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Martin-Cantera C, Sanmartín JMI, Martínez AF, Lorenzo CM, Cohen VB, Jiménez MLC, Pérez-Teijón SC, Osca JARI, García RC, Fernández JL, Domenech MAG, Navascues MAM, Chaves ES, Ibañez MLR, Rubio VG, Rayo SM, Otero BM, Lopez LG, Guillem FC, Fuente FM, Ruiz DB, Rodríguez AIH, Caballero JDDG, Moreno CB, Pubil MP, Grau ML. Good practice regarding smoking cessation management in Spain: Challenges and opportunities for primary care physicians and nurses. Tob Prev Cessat 2020; 6:55. [PMID: 33083683 PMCID: PMC7552853 DOI: 10.18332/tpc/126630] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2020] [Revised: 07/27/2020] [Accepted: 08/21/2020] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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INTRODUCTION We analyze the activities carried out by primary care (PC) physicians and nurses with respect to smoking cessation and evaluate their self-reported training, knowledge, and behavior. METHODS A cross-sectional study was conducted including 1514 PC physicians and nurses from June 2016 to March 2017, in Spain. The main variable was Good Practice (GP) in attention to smokers. To identify associated factors, a multilevel logistic regression model was used adjusted for sex, age, type of center, contract, years of employment, tobacco consumption, and self-reported training/knowledge. RESULTS Of the 792 physicians and 722 nurses, 48.6% referred to GP in smoking cessation management. The finding related to: being a non-smoker (OR=1.8; 95% CI: 1.2–2.5) or ex-smoker (OR=1.4; 95% CI: 1.02–2.1), having a good level of knowledge (OR=1.8; 95% CI: 1.3–2.4) and training (OR=2.4; 95% CI: 1.8–3.2), and, to a lesser extent, being female (OR=1.3; 95% CI: 1.03–1.7), and work experience >10 years (OR=1.4; 95% CI: 1.03–1.9). The main GP barriers were: lack of time (45.5%), organizational problems (48.4%), and 35.4% lack of training. CONCLUSIONS The GP of PC physicians and nurses regarding smoking cessation management is related to being non-smokers or ex-smokers, and having sufficient training and knowledge. Lack of time and organizational problems were considered to be the main barriers. The promotion of training activities in the Spanish National Health Service with the support of scientific societies is required.
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- Carlos Martin-Cantera
- Institut Universitari d'Investigació en Atenció Primària Jordi Gol, Barcelona, Spain.,Grupo Abordaje al Tabaquismo SemFYC, Barcelona, Spain
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- Unidad Especializada de Tabaquismo del Área Sanitaria IV del Principado de Asturias, Asturias, Spain
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- Consultorio de Aldeanueva de Ebro, Centro de Salud Alfaro, La Rioja, Spain
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Papadakis S, Anastasaki M, Papadakaki M, Antonopoulou Μ, Chliveros C, Daskalaki C, Varthalis D, Triantafyllou S, Vasilaki I, McEwen A, Lionis C. 'Very brief advice' (VBA) on smoking in family practice: a qualitative evaluation of the tobacco user's perspective. BMC FAMILY PRACTICE 2020; 21:121. [PMID: 32580760 PMCID: PMC7315478 DOI: 10.1186/s12875-020-01195-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2019] [Accepted: 06/15/2020] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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BACKGROUND Very Brief Advice on smoking (VBA) is an evidence-based intervention designed to increase quit attempts among patients who smoke. VBA has been widely disseminated in general practice settings in the United Kingdom, however its transferability to Southern European settings is not well established. This study sought to document the perspectives of Greek general practice patients in terms of the acceptability and satisfaction with receiving VBA from their general practitioner (GP) and its influence on patients' motivation to make a quit attempt. We also examine patient identified barriers and facilitators to acting on VBA. METHODS Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 50 patients who reported current tobacco use recruited from five general practices in Crete, Greece. All patients received VBA from their GP and interviews were conducted immediately after the GP appointment. Thematic analysis was used to analyze data. RESULTS The majority of patients were satisfied with the VBA intervention. Approximately one quarter of patients reported they were motivated to make an attempt to quit smoking after receiving VBA from their GP. Patients identified a clear preference for VBA to be delivered in a supportive manner, which communicated genuine concern versus fear-based approaches. Patients with an existing smoking-related illness were more likely to report plans to act on their GP's VBA. Patients not ready to quit smoking indicated they would be likely to seek the support of their GP for future quit attempts as a result of VBA. Many patients reported low self-efficacy with quitting and apprehension about available quit smoking supports. CONCLUSIONS VBA was positively received by the majority of smokers interviewed. Participating patients confirmed the motivational role of advice when delivered in a supportive and caring manner. Personal health status, beliefs about quit smoking supports, and low self-efficacy appear to influence patient's motivation to make an aided quit attempt.
