Use of electronic cigarettes in the perioperative period: A mixed-method study exploring perceptions of cardiothoracic patients in Australia.

摘要: Introduction Electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) may reduce tobacco use and achieve abstinence in the perioperative period of cardiothoracic surgery for patients who smoke. However, research on patients' views role e-cigarettes as a smoking cessation tool is lacking. This mixed-methods study explored perceptions among current smokers ex-smokers awaiting Australia. Methods A cross-sectional semi-structured interviews were conducted with 62 diagnosed coronary artery disease or lung cancer scheduled elective at six metropolitan hospitals Sydney. Data collected demographic characteristics, history, surgical risk index, self-efficacy, interest in, perceived benefits of, barriers to using period. Results Current reported significantly higher (p=0.008), fewer (p=0.048) more health (p=0.079), compared ex-smokers. considered be either safer alternative novel method quitting. Recent ex-smokers, defined those quit 2-8 weeks, distinct group high nicotine dependency, long history smoking, multiple failed attempts. Compared longer-term (8-52 weeks quit), recent interested (p=0.029) useful aid prevent relapse lead up manage their cravings. Conclusions E-cigarettes short-term bridge evidence-based methods harm from continued some cancer. presents reasons why enquire about e-cigarettes, which will help clinicians identify need consistent, sustained support.