Quantifying the Effectiveness of Pharmacy-Led Smoking Cessation Programs: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Authors: Saad M. Aldhafyan, Sami A. M. Alzahrani, Abdullah A. Alahmari, Waseem N. Alshahrani

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.13348042

Short DOI: https://doi.org/gt7ftj

Country: Saudi Arabia

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Abstract: Objective: This study aimed to quantify the effectiveness of pharmacy-led smoking cessation programs compared to standard care and alternative interventions in terms of smoking cessation rates, cigarette consumption reduction, and smoking-related symptoms improvement.

Methods: A randomized controlled trial was conducted with 300 participants, assigned to either a pharmacy-led smoking cessation program, standard care, or alternative intervention. Outcomes were assessed through biweekly follow-up visits, measuring cessation rates, cigarette consumption, and smoking-related symptoms over six months.

Results: The pharmacy-led program demonstrated a significantly higher smoking cessation rate (45%) compared to standard care (25%) and alternative intervention (30%) (p < 0.001). Participants in the pharmacy-led group also showed a greater reduction in cigarette consumption and improved smoking-related symptoms. Participant satisfaction was highest in the pharmacy-led group (8.6 vs. 6.9 and 7.2 in standard and alternative groups, respectively; p < 0.001).

Conclusion: Pharmacy-led smoking cessation programs are more effective in achieving smoking cessation, reducing cigarette consumption, and improving smoking-related symptoms compared to standard and alternative interventions. These findings support the integration of pharmacy-led programs into smoking cessation strategies.

Keywords: Pharmacy-led smoking cessation, randomized controlled trial, smoking cessation rates, cigarette consumption, smoking-related symptoms, patient satisfaction.

Paper Id: 231045

Published On: 2017-04-04

Published In: Volume 5, Issue 2, March-April 2017

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