Study on the Model of Smoking Cessation Intervention and Service Ability Improvement

September 4, 2013 updated by: Yao He, Chinese PLA General Hospital

Study on the Model of Smoking Cessation Intervention and Service Ability Improvement in General Hospital

This is a observation non-randomized control trial, and a follow-up study on the smoking cessation.

Study Overview

Detailed Description

This is a observation non-randomized control trial, and a follow-up study on the smoking cessation.

To study the intervention methods of smoking cessation in a general hospital and to evaluate their effects. Four methods of specialist intervention of smoking cessation clinic, short-time intervention in out patients, free medical intervention and group intervention were adopted for different smokers, with health counseling, psychological intervention and drug treatment. The intervention effect was evaluated by standard methods.

The whole project will last for 10 years in total, from Oct.2008 to Dec.2018. During the running, each quitter received follow-up at 1 week, 1, 3, 6 months and 1, 2 years using a detailed questionnaire by telephone interview, an expected average of 2 years.

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Anticipated)

2000

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years to 70 years (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

hospital-based population

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • current smoker aged 18 years or above, Chinese,
  • agreed to participate in the follow-up and signed an informed consent form.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • cognitively impaired and with severe diseases,
  • occasional or daily smoker,
  • Disagree and non-signed an informed consent form.

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Time Perspectives: Prospective

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
Intervention / Treatment
Consulting group
The physicians adopted a non-directive approach, included the five 'A' (ask, advice, assess, assist and arrange), assessing the stage of readiness in quitting smoking, strengthening clients' motivation to quit smoking using the five 'R' (relevance, risks, rewards, roadblocks and repetition) approach, and providing advice to overcome psychological craving, psychological dependence and social-cultural factors associated with tobacco dependency. Each smoker takes more than 30 min to complete the intervention.
The physicians adopted a non-directive approach, included the five 'A' (ask, advice, assess, assist and arrange), assessing the stage of readiness in quitting smoking, strengthening clients' motivation to quit smoking using the five 'R' (relevance, risks, rewards, roadblocks and repetition) approach, and providing advice to overcome psychological craving, psychological dependence and social-cultural factors associated with tobacco dependency. Each smoker takes more than 30 min to complete the intervention.
Drug intervention group
According to the smokers' level of nicotine dependency, disease history, cigarette consumption, prescription of drugs were provided, Nicotine Replacement Therapy, bupropion and varenicline.
The physicians adopted a non-directive approach, included the five 'A' (ask, advice, assess, assist and arrange), assessing the stage of readiness in quitting smoking, strengthening clients' motivation to quit smoking using the five 'R' (relevance, risks, rewards, roadblocks and repetition) approach, and providing advice to overcome psychological craving, psychological dependence and social-cultural factors associated with tobacco dependency. Each smoker takes more than 30 min to complete the intervention.
According to the smokers' level of nicotine dependency, disease history, cigarette consumption, prescription of drugs were provided, Nicotine Replacement Therapy, bupropion and varenicline.
Other Names:
  • varenicline
  • Nicotine Replacement Therapy: Nicotine patch
  • bupropion
Smokers received follow-up by a counselor at 1 week, 1, 3, 6 months and 1, 2 years using a detailed questionnaire by telephone interview. At each follow-up, we collected data, asked whether the smokers have any problem with drug use or other problems, provided problem-oriented suggestions or advice as appropriate, encouraged them to insist.
Telephone intervention group
Smokers received follow-up by a counselor at 1 week, 1, 3, 6 months and 1, 2 years using a detailed questionnaire by telephone interview. At each follow-up, we collected data, asked whether the smokers have any problem with drug use or other problems, provided problem-oriented suggestions or advice as appropriate, encouraged them to insist.
The physicians adopted a non-directive approach, included the five 'A' (ask, advice, assess, assist and arrange), assessing the stage of readiness in quitting smoking, strengthening clients' motivation to quit smoking using the five 'R' (relevance, risks, rewards, roadblocks and repetition) approach, and providing advice to overcome psychological craving, psychological dependence and social-cultural factors associated with tobacco dependency. Each smoker takes more than 30 min to complete the intervention.
Smokers received follow-up by a counselor at 1 week, 1, 3, 6 months and 1, 2 years using a detailed questionnaire by telephone interview. At each follow-up, we collected data, asked whether the smokers have any problem with drug use or other problems, provided problem-oriented suggestions or advice as appropriate, encouraged them to insist.
Consulting+Telephone+Drug intervention
All the interventions above are include in this group
Include all the above interventions

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
quitting rate
Time Frame: up to 10 years
The whole project will last for 10 years in total, from Oct.2008 to Dec.2018. During the running, each participant will be followed by telephone tracking, an expected average of 2 years.
up to 10 years

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
decrease of tobacco consumption
Time Frame: up to 10 years
up to 10 years

Other Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
changes of Knowledge Attitude and Practice
Time Frame: up to 10 years
up to 10 years

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Yao He, MD, PhD, Institute of Geriatrics, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China

Publications and helpful links

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Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

October 1, 2008

Primary Completion (Anticipated)

September 1, 2013

Study Completion (Anticipated)

December 1, 2018

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

August 25, 2013

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

September 4, 2013

First Posted (Estimate)

September 5, 2013

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

September 5, 2013

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

September 4, 2013

Last Verified

September 1, 2013

More Information

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