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Reframing tobacco dependency management in acute care: A case study

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  • Schultz, Annette S.H.
  • Guzman, Randolph
  • Sawatzky, Jo-Ann V.
  • Thurmeier, Rick
  • Fedorowicz, Anna
  • Fulmore, Kaitlin

Abstract

Effective tobacco dependence treatment within acute care tends to be inadequate. The purpose of the Utilizing best practices to Manage Acute care patients Tobacco Dependency (UMAT) was to implement and evaluate an evidence-based intervention to support healthcare staff to effectively manage nicotine withdrawal symptoms of acute surgical patients. Data collection for this one-year longitudinal case study included: relevant patient experiences and staff reported practice, medication usage, and chart review. Over the year each data source suggested changes in tobacco dependence treatment. Key changes in patient survey responses (N=55) included a decrease in daily smoking and cigarette cravings. Of patients who used nicotine replacement therapy, they reported an increase in symptom relief. Staff (N=45) were surveyed at baseline, mid-point and end of study. Reported rates of assessing smoking status did not change over the year, but assessment of withdrawal symptoms emerged as daily practice and questions about cessation diminished. Also delivery of nicotine replacement therapy products increased over the year. Chart reviews showed a shift in content from documenting smoking behavior to withdrawal symptoms and administration of nicotine replacements; also frequency of comments increased. In summary, the evidence-based intervention influenced unit norms and reframed the culture related to tobacco dependence treatment.

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  • Schultz, Annette S.H. & Guzman, Randolph & Sawatzky, Jo-Ann V. & Thurmeier, Rick & Fedorowicz, Anna & Fulmore, Kaitlin, 2016. "Reframing tobacco dependency management in acute care: A case study," Health Policy, Elsevier, vol. 120(8), pages 967-974.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:hepoli:v:120:y:2016:i:8:p:967-974
    DOI: 10.1016/j.healthpol.2016.06.009
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