Effects on abstinence of nicotine patch treatment prior to quitting smoking: a parallel, two-arm, pragmatic randomised trial

Objectives: Standard smoking cessation pharmacotherapy is recommended in the post-quit period, but may also facilitate abstinence if used prior to quitting. The objective was to examine the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of nicotine patch worn for four weeks before a quit attempt. Design: R...

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Main Authors: Aveyard, Paul, Lewis, Sarah, Coleman, Tim, Dickinson, Anne, Randall, Clare, Orton, Sophie, Perdue, Jo
Format: Article
Published: BMJ Publishing Group 2018
Online Access:https://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/51461/