TY - JOUR
T1 - Tobacco smoking
T2 - Options for helping smokers to quit
AU - Zwar, Nicholas A.
AU - Mendelsohn, Colin P.
AU - Richmond, Robyn L.
N1 - The journal is open access, readership of the publicly available online
PY - 2014/1/1
Y1 - 2014/1/1
N2 - Background: Although great progress has been made on tobacco control, smoking remains one of the most important causes of preventable disease and death in the Australian population. The general practice team has much to offer in helping smokers to quit. Objective: This article provides practical advice on structuring smoking cessation support in primary care using the 5As (Ask, Assess, Advise, Assist and Arrange follow-up) framework. Up-to-date information on pharmacotherapy and issues for special groups are also covered. Discussion: The chances of successful quitting are maximised if the patient receives behavioural support combined with drug treatment, if nicotine-dependent. Special groups needing support include Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with mental illness and pregnant women.
AB - Background: Although great progress has been made on tobacco control, smoking remains one of the most important causes of preventable disease and death in the Australian population. The general practice team has much to offer in helping smokers to quit. Objective: This article provides practical advice on structuring smoking cessation support in primary care using the 5As (Ask, Assess, Advise, Assist and Arrange follow-up) framework. Up-to-date information on pharmacotherapy and issues for special groups are also covered. Discussion: The chances of successful quitting are maximised if the patient receives behavioural support combined with drug treatment, if nicotine-dependent. Special groups needing support include Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with mental illness and pregnant women.
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M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:84902013039
SN - 2208-7958
VL - 43
SP - 348
EP - 354
JO - Australian Family Physician
JF - Australian Family Physician
IS - 6
ER -