Smoking Cessation

Question 1

3A’s Scotland

Answer 1

ask - pt about smoking
advise - pt about smoking
act - by offering help and referral to stop smoking servies

Question 2

5A’s

Answer 2

ask
advise
assess
assist
arrange follow up

Question 3

asking about smoking status - what questions and how often

Answer 3

ask once a year

number per day, how many years, age when started, type of products

have you tried quitting, how many attempts, what helped you, are you interested now, do you want further help and support
if interested, proceed with advice and referral

Question 4

referral services

Answer 4

pharmacy
specialist services

Question 5

oral side effects of tobacco

Answer 5

oral diseases, cancer
periodontal disease
dental tx risks and problems
greater medical risk
failure of implants

Question 6

pharmacoterhapy for smoking cessation

Answer 6

nicotine replacement therapy
patches, gum, inhalers, nasal spray

Question 7

advice for ecig users

Answer 7

evidence still developing
safer than cigs
do not know long term risks

Question 8

4 main communication skills when considering health behaviour change

Answer 8

O - open questions
A - affirmation
R - reflective listing
S - summary