Other Titles
Smoking Cessation Programs
Abstract
The emergency department presents an underutilized opportunity in the health care system to increase smoking cessation education and referral by registered nurses for at-risk patients. However, providing nurses training regarding appropriate counseling and resources for patients may reduce barriers and increase smoking cessation education provided to patients.
Sigma Membership
Beta Tau
Lead Author Affiliation
University of Miami, Coral Gables, Florida, USA
Type
Presentation
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
N/A
Research Approach
N/A
Keywords:
Emergency Department, Smoking Cessation, Tobacco
Recommended Citation
Gonzalez, Juan M.; Tantillo, Lila de; Ortega, Johis; and Snowden, Kenya, "Implementation of a smoking cessation education program in the emergency department" (2017). Convention. 217.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/convention/2017/presentations_2017/217
Conference Name
44th Biennial Convention
Conference Host
Sigma Theta Tau International
Conference Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
Conference Year
2017
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Implementation of a smoking cessation education program in the emergency department
Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
The emergency department presents an underutilized opportunity in the health care system to increase smoking cessation education and referral by registered nurses for at-risk patients. However, providing nurses training regarding appropriate counseling and resources for patients may reduce barriers and increase smoking cessation education provided to patients.
Description
44th Biennial Convention 2017 Theme: Influence Through Action: Advancing Global Health, Nursing, and Midwifery.