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Faint N, Cuesta-Briand B, Coleman M. An evaluation of junior doctors' experience in smoking cessation training in a rural mental health setting. Front Psychiatry 2022; 13:868212. [PMID: 36090379 PMCID: PMC9452630 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2022.868212] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2022] [Accepted: 08/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Smoking prevalence remains high amongst people with mental illness, however, they are less likely to be screened for tobacco dependence and offered treatment to quit. Smoking cessation and education training are insufficient in medical schools, despite a positive relationship between training and practice once qualified. However, the question as to whether there is adequate skill and expertise to address smoking in people with mental illness within Australian mental health settings is unclear. Furthermore, people living in rural and remote areas smoke at higher rates, quit at lower rates than those in urban areas, and experience limitations in their ability to access smoking cessation supports. The Smokers' Clinic is an initiative established in a rural Australian mental health service offering a smoking cessation service to patients and staff employed by the service. AIM This study aims to assess the change in the knowledge and confidence of resident medical officers in their understanding of nicotine dependence, smoking cessation strategies and prescribing nicotine replacement therapy in a community mental health setting. It was hypothesized that providing education and supervised clinical experience would improve knowledge, increasing confidence and motivation in managing smoking cessation in mental health patients. The research was undertaken using data collected through a questionnaire obtained from surveying resident medical officers administering the Smokers' Clinic following a 10-week rural community mental health rotation. MATERIALS AND METHODS Twenty resident medical officers completed the 10-week rotation, with 14 completing the questionnaire. Knowledge of tobacco smoking, nicotine dependence and smoking cessation interventions improved with the experience of the Smokers' Clinic during the clinical rotation. Resident medical officers were motivated to spend additional time engaged in self-directed learning and all reported continued use of acquired experience and information in their clinical work after the rotation. CONCLUSION This study indicates the utility of a novel approach in delivering education, training, building clinical expertise, and facilitating sustained clinical capacity amongst junior medical staff for smoking cessation in a rural community mental health setting. It offers an efficient approach for mental health services to deliver smoking cessation services to reduce the morbidity and mortality burden associated with tobacco smoking.
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- Nicholas Faint
- Great Southern Mental Health Service, Albany, WA, Australia
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- Great Southern Mental Health Service, Albany, WA, Australia.,The Rural Clinical School of Western Australia, Albany, WA, Australia.,Telethon Kids Institute, Perth Children's Hospital, Nedlands, WA, Australia
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Giuliani M, Brual J, Cameron E, Chaiton M, Eng L, Haque M, Liu G, Mittmann N, Papadakos J, Saunders D, Truscott R, Evans W. Smoking Cessation in Cancer Care: Myths, Presumptions and Implications for Practice. Clin Oncol (R Coll Radiol) 2020; 32:400-406. [PMID: 32029357 DOI: 10.1016/j.clon.2020.01.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2019] [Revised: 11/26/2019] [Accepted: 12/04/2019] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Coovadia S, D'Alimonte L, Bristow B, Curle E, Gibson L, Di Prospero L. Catalyst for Change: Measuring the Effectiveness of Training of All Health Care Professionals to Provide Brief Intervention for Smoking Cessation to Cancer Patients. J Med Imaging Radiat Sci 2019; 51:7-11. [PMID: 31864933 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmir.2019.10.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2019] [Revised: 10/02/2019] [Accepted: 10/02/2019] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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BACKGROUND Smoking cessation is recommended to prevent individuals from developing cancer, with additional benefits after a cancer diagnosis. Tobacco use during cancer treatments increases the risk of complications and may reduce the effectiveness of treatment; patients who quit smoking are less likely to experience recurrence. Health care professionals play a vital role in assessing and educating cancer patients on how to quit. We report on the effectiveness of peer-to-peer education of a brief smoking cessation intervention to patients. METHODS An interprofessional team was created to implement and integrate smoking cessation best practices into daily clinical care. Health care providers were provided with peer-to-peer training to provide brief interventions of smoking cessation to patients. After training, participants were invited to complete an electronic survey to assess the effectiveness of the peer-to-peer training sessions. The survey consisted of 3 domains: confidence, comfort, and knowledge. Participants were asked to rate a series of statement questions using a Likert scale as well as to self-assess knowledge. The survey also included open-ended questions to invite respondents to share further comments and feedback. RESULTS Approximately 90% of staff across the oncology program participated in a training session. This included nurses, radiation therapists, and patient and family support professionals. Sixty-one surveys were returned (30% response rate). Most respondents had >10 years of clinical experience (70%), 91% agreed it was important to support patients in their efforts to quit smoking, 88% agreed they have an impact on their patients' smoking cessation attempts, and 67% had opportunities in daily practice to support smoking cessation. Sixty-one percent would benefit from additional education. Fifty-three percent indicated they experienced challenges providing interventions and patients' responsiveness to the intervention. CONCLUSIONS Peer-to-peer training for smoking cessation can increase confidence, comfort, and knowledge. Challenges include comfort level of clinician, determining the best time to ask patients, and having the confidence in knowing their scope of practice.
