Increasing Referral Rate to Smoking Cessation Clinic among Asthma and COPD patients
Care Continuum
Care Process & Redesign
National Healthcare Group Quality Improvement
National Healthcare Group
31 December 2022
To improve the referral rate to pharmacist-led smoking cessation clinics (SCC) for adult smokers with asthma/COPD from 0% to. Interventions moderately improved SCC referrals, requiring further scaling and iterative solutions.
Year Submitted: 2022
Published Date: 31 December 2022
Tags: Care Process ＆ Redesign, Care Continuum, Access To Care, Referral Rate, Preventive Care, Patient Education
About this Content
Aims
To improve the referral rate to pharmacist-led smoking cessation clinics (SCC) for adult smokers with asthma/COPD from 0% to 15%.
Background
Smoking cessation was underutilized in managing asthma/COPD due to low awareness and system inefficiencies.
Methods
Education, workflows, and public promotions
Results
Referral rate increased from 0% to 9.4%, achieving moderate progress and raising awareness for SCC.
Conclusion
Interventions moderately improved SCC referrals, requiring further scaling and iterative solutions.
Lessons Learnt
Tailored approaches, like targeted promotions and staff engagement, can enhance patient participation.
Additional Information
NHG Quality Day 2022: Merit Award
Keywords
Smoking Cessation, Asthma, COPD
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | National Healthcare Group |
Organization(s) Involved | National Healthcare Group Polyclinics |
Platform(s) | National Healthcare Group Quality Improvement |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Ancillary Care, Healthcare Administration, Nursing, Allied Health |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Respiratory Therapy, Pulmonology |
Project Lead(s) | Lim Wan Xuan Jessica |
Project Member(s) | Liu Chang Wei |
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Dr Lim Wan Xuan Jessica - Jessica_WX_LIM@nhgp.com.sg