Efficacy of the Ascure Smoking Cessation Program: Retrospective Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Smoking cessation helps extend a healthy life span and reduces medical expenses. However, the standard 12-week smoking cessation program in Japan has several notable problems. First, only 30% of participants complete this program. Second, participants may choose not to participate unless they have a strong motivation to quit smoking, such as health problems. Third, the program does not provide enough support during the period between clinical visits and after 12 weeks.

Objective

This study examined the efficacy of the 24-week ascure program to address the problems of accessibility and continuous support. The program combines online mentoring, over-the-counter pharmacotherapy, and a smartphone app.

Methods

Using a retrospective study design, we investigated

SUBMITTER: Kato A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7256743 | biostudies-literature | 2020 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature