Department of Physical Therapy, University of Phayao organized a workshop project to provide fundamental advice for smoking cessation.

On August 23, 2023, The Department of Physical Therapy, School of Allied Health Sciences, University of Phayao, in collaboration with The Physical Therapy Alliance Against Tobacco (PTAAT) with the support of Thai Health Promotion Foundation, organized a workshop project for physical therapy students to provide basic advice for quitting smoking. The event was held at Muang Phayao conference room and was honored by Ms. Antika Sriwattanakul, Head of Primary Care and Health Promotion, University of Phayao Hospital, as a speaker to provide knowledge on the topic of “A case study of nicotine addiction”. The project was also honored by Dr. Panida Hanphitakphong in transferring knowledge on the topic of “Effects of smoking on health” together with the practice of “Techniques for providing basic advice for quitting smoking”.

This project aimed to provide the physical therapy students with fundamental understanding of tobacco consumption control so they can recommend this to individuals. The participants in this event included eighty staff and students from The Department of Physical Therapy, School of Allied Health Sciences, University of Phayao.