Implementation of an "opt-out" tobacco treatment program in six hospitals in South Carolina.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Describe the screening, referral, and treatment delivery associated with an opt-out tobacco treatment program (TTP) implemented in six hospitals varying in size, rurality and patient populations.

Methods

Between March 6, 2021 and December 17, 2021, adult patients (≥ 18 years) admitted to six hospitals affiliated with the Medical University of South Carolina were screened for smoking status. The hospitals ranged in size from 82 to 715 beds. Those currently smoking were automatically referred to one of two tobacco treatment options: 1) Enhanced care (EC) where patients could receive a bedside consult by a trained tobacco treatment specialist plus an automated post-discharge follow-up call designed to connect those smoking to the South Carolina Quitline (SCQL); or 2)

SUBMITTER: Cummings KM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11184783 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature