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Many health professionals are unsure how the Quitline operates |
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GPs have limited time to spend talking to people about quitting |
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Once GPs know more about the Quitline, they welcome an opportunity to refer people on for more help with quitting. |
The 12 week Quitline program seeks to address these and other issues.
This program can also be used as is by other health professionals in a variety of settings.
What is it and how does it work?
The 12 week program is a pro-active schedule of call-backs provided to those who want extra help and support to maximise their chance of success. Calls are scheduled flexibly at times and intervals to suit each quitter.
Rationale
Most relapse occurs within 3 months of quitting. Quitline maintains contact with those in the program during this period, to help prevent relapse after initial quitting. Most callers receive between 6 and 8 calls, and calls average 9 minutes.
Effectiveness
We know that smokers who use even the basic Quitline service (just one call) have much higher quit rates that those who don't. Behavioural counselling by telephone has been shown to significantly reduce drop-out rates and enhance long-term quit rates.
The 12 Week Program is highly regarded and aims to help prevent relapse after initial quitting.
Each kit contains 2 sheets for each referral
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an information sheet for the client about the program |
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a referral sheet to be faxed to Quitline - this provides information about smoking status and quitting intention |
Progress reports
Quitline provides regular reports on each person's progress to the referring health professional. A certificate of completion is sent to each smoker who has quit for 12 weeks.
Click here for a Referral form that can be faxed to the Quitline (8291 4280).
If you would like to have your own copy of the kit, please email us with your request. Quitline referral cards for your desk are also available.
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