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Prescription of Nicotine Replacement Therapy for Hospitalized Tobacco Users.

Ellen M NielsenEmily C WareMarc HeincelmanAndrew D SchreinerLeslie A LenertBenjamin A Toll
Published in: Southern medical journal (2024)
This study identified significantly low rates of NRT prescribed to smokers during hospitalization and at discharge. Although the management of chronic conditions is typically addressed in the outpatient setting, hospitalization may provide an opportunity for patients to initiate health behavior changes. The low rates of prescriptions for NRT present an opportunity to improve tobacco treatment during hospitalization and beyond.
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