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Sonia A Duffy - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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web enhanced tobacco tactics with Telephone support versus 1 800 quit now Telephone Line intervention for operating engineers randomized controlled trial
Journal of Medical Internet Research, 2014Co-Authors: Seung Hee Choi, Andrea H Waltje, David L Ronis, Devon Noonan, Oisaeng Hong, Caroline R Richardson, John D Meeker, Sonia A DuffyAbstract:Background: Novel interventions tailored to blue collar workers are needed to reduce the disparities in smoking rates among occupational groups. Objective: The main objective of this study was to evaluate the efficacy and usage of the Web-enhanced “Tobacco Tactics” intervention targeting operating engineers (heavy equipment operators) compared to the “1-800-QUIT-NOW” Telephone Line. Methods: Operating engineers (N=145) attending one of 25 safety training sessions from 2010 through 2012 were randomized to either the Tobacco Tactics website with nurse counseling by phone and access to nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) or to the 1-800-QUIT-NOW Telephone Line, which provided an equal number of phone calls and NRT. The primary outcome was self-reported 7-day abstinence at 30-day and 6-month follow-up. The outcomes were compared using chi-square tests, t tests, generalized mixed models, and logistic regression models. Results: The average age was 42 years and most were male (115/145, 79.3%) and white (125/145, 86.2%). Using an intent-to-treat analysis, the Tobacco Tactics website group showed significantly higher quit rates (18/67, 27%) than the 1-800-QUIT NOW group (6/78, 8%) at 30-day follow-up ( P =.003), but this difference was no longer significant at 6-month follow-up. There were significantly more positive changes in harm reduction measures (quit attempts, number of cigarettes smoked per day, and nicotine dependence) at both 30-day and 6-month follow-up in the Tobacco Tactics group compared to the 1-800-QUIT-NOW group. Compared to participants in the 1-800-QUIT NOW group, significantly more of those in the Tobacco Tactics website group participated in the interventions, received phone calls and NRT, and found the intervention helpful. Conclusions: The Web-enhanced Tobacco Tactics website with Telephone support showed higher efficacy and reach than the 1-800-QUIT-NOW intervention. Longer counseling sessions may be needed to improve 6-month cessation rates. Trial Registration: Clinicaltrials.gov NCT01124110; http://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT01124110 (Archived by WebCite at http://www.webcitation.org/6TfKN5iNL). [J Med Internet Res 2014;16(11):e255]
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randomized controlled trial of the tobacco tactics website versus 1 800 quit now Telephone Line among operating engineers
Tobacco Induced Diseases, 2014Co-Authors: Seung Hee Choi, Andrea H Waltje, David L Ronis, Devon Noonan, Oisaeng Hong, Caroline R Richardson, John D Meeker, Sonia A DuffyAbstract:Materials and methods Smokers attending workplace safety training groups were randomized to either the Tobacco Tactics website with nurse phone counseling and access to nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) or to the 1-800-QUIT-NOW Telephone Line which provided an equal number of phone calls and NRT. Participating Operating Engineers completed a baseLine survey as well as mailed surveys at 30-days and 6-months. Urinary cotinine tests were used to verify 6-month smoking status. The outcomes were compared using c2 tests, t-tests, mixed models, generalized mixed models, and logistic regression models.
J.m. Cioffi - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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cupon the copper alternative to pon 100 gb s dsl networks accepted from open call
IEEE Communications Magazine, 2007Co-Authors: J.m. Cioffi, S Jagannathan, Mehdi Mohseni, Georgios GinisAbstract:This article investigates the ultimate bandwidth limits of a copper DSL binder of 200 Telephone Line connections, finding the ultimate available shared data bandwidth to be 100 Gb/s. A new "Copper-PON" or, more compactly CuPON1 multidropping DSL architecture enables DSL bandwidth sharing and increases data rates through exploitation of all modes of crosstalk, particularly with the use of vectored2 dynamic spectrum management. The inevitable emerging conclusion raises an intriguing question about the broadband access evolution of telecommunications networks: Why deploy currently available or contemplated passive fiber systems when the existing last kilometer of copper can provide broadband gigabits per second to everyone?
