A National Survey of Community Pharmacists on Smoking Cessation Services in Thailand

Chinwong, Surarong; Chinwong, Dujrudee

doi:10.3390/pharmacy6030101

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“…Moreover, pharmacists reported lack of time as one of the challenges that they experienced when following-up patients. This is consistent with the findings of previous studies where pharmacists reported lack of time, understaffing, and busy schedules as barriers to providing smoking cessation services [29][30][31][32].…”

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A pharmacist-delivered smoking cessation program in Qatar: an exploration of pharmacists’ and patients’ perspectives of the program

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Background Tobacco use is one of the major causes of morbidity and mortality. An intensive pharmacist-delivered smoking cessation program was implemented in eight primary care pharmacies in Qatar. Objective This study aimed to qualitatively explore the perspectives of pharmacists and patients regarding their experiences in the program and their recommendations for improving it. Setting Primary care in Doha, Qatar. Method This study used a qualitative case study approach with semi-structured interviews of a sample of patients and pharmacists who participated in the program. Interviews were conducted between October 2016 and June 2017, were audio-recorded and transcribed verbatim. A thematic approach for data analysis was used. Main outcome measures Perspectives of pharmacists and patients. Results Pharmacists who delivered the program (n = 17) and patients who completed the program’s outcomes assessment (n = 68) were invited through telephone call or email. Eight pharmacists and 22 patients were interviewed. Seven themes emerged: (1) both pharmacists and patients had positive experiences and both considered pharmacists as among the most suitable healthcare providers to provide smoking cessation interventions (2) both pharmacist and patient participants indicated that the program provided successful services (3) pharmacists identified several challenges for implementing the program including difficulty in motivating and in following-up patients, workplace barriers, communication and cultural barriers, (4) both pharmacists and patients perceived several barriers for quitting including lack of motivation to quit or to commit to the plan, high nicotine dependence, stress and personal problems (5) both pharmacists and patients considered several patient-related facilitators for quitting including development of smoking related complications, religious beliefs and external support; (6) use of smoking cessation medications was considered a program-related facilitator for quitting by patients whereas behavioral therapy was perceived to be a facilitator by pharmacists (7) pharmacists and patients proposed strategies for program improvement including enhancing pharmacist training and patient recruitment. Conclusion The program was perceived to be beneficial in helping patients quit smoking, and it positively contributed to advancing pharmacist role. The study findings can guide future development of successful pharmacist’ smoking cessation programs in Qatar.

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A pharmacist-delivered smoking cessation program in Qatar: an exploration of pharmacists’ and patients’ perspectives of the program

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“…Studies on smoking cessation methods among young adult smokers remain limited. Even though community pharmacist counseling on smoking cessation was deemed effective as an intervention recommended in several national guidelines [12,13], most counseling clients were either elderly subjects with chronic diseases or prone to experiencing health problems and a scalability of smoking cessation counseling provided in community pharmacy is still limited [14]. Interactive health education tools available on smartphone apps have demonstrated increase knowledge, skills, and self-efficacy levels among patients with various health conditions, including smoking cessation [15].…”

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Feasibility of a Smoking Cessation Smartphone App (Quit with US) for Young Adult Smokers: A Single Arm, Pre-Post Study

Chulasai

Chinwong

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While smartphone applications (apps) have been shown to enhance success with smoking cessation, no study has been conducted among young adult smokers aged 18–24 years in Thailand. Quit with US was developed based on the 5 A’s model and self-efficacy theory. This single arm, pre-post study was conducted aiming to assess results after using Quit with US for 4 weeks. The primary outcome was a biochemically verified 7-day point prevalence of smoking abstinence. The secondary outcomes included smoking behaviors, knowledge and attitudes toward smoking and smoking cessation, and satisfaction and confidence in the smartphone app. A total number of 19 young adult smokers were included; most participants were males (68.4%) with the mean (SD) age of 20.42 (1.46) years. After 4 weeks of study, the primary outcome demonstrated a smoking cessation rate of 31.6%. All 19 participants expressed better smoking behaviors and better knowledge and attitudes toward smoking and smoking cessation. Further, they were satisfied with the smartphone app design and content and expressed confidence in using it. These findings provided preliminary evidence that Quit with US was found to be a potentially effective smoking cessation smartphone app for young adult smokers.

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“…This was also described in-depth in the Chinwong and Chinwong study. [ 20 ] In-depth relationship between CPs and patients is important to enhance the role of CPs in CVD prevention. Notably, CPs believe that Cypriots do not acknowledge them as an advisor; a fact that possibly prevent CPs from having an active role in CVD prevention.…”

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“…CPs expressed their interest in screening programs, with a main one the hypertension screening-related intervention. [ 22 ] In addition, Greek pharmacists after structure training[ 20 ] already delivered successfully the first pharmacy-led WM program followed by an evaluation of it with both service providers and receivers. [ 23 ] However, pharmacists from Cyprus, Greece, and the UK expressed a need for support from the MoH in order to achieve their needs.…”

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Exploring Cypriot Pharmacists’ Perceptions about their Role in Cardiovascular Disease Prevention

Charalampous

Peletidi

2021

Journal of Research in Pharmacy Practice

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Objective: The age-standardized prevalence of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) among the Cypriot population in 2017 was estimated to be 5552 per 100,000. Therefore, the CVD prevention in Cyprus is of paramount importance. Pharmacists are one of the most accessible health-care professionals (HCPs) and the first port of call for the public. In Cyprus, there are 55.59 pharmacies per 100,000 inhabitants. Therefore, the role of Cypriot pharmacists (CPs) in primary CVD prevention is essential. This study aimed to explore both the existing and potential future roles of CPs in CVD prevention. Methods: A descriptive qualitative study employing structured interviews (SIs) was conducted. Initially, the CPs were identified through a list provided by the Cypriot Pharmaceutical Services. The researcher(s) then contacted CPs by telephone. Face-to-face interviews were scheduled based on the CP's availability. In total, 21 SIs were transcribed verbatim, coded, and analyzed thematically. SIs continued until data saturation was achieved. Findings: The findings are reported under the themes of pharmacists' knowledge and role, resources/tools available and training, communication and relations, and barriers. CPs expressed the need for training, and they are ready to have a more proactive role within the primary health care. The main barrier identified was the lack of responsiveness of the public and the lack of CP's time. Conclusion: CPs have the potential to actively participate in CVD prevention in Cyprus. CPs want to start offering primary CVD health services, with the smoking cessation being the first intervention.

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A National Survey of Community Pharmacists on Smoking Cessation Services in Thailand

Cited by 13 publications

References 27 publications

A pharmacist-delivered smoking cessation program in Qatar: an exploration of pharmacists’ and patients’ perspectives of the program

A pharmacist-delivered smoking cessation program in Qatar: an exploration of pharmacists’ and patients’ perspectives of the program

Feasibility of a Smoking Cessation Smartphone App (Quit with US) for Young Adult Smokers: A Single Arm, Pre-Post Study

Exploring Cypriot Pharmacists’ Perceptions about their Role in Cardiovascular Disease Prevention

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