Preventive medicine
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Preventive medicine · Aug 2008
Randomized Controlled TrialThe pediatric residency training on tobacco project: four-year parent outcome findings.
To assess parent behavioral change and perception of resident intervention on tobacco. ⋯ The results support the efficacy of the special training program and underscore the importance of preparing pediatric residents to address tobacco.
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Preventive medicine · Aug 2008
Randomized Controlled TrialDesign and baseline characteristics from the KAN-QUIT disease management intervention for rural smokers in primary care.
To describe the design, implementation, baseline data, and feasibility of establishing a disease management program for smoking cessation in rural primary care. ⋯ Initial findings demonstrate the willingness of patients to enroll in a two-year disease management program to address nicotine dependence, even among patients not ready to make a quit attempt. These findings support the feasibility of identifying and enrolling rural smokers within the primary care setting.