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- Sadiya Coovadia
- Department of Radiation Therapy, Odette Cancer Centre, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Radiation Therapy, Odette Cancer Centre, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Department of Nursing, Odette Cancer Centre, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Radiation Therapy, Odette Cancer Centre, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Patient and Family Support, Odette Cancer Centre, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Practice-based Research and Innovation, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Nursing, Odette Cancer Centre, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
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Hayes RB, Geller AC, Crawford SL, Jolicoeur DG, Churchill LC, Okuyemi KS, David SP, Adams M, Waugh J, Allen SS, Leone FT, Fauver R, Leung K, Liu Q, Ockene JK. Medical school curriculum characteristics associated with intentions and frequency of tobacco dependence treatment among 3rd year U.S. medical students. Prev Med 2015; 72:56-63. [PMID: 25572623 PMCID: PMC4562320 DOI: 10.1016/j.ypmed.2014.12.035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2014] [Revised: 12/20/2014] [Accepted: 12/26/2014] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Physicians play a critical role in addressing tobacco dependence, yet report limited training. Tobacco dependence treatment curricula for medical students could improve performance in this area. This study identified student and medical school tobacco treatment curricula characteristics associated with intentions and use of the 5As for tobacco treatment among 3rd year U.S. medical students. METHODS Third year medical students (N=1065, 49.3% male) from 10 U.S. medical schools completed a survey in 2009-2010 assessing student characteristics, including demographics, tobacco treatment knowledge, and self-efficacy. Tobacco curricula characteristics assessed included amount and type of classroom instruction, frequency of tobacco treatment observation, instruction, and perception of preceptors as role models. RESULTS Greater tobacco treatment knowledge, self-efficacy, and curriculum-specific variables were associated with 5A intentions, while younger age, tobacco treatment self-efficacy, intentions, and each curriculum-specific variable were associated with greater 5A behaviors. When controlling for important student variables, greater frequency of receiving 5A instruction (OR=1.07; 95%CI 1.01-1.12) and perception of preceptors as excellent role models in tobacco treatment (OR=1.35; 95%CI 1.04-1.75) were significant curriculum predictors of 5A intentions. Greater 5A instruction (B=.06 (.03); p<.05) and observation of tobacco treatment (B=.35 (.02); p<.001) were significant curriculum predictors of greater 5A behaviors. CONCLUSIONS Greater exposure to tobacco treatment teaching during medical school is associated with both greater intentions to use and practice tobacco 5As. Clerkship preceptors, or those physicians who provide training to medical students, may be particularly influential when they personally model and instruct students in tobacco dependence treatment.
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- Rashelle B Hayes
- Division of Preventive and Behavioral Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, MA, United States.
