Nicotine patches and quitline counseling to help hospitalized smokers stay quit: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Nicotine patches and quitline counseling to help hospitalized smokers stay quit: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Hospitalized smokers often quit smoking, voluntarily or involuntarily; most relapse soon after discharge. Extended follow-up counseling can help prevent relapse. However, it is difficult for hospitals to provide follow-up and smokers...

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Main Authors: Cummins Sharon, Zhu Shu-Hong, Gamst Anthony, Kirby Carrie, Brandstein Kendra, Klonoff-Cohen Hillary, Chaplin Edward, Morris Timothy, Seymann Gregory, Lee Joshua
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-08-01
Series:Trials
Subjects:
Smoking
Cessation
Telephone counseling
Nicotine replacement therapy
Hospital
Online Access:http://www.trialsjournal.com/content/13/1/128

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