Table 3.
Effectiveness of Selected Tobacco Dependence Treatments
| Treatment | Number of studies in analyses (n) | Estimated odds ratio (95% confidence interval) | Estimated abstinence rates (%) (95% confidence interval) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medications | |||
| Nicotine nasal spray | 3 | 2.7 (1.8–4.1) | 30.5 (21.8–39.2) |
| Nicotine inhaler | 4 | 2.5 (1.7–3.6) | 22.8 (16.4–29.2) |
| Bupropion SR | 2 | 2.1 (1.5–3.0) | 30.5 (23.2–37.8) |
| Combination NRT | 3 | 1.9 (1.3–2.6) | 28.6 (21.7–35.4) |
| Nicotine patch | 27 | 1.9 (1.7–2.2) | 17.7 (16.0–19.5) |
| Nicotine gum | 13 | 1.5 (1.3–1.8) | 23.7 (20.6–26.7) |
| Nonpharmacologic | |||
| Individual counseling | 58 | 1.7 (1.4–2.0) | 16.8 (14.7–19.1) |
| Group treatment | 58 | 1.3 (1.1–1.6) | 13.9 (11.6–16.1) |
| Telephone treatment | 58 | 1.2 (1.1–1.4) | 13.1 (11.4–14.8) |
Results based on U.S. Public Health Service Guidelines (2000)1