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The Vancouver General Hospital Smoking Cessation Clinic: Outcomes From A Specialist Cessation Service Within Cardiology, Milan Khara, Chizimuzo T.C. Okoli
The Vancouver General Hospital Smoking Cessation Clinic: Outcomes From A Specialist Cessation Service Within Cardiology, Milan Khara, Chizimuzo T.C. Okoli
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PURPOSE: The purpose of our study is to examine pilot treatment outcomes of an outpatient Smoking Cessation Clinic (SCC) provided within Cardiology Services.
RELEVANCE/CONTEXT: Populations with cardiac conditions often continue to smoke at high rates (up to 62%), even after experiencing life-threatening cardiac events. Smoking cessation can greatly reduce the risk of further occurrence of a cardiac event and associated mortality. However few Cardiology services in Canada offer smoking cessation services and few Cardiologists refer smoking patients to such services. The Vancouver General Hospital’s SCC is housed within Cardiology Services and offers a longitudinal approach to smoking cessation. This …
Smoking Cessation Outcomes Among Individuals With A History Of Psychotic Disorders As Compared To Those Without, Chizimuzo T.C. Okoli, Milan Khara
Smoking Cessation Outcomes Among Individuals With A History Of Psychotic Disorders As Compared To Those Without, Chizimuzo T.C. Okoli, Milan Khara
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Background: Psychotic disorders (e.g., Schizophrenia, schizoaffetive disorder) are associated with a higher smoking prevalence (relative to other psychiatric disorders) and smoking attributable mortality. Until recently, little has been done to address the disproportionate smoking in this population. The objectives of our study are to: 1) describe the characteristics of smokers with a history of psychiatric disorders (i.e., none, psychotic, and depressive/anxiety) and 2) examine smoking cessation/reduction outcomes by history of psychiatric disorders.
Methods: Retrospective analyses were conducted from charts of 982 participants accessing a tailored, evidence-based, tobacco treatment program within mental health and addictions services in Vancouver, Canada. Demographics, tobacco …
Outcomes Of A Smoking Cessation Clinic In Cardiology Services, Vancouver, Canada, Chizimuzo T.C. Okoli, Milan Khara
Outcomes Of A Smoking Cessation Clinic In Cardiology Services, Vancouver, Canada, Chizimuzo T.C. Okoli, Milan Khara
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BACKGROUND: Adults who have experienced cardiac events have a high burden of smoking and are likely to continue post cardiac event. Research in this population suggests that smoking cessation services offered to this population can reduce the re-occurrence of cardiac events by assisting patients in cessation. However, few cardiology clinics offer smoking cessation services and few cardiologists refer patients to such services. The Smoking Cessation Clinic (SCC) provides evidence-based smoking cessation treatment within Cardiology services in Vancouver General Hospital in Vancouver, Canada. The aim of this study was to evaluate the SCC program in terms of its program engagement …
Smoking On The Margins: An Equity Analysis Of Vancouver's Outdoor Smoke-Free Policy In Parks And On Beaches, Chizimuzo T.C. Okoli, Ann Pederson
Smoking On The Margins: An Equity Analysis Of Vancouver's Outdoor Smoke-Free Policy In Parks And On Beaches, Chizimuzo T.C. Okoli, Ann Pederson
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Background: Increasingly, jurisdictions worldwide are addressing smoking restrictions in outdoor public spaces to reduce secondhand smoke exposure, discourage youth initiation, enhance cessation, and reduce environmental hazards (i.e., fire and cigarette-related litter). However, there is little research on the policy context and health-equity impact of such policies to help guide wider implementation efforts.
Objectives: On September 1, 2010, the Board of Parks and Recreation in Vancouver, Canada, introduced a smoke-free bylaw for the city’s parks and beaches. The Smoking on the Margins project is examining the policy context and potential health-equity impact of this bylaw.
Methods: Applying critical multiplism and equity-focused …
Tobacco Treatment Outcomes From A Specialist Smoking Cessation Clinic Based Within Cardiology Services, Milan Khara, Chizimuzo T.C. Okoli
Tobacco Treatment Outcomes From A Specialist Smoking Cessation Clinic Based Within Cardiology Services, Milan Khara, Chizimuzo T.C. Okoli
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BACKGROUND: Populations with cardiac conditions often continue to smoke at high rates (up to 62%), even after experiencing life-threatening cardiac events. The purpose of our study is to examine pilot treatment outcomes of an outpatient Smoking Cessation Clinic (SCC) provided within Cardiology Services.
METHODS: This study is based on a retrospective review of the charts of 118 participants of the SCC (between Sept 2010 and May 2012). The primary components of intervention include tailored pharmacotherapy and behavioural counselling. The main outcome of interest is self-reported 7-day point-prevalence of smoking abstinence verified by expired CO level (when available).
RESULTS: 34.7% …
Transforming Our Parks And Beaches, Chizimuzo T.C. Okoli
Transforming Our Parks And Beaches, Chizimuzo T.C. Okoli
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This presentation covers a study that examines the health and health equity impact of the newly implemented smoke-free policy for Vancouver’s parks and beaches.