Department of Radiotherapy, University of Amsterdam, Netherlands
Research
Improving Referral Rates for Smoking Cessation: A Multifaceted Intervention Aimed at Radiation Oncologists
Author(s): Iris Bronsema, Luc van Lonkhuijzen*, Peter Scholten, J.J. Laan, H. Westerveld* and Lukas J.A. Stalpers
Objective: Continuation of smoking after a cancer diagnosis increases the burdensome side effects from cancer treatment, and decreases the chances of cure. Smoking cessation may improve oncological outcomes in cancer patients. This study aims to evaluate if radiation oncologists can be motivated by a smoking cessation awareness intervention to discuss smoking habits more frequently and increase the referral rate for smoking cessation-support.
Study design and setting: A multifaceted approach was used to improve awareness: First, current practice wasevaluated by a retrospective chart review of 282 patients referred for radiotherapy to ascertain smoking status,discussion of smoking cessation support and referral rates. Secondly, radiation oncologists were interviewed about
their motives and barriers to discuss smoking habits and smoking ce.. View More»
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