Integrating a Systematic, Comprehensive E-Cigarette and Vaping Assessment Tool into the Electronic Health Record.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Recently, the use of electronic cigarettes increased sharply, leading to increased e-cigarette, or Vaping Product Use-Associated Lung Injury (EVALI), and other acute pulmonary conditions. There is an urgent need for clinical information about e-cigarette users to identify factors that contribute to EVALI. We developed an e-cigarette/vaping assessment tool (EVAT) that was integrated into the Electronic Health Record (EHR) of a large state-wide medical system and initiated a system-wide dissemination and education to support its use.

Methods

EVAT documented current vaping status, history, and e-cigarette content (nicotine, cannabinoids, and/or flavoring). Educational materials and presentations were developed via a comprehensive literature review. EVAT utilization i

SUBMITTER: Khanna N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11221411 | biostudies-literature | 2023 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature