smoking cessation counseling
Structured behavioral intervention provided to cardiac rehabilitation patients to achieve and maintain tobacco abstinence.
Full Definition
Smoking cessation counseling in cardiac rehabilitation is an evidence-based intervention that combines behavioral strategies, motivational interviewing, and pharmacological support to help patients quit tobacco use. This counseling is considered essential for secondary prevention, as continued smoking significantly increases risk of recurrent cardiac events. The intervention typically includes assessment of smoking history, stage of readiness to quit, development of personalized quit plans, ongoing support during the rehabilitation program, and coordination with primary care providers for nicotine replacement therapy or other cessation medications.
Usage
Usage note: Include both 'smoking' and 'tobacco' to encompass all forms of tobacco use.
In Context
- "Smoking cessation counseling identified triggers and developed coping strategies for high-risk situations." — Behavioral health note
- "All patients with tobacco history receive smoking cessation counseling during their initial assessment." — Program standard