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dc.contributor.authorJohnson, G.
dc.contributor.authorKong, D.
dc.contributor.authorSantamaria, Nick
dc.contributor.authorIoannides-Demos, L.
dc.contributor.authorStewart, K.
dc.date.accessioned2017-01-30T15:11:30Z
dc.date.available2017-01-30T15:11:30Z
dc.date.created2008-11-12T23:32:28Z
dc.date.issued2006
dc.identifier.citationGeorge, Johnson and Kong, David and Santamaria, Nick and Ioannides-Demos, Lisa and Stewart, Kay. 2006. Smoking cessation: COPD patients' perspective. Journal of Pharmacy Practice and Research. 36 (2): 107-110.
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/44002
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Background: Smoking cessation is the most useful and cost effective way to reduce the risk of developing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and stop its progression. Long-term success rates with smoking cessation programs are known to be poor. Aim: To identify the factors influencing the outcomes of smoking cessation programs in COPD patients from their perspective. Method: In-depth interviews were conducted with 27 patients with a history of smoking, chosen from a cohort of 173 patients with moderate to severe COPD participating in a community-based randomised trial. Results: The study sample consisted of 6 females and 21 males with a mean age of 69.6 years and a mean smoking history of 58.5 = 34.1 pack years. Six patients continued to smoke at the time of the interview. Patients had attempted both pharmacological and non-pharmacological methods for quitting. Smoking cessation in COPD patients was influenced by various barriers and facilitators pertaining to patient, health, treatment and healthcare providers. Conclusion: Health professionals may be able to improve the outcomes of smoking cessation programs in COPD patients by being more proactive in offering combination smoking cessation interventions with adequate follow-up.

dc.publisherThe Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia
dc.titleSmoking cessation: COPD patients' perspective
dc.typeJournal Article
dcterms.source.volume36
dcterms.source.number2
dcterms.source.startPage1
dcterms.source.endPage4
dcterms.source.issn1445-937X
dcterms.source.titleJournal of Pharmacy Practice and Research
curtin.identifierEPR-1247
curtin.accessStatusFulltext not available
curtin.facultySchool of Nursing and Midwifery
curtin.facultyDivision of Health Sciences


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