1. What is actionpact software?
Actionpact software promotes your health by assisting you to make positive
lifestyle changes. You interact with the programmes online, by answering a
series of questions about yourself, to establish how your lifestyle concern is
affecting you. It guides you through a process where you commit to setting
goals for your health, your fitness and your life. It then follows you through
the change process by providing support and ongoing motivation until your goals
are realised.
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2. Who is actionpact software for?
It is for patients who wish to be free of a health or lifestyle concern eg
smoking.
It is for doctors and other health professionals who wish to be able to offer
their patients help with health and lifestyle issues
3. Can I buy actionpact software in a CD ROM version?
No, it is only available via the actionpact website
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4. What system requirements do I need to use smokestop?
The software requires the use of a recent browser (internet explorer,
mozilla, opera, netscape) and operating system. It performs best on fast
internet but will also perform satisfactorily on dialup access.
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smokestop FAQ
1. What is smokestop?
Smokestop is a programme for smokers who wish to stop smoking. It consists of a
series of sessions lasting 10-15 minutes which you work through to become
permanently smokefree. By simply following through the screens, step by step,
you will be fully prepared for quit day, and have effective strategies to stay
smokefree. It is recommended that you use nicotine replacement therapy or other
medication to maximise your chances of success. Smokestop provides essential
support throughout your journey to becoming smokefree. It has been designed by
smoking cessation experts, ex smokers and health professionals who understand
how it feels to be a smoker.
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2. How do I use smokestop?
Use of smokestop requires you to subscribe to an online software licence. You
register at the actionpact website for a single or multiuser smokestop licence.
Once your subscription payment has been confirmed you will be issued with a
unique user licence to gain full access to the software online, from any
computer with an internet connection. This licence is subject to the terms and
conditions of the software licence. To view the licence details click here.
Smokestop can be used by yourself or with the assistance of your doctor, nurse
or health professional
You will need to see your doctor for your smoking cessation medication, which
international research has demonstrated will double your chances of quitting
successfully.
Patients who choose to have their doctor, nurse or health professional support
them through the smoking cessation process may need to pay additional fees for
this service which are not part of the smokestop user licence
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3. Do I have to register on line?
Yes, you register at the actionpact website www.actionpact.co.nz, for a single
or multiuser smokestop licence.
4. Do I have to see my doctor or health professional to use smokestop?
Smokestop can be used by yourself or with the assistance of your doctor or
health professional. It is recommended that you see your doctor to discuss the
programme and arrange your smoking cessation medication.
5. Can I use smokestop again if I
start smoking again?
Yes you can use each single user licence up to 3 times for the same
subscription.
Actionpact software provides motivation for change but understands how lifestyle
changes can be challenging and that things do not always go as smoothly as one
would like. If you have a slip up and start smoking again you are recommended
to complete “relapse action” before you restart the programme and
learn from the experience, so that you can be successful on the next attempt.
The most important consideration is to have self respect and to realise that
you are not a failure.
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6. smokestop information for
doctors
smokestop is a patient centred smoking cessation programme that uses the
motivational interviewing technique.
It addresses the psychological basis of the smoker’s state and moves them
through to adopting a nonsmoker’s way of thinking and responding to day
to day life events.
You can confidently recommend the smokestop programme to patients who wish to
stop smoking, as it has been designed by leading smoking cessation specialists.
Patients are advised by smokestop to see their doctor to discuss their desire
to quit and to arrange appropriate medication, such as nicotine replacement
therapy, bupropion or nortriptylline.
It can be run by the patient themselves, or if you prefer you can offer it
yourself, or with your practice nurse or counsellor.
Patients can use the programme from any computer with an internet connection,
such as your surgery, or their home or work. You can prepurchase a single or
multiple (at reduced rate) smokestop user licence for use by your patients, or
you can refer your patient directly to the actionpact website to purchase their
own single user licence.
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