Short Biography

Mónica Durães, MD, is a specialist in Family Medicine with a focus on smoking cessation. She has been leading the Intensive Smoking Cessation Support Consultation at the São João Local Health Unit in Porto, Portugal, for over a year. She combines her expertise in clinical communication, gained through a postgraduate program from the University of Porto, with her certification in Lifestyle Medicine from ELMO, to offer comprehensive care. She is passionate about helping patients overcome nicotine dependence through evidence-based methods, and her work emphasizes sustainable lifestyle changes. Currently practicing as a family physician, is dedicated to integrating smoking cessation within primary care.

Workshop Title: Breaking the Habit: Empowering Physicians to Lead Smoking Cessation Efforts

Short description of the Workshop (WGA3):

This interactive workshop focuses on integrating Lifestyle Medicine principles into smoking cessation strategies. Participants will work in small groups to discuss and develop practical approaches for a clinical case, utilizing tools like motivational interviewing and addressing key lifestyle factors such as nutrition, physical activity, stress management, and sleep. Objectives:

• Apply Lifestyle Medicine's pillars to create personalized smoking cessation plans.
• Practice motivational interviewing techniques to address patient ambivalence.
• Collaborate in group discussions to enhance practical skills in patient-centered care.