The efficacy of nicotine gum in group-centered smoking cessation therapy in a family practice.
The efficacy of nicotine gum in conjunction with group support for smoking cessation was examined. Of 388 participants enrolled in the smoking cessation program, lapse-free abstinence rates of 38 percent and 30 percent were obtained at six and 12 months follow-up, respectively. One-year abstinence rates were confirmed by the measurement of expired carbon monoxide levels. One third of claimed abstainers were randomly selected at one-year follow-up for confirmation, with a resultant 3 percent deception rate. When this deception rate was applied to the overall results, six-month and 12-month abstinence rates became 36 percent and 29 percent, respectively. These abstinence rates suggest an efficacious role for nicotine gum in association with group support.
Oswald
J S
JS
Department of Family Practice, David Grant Medical Center, Travis Air Force Base, California.
Worden
W L
WL
Cox
J L
JL
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002140:California; D002638:Chewing Gum; D005194:Family Practice / Q000193:education; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007396:Internship and Residency; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D008889:Military Personnel; D009538:Nicotine / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D011615:Psychotherapy, Group; D012907:Smoking / Q000523:psychology*; D000074606:Smoking Prevention
D002638:Chewing Gum; D009538:Nicotine