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Published on: August 6, 2013
Contemporary smoking cessation
J L Westmaas1, V Nath, T H Brandon
1Tobacco Research and Intervention Program, H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute, Tampa, Fla. 33612, USA.
Oncologists can significantly reduce smoking-related deaths by implementing effective tobacco cessation interventions. Physician advice and pharmacotherapy, like nicotine patches, are proven methods to help patients quit smoking.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Public Health
- Addiction Medicine
Background:
- Tobacco smoking is a leading preventable cause of death in the US.
- Oncologists are pivotal in addressing smoking-related health and economic burdens.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review current smoking cessation interventions.
- To outline strategies for encouraging patient cessation.
Main Methods:
- Review of minimal (self-help), behavioral, and pharmacotherapy interventions.
- Discussion of combined treatment effectiveness.
Main Results:
- Physician advice can achieve long-term quit rates up to 10.2%.
- Nicotine replacement therapies (patches, gum, inhalers, nasal sprays) are effective.
Conclusions:
- Oncologists should adopt the National Cancer Institute's 4As protocol: Ask, Advise, Assist, Arrange.
- Implementing these interventions improves patient cessation success.
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