Evaluation of a Systems-Based Tobacco Cessation Program Using Bedside Volunteers.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Hospitalization and post-discharge provide an opportune time for tobacco cessation. This study tested the feasibility, uptake, and cessation outcomes of a hospital-based tobacco cessation program, delivered by volunteers to the bedside with post-discharge referral to Quitline services. Patient characteristics associated with Quitline uptake and cessation were assessed.

Methods

Between February and November 2016, trained hospital volunteers approached inpatient tobacco users on six pilot units. Volunteers shared a cessation brochure and used the ASK-ADVISE-CONNECT model to connect ready to quit patients to the Delaware Quitline via fax-referral. Volunteers administered a follow-up survey to all admitted tobacco users via telephone or email at 3-months post-discha

SUBMITTER: Taylor DS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7297106 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature