Improving the delivery of tobacco-use treatment
Symposium Chairs: S. Belo Ravara (Covilhã, Portugal), J. Vestbo (Manchester (Greater Manchester), United Kingdom)
Aims: To present a comprehensive overview on methods to effectively implement innovative tobacco cessation in healthcare; and to describe effective interventions for integrating tobacco cessation into health systems, including 1) health system engagement and organisational change; 2) use of healthcare providers’ reminder systems, electronic medical records and other information technology tools; 3) delivery of smoking cessation training to healthcare providers; and 4) patient involvement and health education.