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International Smoking Cessation Trial |
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Wonca Ad Hoc Task Force
on Tobacco Cessation
This survey addresses a broad
range of issues: training, examinations, certification, and
accreditation programs on tobacco cessation (over the past 3 years);
cessation programs for practitioners who use tobacco; the implementation
of guidelines; quality improvement and organization change issues;
research programs; national policies and collaborative relationships;
funding; networking; and typical work characteristics. Each World Council member has been contacted to identify a key informant who is most knowledgeable about tobacco cessation activities in their organization. You can review this survey at www.globalfamilydoctor.com/tobacco. Username is Wonca and password is kickbutt. Download the survey if you wish to complete it offline and fax or e-mail it to lesleypocock@globalfamilydoctor.com. |
The data will help to identify 'best practices' and common needs. The ad hoc committee will promote the use of this data to
The survey will be repeated
in 3 years to help member organizations assess their progress. The
results of the survey will be made available on www.globalfamilydoctor.com
in English. Key informants are encouraged to publish an article or
report in their own country and language about their initial findings
and goals for improvement after completing the first phase of the
survey. Member Organizations are also
encouraged to submit posters, papers and workshops about their tobacco
cessation activities. Regional
and international Wonca programme committees are encouraged to appoint a
tobacco subcommittee to help shape the format and selection of
presentations that meet the needs of Member Organizations. Professor
Rick Botelho |
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