The 130th Annual Meeting of APHA

Abstract #43217

Gerald Mauriello Jr., MA¹, Marie Cascarano, MA, CHES², and Anthony J. Tickner, BS¹. (1) Podiatric Medicine, The New York College of Podiatric Medicine, 212 West 91st Street, Apt. 302, New York, NY 10024, 212-595-9446, gmaurie@aol.com, (2) Wellness Education Coordinator, Montclair State University, 1 Normal Avenue, Bohn Hall- Wellness Education, Montclair, NJ 07043

Learning Objectives: "At the conclusion of this presentation the individual will be able to

• Define the Stages of Change Model."
• Descride the theory of Motivational Interviewing."
• Utilize the 5 A's of Smoking Cessation."
• Assess a patient's stage of change and conduct a brief intervention with patient based on the above theories."

Keywords: Smoking Cessation, Patient Education

Presenting author's disclosure statement:
I do not have any significant financial interest/arrangement or affiliation with any organization/institution whose products or services are being discussed in this session.