Do professional perspectives on evidence-based smoking cessation methods align? A Delphi study among researchers and healthcare professionals

Daniëlle N Zijlstra*, Ciska Hoving, Catherine Bolman, Jean W M Muris, Hein De Vries

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Abstract

The use of evidence-based smoking cessation interventions (SCIs) can significantly increase the number of successful smoking cessation attempts. To obtain an overview of the knowledge and viewpoints on the effectiveness and use of SCIs, a three-round online Delphi study was conducted among researchers and primary care professionals (PCPs). The four objectives of this study are to gain an overview of (i) the criteria important for recommending SCIs, (ii) the perceptions of both groups on the effectiveness of SCIs, (iii) the factors to consider when counseling different (high-risk) groups of smokers and (iv) the perceptions of both groups on the use of e-cigarettes as an SCI. We found a high level of agreement within groups on which smoker characteristics should be considered when recommending an SCI to smokers. We also found that PCPs display a lower degree of consensus on the effectiveness of SCIs. Both groups see a value in the use of special protocols for different (high-risk) groups of patients, but the two groups did not reach consensus on the use of e-cigarettes as a means to quit. Making an inventory of PCPs' needs regarding SCIs and their usage may provide insight into how to facilitate a better uptake in the primary care setting.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)434-445
Number of pages12
JournalHealth Education Research
Volume36
Issue number4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 22 Jan 2022

Keywords

  • ADVICE
  • DEPENDENCE
  • EFFICACY
  • GENERAL-PRACTITIONERS
  • INTERVENTION
  • PREDICTORS
  • PREVENTION
  • PROMOTION
  • SMOKERS
  • TERM ABSTINENCE

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