Cluster randomized trial in smoking cessation with intensive advice in diabetic patients in primary care. ITADI Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

It is a priority to achieve smoking cessation in diabetic smokers, given that this is a group of patients with elevated cardiovascular risk. Furthermore, tobacco has a multiplying effect on micro and macro vascular complications. Smoking abstinence rates increase as the intensity of the intervention, length of the intervention and number and diversity of contacts with the healthcare professional during the intervention increases. However, there are few published studies about smoking cessation in diabetics in primary care, a level of healthcare that plays an essential role in these patients. Therefore, the aim of the present study is to evaluate the effectiveness of an intensive smoking cessation intervention in diabetic patients in primary care.

Methods/design

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SUBMITTER: Roig L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2825223 | biostudies-literature | 2010 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature