Effects of a mindfulness-based smoking cessation program for an adult with mild intellectual disability.

Study at a glance

Characteristics	Case study Case report Peer reviewed
Sample size	1
Population	Adult with mild intellectual disability who smokes
Intervention	Mindfulness-based smoking cessation program
Topics	Meditation
Key findings	The mindfulness-based smoking cessation program was associated with reduced smoking in an adult with mild intellectual disability, suggesting that adapted mindfulness interventions may be feasible and beneficial for this population.

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