Journal article
Quit in general practice: A cluster randomized trial of enhanced in-practice support for smoking cessation
NA Zwar, RL Richmond, EJ Halcomb, JS Furler, JP Smith, O Hermize, ID Blackberry, UW Jayasinghe, R Borland
Family Practice | Published : 2015
Abstract
Objectives. To evaluate the uptake and effectiveness of tailored smoking cessation support, provided primarily by the practice nurse (PN), and compare this to other forms of cessation support. Methods. Three arm cluster randomized controlled trial conducted in 101 general practices in Sydney and Melbourne involving 2390 smokers. The Quit with PN intervention was compared to Quitline referral and a usual care control group. Smoking cessation pharmacotherapy was recommended to all groups. Outcomes were assessed by self-report at 3- and 12-month follow-up. Uptake of the interventions is also reported. Results. The three groups were similar at baseline. Follow-up at 12 months was 82%. The sustai..
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Funding Acknowledgements
[ "The authors would like to acknowledge the contribution of the practice nurses, general practitioners and patients who took part in the study, the Divisions of General Practice and Quitline Victoria and New South Wales who supported the study and Ms Fiona Lewi who led the practice nurse training sessions. Funding was from the Australian National Health and Medical Research Council.", "Australian National Health and Medical Research Council Project Grant (568617)." ]