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- Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Harvard School of Public Health, Boston, MA, United States
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- Division of Preventive and Behavioral Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, MA, United States
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- Division of Preventive and Behavioral Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, MA, United States
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- Division of Preventive and Behavioral Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, MA, United States
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- Family Medicine and Community Health, University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, MN, United States
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- Center for Education & Research in Family and Community Medicine, Division of General Medical Disciplines, Department of Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine, Palo Alto, CA, United States
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- Division of General Internal Medicine, Department of Medicine, Georgetown University Hospital, United States
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- Department of Clinical and Diagnostics Sciences/UAB Lung Health Center, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, United States
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- Family Medicine and Community Health, University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, MN, United States
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- Division of Pulmonary, Allergy and Critical Care Medicine, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, United States
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- Center for Education & Research in Family and Community Medicine, Division of General Medical Disciplines, Department of Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine, Palo Alto, CA, United States
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- Division of Preventive and Behavioral Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, MA, United States
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- Wistar Institute, Philadelphia, PA, United States
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- Division of Preventive and Behavioral Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, MA, United States
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Payne TJ, Gaughf NW, Sutton MJ, Sheffer CE, Elci OU, Cropsey KL, Taylor S, Netters T, Whitworth C, Deutsch P, Crews KM. The impact of brief tobacco treatment training on practice behaviours, self-efficacy and attitudes among healthcare providers. Int J Clin Pract 2014; 68:882-9. [PMID: 24589010 DOI: 10.1111/ijcp.12386] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION AND PURPOSE The need for aggressive efforts to help tobacco users quit remains a healthcare priority. Brief interventions delivered in the healthcare environment continue to be a valuable component of a comprehensive tobacco control policy. Unfortunately, such treatments are offered less often than desired, and quality is variable. Previous research has demonstrated the value of training experiences in increasing treatment availability, quality, as well as improving clinical outcomes. Less is known about how specific clinical activities and other features are impacted as a function of training. These issues were explored within the context of a standardised 5A's (ASK, ADVISE, ASSESS, ASSIST, ARRANGE) brief intervention training program. METHODS A variety of healthcare providers participated in this study. Survey methodology was employed to collect Practice Behaviour, Self-Efficacy and Attitude ratings at pretraining, post training and 6-month follow-up. Linear mixed effects models were used to evaluate primary outcomes, and linear regression to explore the relationships among clinical variables. RESULTS Pretraining data suggested overall modest levels of tobacco treatment activity, with limited direct intervention (ASSIST) or follow-up (ARRANGE) efforts. The training experience was shown to have a substantial and sustained impact on 5A's Practice Behaviour ratings, and other clinical indicators (all Pre vs. Post and Pre vs. Follow-up comparisons p < 0.001). Self-Efficacy at post training predicted practice behaviours at follow-up (for ADVISE, ASSESS, ASSIST and ARRANGE: all p's < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS The value of a structured training experience was confirmed, and findings served to clarify the specific nature of training program impact.
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- T J Payne
- Department of Otolaryngology, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS, USA
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Tobacco dependence treatment: Influence of training experiences on clinical activities among otolaryngologists. Laryngoscope 2013; 123:3005-9. [DOI: 10.1002/lary.23513] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/22/2012] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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Sheffer CE, Anders M, Brackman SL, Steinberg MB, Barone C. Tobacco intervention practices of primary care physicians treating lower socioeconomic status patients. Am J Med Sci 2012; 343:388-96. [PMID: 22008779 PMCID: PMC3263323 DOI: 10.1097/maj.0b013e3182302749] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Tobacco use greatly contributes to overall socioeconomic health disparities, and physicians are a major source of information about effective methods for tobacco cessation. This study examined the tobacco intervention practices of primary care physicians in Arkansas who treat a high proportion of lower socioeconomic status patients. More than 70% of respondents' patients were covered by Medicaid and/or Medicare or paid for primary care services without health insurance. Although physicians were highly motivated and considered cessation to be very important, 74% had no training of any kind in the treatment of tobacco dependence and familiarity with the free treatment services in Arkansas was low. Younger and nonwhite physicians and physicians with any type of training in treating tobacco dependence reported more positive attitudes, more frequent intervention behaviors and more familiarity with treatment services. More frequently seeing the effects of tobacco use on the health of patients as well as increased knowledge, preparedness, and perceived effectiveness of treatments were related to a higher frequency of providing cessation assistance. More frequently seeing the effects of tobacco use on patients, as well as increased familiarity with treatment services were related to a higher frequency of referring patients to treatment services. These findings suggest that training experiences that increase physician awareness of the multiplicity of consequences of tobacco use as well as increase knowledge, preparedness, perceived effectiveness of treatments and familiarity with treatment services will increase the frequency with which physicians assist and refer this important patient population.
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- Christine E Sheffer
- College of Public Health, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, 72205-7199, USA.
