Effectiveness of a nicotine patch in helping people stop smoking: results of a randomised trial in general practice. Imperial Cancer Research Fund General Practice Research Group.

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OBJECTIVE: To assess the effectiveness of 12 weeks' treatment with a 24 hour transdermal nicotine patch in helping heavy smokers to stop smoking; also to assess the value of a specially written support booklet about smoking cessation and patch use compared with a simple advice pamphlet. DESIGN: Dou...See full text at original site
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引用元:
https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.306.6888.1304

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Nicotine Patches for Smoking Cessation: A Journey Through the Desert of Tobacco Control

This research delves into the challenging world of [tobacco cessation] and the potential effectiveness of [nicotine patches] in supporting smokers in their quit attempts. The study, like a camel navigating the vast desert of tobacco control, conducted a [randomized controlled trial] to investigate the impact of [nicotine patches] on [smoking cessation] in [general practice settings].

Nicotine Patches: A Valuable Tool for Quitting

The study found that [nicotine patches] were [effective] in helping [heavy smokers] quit, with a significantly higher [cessation rate] in the [nicotine patch group] compared to the [placebo group]. These findings suggest that [nicotine patches] can be a valuable tool in [smoking cessation interventions].

Navigating the Desert of Smoking Cessation

This research, like a camel navigating the vast desert of tobacco control, highlights the importance of [evidence-based interventions] in supporting [smokers] in their quit attempts. The study's findings, like shimmering mirages, underscore the potential of [pharmacological aids] in conjunction with [behavioral support] to improve [cessation rates].

Dr.Camel's Conclusion

This research, like a lone oasis in the desert of tobacco control, provides valuable information about the effectiveness of [nicotine patches] in promoting [smoking cessation]. The study's findings, like shimmering mirages, point towards a future where [pharmacological interventions] play a crucial role in helping smokers break free from their addiction.

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  1. Date Completed 1993-07-27
  2. Date Revised 2022-01-14
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Pubmed ID

8518571

DOI: Digital Object Identifier

10.1136/bmj.306.6888.1304

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