Chiropractic Interns and Smoking Cessation Advice
Author Information
Author(s): Marion W Evans Jr, Cheryl Hawk, Sheryl M Strasser
Primary Institution: Parker College of Chiropractic
Hypothesis
Can an educational campaign increase chiropractic interns' advising on smoking cessation?
Conclusion
Chiropractic interns can and should be encouraged to advise smokers about cessation.
Supporting Evidence
- Chiropractic interns increased the provision of smoking cessation information by about 25%.
- Only 11.7% of patients surveyed were current smokers, lower than national averages.
- Interns reported that they could be trained to assess smoking behaviors and provide cessation information.
Takeaway
This study shows that chiropractic interns can help patients quit smoking if they are given the right training and support.
Methodology
An educational intervention with pre-test/post-test design using independent patient samples.
Potential Biases
Potential reporting bias from both patients and interns regarding smoking status.
Limitations
The study is an impact study measuring short-term changes, and both samples may not be representative of the broader populations.
Participant Demographics
Patients aged 18 to 84, with a mean age of 44.4 years; 11.7% were smokers, predominantly male.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.014
Confidence Interval
1.54, 43.5
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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