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Llambí L, Esteves E, Martinez E, Forster T, García S, Miranda N, Arredondo AL, Margolis A. Teaching tobacco cessation skills to Uruguayan physicians using information and communication technologies. THE JOURNAL OF CONTINUING EDUCATION IN THE HEALTH PROFESSIONS 2011; 31:43-48. [PMID: 21425359 DOI: 10.1002/chp.20100] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/30/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Since 2004, with the ratification of the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control, Uruguay has implemented a wide range of legal restrictions designed to reduce the devastating impacts of tobacco. This legal process generated an increase in demand for tobacco cessation treatment, which led to the need to train a large number of physicians. Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) are evolving constantly, creating new opportunities to make online education more interactive. The evolution of ICTs presents an opportunity to develop innovative continuing medical education (CME) experiences to meet the increasing demand for this topic. METHODS A blended-learning course on tobacco cessation was developed and implemented, combining face-to-face and online activities. Educational strategy focused on (1) facilitating interaction among generalists and between generalists and experts, and (2) providing high impact CME incorporating multifaceted interventions with wiki-type collaborative construction of practical knowledge. Multiple-choice tests and commitments-to-change were used for evaluation. RESULTS Three hundred thirty-five health professionals participated in the course. Of these, 145 (43.3%) attended the on-site workshop, 216 (64.5%) participated in the online activities, and 109 (32.5%) completed both phases. Fifty of the 105 (47.6%) participants completing the pretest had a passing score, while 78.1% received a passing score on the final test (p < .001). Differences between mean pretest and posttest scores among those who completed both phases compared with those who only did the online phase were statistically significant (p = .003 and p = .009, respectively). DISCUSSION The need to train physicians on tobacco cessation skills can be addressed via ICTs and educational activities that include participant interaction.
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- Laura Llambí
- Unidad de Tabaquismo, Universidad de la República, Montevideo, 11300, Uruguay.
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Sheffer CE, Barone C, Anders ME. Training nurses in the treatment of tobacco use and dependence: pre- and post-training results. J Adv Nurs 2010; 67:176-83. [PMID: 21039779 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2648.2010.05483.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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AIM This paper is a report of a study conducted to examine the effects of a brief training in the treatment of tobacco use and dependence on the tobacco use intervention-related knowledge and attitudes of nurses. BACKGROUND Nurses are the largest group of healthcare providers and they have an extended reach into the population of tobacco users. Thus, increasing the number of nurses who deliver brief evidence-based interventions for tobacco use and dependence, such as that prescribed by the Public Health Service Clinical Practice Guideline in the United States of America, is likely to expose more tobacco users to evidence-based treatments and lead to more successful quit attempts. Effective training is key to improving provider proficiency in delivering evidence-based interventions for tobacco use and dependence. METHOD A 1-hour didactic training was delivered to 359 nurses from 2006 to 2007, including 54 Advanced Practice Nurses, 250 Registered Nurses and 55 Licensed Practical Nurses. Pre- and post-training tests assessed attitudes, knowledge and behaviours. Paired samples t-tests were used to compare pre- and post-test results. RESULTS Statistically significant increases on nearly all measures were achieved, with Registered Nurses and Licensed Practical Nurses realizing the largest gains. CONCLUSION Given the overwhelming impact of tobacco use on patients, all nurses should be provided with training in the delivery of brief, evidence-based interventions for tobacco use. As the most trusted healthcare provider group with an extended reach into the tobacco using population, nurses have a large potential impact on the prevalence of tobacco use.
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- Christine E Sheffer
- Department of Health Behavior and Health Education, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, Arkansas, USA.
