Smoking cessation

population of the United States that has asthma it is caused by smoking tobacco or exposure to tobacco smoke. Population: Based on the statistics, in the United States the population with a higher risk of patients of asthma are children. They have higher risk to get asthma because they are exposed to tobacco smoke from their parents such as second hand smoke and…

with addiction issues, such as smoking, to change their unhealthy behaviour (Prochaska, DiClemente, & Norcross, 1992). According to Prochaska et al (1992), the use of ‘stage of membership,’ as well as ‘stage of change,’ helps categorize the subject’s level of readiness to make a successful behavioural change. In Spencer, Pagell, Hallion, & Adams (2002) qualitative analysis of all available research analyses of TTM, it was found that TTM’s application to tobacco cessation is strong and is…

The success in quitting smoking depends upon two factors;(1) (i) Degree of dependence on cigarettes (ii) The motivation to stop smoking It is very important to assess both these factors to plan a strategy to quit smoking.(1)Motivation is important because if a person is not highly motivated, smoking cessation will not work(1). The dependence on cigarettes in smokers can be measured by(1): (i) Qualitative method (ii) Quantitative method (iii) Objective method Qualitative Method(1): The…

local gym. The flyer asked for any young, active, male, who is seriously seeking help to quit smoking. Participant cannot live with anyone else that smokes, and must complete the study to receive compensation. Joe met each of the included criteria. He also consented to using the voucher system, since he had no success with past methods. As a participant, Joe will earn vouchers for smoking less or not smoking at all. This study included three different “high risk” locations; the participant’s…

pulmonary disease, or COPD. The prevalence of addiction to drugs, such as nicotine, and their relationship to COPD makes it all the more important for the respiratory therapist to understand addiction and to educate patients on the need for smoking cessation. To begin, it is known that there are two forms of addiction, which are…

the emphasis is on injury rather than disease (Tubach, 2013, p2). Since older adults experience higher risks of chronic disease, including COPD (Healthy People, 2017), it is essential for them to actively modify their lifestyle, such as avoiding smoking (WHO, 2017). Conversely, the chronic care model is directed towards prevention of disease and complications; thus, maintaining patients’ quality of life. Effective chronic care is measured by how well the patient can self-manage their disease…

Zamzam Albulushi CS2 July1,2015 Banning Smoking on Ohio University’s Campus Ohio University president, Roderick McDavis (2015) stated that “We will join more than 1,000 campuses nationwide who ban the use of tobacco on their campuses,”(Lee). Banning smoking will help make the campus area healthy by encouraging the smokers to quit smoking, Ohio University decided to ban smoking on any campus property. The University campus will begin the Smoke and Tobacco-Free…

replacement medicines should be used instead of smoking tobacco. Another alternative such as nicotine chewing gum or lozenges can be employed which has proven to help people to discontinue smoking for over twenty years (American Heart Association, 2015). Using the nicotine patch is another way to assist with quit smoking. The nicotine spray is acquired through a prescription but comes with side effects that will lessen over time. All of these selections for smoking can help with reducing the…

We all know that smoking cigarettes or other tobacco products are bad for you and harmful to your health. According to the American Lung Association, “more than 480,000 people die from tobacco use and exposure to secondhand smoke, making it the leading cause of preventable death in this country.” (www.lung.org, n.d.) Another staggering fact is that “smoking is related to higher risks of serious diseases and is expected to kill more than 5 million people every year.” (Lüscher, et al., 2015)…

A Multi-Disciplinary team (MDT) contains health professionals that work in partnership with clients to produce better health outcomes REF. They provide care that is efficient and effective (MOH, 2014c). Depending on the stage of the long term condition the MDT members differ in specialised fields that offers expertise and specific skills beneficial to the patient (MOH, 2014c) At present the aim of Sues MDT members is to help her self-manage her diabetes, with diet, exercise and medication.…