Computer-Facilitated 5A's for Smoking Cessation in Primary Care

Completed · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Nicotine Addiction, Smoking Cessation

In brief

This study tests the use of handheld computer tablets to promote the integration of 5A's (Ask, Advise, Assess, Assist, Arrange) for smoking cessation in academic and community primary care clinics. Although most patients receive the "ask" and "advise" steps, only slightly more than half are "assessed" for readiness to change, less than half receive "assistance" in changing, and only 9% have an "arranged" follow-up. While the large majority of primary care providers support the 5A's model, negative attitudes and the lack of time, knowledge, and cessation skills are common obstacles. Alternate service delivery systems that address these obstacles and evidence-based strategies to promote their implementation are needed to improve provider adherence and 5A's fidelity.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT02046408

Run by

University of California, San Francisco

People needed

961

Starts

2012-07-01

Expected to finish

2015-09-01

Last updated by the study team

2017-09-07

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 100. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may not qualify if…

• Moderate to severe cognitive impairment
• Does not speak English or Spanish
• acute intoxication on alcohol or illicit drugs

Where it is running

• San Francisco General Hospital — San Francisco, California, United States
• UCSF Adult Primary Care Mt. Zion Clinic — San Francisco, California, United States

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