A systematic review with meta-analysis of the effects of smoking cessation strategies in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.

Maria Angeles Lopez-Olivo Gaurav SharmaGagandeep SinghJustin JamesKate J KrausePaul CinciripiniRobert J VolkMaria E Suarez-Almazor

Published in: PloS one (2022)

Studies varied in patient characteristics, the interventions used, and their implementation structure. Only 3 studies were controlled clinical trials. Additional controlled studies are needed to determine best practices for smoking cessation for patients with RA.

Keyphrases

smoking cessation
replacement therapy
clinical trial
case control
primary care
healthcare
rheumatoid arthritis
physical activity
case report
randomized controlled trial
systemic sclerosis
phase ii
double blind