Impact Bond: Smoking Cessation Support Project for Smokers Living and Working in Toyonaka City
Stage of development: Implementation
Policy sector: Health
Intervention: CureApp find smokers over the age of 20 who live or work in Toyonaka City and can agree to use the application on their smart phones. Participants are offered the following online smoking cessation support program for 6 months. A smartphone application "Ascure Smoking Cessation" (hereinafter referred to as the "app") developed with a doctor is provided. In addition, OTC drugs (nicotine patches, etc.) are distributed. The app is used to learn about the health risk of smoking and tips on how to quit smoking, as well as to record smoking cessation activities. Periodic online interviews are conducted by qualified medical personnel such as public health nurses and pharmacists.
Date outcomes contract signed: 2020-07
Start of service provision: 2020-07
Anticipated completion date: 2021-07
Maximum potential outcome payment: 61000000 JPY
Maximum potential outcome payment (USD): 571321.5
Target population: Smokers aged 20 and over who live or work in Toyonaka City
Targeted number of service users or beneficiaries: 900
Targeted unit type: Individual