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very high speed digital subscriber Lines
IEEE Communications Magazine, 1999Co-Authors: J.m. Cioffi, Vladimir Oksman, J J Werner, Thierry Pollet, Paul Marie Pierre Spruyt, J S Chow, Krista S JacobsenAbstract:VDSL services are overviewed with an emphasis on the basic architecture, applications, and data rates, as well as the technological challenges of design. Discussions of the Telephone Line environment, radio-band interference ingress and egress, impulse noise, and symmetric and asymmetric multiplexing are included, along with brief descriptions of two popular implementations.
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very hig h speed digiital subscriber Lines
1999Co-Authors: J.m. Cioffi, Paul Marie Pierre Spruyt, Jeanjacques Werner, Krista S JacobsenAbstract:VDSL services are overviewed with an emphasis on the basic ABSTRACT architecture, . applications, and data rates, as well as the techno- logical challenges of design. Discussions of the Telephone Line environment, radio-band interference ingress and egress, impulse noise, and symmetric and asymmetric multiplexing are included, along with brief descriptions of two popular implementations. depend heavily on length, but a huge percentage are capable of carrying very high data rates if the narrowband switch
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very high speed digital subscriber Lines vdsl
International Symposium on Circuits and Systems, 1998Co-Authors: J.m. CioffiAbstract:Very high-speed digital subscriber Lines (VDSL) are overviewed with an emphasis on the basic architecture, applications, and data rates, as well as the technological challenges of the design. Discussions of the Telephone Line environment, radio-band interference ingress and egress, impulse noise, and symmetric and asymmetric multiplexing are included along with the consequent description of a popular implementation.
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Very high-speed digital subscriber Lines (VDSL)
Proceedings of the 23rd European Solid-State Circuits Conference, 1997Co-Authors: J.m. CioffiAbstract:Very high-speed Digital Subscriber Lines (VDSL) is overviewed with an emphasis on the basic architecture, applications, and data rates, as well as the technological challenges of the design. A discussion of the Telephone Line environment, radio interference implications, impulse noise, symmetric and asymmetric multiplexing, and concentration is also included, with the consequent description of a popular implementation.
Seung Hee Choi - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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web enhanced tobacco tactics with Telephone support versus 1 800 quit now Telephone Line intervention for operating engineers randomized controlled trial
Journal of Medical Internet Research, 2014Co-Authors: Seung Hee Choi, Andrea H Waltje, David L Ronis, Devon Noonan, Oisaeng Hong, Caroline R Richardson, John D Meeker, Sonia A DuffyAbstract:Background: Novel interventions tailored to blue collar workers are needed to reduce the disparities in smoking rates among occupational groups. Objective: The main objective of this study was to evaluate the efficacy and usage of the Web-enhanced “Tobacco Tactics” intervention targeting operating engineers (heavy equipment operators) compared to the “1-800-QUIT-NOW” Telephone Line. Methods: Operating engineers (N=145) attending one of 25 safety training sessions from 2010 through 2012 were randomized to either the Tobacco Tactics website with nurse counseling by phone and access to nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) or to the 1-800-QUIT-NOW Telephone Line, which provided an equal number of phone calls and NRT. The primary outcome was self-reported 7-day abstinence at 30-day and 6-month follow-up. The outcomes were compared using chi-square tests, t tests, generalized mixed models, and logistic regression models. Results: The average age was 42 years and most were male (115/145, 79.3%) and white (125/145, 86.2%). Using an intent-to-treat analysis, the Tobacco Tactics website group showed significantly higher quit rates (18/67, 27%) than the 1-800-QUIT NOW group (6/78, 8%) at 30-day follow-up ( P =.003), but this difference was no longer significant at 6-month follow-up. There were significantly more positive changes in harm reduction measures (quit attempts, number of cigarettes smoked per day, and nicotine dependence) at both 30-day and 6-month follow-up in the Tobacco Tactics group compared to the 1-800-QUIT-NOW group. Compared to participants in the 1-800-QUIT NOW group, significantly more of those in the Tobacco Tactics website group participated in the interventions, received phone calls and NRT, and found the intervention helpful. Conclusions: The Web-enhanced Tobacco Tactics website with Telephone support showed higher efficacy and reach than the 1-800-QUIT-NOW intervention. Longer counseling sessions may be needed to improve 6-month cessation rates. Trial Registration: Clinicaltrials.gov NCT01124110; http://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT01124110 (Archived by WebCite at http://www.webcitation.org/6TfKN5iNL). [J Med Internet Res 2014;16(11):e255]
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randomized controlled trial of the tobacco tactics website versus 1 800 quit now Telephone Line among operating engineers
Tobacco Induced Diseases, 2014Co-Authors: Seung Hee Choi, Andrea H Waltje, David L Ronis, Devon Noonan, Oisaeng Hong, Caroline R Richardson, John D Meeker, Sonia A DuffyAbstract:Materials and methods Smokers attending workplace safety training groups were randomized to either the Tobacco Tactics website with nurse phone counseling and access to nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) or to the 1-800-QUIT-NOW Telephone Line which provided an equal number of phone calls and NRT. Participating Operating Engineers completed a baseLine survey as well as mailed surveys at 30-days and 6-months. Urinary cotinine tests were used to verify 6-month smoking status. The outcomes were compared using c2 tests, t-tests, mixed models, generalized mixed models, and logistic regression models.
Oisaeng Hong - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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web enhanced tobacco tactics with Telephone support versus 1 800 quit now Telephone Line intervention for operating engineers randomized controlled trial
Journal of Medical Internet Research, 2014Co-Authors: Seung Hee Choi, Andrea H Waltje, David L Ronis, Devon Noonan, Oisaeng Hong, Caroline R Richardson, John D Meeker, Sonia A DuffyAbstract:Background: Novel interventions tailored to blue collar workers are needed to reduce the disparities in smoking rates among occupational groups. Objective: The main objective of this study was to evaluate the efficacy and usage of the Web-enhanced “Tobacco Tactics” intervention targeting operating engineers (heavy equipment operators) compared to the “1-800-QUIT-NOW” Telephone Line. Methods: Operating engineers (N=145) attending one of 25 safety training sessions from 2010 through 2012 were randomized to either the Tobacco Tactics website with nurse counseling by phone and access to nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) or to the 1-800-QUIT-NOW Telephone Line, which provided an equal number of phone calls and NRT. The primary outcome was self-reported 7-day abstinence at 30-day and 6-month follow-up. The outcomes were compared using chi-square tests, t tests, generalized mixed models, and logistic regression models. Results: The average age was 42 years and most were male (115/145, 79.3%) and white (125/145, 86.2%). Using an intent-to-treat analysis, the Tobacco Tactics website group showed significantly higher quit rates (18/67, 27%) than the 1-800-QUIT NOW group (6/78, 8%) at 30-day follow-up ( P =.003), but this difference was no longer significant at 6-month follow-up. There were significantly more positive changes in harm reduction measures (quit attempts, number of cigarettes smoked per day, and nicotine dependence) at both 30-day and 6-month follow-up in the Tobacco Tactics group compared to the 1-800-QUIT-NOW group. Compared to participants in the 1-800-QUIT NOW group, significantly more of those in the Tobacco Tactics website group participated in the interventions, received phone calls and NRT, and found the intervention helpful. Conclusions: The Web-enhanced Tobacco Tactics website with Telephone support showed higher efficacy and reach than the 1-800-QUIT-NOW intervention. Longer counseling sessions may be needed to improve 6-month cessation rates. Trial Registration: Clinicaltrials.gov NCT01124110; http://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT01124110 (Archived by WebCite at http://www.webcitation.org/6TfKN5iNL). [J Med Internet Res 2014;16(11):e255]
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randomized controlled trial of the tobacco tactics website versus 1 800 quit now Telephone Line among operating engineers
Tobacco Induced Diseases, 2014Co-Authors: Seung Hee Choi, Andrea H Waltje, David L Ronis, Devon Noonan, Oisaeng Hong, Caroline R Richardson, John D Meeker, Sonia A DuffyAbstract:Materials and methods Smokers attending workplace safety training groups were randomized to either the Tobacco Tactics website with nurse phone counseling and access to nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) or to the 1-800-QUIT-NOW Telephone Line which provided an equal number of phone calls and NRT. Participating Operating Engineers completed a baseLine survey as well as mailed surveys at 30-days and 6-months. Urinary cotinine tests were used to verify 6-month smoking status. The outcomes were compared using c2 tests, t-tests, mixed models, generalized mixed models, and logistic regression models.
