Health and economic effects from linking bedside and outpatient tobacco cessation services for hospitalized smokers in two large hospitals: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Health and economic effects from linking bedside and outpatient tobacco cessation services for hospitalized smokers in two large hospitals: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Extended smoking cessation follow-up after hospital discharge significantly increases abstinence. Hospital smoke-free policies create a period of ‘forced abstinence’ for smokers, thus providing an opportunity to integrate tobacco dep...

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Main Authors: Fellows Jeffrey L, Mularski Richard, Waiwaiole Lisa, Funkhouser Kim, Mitchell Julie, Arnold Kathleen, Luke Sabrina
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-08-01
Series:Trials
Subjects:
Smoking cessation
Hospitalized smokers
Assisted referral to outpatient services
Cost-effectiveness analysis
Randomized clinical trial
Online Access:http://www.trialsjournal.com/content/13/1/129

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