Table 2.
The flow of the FINE program (citation from reference [15]).
| Timing | Action |
|---|---|
| The first visit | Set of the start date of smoking cessation |
| Measurement of CO concentration in exhaled air (voluntary) | |
| Delivery of the guidebook | |
| Explanation of how to use the guidebook | |
| Selection of the course that would be used to quit smoking | |
| The introduction of a smoking cessation aid (if necessary) | |
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| |
| Day 3 | Check whether or not participants had been smoking |
| Follow-up on the telephone | Check for nicotine withdrawal symptoms |
| Words of encouragement | |
| Check for side effects of the smoking cessation aid (if necessary) | |
|
| |
| Weeks 2, 4, 6, and 8 | Check whether or not participants had been smoking |
| Follow-up at the pharmacy or over the telephone | Check whether or not participants had been filling in their smoking diaries and give advice |
| Words of encouragement | |
| Check for side effects of the smoking cessation aid (if necessary) | |
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| Assessment | Check whether or not participants had been smoking |
| Measurement of CO concentration in breath at week 12 | |