Reality Versus Grant Application Research “Plans”

Burhansstipanov, Linda; Krebs, Linda U.; Petereit, Daniel G.; Dignan, Mark; Ahamed, Sheikh Iqbal; Sargent, Michele; Cina, Kristin; Crawford, Kimberly; Thibeault, Doris; Bordeaux, Simone; Kanekar, Shalini; Ahsan, Golam Mushih Tanimul; Williams, Drew; Addo, Ivor D.

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“…Despite our best efforts, a number of challenges cropped up during this study that were not foreseen, including damaged and lost phones [30] and poor connectivity on the reservation that affected message transmission. Some study participants also only pretended to be smokers in order to obtain the phones that were handed out as part of the study.…”

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“…Some study participants also only pretended to be smokers in order to obtain the phones that were handed out as part of the study. [30] However, amongst those who completed study counseling sessions, the text messages were frequently received in a friendly manner. Customization was frequently used and our hierarchy lent itself to advanced personalization on a perperson basis.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Participants interacted with counselors over a period of sixteen weeks, during which they received maintenance medication, and a combination of different levels of counseling, text messaging, and a nicotine patch or oral NRT. [30] In this section, we explore details of the study, and how our messaging was woven into the grander scheme of things.…”

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“…Roughly half of the messages in the total set were grouped into the traditional category. [30] Examples of traditional messages were:…”

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“…If they were busy, they could still receive categories of messages selected at their counseling appointments. Additionally, phone problems, such as damaged phones [30] or phones with connectivity problems, caused problems with text message receipt throughout the course of the study. In any case, even without topical customization in the morning, messages from the categories selected during their counselor visits were sent along.…”

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Building a Tailored Text Messaging System for Smoking Cessation in Native American Populations

Williams

Ahsan

Addo

et al. 2018

2018 IEEE 42nd Annual Computer Software and Applications Conference (COMPSAC)

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When starting new and healthy habits or encouraging vigilance against returning to poor habits, a simple text message can be beneficial. Text messages also have the advantage of being easily accessible for lower-income populations spread over a rural area, who may not be able to afford smartphones with apps or data plans. Users benefit the most from text messages that are customized for them, but personalization requires time and effort on part of the user and the counselor. However, personalization that focuses on the cultural background of a pool of recipients, in addition to general personal preferences, can be a low-cost method of ensuring the best experience for patients interested in taking up new habits. In this paper, we discuss the development of a system for motivating users to quit smoking designed for Native American users in South Dakota, using text messaging as a daily intervention method for patients. Our results show that focusing on modular message customization options and messages with a conversational tone best helps our goal of providing users with customization options that help motivate them to live happy and healthy lifestyles.

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“…Roughly half of the messages in the total set were grouped into the traditional category. [30] Examples of traditional messages were:…”

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confidence: 99%

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Building a Tailored Text Messaging System for Smoking Cessation in Native American Populations

Williams

Ahsan

Addo

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2018 IEEE 42nd Annual Computer Software and Applications Conference (COMPSAC)

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Different doses, durations and modes of delivery of nicotine replacement therapy for smoking cessation

