A pilot randomised trial to assess the methods and procedures for evaluating the clinical effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of Exercise Assisted Reduction then Stop (EARS) among disadvantaged smokers

A pilot randomised trial to assess the methods and procedures for evaluating the clinical effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of Exercise Assisted Reduction then Stop (EARS) among disadvantaged smokers

Background: There have been few rigorous studies on the effects of behavioural support for helping smokers to reduce who do not immediately wish to quit. While reduction may not have the health benefits of quitting, it may lead smokers to want to quit. Physical activity (PA) helps to reduce cravings...

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Main Authors: Adrian H Taylor, Tom P Thompson, Colin J Greaves, Rod S Taylor, Colin Green, Fiona C Warren, Rebecca Kandiyali, Paul Aveyard, Richard Ayres, Richard Byng, John L Campbell, Michael H Ussher, Susan Michie, Robert West
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: NIHR Journals Library 2014-01-01
Series:Health Technology Assessment
Subjects:
smoking reduction
physical activity
pilot randomised trial
counselling
disadvantaged smokers
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.3310/hta18040

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https://doi.org/10.3310/hta18040

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