Using information communication technology (WhatsApp/WeChat) to deliver Brief Motivational Interviewing (i-BMI) to promote smoking cessation among smokers with chronic diseases
Grant Data
Project Title
Using information communication technology (WhatsApp/WeChat) to deliver Brief Motivational Interviewing (i-BMI) to promote smoking cessation among smokers with chronic diseases
Principal Investigator
Dr Li, William Ho Cheung
(Principal Investigator (PI))
Co-Investigator(s)
Miss Lam Ka Wai Katherine
(Co-Investigator)
Dr Ho Ka Yan
(Co-Investigator)
Emeritus Professor Lam Tai Hing
(Co-Investigator)
Duration
18
Start Date
2019-06-01
Amount
100000
Conference Title
Using information communication technology (WhatsApp/WeChat) to deliver Brief Motivational Interviewing (i-BMI) to promote smoking cessation among smokers with chronic diseases
Presentation Title
Keywords
Brief, cessation, communication, Interviewing, Motivational, technology
Discipline
Others - Medicine, Dentistry and Health
HKU Project Code
16172831
Grant Type
Health and Medical Research Fund - Mini Grant
Funding Year
2018
Status
Completed
Objectives
To determine the feasibility, potential efficacy and effect size of a personalised general health promotion approach to promote smoking cessation among smokers at a follow-up visit in a Special Out-Patient Clinic. Study design and subjects: A pilot randomised controlled trial will be conducted. A convenience sample of 60 Chinese smokers with chronic disease who participate in medical follow-up in a Special Out-Patient Clinic of an acute hospital will be recruited.