Does diagnosis of airflow limitation combined with smoking cessation advice increase stop-smoking rate?
All smokers, irrespective of their lung function, tried to modify their habit as the result of screening for COPD combined with smoking cessation advice. The diagnosis of AL motivated smokers to attempt to quit smoking. Older age, lower tobacco exposure, and lower lung function were the predictors of success in quitting smoking.
Perceived emotional/informational support is associated with better self-care maintenance and possibly better self-care management. Greater self-care confidence is one mediating mechanism.