Economic evaluation of smoking cessation in Ontario's regional cancer programs. [PDF]
, 2018 Quitting smoking after a diagnosis of cancer results in greater response to treatment and decreased risk of disease recurrence and second primary cancers.
Cameron, Erin +10 more
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Effects of behavioural activation on substance use and depression: a systematic review
Substance Abuse Treatment, Prevention, and Policy, 2018 Introduction Substance use and depression co-occurrence is a frequent phenomenon and an important public health concern. Given the clinical implications and the high prevalence of both disorders, effective interventions are needed.
Carmela Martínez-Vispo +4 more
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Lobeline for smoking cessation [PDF]
Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 1997 Lobeline is a partial nicotine agonist, which has been used in a variety of commercially available preparations to help stop smoking.The objective of this review was to assess the effects of lobeline on long term smoking cessation.We searched the Cochrane Tobacco Addiction Group trials register (most recent search December 2011).Randomized trials ...
Stead, L, Hughes, JR
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University-Based Smoking Cessation Program Through Pharmacist-Physician Initiative: An Economic Evaluation [PDF]
Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2016 Introduction: Annually, especially in poor resourced countries, significant amount of money is spent to treat chronic diseases. The money instead could be saved by spending on health promotion programs for preventing chronic diseases. Aim: To conduct
Mohamed Izham Mohamed Ibrahim +2 more
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Trends in smoking and quitting in China from 1993 to 2003: National Health Service Survey data [PDF]
, 2010 OBJECTIVE: China has about 350 million smokers, more commonly men. Using data from National Health Service Surveys conducted in 1993, 1998 and 2003, we (i) estimated trends in smoking prevalence and cessation according to sociodemographic variables and ...
Boutayeb +46 more
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Eating the elephant whole or in slices: views of participants in a smoking cessation intervention trial on multiple behaviour changes as sequential or concurrent tasks [PDF]
, 2012 Background: This paper explores smoking cessation participants’ perceptions of attempting weight management alongside smoking cessation within the context of a health improvement intervention implemented in Glasgow, Scotland.
Hankey, C. +4 more
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Why do physicians lack engagement with smoking cessation treatment in their COPD patients? A multinational qualitative study [PDF]
, 2017 Smoking cessation is the only effective intervention to slow down the accelerated decline in lung function in smokers with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Andreeva, Elena +9 more
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Game On? Smoking Cessation Through the Gamification of mHealth: A Longitudinal Qualitative Study [PDF]
, 2016 BACKGROUND: Finding ways to increase and sustain engagement with mHealth interventions has become a challenge during application development. While gamification shows promise and has proven effective in many fields, critical questions remain concerning ...
Brühlmann, F +13 more
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A survey of UK optometry trainees' smoking cessation training [PDF]
, 2016 BACKGROUND: Smoking is a risk factor for a number of eye conditions, including age-related macular degeneration, cataracts and thyroid eye disease. Smoking cessation interventions have been shown to be highly cost-effective when delivered by a range of ...
Doll R +8 more
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Vaping is associated with increased length of stay among cardiac inpatients
Tobacco Induced DiseasesIntroduction The rapid increase in e-cigarette use, especially among youth, raises significant health concerns. Understanding their impact on high-risk populations, such as those with cardiovascular disease, is crucial for improving patient outcomes and ...
Javad Heshmati +3 more
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