The Effects of Counseling on Smoking Cessation in Patients Suffering from COPD

Background & Aim: Cigarette smoking is the primary risk factor for COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases). Smoking cessation is the most effective strategy for prevention or treatment of COPD. Counseling is a efficacious method for smoking cessation. One of the nurses’ roles is counseling...

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Main Authors: S Nejati, M Shaban, A Mehran, J Saidi
Format: Article
Language:fas
Published: Tehran University of Medical Sciences 2005-08-01
Series:حیات
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Online Access:http://journals.tums.ac.ir/PdfMed.aspx?pdf_med=/upload_files/pdf/2933.pdf&manuscript_id=2933