International Journal of Nursing Research

Objective To analyze the application effect of continuity of care in smoking cessation for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Methods 80 patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who received treatment in our hospital from August 2023 to August 2024 were selected as the research subjects. According to the random number table method, the patients were divided into a reference group and an experimental group, each group containing 40 patients. The reference group received routine care, while the experimental group received extended care. Compare the smoking cessation effects and lung function indicators between two groups. Results The success rate of smoking cessation in the experimental group was significantly higher than that in the reference group (P<0.05); The lung function indicators of the experimental group were significantly better than those of the reference group (P<0.05). Conclusion Continuity of care has a significant application effect on smoking cessation in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. It can not only enhance the success rate of smoking cessation, but also optimize the lung function of patients. It is worth promoting and using in clinical nursing.

Continuity of care; Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; quit smoking; Pulmonary function