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Kurko T, Linden K, Pietilä K, Sandström P, Airaksinen M. Community pharmacists' involvement in smoking cessation: familiarity and implementation of the National smoking cessation guideline in Finland. BMC Public Health 2010; 10:444. [PMID: 20670409 PMCID: PMC2922110 DOI: 10.1186/1471-2458-10-444] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2010] [Accepted: 07/29/2010] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Guidelines on smoking cessation (SC) emphasize healthcare cooperation and community pharmacists' involvement. This study explored the familiarity and implementation of the National SC Guideline in Finnish community pharmacies, factors relating to Guideline familiarity, implementation and provision of SC services. METHODS A nationwide mail survey was sent to a systematic, sample of community pharmacy owners and staff pharmacists (total n = 2291). Response rate was 54% (n = 1190). Factors related to the SC Guideline familiarity were assessed by bivariate and multivariate analysis. RESULTS Almost half (47%) of the respondents (n = 1190) were familiar with the SC Guideline and familiarity enhanced Guideline implementation. The familiarity was associated with the respondents' perceptions of their personal SC skills and knowledge (OR 3.8); of customers' value of counseling on nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) (OR 3.3); and regular use of a pocket card supporting SC counseling (OR 3.0). Pharmacists' workplaces' characteristics, such as size and geographical location were not associated with familiarity. In addition to recommending NRT, the pharmacists familiar with the Guideline used more frequently other Guideline-based SC methods, such as recommended non-pharmacological SC aids, compared to unfamiliar respondents. CONCLUSIONS SC Guideline familiarity and implementation is crucial for community pharmacists' involvement in SC actions in addition to selling NRT products. Pharmacists can constitute a potential public health resource in SC easily accessible throughout the country.
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- Terhi Kurko
- University of Helsinki, Faculty of Pharmacy, Division of Social Pharmacy, Viikinkaari 9C, P.O Box 56, 00014 University of Helsinki, Finland
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- University of Helsinki, Faculty of Pharmacy, Division of Social Pharmacy, Viikinkaari 9C, P.O Box 56, 00014 University of Helsinki, Finland
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Ebbert JO, Wyatt KD, Zirakzadeh A, Burke MV, Hays J. Clinical utility of varenicline for smokers with medical and psychiatric comorbidity. Int J Chron Obstruct Pulmon Dis 2009; 4:421-30. [PMID: 20037681 PMCID: PMC2793070 DOI: 10.2147/copd.s6300] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a costly and deadly disease afflicting an estimated 210 million people and accounting for 5% of all global deaths. Exposure to cigarette smoke is the greatest risk factor for COPD in the developed world. Smoking cessation improves respiratory symptoms and lung function and reduces mortality among patients with COPD. Cigarette smokers with COPD and other co-morbid conditions such as cardiovascular disease and psychiatric illnesses should receive comprehensive tobacco treatment interventions incorporating efficacious pharmacotherapies. Varenicline, an α4β2 nicotinic acetylcholine receptor partial agonist, is the newest and most effective drug currently available to promote smoking cessation. In conjunction with behavioral interventions and clinical monitoring for potential side effects, varenicline offers great hope for reducing smoking-attributable death and disability.
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- Jon O Ebbert
- Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN 55905, USA.
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Sheffer CE, Barone CP, Anders ME. Training health care providers in the treatment of tobacco use and dependence: pre- and post-training results. J Eval Clin Pract 2009; 15:607-13. [PMID: 19674215 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2753.2008.01058.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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RATIONALE Health care providers have an extended reach into the population of tobacco users. Increasing the number and variety of health care providers that deliver the evidence-based, brief interventions for tobacco use prescribed by the Public Health Service Clinical Practice Guideline is likely to result in more tobacco users exposed to evidence-based treatments and more successful quit attempts. Effective training is key to increasing provider performance and proficiency in this regard. METHOD A 1-hour didactic training was delivered to 1286 health care providers (185 physicians, 359 nurses, 75 dental providers and 667 other health-related professions). Pre- and post-training tests assessed provider attitudes, knowledge and behaviours. Paired samples t-tests were used to compare pre- and post-test results. Analysis of variance was used to test for significant differences among professional groups. RESULTS Prior to training, physicians engaged in more interventions and reported more knowledge and more positive attitudes towards treating tobacco use than the other professions. Post-training, differences among physicians, nurses and dental providers were minimal. All professions reported significantly more knowledge and more positive attitudes on nearly all measures. CONCLUSIONS A large potential benefit can be garnered from a brief, targeted, 1-hour training in the brief, evidence-based interventions for treating tobacco use and dependence. Increases in perceived knowledge and positive attitudes towards treatment among the professional groups suggest that trainees will perform interventions at higher frequency post-training. Overall gains were highest for dental providers and nurses.
