Design and baseline characteristics from the KAN-QUIT disease management intervention for rural smokers in primary care.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To describe the design, implementation, baseline data, and feasibility of establishing a disease management program for smoking cessation in rural primary care.

Method

The study is a randomized clinical trial evaluating a disease management program for smoking cessation. The intervention combined pharmacotherapy, telephone counseling, and physician feedback, and repeated intervention over two years. The program began in 2004 and was implemented in 50 primary care clinics across the State of Kansas.

Results

Of eligible patients, 73% were interested in study participation. 750 enrolled participants were predominantly Caucasian, female, employed, and averaged 47.2 years of age (SD=13.1). In addition to smoking, 427 (57%) had at least one additional major risk f

SUBMITTER: Cox LS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2577567 | biostudies-literature | 2008 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature