2013
An exploratory randomized controlled trial of a novel high-school-based smoking cessation intervention for adolescent smokers using abstinence–contingent incentives and cognitive behavioral therapy
Krishnan-Sarin S, Cavallo DA, Cooney JL, Schepis TS, Kong G, Liss TB, Liss AK, McMahon TJ, Nich C, Babuscio T, Rounsaville BJ, Carroll KM. An exploratory randomized controlled trial of a novel high-school-based smoking cessation intervention for adolescent smokers using abstinence–contingent incentives and cognitive behavioral therapy. Drug And Alcohol Dependence 2013, 132: 346-351. PMID: 23523130, PMCID: PMC3748248, DOI: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2013.03.002.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSmoking cessation interventionCognitive behavioral therapyAbstinence-contingent incentivesAdolescent smokersCessation interventionsBehavioral therapyCigarette useEffective smoking cessation interventionsUrine cotinine levelsPoint prevalence abstinenceShort-term abstinenceSecondary outcomesCotinine levelsPrimary outcomeCessation treatmentCessation barriersCessation skillsFirst cigaretteFollow-upSmokersHigher abstinenceSurvival analysisNovel interventionsFour weeksHigh school
2006
Course of Depressive Symptoms and Medication Adherence After Acute Coronary Syndromes An Electronic Medication Monitoring Study
Rieckmann N, Gerin W, Kronish IM, Burg MM, Chaplin WF, Kong G, Lespérance F, Davidson KW. Course of Depressive Symptoms and Medication Adherence After Acute Coronary Syndromes An Electronic Medication Monitoring Study. Journal Of The American College Of Cardiology 2006, 48: 2218-2222. PMID: 17161249, DOI: 10.1016/j.jacc.2006.07.063.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAcute coronary syndromeDepressive symptomsBeck Depression InventoryCoronary syndromeMedication adherenceWeeks of hospitalizationElectronic medication monitoringNon-depressed patientsDepressive symptom severityDay aspirinMedication nonadherenceAdherence ratesMedication monitoringDepressed patientsConsecutive cohortDepression severityPatientsAspirinDepression InventorySymptom severitySymptomsHospitalizationFirst monthDepression impactAdherence