Improvement programme for tobacco dependency treatment

Consecutive BTS National Audits on the Management of Tobacco Dependency in Acute Care Trusts have highlighted shortfalls in the treatment of tobacco dependence for inpatients. In light of this limited progress and the considerable opportunity in acute hospitals to treat tobacco dependency, BTS launched a new on-line Quality Improvement (QI) programme.

Published

18 October 2023

Theme

Leading change

Sub Theme

Leading improvement

About

Dr Robyn Fletcher, Public health registrar, previous NHSE Tobacco Dependency Fellow hosted by BTS discusses a new BTS Quality improvement programme in Acute trusts.

Further resources

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Action on smoking and health (ASH)

Overview: NHS Long Term Plan tobacco commitments

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Tobacco dependency programme

This three-year project will support health care professionals to plan, implement and improve the delivery of tobacco treatment services.

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Specialising in Treating Tobacco Dependency

Respiratory Futures speaks to  tobacco dependency specialist Lesley Petre.