| Report of two smoking cessation programs: telephone intervention and group sessions. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 10151098 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Matthew Thornton Health Plan (MTHP) offered two separate smoking cessation programs within the HMO setting. The two programs, telephone intervention with self-help materials and group counseling/education sessions, were evaluated over a 12-month period: both programs allowed members (n = 226) the option of choosing nicotine replacement therapy (NRT). As an incentive, MTHP reimbursed members who were successful quitters at 6 months for the NRT or offered them a $50 savings bond. At 12 months, cessation rates for both groups were at or above 30% except among patients participating in group counseling/education and not receiving NRT where quit rates were about 20%. Though not a controlled research project, results suggest that active HMO intervention in smoking cessation can be successful. In these programs, the combination of behavioral support and a reimbursement plan were associated with high quit rates. |
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Authors:
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K A Joslin; G J Fleszar; N T Malone; S K Owens |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: HMO practice / HMO Group Volume: 9 ISSN: 0891-6624 ISO Abbreviation: HMO Pract Publication Date: 1995 Sep |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1995-11-03 Completed Date: 1995-11-03 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8710832 Medline TA: HMO Pract Country: UNITED STATES |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 134-7 Citation Subset: H |
Affiliation:
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Matthew Thornton Health Plan, Nashua, NH, USA. |
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| MeSH Terms | |
Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Health Maintenance Organizations
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economics,
organization & administration,
standards* Health Promotion / organization & administration* Humans Motivation Nicotine / therapeutic use Program Evaluation Psychotherapy, Group Smoking / prevention & control* Smoking Cessation / methods*, statistics & numerical data Telephone / utilization Time Factors United States |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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54-11-5/Nicotine |
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