A randomized trial of a multicomponent cessation strategy for emergency department smokers.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The objective was to determine the efficacy of an emergency department (ED)-based smoking cessation intervention.

Methods

This study was a randomized trial conducted from January 2006 to September 2007 at an urban ED that treats 90,000 adults per year. Discharged adults who smoked at least 10 cigarettes per day were randomized to 1) usual care, receiving a smoking cessation brochure; or 2) enhanced care, receiving the brochure, a motivational interview (MI), nicotine patches, and a phone call at 3 days. Interventions were performed by a peer educator trained in tobacco treatment. Blinded follow-up was performed at 3 months.

Results

A total of 338 subjects were enrolled, mean (±SD) age was 40.2 (±12.0) years, 51.8% were female, and 56.5% were either self-pay

SUBMITTER: Bernstein SL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3117220 | biostudies-literature | 2011 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature