Feasibility and effectiveness of nurse-delivered smoking cessation counselling combined with nicotine replacement in Australian general practice.

摘要: Introduction and Aims.Practice nurses (PN) are an alternative workforce for cessation support in primary care, but their role effectiveness is underdeveloped underresearched. This study evaluated a model of smoking intervention Australian general practice based on PNs. Smokers were identified by practitioner (GP) referred to the PN over four counselling visits offered free nicotine patches. Design Methods.Pre- post-study using mixed quantitative qualitative methods. Cessation outcomes collected patient self-report at 6 months. Semistructured interviews conducted with PNs GPs provide data acceptability model. Results.The project involved 31 PNs, 35 498 patients from 19 practices Sydney. Mean age participating was 46 years 61% female. number 3.1. At 6 month follow up point prevalence abstinence rate 22% continuous 16%. Participants who had attended or more significantly likely quit. expressed enthusiasm belief its value feasibility. Discussion Conclusions.Substantial rates found this uncontrolled well accepted GPs. The shows promise as means providing care further research randomised trial warranted. [Zwar NA, Richmond RL, Forlonge G, Hasan I. Feasibility nurse-delivered combined replacement practice. Drug Alcohol Rev 2010;30:583–588]