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The Ask-Advise-Connect approach for smokers in a safety net healthcare system: a group-randomized trial.

Author: AlfordMargo Hilliard, CaoYumei, Galindo-TaltonMichelle, HarmonsonPenny, LiYisheng, MilesLyndsay, RabiusVance, SharpBarry, SheteSanjay, VidrineJennifer Irvin, WetterDavid W, ZbikowskiSusan M

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Overview

Smoking significantly contributes to health disparities and death. It's crucial to reach out to vulnerable smokers with treatment options. Public health guidelines recommend asking all patients about smoking at every appointment and providing advice and referrals to quit smoking.
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Original Abstract of the Article :
Because smoking has a profound impact on socioeconomic disparities in illness and death, it is crucial that vulnerable populations of smokers be targeted with treatment. The U.S. Public Health Service recommends that all patients be asked about their smoking at every visit and that smokers be given ...See full text at original site
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引用元：
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24237916

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Ask-Advise-Connect: Empowering Smokers in a Safety Net Healthcare System

The quest to combat smoking is a challenging one, especially when addressing vulnerable populations. This research explores the effectiveness of an innovative approach known as Ask-Advise-Connect for assisting smokers within a safety net healthcare system. The researchers conducted a group-randomized trial to assess the impact of this approach on smoking cessation rates, offering a promising avenue for addressing a critical public health issue.

Empowering Smokers: A Step Towards a Smoke-Free Future

The results of this study provide compelling evidence supporting the efficacy of the Ask-Advise-Connect approach for promoting smoking cessation within a safety net healthcare system. The researchers found that this approach led to significantly higher rates of smoking cessation compared to the control group. This positive outcome suggests that incorporating a systematic approach to tobacco use screening, counseling, and referral to treatment services can effectively empower smokers to quit.

A Journey Towards a Smoke-Free World

This research offers a beacon of hope in the fight against smoking, highlighting the importance of proactive interventions within healthcare settings. The Ask-Advise-Connect approach provides a concrete framework for assisting smokers, particularly those in vulnerable populations, in their journey towards a smoke-free life. As we continue to navigate the challenges of tobacco use, this research reminds us that simple yet effective interventions can make a significant difference in the lives of individuals and communities.

Dr. Camel's Conclusion

This research provides a roadmap for navigating the desert of smoking cessation, demonstrating the effectiveness of a simple yet powerful approach. By embracing the Ask-Advise-Connect strategy, we can empower smokers and pave the way for a healthier future. It's a journey that requires persistence, compassion, and unwavering commitment to creating a smoke-free world.

Date :
  1. Date Completed 2014-07-17
  2. Date Revised 2021-10-21
Further Info :

Pubmed ID

24237916

DOI: Digital Object Identifier

NIHMS578099

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