Implementation and impact of NHS-funded tobacco dependence services in England: a mixed-method evaluation protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Tobacco smoking remains a leading cause of ill-health, premature mortality and a driver of health inequalities. To support smokers in England, a comprehensive approach to treating tobacco dependence is being implemented. This includes offering support to all people admitted to hospitals, as well as women and pregnant people within NHS settings. We aim to describe the protocol for an evaluation of this tobacco-dependence service.

Methods and analysis

This is a national evaluation across five regions in England (i.e., South West, West Midlands, Greater Manchester, North East and North Cumbria, Yorkshire and Humber) including 11 NHS Foundation Trusts. It is funded from September 2021 to September 2025. Evaluation settings are acute hospital, maternity and inpatient

SUBMITTER: Aquino MRJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11683999 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature