title: Implications of smoking bans in long-term care.
abstract: The physical benefits of smoking cessation are well established. In long-stay units, the mental and social well-being of the individual need to be considered. Privacy, self-esteem and a measure of control are important to long-stay clients.
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authors.lastname: DeAbreu
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D007389:Internal-External Control; D008134:Long-Term Care / Q000458:organization & administration*; D016134:Organizational Policy; D018907:Privacy; D012649:Self Concept; D016540:Smoking Cessation / Q000379:methods* / Q000523:psychology