ArticleAtencion primaria2002
[Middle-term effectiveness of a support program for smokers implemented in primary care].
Article in Atencion primaria, 2002. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.
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- [Minimum intervention against tobacco dependency? The protocol for care of smoker patients in primary care].Atencion primaria · 2005Article
- [Self-measurement of blood pressure at home and tele-medicine: what does the future hold for us?].Atencion primaria · 2005Review
- [Programme to overcome tobacco dependency in cases of scheduled surgery].Atencion primaria · 2003Article
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Abstract
aimTo determine the middle-term effectiveness of a support program for smokers (SPS) wishing to quit.
designObservational, cohort follow-up study.
settingPrimary care.
participantsRandom sample (n=289) of patients older than 14 years who took part in the SPS between 1 July 1998 and 30 September 2001, from among a total of 987 patients who had been seen in the primary care center for any reason during this period.
interventionsSystematic minimal intervention, nicotine replacement therapy (NRT), or both.
main outcome measuresA telephone survey was used to study smoker/ex-smoker status, relapses, mean period of abstention and number of attempts to quit after the study period. Information obtained from the data sheets used in the program included sociodemographic characteristics, smoking habits, chronic illnesses, degree of dependence and motivation, use of NRT, and participation in the program.
resultsOf all patients in the program, 27% quit, with a mean period of abstinence of 23 months at the time of the study. The success rate was higher among older participants, men, participants who has been smokers for longer periods, those who were more highly motivated to quit, and those who did not use NRT. Of all participants, 35.6% failed to quit, and of these, 75% relapsed within the first 6 months.
conclusionsThe SPS offered within the primary care setting was effective and feasible, although participants should be followed closely during the first months so they can be advised to accept the fact that relapses are part of the quitting process.
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