Effective Timing of Introducing an Inpatient Smoking Cessation Program to Cancer Patients
- Author:
Yu-Ri CHOE
1
;
Ji-Won CHOI
;
Ju-Ri JEONG
;
Hye-Mi DOH
;
Mi-Lee KIM
;
Min-Seol NAM
;
Hee-Ji KHO
;
Ha-Young PARK
;
Hye-Ran AHN
;
Sun-Seog KWEON
;
Yu-Il KIM
;
In-Jae OH
Author Information
- Publication Type:Original Article
- From:Yonsei Medical Journal 2023;64(4):251-258
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Purpose:We aimed to identify factors influencing smoking cessation success among cancer patients registered in an inpatient smoking cessation program at a single cancer center.
Materials and Methods:The electronic medical records of enrolled patients with solid cancer were retrospectively reviewed. We evaluated factors associated with 6-month smoking cessation.
Results:A total of 458 patients with cancer were included in this study. Their mean age was 62.9±10.3 years, and 56.3% of the participants had lung cancer. 193 (42.1%) had not yet begun their main treatment. The mean number of counseling sessions for the participants was 8.4±3.5, and 46 (10.0%) patients were prescribed smoking cessation medications. The 6-month smoking cessation success rate was 48.0%. Multivariate analysis showed that younger age (<65 years), cohabited status, early stage, and the number of counseling sessions were statistically significant factors affecting 6-month smoking cessation success (p<0.05). Initiation of a cessation program before cancer treatment was significantly associated with cessation success (odds ratio, 1.66; 95% confidence interval, 1.02–2.70; p=0.040).
Conclusion:Smoking cessation intervention must be considered when establishing a treatment plan immediately after a cancer diagnosis among smokers.
