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A controlled trial to implement smoke-free hospitals.

J M Knapp, T E Kottke, C Heitzig

    Minnesota Medicine
    |December 1, 1989
    PubMed
    Summary

    A statewide initiative significantly increased the number of smoke-free hospitals. This study shows that promoting smoke-free policies in healthcare settings is feasible and effective.

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    Area of Science:

    • Public Health
    • Healthcare Management

    Background:

    • Hospitals are key institutions for public health initiatives.
    • A national challenge aimed to make public institutions smoke-free by 2000.
    • The role of hospitals in promoting smoke-free environments was explored.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To assess the impact of a statewide initiative on increasing smoke-free hospitals.
    • To evaluate the effectiveness of interventions like printed materials, workshops, and consultations.
    • To determine if the initiative accelerated the adoption rate of smoke-free policies.

    Main Methods:

    • A comparative study design was used, comparing Minnesota hospitals (n=166) to a western Wisconsin reference area (n=51).
    • Data on smoke-free hospital status was collected before and after a one-year campaign.
    • Statistical analysis was performed to compare changes in smoke-free adoption rates between the two areas.

    Main Results:

    • Before the campaign, 2.4% of Minnesota hospitals were smoke-free; 0% in the reference area.
    • After the campaign, 30.7% of Minnesota hospitals and 15.7% of reference area hospitals were smoke-free (p < .01).
    • The campaign showed a marginal increase in the adoption rate in Minnesota (p = .08).

    Conclusions:

    • Smoke-free hospitals are achievable.
    • Statewide initiatives can effectively encourage hospitals to adopt smoke-free policies.
    • Public health interventions can successfully promote smoke-free environments in healthcare settings.

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