John D Meeker - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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web enhanced tobacco tactics with Telephone support versus 1 800 quit now Telephone Line intervention for operating engineers randomized controlled trial
Journal of Medical Internet Research, 2014Co-Authors: Seung Hee Choi, Andrea H Waltje, David L Ronis, Devon Noonan, Oisaeng Hong, Caroline R Richardson, John D Meeker, Sonia A DuffyAbstract:Background: Novel interventions tailored to blue collar workers are needed to reduce the disparities in smoking rates among occupational groups. Objective: The main objective of this study was to evaluate the efficacy and usage of the Web-enhanced “Tobacco Tactics” intervention targeting operating engineers (heavy equipment operators) compared to the “1-800-QUIT-NOW” Telephone Line. Methods: Operating engineers (N=145) attending one of 25 safety training sessions from 2010 through 2012 were randomized to either the Tobacco Tactics website with nurse counseling by phone and access to nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) or to the 1-800-QUIT-NOW Telephone Line, which provided an equal number of phone calls and NRT. The primary outcome was self-reported 7-day abstinence at 30-day and 6-month follow-up. The outcomes were compared using chi-square tests, t tests, generalized mixed models, and logistic regression models. Results: The average age was 42 years and most were male (115/145, 79.3%) and white (125/145, 86.2%). Using an intent-to-treat analysis, the Tobacco Tactics website group showed significantly higher quit rates (18/67, 27%) than the 1-800-QUIT NOW group (6/78, 8%) at 30-day follow-up ( P =.003), but this difference was no longer significant at 6-month follow-up. There were significantly more positive changes in harm reduction measures (quit attempts, number of cigarettes smoked per day, and nicotine dependence) at both 30-day and 6-month follow-up in the Tobacco Tactics group compared to the 1-800-QUIT-NOW group. Compared to participants in the 1-800-QUIT NOW group, significantly more of those in the Tobacco Tactics website group participated in the interventions, received phone calls and NRT, and found the intervention helpful. Conclusions: The Web-enhanced Tobacco Tactics website with Telephone support showed higher efficacy and reach than the 1-800-QUIT-NOW intervention. Longer counseling sessions may be needed to improve 6-month cessation rates. Trial Registration: Clinicaltrials.gov NCT01124110; http://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT01124110 (Archived by WebCite at http://www.webcitation.org/6TfKN5iNL). [J Med Internet Res 2014;16(11):e255]
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randomized controlled trial of the tobacco tactics website versus 1 800 quit now Telephone Line among operating engineers
Tobacco Induced Diseases, 2014Co-Authors: Seung Hee Choi, Andrea H Waltje, David L Ronis, Devon Noonan, Oisaeng Hong, Caroline R Richardson, John D Meeker, Sonia A DuffyAbstract:Materials and methods Smokers attending workplace safety training groups were randomized to either the Tobacco Tactics website with nurse phone counseling and access to nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) or to the 1-800-QUIT-NOW Telephone Line which provided an equal number of phone calls and NRT. Participating Operating Engineers completed a baseLine survey as well as mailed surveys at 30-days and 6-months. Urinary cotinine tests were used to verify 6-month smoking status. The outcomes were compared using c2 tests, t-tests, mixed models, generalized mixed models, and logistic regression models.