Theodoulou

Chepkin

et al. 2023

Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews

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Background Nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) aims to replace nicotine from cigarettes. This helps to reduce cravings and withdrawal symptoms, and ease the transition from cigarette smoking to complete abstinence. Although there is high‐certainty evidence that NRT is effective for achieving long‐term smoking abstinence, it is unclear whether different forms, doses, durations of treatment or timing of use impacts its effects. Objectives To determine the effectiveness and safety of different forms, deliveries, doses, durations and schedules of NRT, for achieving long‐term smoking cessation. Search methods We searched the Cochrane Tobacco Addiction Group trials register for papers mentioning NRT in the title, abstract or keywords, most recently in April 2022. Selection criteria We included randomised trials in people motivated to quit, comparing one type of NRT use with another. We excluded studies that did not assess cessation as an outcome, with follow‐up of fewer than six months, and with additional intervention components not matched between arms. Separate reviews cover studies comparing NRT to control, or to other pharmacotherapies. Data collection and analysis We followed standard Cochrane methods. We measured smoking abstinence after at least six months, using the most rigorous definition available. We extracted data on cardiac adverse events (AEs), serious adverse events (SAEs) and study withdrawals due to treatment. Main results We identified 68 completed studies with 43,327 participants, five of which are new to this update. Most completed studies recruited adults either from the community or from healthcare clinics. We judged 28 of the 68 studies to be at high risk of bias. Restricting the analysis only to those studies at low or unclear risk of bias did not significantly alter results for any comparisons apart from the preloading comparison, which tested the effect of using NRT prior to quit day whilst still smoking. There is high‐certainty evidence that combination NRT (fast‐acting form plus patch) results in higher long‐term quit rates than single form (risk ratio (RR) 1.27, 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.17 to 1.37; I 2 = 12%; 16 studies, 12,169 participants). Moderate‐certainty evidence, limited by imprecision, indicates that 42/44 mg patches are as effective as 21/22 mg (24‐hour) patches (RR 1.09, 95% CI 0.93 to 1.29; I 2 = 38%; 5 studies, 1655 participants), and that 21 mg patches are more effective than 14 mg (24‐hour) patches (RR 1.48, 95% CI 1.06 to 2.08; 1 study, 537 participants). Moderate‐certainty evidence, again limited by imprecision, also suggests a benefit of 25 mg over 15 mg (16‐hour) patches, but the lower limit of the CI encompassed no difference (RR 1.19, 95% CI 1.00 to 1.41; I 2 = 0%; 3 studies, 3446 participants...

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A randomized trial to reduce smoking among American Indians in South Dakota: The walking forward study

Dignan

Jones

Burhansstipanov

et al. 2019

Contemporary Clinical Trials

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Background: Lung cancer is an important public health issue, particularly among American Indians (Als). The reported decline in tobacco use for most racial/ethnic groups is not observed among Als. This project was designed to address the research question, “Why don’t more Northern Plains American Indians alter tobacco use behaviors known to increase the risk of cancer?” Methods: Guided by the Theory of Planned Behavior, a multi-component intervention study was implemented. Adult AIs, age 18years or older and currently smoking, were enrolled. Eligible subjects were randomized to one of 15 groups and exposed to either a MINIMAL or an INTENSE level of 4 intervention components. The intervention was delivered face-to-face or via telephone by Patient Navigators (PN). The primary outcome was self-reported abstinence from smoking verified by carbon monoxide measurement. Results: At18 months post-quit date, 88% of those who were still in the study were abstinent. This included 6% of all participants who enrolled in the study (14/254) and 13% of those who made it to the quit date (14/108). No intervention groups were found to have significant proportions of participants who were abstinent from smoking at the quit date (visit 5) or primary outcome visit (18 months post-quit date, visit 11), but use of pharmacologic support for abstinence was found to be an effective strategy for individuals who continued participation throughout the study. Those who remained in the study received more visits and were more likely to be abstinent. Conclusions: Use of NRT increased the odds of not smoking, as assessed at the 18-month follow-up visit, but no other interventions were found to significantly contribute to abstinence from smoking. Although the intervention protocol included numerous points of contact between CRRs and participants (11 visits) loss to follow-up was extensive with only 16/254 remaining enrolled. Additional research is needed to improve understanding of factors that influence enrollment and retention in smoking cessation interventions for AI and other populations.

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Reality Versus Grant Application Research “Plans”

Cited by 4 publications

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Building a Tailored Text Messaging System for Smoking Cessation in Native American Populations

Building a Tailored Text Messaging System for Smoking Cessation in Native American Populations

Different doses, durations and modes of delivery of nicotine replacement therapy for smoking cessation

A randomized trial to reduce smoking among American Indians in South Dakota: The walking forward study

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