Clinician Views of Proactive Tobacco Treatment Programs: A Qualitative Evaluation.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Proactive tobacco treatment programs are an evidence-based strategy to recruit patients who smoke to make supported quit attempts. However, such programs are rarely implemented. We performed a qualitative assessment of clinicians to inform the creation of a proactive outreach program for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who smoke.

Methods

Informed by the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research, we conducted semi-structured interviews to assess clinician views of proactive outreach, including barriers, program structure, and the use of technology. Clinicians included primary and specialty care physicians, nurses and advanced practice providers, pharmacists, respiratory therapists, a psychologist, and relevant members of leader

SUBMITTER: Melzer AC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11306907 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature