Introduction of new guidelines for emergency patients: motivational counselling among smokers

Vibeke Backer, Bente Munkholm Nelbom, Benn Rønnow Duus, Hanne Tønnesen, Vibeke Backer

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    Abstract

    Smoking is the most important risk factor for morbidity and mortality in hospital patients. Patient contact with the healthcare system should include smoking cessation counselling. Emergency admissions are seldom given this opportunity. Objective: The aim of the study was to illustrate the implementation of motivational counselling in a department of acute surgery.
    Original languageEnglish
    JournalClinical Respiratory Journal
    Volume1
    Issue number1
    Pages (from-to)37-41
    Number of pages5
    ISSN1752-6981
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 1 Jul 2007

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