scholarly journals Attitudes & behaviors toward the management of tobacco smoking patients: qualitative study with French primary care physicians

2022 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Guillaume Coindard ◽  
Michaël Acquadro ◽  
Raphaël Chaumont ◽  
Benoit Arnould ◽  
Philippe Boisnault ◽  
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Abstract Background Smoking cessation is a major public health issue. In France, primary care physicians (PCP) are the first contact points for tobacco management. The objective of this study was to understand how PCPs are involved in the management of smoking cessation: ownership, commitment, barriers. Methods A qualitative study was conducted using group and individual semi-structured techniques with PCPs. A thematic analysis of verbatim transcripts was performed to identify concepts and sub-concepts of interest. Saturation was evaluated retrospectively to ensure adequate sample size. Results A sample of 35 PCPs were interviewed, 31 in four focus groups and four in individual interviews. PCPs discussed their roles in the management of tobacco smoking cessation, including the different strategies they are using (e.g., Minimal Intervention Strategy, Motivational Interviewing), the multiple barriers encountered (e.g., lack of time, patients’ resistance to medical advice), the support resources and the treatment and intervention they prescribed (e.g. nicotine replacement therapy, supporting therapist). Conclusions This study provides a better understanding of the beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors of PCPs in managing smoking cessation. Guiding and encouraging patients toward smoking cessation remains a major objective of PCPs. While PCPs reported that progress has been made in recent years in terms of tools, technology and general awareness, they still face major barriers, some of which could be overcome by appropriate training.

2016 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 1061-1072
Author(s):  
Man Kay POON ◽  
Tai Pong LAM

Background: Qualitative approach is commonly adopted in medical education research. However, it is difficult to conduct research studies on primary care physicians (PCPs). Conducting longitudinal qualitative studies is even more challenging. No studies on Chinese PCPs in this area are identified. Methods: We invited 14 Chinese PCPs to participate in a 12-month longitudinal qualitative study which explored their continuing professional learning experiences and viewpoints. They reported their learning activities by questionnaires in which the findings served as a guide for subsequent interviews. Each of them took part in four individual interviews spanning 12 months. We detailed the conduction process and challenges in a research diary and analyzed these data by thematic content analysis. Results: The major challenges were identification and recruitment of eligible PCPs. We tackled these challenges with the assistance of our professional networks and opinion leaders. We offered the participants an intellectual incentive by designing our study relevant to their profession. Flexibility and convenience of data collection could minimize the heavy burden on them. Conclusions: With appropriate recruitment strategies and planning of the research methods, researchers can successfully conduct longitudinal qualitative studies on Chinese PCPs about their learning experiences.


2017 ◽  
Vol 27 (2) ◽  
pp. 158-166 ◽  
Author(s):  
Diana N. Carvajal ◽  
Deborah Gioia ◽  
Estefania Rivera Mudafort ◽  
Pamela Bohrer Brown ◽  
Beth Barnet

2009 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sharon Brez ◽  
Margo Rowan ◽  
Janine Malcolm ◽  
Sheryl Izzi ◽  
Julie Maranger ◽  
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2019 ◽  
Vol 34 (7) ◽  
pp. 1228-1235 ◽  
Author(s):  
Raquel C. Greer ◽  
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Yang Liu ◽  
Kerri Cavanaugh ◽  
Clarissa Jonas Diamantidis ◽  
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2013 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 85-89
Author(s):  
Virginia Villaverde ◽  
Loreto Carmona ◽  
Juan Carlos López Robledillo ◽  
Serafina Serrano ◽  
Milena Gobbo

2012 ◽  
Vol 16 (9) ◽  
pp. e687-e691 ◽  
Author(s):  
Samuel Y.S. Wong ◽  
Kenny Kung ◽  
Martin C.S. Wong ◽  
Carmen Wong ◽  
Wendy Tsui ◽  
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2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 99-105 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marilys Guillemin ◽  
Rosalind McDougall ◽  
Dominique Martin ◽  
Nina Hallowell ◽  
Alison Brookes ◽  
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