Table 1 Study flow chart indicating the acupressure study running alongside the usual smoking clinics
clinic attendance | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Smoking Advice Service activity | advice; prescription for nicotine replacement | QUIT DATE 1st nicotine replacement | behavioural support & compliance | behavioural support & compliance | behavioural support & compliance | behavioural support & compliance |
acupressure study activity | information, consent | groups A & B: bead(s) placed | replaced if necessary | replaced if necessary | replaced if necessary | removed |
study diary issued | run-in | quit 1 | quit 2 | quit 3 | quit 4 |