Methods Three 90-minute focus groups, involving 33 patients from 3 primary care clinics,
were conducted. Participants were current or recent (having quit within 6 months) smokers …

Background. The goal of this study is to better understand factors related to physician
treatment of tobacco as a chronic medical condition. Methods. In the fall of 2000, we …

OBJECTIVES: We identified patterns of tobacco cessation counseling in primary care
practices, including contextual factors that influence its provision. STUDY DESIGN: A cross …

Methods In November 2003, a survey of tobacco control practices and policies in health
insurance plans was conducted by America's Health Insurance Plans' national technical …

BACKGROUND: In Canada, smoking is the leading preventable cause of premature death.
Family physicians and nurse practitioners are uniquely positioned to initiate smoking …

Primary health care has an operational advantage in overall health promotion, as preventive
activities and the management of multimorbidity are placed highly within its agenda. A key …

To design strategies for provider education and implementation of clinical guidelines, this
study investigated how physicians (1) approach tobacco cessation, including barriers to …

Background. Lack of interest has been cited as a reason not to offer cessation assistance to
smokers, but research suggests that smokers accept treatments offered proactively. This …

Background Population-based strategies can expand the reach of tobacco cessation
treatment beyond clinical encounters. Objective To determine the effect of two population …

Anyone caring for patients (nurses, physicians, dentists, or medical assistants) can
effectively address tobacco dependence in an outpatient setting. Because the national adult …