Experiences of COPD patients with existing smoking cessation programs and their preferences for improvement - a qualitative analysis

Introduction Smoking is a major risk factor for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). For current smokers who are diagnosed with COPD, their first treatment option is to stop smoking. Motivation is necessary for long-term smoking cessation; therefore, when designing smoking cessation program...

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Main Authors: I. Aumann, L. Tedja, J. M. Graf von der Schulenburg
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: European Publishing 2016-08-01
Series:Tobacco Induced Diseases
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Online Access:http://www.journalssystem.com/tid/Experiences-of-COPD-patients-with-existing-smoking-cessation-programs-and-their-preferences-for-improvement-a-qualitative-analysis,67253,0,2.html