Pulm Health and Society Flashcards
1
Q
What is the STAR method for creating a plan to quit smoking?
Which patients will benefit from this plan?
A
- Set a quit date
- Tell others
- Anticipate challenges
- Remove tobacco products
This is most effective for patients who are ready to quit - they will benefit from abrupt cessation
If patinets are not ready to quit, start nicotine replacement therapy before making a full-fledged quit attempt
2
Q
What are the 5 A’s for motivated smokers?
(Motivated = motivated to quit)
A
- Ask about tobacco use
- Advise the patient to quit smoking
- Assess willingness to quit
- Assist in quit attempt
- Arrange follow-up
3
Q
What are the 5 R’s for reluctant smokers?
(Smokers reluctant to quit)
A
Discuss the following with your patient
- Relevance of tobacco cessation
- Risks of continued tobacco use
- Rewards of tobacco cessation
- Roadblocks to successful cessation
- Repeat all of the above regularly
