Computerized direct mail to treat smokers who avoid treatment.

作者: Sid J. Schneider , Anne Benya , Herbert Singer

DOI: 10.1016/0010-4809(84)90010-7

关键词: Physical therapySmoking cessationSmoking cessation therapyComputer aidMedicineAbstinenceSmoking treatmentDirect mail

摘要: Abstract SMOKE, a computer program written in BASIC, uses interactive direct mail to assist smokers who do not wish attend formal face-to-face smoking cessation therapy. The effectiveness of the was evaluated yearlong study. Of 1044 expressed interest treatment, only 11.2% wished participate rest received mail-based treatment. A total 21.2% subjects were assigned computerized group participated this abstinence rates participants and groups similar. results suggest that could be useful addition campaigns.

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