CHSI/VA collaborative development of an asynchronous digital solution to increase veteran access to smoking cessation medications
Date
2019-02-22Author
Adewumi, M. Tomi
Paramel, Ipe
Erdmann, Marjorie
Paiva, William
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Introduction: Smoking is a major modifiable health risk factor in the United States especially for veterans. Approximately, 10 million adults search online for assistance in quitting smoking each year. These signify a need for decreased barriers to smoking cessation medications, especially for smokers with a desire to quit. Research Question or Hypothesis: The aim of this study is to develop a digital solution to increase veteran access to smoking cessation medications. Study Design: Quality Improvement Study Methods: Design and development of an online smoking cessation platform that allows online request for smoking cessation medications. This platform will also measure adoption and use by smokers when offered by physicians. Results: We successfully developed an asynchronous online platform that allows the following: (1) secure invitation from a physician; (2) a quick consultation in form of a questionnaire filled out by the patient; (3) review of patient profile by physician; (4) prescription of medication and (5) continuous evaluation of patients as they progress through the program. Conclusion: This platform was successfully developed and is in the process of being tested for effectiveness at the VA Hospital in Muskogee, Oklahoma.
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Adewumi, M. T., Paramel, I., Erdmann, M., & Paiva, W. (2019, Feb. 22). CHSI/VA collaborative development of an asynchronous digital solution to increase veteran access to smoking cessation medications. Poster presented on Research Day at the Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, Tulsa, OK.
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