BACKGROUND: This study shows the clinical utility of Prochaska and DiClemente's stages of readiness for treating nicotine dependence in a medical center. METHODS: Six hundred forty-eight patients were retrospectively studied in either the contemplation or the action stage of readiness. RESULTS: Statistical analysis showed the action stage to be the most significant predictor of smoking cessation at 6 months. Individuals in the action stage had twice the 6-month cessation rate as those in the contemplation stage (41.5% versus 20.3%, P < 0.001). Other significant predictors of smoking cessation included a low Fagerström Tolerance Questionnaire score (< or = 6) and the patient's report of a current disease but no past history of disease worsened by smoking. CONCLUSIONS: This study shows the potential clinical application of this theoretical model for providing treatment for smokers.
BACKGROUND: This study shows the clinical utility of Prochaska and DiClemente's stages of readiness for treating nicotine dependence in a medical center. METHODS: Six hundred forty-eight patients were retrospectively studied in either the contemplation or the action stage of readiness. RESULTS: Statistical analysis showed the action stage to be the most significant predictor of smoking cessation at 6 months. Individuals in the action stage had twice the 6-month cessation rate as those in the contemplation stage (41.5% versus 20.3%, P < 0.001). Other significant predictors of smoking cessation included a low Fagerström Tolerance Questionnaire score (< or = 6) and the patient's report of a current disease but no past history of disease worsened by smoking. CONCLUSIONS: This study shows the potential clinical application of this theoretical model for providing treatment for smokers.
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Authors: J Taylor Hays; Ivana T Croghan; Darrell R Schroeder; Michael V Burke; Jon O Ebbert; David D McFadden; Richard D Hurt Journal: Mayo Clin Proc Date: 2011-02-09 Impact factor: 7.616