexing Status Subject indexing assigned by CRD MeSH Cell Phoness; Smoking; Smoking Cessation Language Published English Country of organisation Australia English summary An English language summary is available. Address for correspondence Adelaide Health Technology Assessment, University of Adelaide, Discipline of Public Health, School of Population Health and Clinical Practice, Mail Drop DX650545, SA 5005 Adelaide Australia Email: tracy.merlin@adelaide.edu.au AccessionNumber 32011000619 Date abstract record published 01/06/2011 |