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Feasibility of a Systems Approach to Treat Commercial Tobacco Dependence within American Indian Health Clinics

Year: 2018

Type: article

Abstract: American Indians and Alaska Natives (AI/ANs) have the highest smoking prevalence, smoking-related disease, and mortality rates of any racial or ethnic group. Three AI health clinics in Minnesota implemented an evidence-based tobacco dependence treatment intervention that included provider education and customized clinical system tools. A baseline assessment of each clinic facility guided the focus of the intervention and tailored the clinical system tools. Clinic staff were assessed with pre/post-training evaluations and annual assessments. Results indicated self-reported improvements in the rate of identifying smoking status (57% to 89%), documenting smoking status (from 60% to 80%), and providing evidence-based treatments such as pharmacotherapy (from 36% to 78%).

Source: American Indian and Alaska Native Mental Health Research

DOI: 10.5820/aian.2503.2018.52

Authors: Brandie Buckless, Kristine Rhodes, Meggan McCann, Bruce Christiansen, Jean Forster, Anne Joseph

Institutions: James Bell Associates (United States), American Indian Cancer Foundation, National Marrow Donor Program, University of Wisconsin System, University of Minnesota

Language: English

Topic: Smoking Behavior and Cessation

Subfield: Physiology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W2921811107

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