Provision of smoking care in NSW hospitals: opportunities for further enhancement

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doi:10.1071/NB07102

Provision of smoking care in NSW hospitals: opportunities for further enhancement

Megan A. G. Freund ^A ^C ^D ^F, Elizabeth M. Campbell ^A ^C ^D, Christine L. Paul ^B ^C ^D, John H. Wiggers ^A ^C ^D, Jenny J. Knight ^A ^C ^D, Elayne N. Mitchell ^E

^A Hunter New England Population Health, Hunter New England Area Health Service
^B Centre for Health Research and Psycho-oncology (CHeRP), NSW Cancer Council
^C The University of Newcastle
^D Hunter Medical Research Institute
^E Tobacco and Health Branch, NSW Department of Health
^F Corresponding author. megan.freund@hnehealth.nsw.gov.au





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New South Wales Public Health Bulletin 19(4) 50–55 http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/NB07102
Published online: 29 April 2008

Abstract

The provision of smoking care, including the management of nicotine withdrawal and assistance with a quitting attempt, is identified as an important part of the overall care of hospitalised patients. Levels of smoking care delivery in hospitals have been less than optimal. Increasing this care across multiple facilities and units within NSW Health represents a significant challenge. This article examines levels of smoking care delivery in NSW hospitals, and research evidence and best practice recommendations to inform potential strategies to increase such care. It also reviews statewide initiatives implemented by NSW Health to enhance the delivery of smoking care and suggests further strategies that could facilitate this.