Improving referral rates for smoking cessation: A multifaceted intervention aimed at radiation oncologists.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Continuation of smoking after a cancer diagnosis increases the burdensome side effects from cancer treatment, and decreases the chances of cure. Smoking cessation may improve oncological outcomes in cancer patients. This study aims to evaluate if radiation oncologists can be motivated by a smoking cessation awareness intervention to discuss smoking status more frequently and increase the referral rate for smoking cessation-support.Study design and Setting:A multifaceted approach was used to improve awareness: First, current practice was evaluated by a retrospective chart review of 282 patients referred for radiotherapy to ascertain smoking status, discussion of smoking cessation support and referral rates. Secondly, radiation oncologists were interviewed about their motiv

SUBMITTER: Bronsema I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10761906 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature