Seguimiento y control de pacientes fumadores en proceso de deshabituación mediante SMS: una experiencia en e-salud
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Abstract
Tobacco consumption continues to be an important cause of morbidity and mortality.
The therapeutic process of giving up smoking consists of the physical detoxification
of nicotine as well as maintaining abstinence from its consumption. Our study lies in
this context, offering a strategy by means of SMS support and monitoring patients
throughout their treatment.
Material and method. This longitudinal study compares two groups of patients, one with
support via SMS and a control group without this support. Patients randomly received
support messages and positive reinforcement as well as questions about their status.
The rest of the therapy is equal in both groups.
Results. The abstinence rates obtained among the group with SMS support were better
than those of the other group (57.1% as opposed to 42.9%). They themselves value the
methodology successfully, recognizing that it saves time and travel.
Conclusion. The use of ICT in the monitoring and support of the detoxification process
of tobacco consumption appears to be effective and well accepted by patients.
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Abella, Francesc ; Vilarasau Durany, Assumpció ; Cuadrado, Josep ; Solsona, Francesc ; Alves, Rui. Seguimiento y control de pacientes fumadores en proceso de deshabituación mediante SMS: una experiencia en e-salud. En: Revista Española de Drogodependencias, 2014, Vol. 39, No. 4: 77