Program for the distribution of free nicotine patches: a smoking cessation program
Mundy L, McCaffrey N, Hiller JE
Record ID 32006001405
English
Authors' results and conclusions:
The provision of free nicotine patches to smokers appears to be more effective for smoking cessation than counselling alone in the short-term. However, there is a lack of long-term follow-up of all participants in the majority of studies included in this assessment. There is also a lack of good quality, current economic data but the data available suggests a low cost per life year saved may result in long-term savings for the health system.
Authors' recommendations:
Given the potential benefits of free nicotine patches in rural and remote communities where limited smoking cessation alternatives are available, an horizon scanning report is recommended.
Details
Project Status:
Completed
Year Published:
2006
URL for published report:
Not Available
English language abstract:
An English language summary is available
Publication Type:
Not Assigned
Country:
Australia
MeSH Terms
- Smoking Cessation
- Health Promotion
- Nicotine
- Smoking
Contact
Organisation Name:
Adelaide Health Technology Assessment
Contact Address:
School of Public Health, Mail Drop 545, University of Adelaide, Adelaide SA 5005, AUSTRALIA, Tel: +61 8 8313 4617
Contact Name:
ahta@adelaide.edu.au
Contact Email:
ahta@adelaide.edu.au
Copyright:
Adelaide Health Technology Assessment (AHTA)
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