Latest developments in the use of e-cigarettes by people with schizophrenia spectrum disorders who smoke: a scoping review - Takeaways - MDSpire

Recent Insights into E-Cigarette Utilization Among Smokers with Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders: A Scoping Review

  • By

  • Pasquale Caponnetto

  • Sarah Pratt

  • Carlo Maria Bellanca

  • Noemi Maria Vitale

  • Graziella Chiara Prezzavento

  • Giusy Rita Maria La Rosa

  • Yusuff Adebayo Adebisi

  • Ramin Nilforooshan

  • Isaac John

  • Abdulnaser Fakhrou

  • Antonino Petralia

  • Maria Salvina Signorelli

  • Uladzimir Pikirenia

  • Ines Testoni

  • Roberto Cavallaro

  • Marta Bosia

  • Riccardo Polosa

  • July 21, 2026

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    Individuals with schizophrenia spectrum disorders (SSD) have significantly higher tobacco use rates compared to the general population.

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    Standard smoking cessation methods show poorer outcomes for individuals with SSD than for non-psychiatric populations.

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    E-cigarette interventions appear feasible and acceptable for individuals with SSD, with preliminary evidence of smoking reduction.

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    Sustained harm reduction from e-cigarettes may require integration with behavioral support for effective outcomes.

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    Further research is needed to assess the generalizability and long-term effects of e-cigarette use among individuals with SSD.

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Latest developments in the use of e-cigarettes by people with schizophrenia spectrum disorders who smoke: a scoping review

  • by Pasquale Caponnetto, Sarah Pratt, Carlo Maria Bellanca, Noemi Maria Vitale, Graziella Chiara Prezzavento, Giusy Rita Maria La Rosa, Yusuff Adebayo Adebisi, Ramin Nilforooshan, Isaac John, Abdulnaser Fakhrou, Antonino Petralia, Maria Salvina Signorelli, Uladzimir Pikirenia, Ines Testoni, Roberto Cavallaro, Marta Bosia, Riccardo Polosa

  • July 21, 2026

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