The effect of a smoking cessation program for patients in cancer treatment: a quasi-experimental intervention study

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Authors

Elisabeth Kvaavik · Norwegian Institute of Public Health

Maja Weemes Grøtting · Norwegian Institute of Public Health

Torleif Halkjelsvik · Norwegian Institute of Public Health

René van Helvoirt · Southern and Eastern Norway Regional Health Authority

Ingeborg Hjertvik Kirkhorn · Ålesund Hospital

Maria Moksnes Bjaanes · Oslo University Hospital

Hanne Tøndel

Abstract

Offering a structured smoking cessation program based on Motivational Interviewing and cost-free nicotine replacement products to cancer patients can increase cessation rates in comparison to standard smoking cessation care.

Topics & Keywords

Cancer survivorship and care Cancer-related cognitive impairment studies Childhood Cancer Survivors' Quality of Life

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Acta Oncologica

Volume 62, Issue 12, pp. 1890-1897

DOI: 10.1080/0284186x.2023.2277883

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