Utilization of services in a randomized trial testing phone- and web-based interventions for smoking cessation.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Phone counseling has become standard for behavioral smoking cessation treatment. Newer options include Web and integrated phone-Web treatment. No prior research, to our knowledge, has systematically compared the effectiveness of these three treatment modalities in a randomized trial. Understanding how utilization varies by mode, the impact of utilization on outcomes, and predictors of utilization across each mode could lead to improved treatments.

Methods

One thousand two hundred and two participants were randomized to phone, Web, or combined phone-Web cessation treatment. Services varied by modality and were tracked using automated systems. All participants received 12 weeks of varenicline, printed guides, an orientation call, and access to a phone supportline.

SUBMITTER: Zbikowski SM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3082503 | biostudies-literature | 2011 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature