Motivational interviewing for smoking cessation

A randomised controlled trial of motivational interviewing for smoking cessationBr J Gen Pract. 2006 Oct;56(531):768-74Soria R, Legido A, Escolano C, Lopez Yeste A, Montoya J.Albacete, Zone I Health Centre, Spain.Background: Motivational interviewing is a technique used to promote change in addictive behaviour, initially used to treat alcoholism. Despite this, its effectiveness has not been sufficiently demonstrated for giving up smoking.Aim: The aim of the study was to establish whether motivational interviewing, compared with anti-smoking advice, is more effective for giving up the habit.Design of study:Randomised controlled trial.Setting: Primary care in Albecete, Spain.Method: Random experimental study of 200 smokers assigned to two types of interventions: anti-smoking advice (n = 86) and motivational interviewing (n = 114). Subjects in both groups were offered bupropion when nicotine dependency was high (Fagerstrom score >7). The success rate was evaluated by intention to treat; point prevalence abstinence was measured 6 and 12 months post intervention by personal testimony, confirmed by means of CO-oximetry (value < interval =" 1.63" id="readmore" )