Smoking cessation in Chinese patients undergoing thoracic surgery: A multicenter prospective observational study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The multicenter CHAMPION study aimed to assess the impact of smoking cessation on post-operative complications (PCs) and smoking cessation patterns in Chinese patients undergoing lung surgery.

Methods

Patients undergoing elective lung surgery were prospectively enrolled from three major tertiary centers in China. Patients were categorized as smokers or quitters before surgery. Baseline characteristics and smoking status were analyzed. The incidence of PCs and pulmonary PCs (PPCs), smoking relapse rate, and causes within six months post-operatively were investigated. The questionnaire was conducted in all patients and 30 healthcare professionals (HCPs), regarding the awareness and effectiveness of smoking cessation methods.

Results

Of the 276 enrolled pati

SUBMITTER: He J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10777477 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature