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Nicotine replacement therapies: patient safety and persistence
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Ferguson, SG and Shiffman, S and Gitchell, JG, Nicotine replacement therapies: patient safety and persistence, Patient Related Outcome Measures, 2 pp. 111-117. ISSN 1179-271X (2011) [Refereed Article]
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Abstract
Nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) has become a central part of the treatment of nicotine dependence. However, NRT’s potential efficacy is limited to some extent by patient adherence and persistence. Here we review the relationship between NRT compliance and adherence, and overall treatment outcome. We then examine the factors that likely impact on treatment compliance and persistence, with a special focus on users’ perceptions of treatment safety and efficacy as possible mediators. Potential clinical strategies for improving suboptimal medication use are also discussed.
Item Details
| Item Type: | Refereed Article |
|---|---|
| Keywords: | nicotine replacement therapy, compliance, safety |
| Research Division: | Medical and Health Sciences |
| Research Group: | Pharmacology and Pharmaceutical Sciences |
| Research Field: | Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Practice |
| Objective Division: | Health |
| Objective Group: | Health and Support Services |
| Objective Field: | Evaluation of Health Outcomes |
| UTAS Author: | Ferguson, SG (Associate Professor Stuart Ferguson) |
| ID Code: | 70339 |
| Year Published: | 2011 |
| Deposited By: | Pharmacy |
| Deposited On: | 2011-06-16 |
| Last Modified: | 2012-11-15 |
| Downloads: | 471 View Download Statistics |
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