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- Sophia Papadakis
- Clinic of Social and Family Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Crete, P.O. Box: 2208, 71003, Heraklion, Crete, Greece.,Division of Prevention and Rehabilitation, University of Ottawa Heart Institute, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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- Clinic of Social and Family Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Crete, P.O. Box: 2208, 71003, Heraklion, Crete, Greece
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- Department of Social Work, School of Health Sciences, Hellenic Mediterranean University, Heraklion, Crete, Greece
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- Clinic of Social and Family Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Crete, P.O. Box: 2208, 71003, Heraklion, Crete, Greece
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- National Centre for Smoking Cessation and Training, Dorchester, UK
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- Clinic of Social and Family Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Crete, P.O. Box: 2208, 71003, Heraklion, Crete, Greece.
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Girvalaki C, Papadakis S, Mechili EA, Nikitara K, Demin A, Trofor AC, Lila A, Harutyunyan A, Saliaj A, Dimitrievska D, Lozano FR, Bakhturidze G, Ayesta J, Przewoźniak K, Cattaruzza MS, Zdraveska M, Lovše M, Kilibarda B, Stoyka O, Behrakis P, Bizel P, Starchenko P, Spahija S, Radu-Loghin C, Vardavas CI. Impact of the ENSP eLearning platform on improving knowledge, attitudes and self-efficacy for treating tobacco dependence: An assessment across 15 European countries. Tob Induc Dis 2020; 18:40. [PMID: 32435174 PMCID: PMC7233524 DOI: 10.18332/tid/120188] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2020] [Revised: 04/06/2020] [Accepted: 04/07/2020] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION In 2018, the European Network for Smoking Cessation and Prevention (ENSP) released an update to its Tobacco Treatment Guidelines for healthcare professionals, which was the scientific base for the development of an accredited eLearning curriculum to train healthcare professionals, available in 14 languages. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of ENSP eLearning curriculum in increasing healthcare professionals' knowledge, attitudes, self-efficacy (perceived behavioral control) and intentions in delivering tobacco treatment interventions in their daily clinical routines. METHODS We conducted a quasi-experimental pre-post design study with 444 healthcare professionals, invited by 20 collaborating institutions from 15 countries (Albania, Armenia, Belgium, Italy, France, Georgia, Greece, Kosovo, Romania, North Macedonia, Russia, Serbia, Slovenia, Spain, Ukraine), which completed the eLearning course between December 2018 and July 2019. RESULTS Healthcare professionals' self-reported knowledge improved after the completion of each module of the eLearning program. Increases in healthcare professionals' self-efficacy in delivering tobacco treatment interventions (p<0.001) were also documented. Significant improvements were documented in intentions to address tobacco use as a priority, document tobacco use, offer support, provide brief counselling, give written material, discuss available medication, prescribe medication, schedule dedicated appointment to develop a quit plan, and be persistent in addressing tobacco use with the patients (all p<0.001). CONCLUSIONS An evidence-based digital intervention can be effective in improving knowledge, attitudes, self-efficacy and intentions on future delivery of tobacco-treatment interventions.
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- Charis Girvalaki
- European Network for Smoking and Tobacco Prevention, Brussels, Belgium
- Medical School, University of Crete, Heraklion, Greece
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- European Network for Smoking and Tobacco Prevention, Brussels, Belgium
- Medical School, University of Crete, Heraklion, Greece
- Division of Prevention and Rehabilitation, University of Ottawa Heart Institute, Ottawa, Canada
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Canada
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- Medical School, University of Crete, Heraklion, Greece
- Department of Health Care, Faculty of Public Health, University ‘Ismail Qemali’ Vlore, Vlora, Albania
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- European Network for Smoking and Tobacco Prevention, Brussels, Belgium
- Medical School, University of Crete, Heraklion, Greece
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- Institute of Leadership and Healthcare Management, I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University, Moscow, Russia
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- University of Medicine and Pharmacy ‘Grigore T. Popa’ Iasi, Iasi, Romania
- AER PUR Romania, Bucharest, Romania
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- Kosovo Advocacy and Development Center, Pristina, Kosovo
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- Turpanjian School of Public Health, American University of Armenia, Yerevan, Armenia
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- Department of Health Care, Faculty of Public Health, University ‘Ismail Qemali’ Vlore, Vlora, Albania
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- European Network for Smoking and Tobacco Prevention, Brussels, Belgium
- Comité Nacional de Prevención del Tabaquismo, Madrid, Spain
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- Foundation ‘Smart Health – Health in 3D’, Warsaw, Poland
- Maria Sklodowska-Curie National Research Institute of Oncology, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Public Health and Infectious Diseases, Sapienza University, Rome, Italy
- Società Italiana di Tabaccologia (SITAB), Rome, Italy
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- Slovenian Coalition for Public Health, Environment and Tobacco Control, Maribor, Slovenia
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- Institute of Public Health of Serbia ‘Dr Milan Jovanović Batut’, Belgrade, Serbia
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- George D. Behrakis Research Laboratory, Athens, Greece
- Hellenic Cancer Society, Athens, Greece
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- European Network for Smoking and Tobacco Prevention, Brussels, Belgium
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- European Network for Smoking and Tobacco Prevention, Brussels, Belgium
- Medical School, University of Crete, Heraklion, Greece
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