Opportunistic referral of smokers to telephone cessation advice from a nurse: a randomised trial in Australian general practice
Randomised trial of the effectiveness of opportunistic referral of smokers attending Australian general practice for telephone-based smoking cessation advice from a nurse to improve quit rates and stage of change at six and twelve months
Dr Jane Young
318 participants
Oct 1, 2003
Interventional
Conditions
Summary
This trial investigated the effectiveness of opportunistic referral of smokers by their GP to telephone cessation counselling by a trained nurse to improve quit rates and shifts in stage of change at six and twelve months. The trial also investigated the acceptability of the intervention to patients and GPs. Intervention group patients were offered a telephone-based program delivered by a nurse comprising assessment and stage-based behavioural advice, written information and follow-up. Control group patients received ‘usual care’.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria1
- Smokers attending routine consultations in general practice were eligible.
Exclusion Criteria1
- Exclusions: insufficient English, cognitive impairment, unable to complete questionnaire
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Interventions
Smokers received up to 4 telephone contacts over 4-8 weeks from a trained nurse: 1)within 3 days of consultation for assessment, motivational advice and planning of quit attempt; 2) on quit date; 3)one week after quit date; 4) 3 weeks after quit date. Calls made by the nurse. Patients could withdraw from the intervention at any time but all patients were contacted for follow-up data.
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ACTRN12607000091404