title: Evaluation of 3-day smoking cessation training course for doctors from 38 cities in China.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  The World Health Organization's "Framework Convention on Tobacco Control" came into effect in China in 2006. Since then, a series of tobacco control measures has been undertaken, including the first step to establish a coordinated network of stop-smoking clinics in Chinese hospitals. Training for stop-smoking specialists has been traditionally provided via printed materials. This study evaluated the outcomes of the first two intensive 3-day courses in smoking cessation in China run in collaboration with experts who provide training to UK Specialist Stop Smoking Service.
  
  
  METHODS
  Eighty-four doctors from 38 cities in China responsible for stop-smoking treatment in 20 provinces and four autonomous regions participated in the training courses. Participants' knowledge competencies and self-efficacy were assessed before and after the authentication training.
  
  
  RESULTS
  The training significantly improved participants' knowledge, skills and self-efficacy across different domains. Forty-eight participants were finally certified as "smoking cessation specialist".
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The UK model of face-to-face training was acceptable and effective in China. A relatively brief intensive training program can generate significant improvements in skills, knowledge, and readiness to engage in smoking cessation activities.
authors.affiliation: Department of Respiratory Medicine, Beijing Chao-Yang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.
authors.forename: Chun-mei
authors.initials: CM
authors.lastname: Zhang
authors.forename: Dan
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Xiao
authors.forename: Robert
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: West
authors.forename: Susan
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Michie
authors.forename: Ronald
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Troughton
authors.forename: Peter
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Hajek
authors.forename: Chen
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Wang
mesh_terms: D002568:Certification; D002681:China; D002947:Cities; D006801:Humans; D010820:Physicians; D020377:Self Efficacy; D016540:Smoking Cessation