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ArticleBMC complementary and alternative medicine2017

Implementation of tobacco cessation brief intervention in complementary and alternative medicine practice: qualitative evaluation.

Emery R Eaves, Amy Howerter, Mark Nichter, Lysbeth Floden, Judith S Gordon, Cheryl Ritenbaugh, Myra L Muramoto

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Article in BMC complementary and alternative medicine, 2017. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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  3. Complementary and Alternative Medicine/Therapy for Tobacco Cessation in India: A Secondary Analysis of GATS-1 and 2.Indian journal of community medicine : official publication of Indian Association of Preventive & Social Medicine
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Emery R EavesDepartment of Anthropology, Northern Arizona University, 5 E. McConnell Drive, PO Box: 15200, Flagstaff, AZ, 86011-5200, USA. emery.eaves@nau.edu.
Amy HowerterDepartment of Family and Community Medicine, College of Medicine, University of Arizona, 1450 N Cherry Ave, Tucson, AZ, 85719, USA.
Mark NichterSchool of Anthropology, College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Department of Family and Community Medicine, College of Medicine, University of Arizona, P.O. Box 210030, Tucson, AZ, 85721-0030, USA.
Lysbeth FlodenDepartment of Pharmacy Practice & Science, College of Pharmacy, University of Arizona, 1295 N. Martin, PO Box 210202, Tucson, AZ, 85721, USA.
Judith S GordonDepartment of Family and Community Medicine, College of Medicine, University of Arizona, 1450 N Cherry Ave, Tucson, AZ, 85719, USA.
Cheryl RitenbaughDepartment of Family and Community Medicine, College of Medicine, University of Arizona, 1450 N Cherry Ave, Tucson, AZ, 85719, USA.
Myra L MuramotoDepartment of Family and Community Medicine, College of Medicine, University of Arizona, 1450 N Cherry Ave, Tucson, AZ, 85719, USA.

Funding

Tobacco Cessation Training for accupuncture, massage, and chiropractic practitionR01CA137375 · NCI · UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA · PI MURAMOTO, MYRA L. · 2009 to 2013
$2.9M
NCI NIH HHS R01 CA137375
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThis article presents findings from qualitative interviews conducted as part of a research study that trained Acupuncture, Massage, and Chiropractic practitioners' in Arizona, US, to implement evidence-based tobacco cessation brief interventions (BI) in their routine practice. The qualitative phase of the overall study aimed to assess: the impact of tailored training in evidence-based tobacco cessation BI on complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) practitioners' knowledge and willingness to implement BIs in their routine practice; and their patients' responses to cessation intervention in CAM context.

methodsTo evaluate the implementation of skills learned from a tailored training program, we conducted semi-structured qualitative interviews with 54 CAM practitioners in Southern Arizona and 38 of their patients. Interview questions focused on reactions to the implementation of tobacco cessation BIs in CAM practice.

resultsAfter participating in a tailored BI training, CAM practitioners reported increased confidence, knowledge, and motivation to address tobacco in their routine practice. Patients were open to being approached by CAM practitioners about tobacco use and viewed BIs as an expected part of wellness care.

conclusionsTailored training motivated CAM practitioners in this study to implement evidence-based tobacco cessation BIs in their routine practice. Results suggest that CAM practitioners can be a valuable point of contact and should be included in tobacco cessation efforts.

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Acupuncture TherapyAdultArizonaChiropracticComplementary TherapiesEvaluation Studies as TopicFemaleHealth PersonnelHumansMaleMassageSurveys and QuestionnairesTobacco Use CessationTobacco Use DisorderWorkforceYoung AdultBehavioral interventionCAMComplementary and alternative medicineTobacco cessation

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PMCPMC5481908

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