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Jessica L Harris1, Steffanie M Danley1, Tarryn Jansen1
1was a PGY-1 pharmacy resident at the time the article was written, and are ambulatory care clinical pharmacy specialists, and was an ambulatory care clinical pharmacy specialist and residency program director at the time the article was written, all at Sioux Falls VA Health Care System in South Dakota. Dr. Jansen also is an assistant professor of pharmacy practice at South Dakota State University College of Pharmacy in Brookings.
Summary
Veterans receiving smoking cessation pharmacotherapy and attending group sessions had a higher tobacco quit rate. This indicates that combining medication with support improves quitting success for veterans.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Behavioral Science
- Clinical Medicine
Background:
- Smoking remains a significant public health issue among veteran populations.
- Pharmacotherapy is a cornerstone of smoking cessation interventions.
- The role of adjunctive support, such as group sessions, requires further elucidation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare the tobacco quit rates of veterans using pharmacotherapy with and without attendance at drop-in group sessions.
- To evaluate the effectiveness of combined pharmacotherapy and group support for smoking cessation in veterans.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of veteran smoking cessation program data.
- Comparison of quit rates between two groups: pharmacotherapy alone versus pharmacotherapy plus at least one group session.
Main Results:
- Veterans who received pharmacotherapy and attended at least one drop-in group session demonstrated a higher tobacco quit rate.
- The addition of group support significantly enhanced cessation outcomes compared to pharmacotherapy alone.
Conclusions:
- Integrating behavioral support, such as group sessions, with pharmacotherapy improves smoking cessation success in veterans.
- This finding supports a combined approach for optimizing tobacco cessation interventions within veteran healthcare systems.
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