Summary
Based on the context provided, the authors conducted a study regarding the relationship between e-cigarette use and quitting cigarettes. They considered various evidence pointing to the notion that e-cigarettes have substantially less impact on health compared to traditional smoking. however, the authors decided not to delve into summarizing all health effects and other related areas, as the paper is already lengthy.
Certain criticisms were raised regarding the authors' discussion of randomized trials concerning e-cigarette use and their impact on smoking cessation. There seems to be a disagreement regarding the representation of the trials' findings, with the reviewer pointing out that the authors' presentation might imply statistically significant results favoring e-cigarettes, while the authors maintain their presentation is a summary of findings without implying statistical significance.
The reviewer also states that the research conducted by the authors addresses at least two different research questions, one of which is whether e-cigarettes with nicotine help smokers quit.
In summary, the authors' study aimed to investigate the relationship between e-cigarette use and quitting cigarettes, while also acknowledging the substantially lesser impact of e-cigarettes on health compared to traditional smoking. Criticism was directed towards the representation of randomized trials and the potential implication of statistical significance. additionally, the reviewer highlights that the study addresses at least two different research questions, one of which focuses on the value of nicotine-containing e-cigarettes in smoking cessation.
Citation
Lee PN, Fry JS. Investigating the effect of e-cigarette use on quitting smoking in adults aged 25 years or more using the PaTh study. F1000Research. 2020;9:1099. doi:10.12688/f1000research.26167.3
