Support for Patients Who Have Difficulty Quitting Smoking: A Review

Maki Komiyama; Yuko Takahashi; Hiroki Tateno; Masahiro Mori; Naoko Nagayoshi; Hisae Yonehara; Naoko Nakasa; Yuko Haruki; Koji Hasegawa

doi:10.2169/internalmedicine.1111-18

REVIEW ARTICLE

Support for Patients Who Have Difficulty Quitting Smoking: A Review

Maki Komiyama, Yuko Takahashi, Hiroki Tateno, Masahiro Mori, Naoko Nagayoshi, Hisae Yonehara, Naoko Nakasa, Yuko Haruki, Koji Hasegawa

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Maki Komiyama
Clinical Research Institute, National Hospital Organization Kyoto Medical Center, Japan
Yuko Takahashi
Clinical Research Institute, National Hospital Organization Kyoto Medical Center, Japan
Hiroki Tateno
Department of Internal Medicine, Saitama City Hospital, Japan
Masahiro Mori
Department of Surgery, National Hospital Organization Chiba Medical Center, Japan
Naoko Nagayoshi
Department of Internal Medicine, Tokuyama Clinic, Japan
Hisae Yonehara
Health Support Center, Matsue Memorial Hospital, Japan
Naoko Nakasa
Health Support Center, Matsue Memorial Hospital, Japan
Yuko Haruki
Health Support Center, Matsue Memorial Hospital, Japan
Koji Hasegawa
Clinical Research Institute, National Hospital Organization Kyoto Medical Center, Japan

Keywords: smoking cessation, support, treatment

JOURNAL OPEN ACCESS

2019 Volume 58 Issue 3 Pages 317-320

DOI https://doi.org/10.2169/internalmedicine.1111-18

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Abstract

Smoking cessation plays a crucial role in reducing preventable morbidity and mortality. However, some smokers find smoking cessation difficult, despite receiving treatment. This includes heavy smokers with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, smokers with a psychiatric disorder, and female and underage smokers. This review article describes smoking cessation approaches for patients who find it difficult to quit smoking.

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