Open Access. Powered by Scholars. Published by Universities.®
Articles 1 - 1 of 1
Full-Text Articles in Medicine and Health Sciences
Tobacco Screening Among Adults In Primary Care: Evaluation Of The Use Of The 5a’S Framework For Treating Tobacco Dependence, Alexis Owens
Tobacco Screening Among Adults In Primary Care: Evaluation Of The Use Of The 5a’S Framework For Treating Tobacco Dependence, Alexis Owens
DNP Projects
Abstract
Background: Tobacco use in the United States is the chief cause of preventable disease and death. Preventing and identifying tobacco use through screening and education is essential to assist users to quit and to decrease overall tobacco associated health risks.
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to assess the integration of the 5A’s tobacco engagement framework into the workflow at one Primary Care Center. Study objectives included determining baseline tobacco screening data prior to 5A’s education, providing providers and support staff education on the 5A’s process, reviewing and interpreting pre/post data of the 5A’s process, and identification of …