Smoking Cessation Counselling In The Hospitals: Problems And Solutions
Abstract
Studies related to smoking cessation counseling in hospitalized patients are increasing. Smokers hospitalized for a variety of reasons either temporarily stop or reduce the amount of smoking in the hospital. It is suggested that this period be utilized as an opportunity for smoking cessation intervention while in the hospital and followed up within one month by phone after discharge. Patients who are hospitalized due to a smoking-related illness are more prone to these attempts. The efficacy of drugs other than NRT (Nicotine replacement therapy) has not been proven. In our country, family physician departments can assume bedside cigarette counseling. However, problems such as restructuring of hospital automation systems, solving drug procurement and reimbursement, setting up automated calling systems and integrating with smoking cessation hotline should be solved.
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Details
Primary Language
English
Subjects
Health Care Administration
Journal Section
Review
Authors
Mustafa Ünal
ONDOKUZ MAYIS ÜNİVERSİTESİ
Türkiye
Publication Date
July 6, 2017
Submission Date
May 21, 2017
Acceptance Date
June 25, 2017
Published in Issue
Year 2017 Volume: 9 Number: 2