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- Christine E Sheffer
- Department of Health Behavior and Health Education, College of Public Health, University of Arkansas University for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR 72205-7199, USA.
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A survey of oral and maxillofacial surgeons' tobacco-use-related knowledge, attitudes and intervention behaviors. J Am Dent Assoc 2009; 139:1643-51. [PMID: 19047670 DOI: 10.14219/jada.archive.2008.0106] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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BACKGROUND Oral and maxillofacial surgeons (OMS) treat oral disease attributable to and/or complicated by tobacco use and have unique opportunities to treat patients with tobacco dependence. This study assessed the tobacco-use-related knowledge, attitudes and intervention behaviors of OMS in the United States. METHODS The authors mailed a 38-item survey to members of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (N = 5,234). RESULTS More than one-half (52.4 percent) of recipients responded; 21.9 percent reported that they assisted tobacco-using patients most of the time; 14.5 percent reported having an awareness of the U.S. Public Health Service Clinical Practice Guideline; and 8.7 percent had received training in treating tobacco dependence. Most respondents (90.1 percent) identified tobacco users and 63.3 percent advised tobacco users to quit; less than 15 percent assisted most patients with various interventions. Most respondents did not view providing tobacco treatment as their professional responsibility. Self-efficacy ratings were low, as was perceived treatment effectiveness. Providers with training performed more interventions, perceived interventions to be more effective, reported greater self-efficacy and perceived fewer barriers than did those without training. Most respondents (71.4 percent) were interested in improving their skills in this area. Being female and having received training in treating patients with tobacco dependence predicted a higher frequency of providing interventions. Current tobacco use by providers predicted a lower frequency of providing interventions. CONCLUSIONS OMS provide interventions for tobacco use at an unacceptably low rate but report that they desire to improve their skills in this area. Training is associated with a higher frequency of intervention behaviors. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS Training is likely to be well-received and to increase the frequency with which dentists provide treatment for tobacco dependence.
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Applegate BW, Sheffer CE, Crews KM, Payne TJ, Smith PO. A survey of tobacco-related knowledge, attitudes and behaviours of primary care providers in Mississippi. J Eval Clin Pract 2008; 14:537-44. [PMID: 18462288 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2753.2007.00910.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 53] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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RATIONALE Relative to other regions in the USA, Mississippi has a high prevalence of tobacco use and tobacco-related disease. This study assessed the tobacco-related knowledge, attitudes and intervention behaviours of family doctors, dentists and nurse practitioners in the state of Mississippi. METHODS The Provider Attitude Survey, an 85-item measure of tobacco-related knowledge, attitudes and intervention behaviours was mailed to all members of Mississippi's Family Medicine, Dentistry and Nurse Practitioner professional organizations (N=2043). RESULTS Over one-third (n=802, 39.2%) of eligible providers responded. Just 24.3% had received training in tobacco cessation and 33.7% were aware of the Public Health Service clinical practice guideline. Over 90% indicated that it was their role to prevent tobacco use; felt rewarded when they helped patients quit; and were bothered and upset by the health effects of tobacco. Doctors assisted more patients than nurses or dentists. Doctors and nurses reported more self-efficacy, motivation and preparedness for treating tobacco use than dentists. Providers with training performed more interventions and reported more self-efficacy, preparedness and fewer barriers than those without training. Training was associated with greater increases in self-efficacy, preparedness and intervention behaviours for dentists than for the other groups. CONCLUSIONS Despite a high prevalence of tobacco use and tobacco-related disease in Mississippi, primary care providers in Mississippi provide tobacco cessation interventions at an unacceptably low frequency relative to other regions. Training is likely to increase the frequency of intervention behaviours.
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Cigarette smoking continues to cause substantial death and disability, but more than 1 in 5 adults smoke despite the desire among most smokers to stop and the availability of effective treatments. A systematic process to identify all smokers is crucial. Because tobacco dependence is characterized by relapses and remissions, clinicians should be ready to engage smokers and reengage relapsed smokers with options for new medication strategies and additional counseling resources.
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- Michael V Burke
- Nicotine Dependence Center, Mayo Clinic, 200 First St SW, Rochester, MN 55905, USA
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