Smoking cessation program preferences of individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

To explore the views of tobacco-smoking chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma-COPD overlap (ACO) patients on telehealth-based cessation programs and the role of e-cigarettes as an aid to quit smoking.

Background

Tobacco smoking accelerates the progression of COPD. Traditional smoking cessation programs often do not entirely address the unique needs of COPD patients, leading to suboptimal effectiveness for this population. This research is aimed at describing the attitudes and preferences of COPD and ACO patients toward innovative, telehealth-based smoking cessation strategies and the potential application of e-cigarettes as a quitting aid.

Methods

A qualitative exploratory approach was adopted in this study, employing both focus groups and indivi

SUBMITTER: Tregobov N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11464802 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature