A digital solution to streamline access to smoking cessation interventions in England; findings from a primary care pilot (STOPNOW study).

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Despite the proven efficacy of several smoking cessation medications that have been shown to improve long-term abstinence rates, approximately two-thirds of smokers report not having used medication in their most recent quit attempt. A main barrier could be delayed access to pharmacological interventions. This study investigated the utility of a primary care linked online portal to streamline timely access to pharmacological support to patients who want to quit smoking by making an asynchronous request for treatment to their general practitioner.

Study design

Prospective cohort study.

Methods

An online portal with added functionality was developed, which allowed patients with a unique link to make an asynchronous request for treatment. Two GP practices iden

SUBMITTER: El-Osta A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9461505 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature