Co-creating opportunities to incorporate cessation for electronic nicotine delivery systems in family medicine - a qualitative program evaluation.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The number of Americans who use tobacco has decreased in the twenty-first century, but electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) have increased the complexity of treating tobacco dependence. The experiences of 18 family medicine practices were explored and opportunities to improve ENDS cessation were co-created in this study.

Methods

Eighteen family medicine practices were enrolled into an implementation project to incorporate ENDS cessation into their practice. The participants' experiences were explored throughout the project using an iterative qualitative approach. The research team provided technical assistance. Semi-structured group interviews and focus groups were held with participants at the beginning, middle, and end of the project to explore participan

SUBMITTER: Kovach KA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8382936 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature