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T García Maeso1, M J Cuevas Moreno, L Cantarero Lafuufente

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|September 11, 1998
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This study shows that a nurse-led counseling program effectively helps diabetic smokers quit. The Smokers Helping Scheme (SHS) improved health and quality of life for participants who successfully stopped smoking.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Behavioral Science
  • Nursing

Background:

  • Tobacco smoking is a significant risk factor for diabetes mellitus complications.
  • Effective health education strategies are crucial for promoting tobacco cessation.
  • Primary healthcare settings offer a vital platform for nurse-led interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe changes in tobacco use behaviors among diabetic patients receiving stepped counseling.
  • To evaluate the effectiveness of a primary care nurse-led intervention for smoking cessation in diabetics.
  • To assess the impact of a structured program on diabetic smoking behavior.

Main Methods:

  • A Smokers Helping Scheme (SHS) was implemented over 18 months.
  • Diabetic smokers received personalized counseling and educational materials.

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  • Nurse-led follow-up and behavioral modification strategies were employed.
  • Tobacco withdrawal was biochemically verified using expired air CO determination (Smokorlizar system).

    • Main Results:

    • The study monitored a cohort of diabetic smokers in a nurse-controlled clinic.
    • 25% of managed diabetic patients successfully maintained tobacco withdrawal.
    • The SHS intervention demonstrated effectiveness as a behavioral modificator.
    • Participants achieving cessation experienced improvements in health status and quality of life.

    Conclusions:

    • Nurse-led tobacco cessation counseling, utilizing the SHS, is an effective behavioral intervention for diabetic smokers.
    • This approach leads to improved health outcomes and enhanced quality of life for diabetic patients.
    • Primary care nurses play a critical role in managing smoking cessation in diabetes care.