Evaluation of a web-based educational programme on changes in frequency of nurses' interventions to help smokers quit and reduce second-hand smoke exposure in China.

摘要: Aims To evaluate a web-based educational smoking cessation programme on changes in the frequency of hospital-based nurses’ self-reported interventions to help smokers quit using 5 As (i.e. Ask, Advise, Assess, Assist, Arrange), reduce exposure second-hand smoke and change attitudes about involvement tobacco control. Background Few nurses China support smokers’ attempts evidence-based based As. Limited knowledge is barrier intervention. Web-based programs have potential reach large population nurses. Design A prospective single-group design with pre-, 3- 6-month follow-up after evaluated feasibility conducting two cities 2012–2013. Methods Frequency was assessed valid reliable survey convenience sample from eight hospitals Beijing Hefei, China. Generalized linear models, adjusting for age, clinical setting, education site were used determine consistent (usually/always) use baseline 3 6 months. Results Nurses (N = 1386) had and/or data. At 6 months, significantly more likely Assist Arrange recommend smoke-free home environments. There significant improvement control. Conclusions Nurses receiving increased self-reports providing patients who smoke, including recommending environments attempts.