Tobacco Use, Tobacco Cessation, and Musculoskeletal Health
| Autor: | Mary Atkinson Smith, Andrea Jackson |
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| Rok vydání: | 2018 |
| Předmět: |
medicine.medical_specialty
Nicotine Quality management medicine.medical_treatment MEDLINE Specialty 03 medical and health sciences Tobacco Use 0302 clinical medicine Health care medicine Musculoskeletal health Humans Orthopedics and Sports Medicine 030212 general & internal medicine Musculoskeletal System Advanced and Specialized Nursing business.industry Quality Improvement 030220 oncology & carcinogenesis Family medicine Orthopedic surgery Smoking cessation Smoking Cessation business medicine.drug |
| Zdroj: | Orthopedic nursing. 37(5) |
| ISSN: | 1542-538X |
| Popis: | It is widely known that the physiological impacts of nicotine from cigarette smoking are harmful to almost every organ of the body, cause various diseases, and negatively impact the overall health of individuals. When it comes to musculoskeletal health and the specialty of orthopaedics, cigarette smoking has a significant influence on negative outcomes. This article discusses the impact of cigarette smoking and nicotine on the musculoskeletal system and the role of the orthopaedic nurse in educating patients on the importance of smoking cessation to improve musculoskeletal health and meet quality measures that serve to improve patient outcomes and lower healthcare costs. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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