What question did this study set out to answer?

This study aimed to explore patients' perceptions of the usefulness of smoking cessation support during COPD hospitalisation.

August 13, 2026Health Psychology and Behavioral MedicineOpen Access

The right time to quit: patients' experiences of smoking cessation support during COPD hospitalisation

View Full Paper

Ask AI

Bookmark

Authors

LGLouise Muxoll GrønhaugUniversity of Southern Denmark JFJannie Christina FrølundLillebaelt Hospital ALAnders LøkkeUniversity of Southern Denmark

Discussion

Member takes

Implication

Qualitative analysis reveals COPD patients found hospital smoking cessation support useful, suggesting further strategies are needed for long-term abstinence.

Key Points

This study aimed to explore patients' perceptions of the usefulness of smoking cessation support during COPD hospitalisation.
Eight COPD patients were interviewed one week post-discharge using semi-structured telephone interviews.
Qualitative content analysis was employed to analyze interview transcripts.
Patients reported that smoking was impractical during hospitalisation due to symptoms and access to treatment.
Seven out of eight patients remained abstinent one week after discharge, feeling more confident in managing cravings.
Challenges in maintaining long-term abstinence post-discharge were frequently mentioned.

Cite This Study

Grønhaug et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a7d76502b0e0cff3f63f8ae https://doi.org/10.1080/21642850.2026.2704846

View Full Paper

Ask AI

Bookmark

Implication

Qualitative analysis reveals COPD patients found hospital smoking cessation support useful, suggesting further strategies are needed for long-term abstinence.

The right time to quit: patients' experiences of smoking cessation support during COPD hospitalisation

Discussion

Member takes

Implication

Key Points

Cite This Study

The right time to quit: patients' experiences of smoking cessation support during COPD hospitalisation

Discussion

Member takes

Implication

Key Points

Cite This Study

Also Consider

Also Consider