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Implementing an Evidence-Based Smoking Cessation Referral Tool Kit in a High-Risk Lung Cancer Screening Clinic
1Kris Mathey.
Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing
|June 2, 2026
Summary
A new tool kit significantly increased smoking cessation referrals in a lung cancer screening clinic. This quality improvement initiative also enhanced billing practices for eligible patients.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Healthcare Quality Improvement
- Oncology Nursing
Background:
- Smoking cessation is crucial for lung cancer prevention.
- Referrals to cessation programs are often inconsistent.
- High-risk populations require targeted interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To implement a provider-driven tool kit for smoking cessation referrals.
- To improve referral rates and billing practices in a lung cancer screening clinic.
- To enhance patient care for individuals at high risk for lung cancer.
Main Methods:
- A smoking cessation referral tool kit was developed and implemented.
- The kit included provider education, communication training, and scripting aids.
- Referrals and billing data were collected before and after implementation.
Main Results:
- Smoking cessation referrals increased by 20% in January and 18% in February.
- Eligible patient billing increased from 70% to 85% in January and 76% to 100% in February.
- The tool kit demonstrated significant improvements in both referral and billing metrics.
Conclusions:
- A provider-driven tool kit can effectively increase smoking cessation referrals.
- Standardized tool kits can improve billing practices for cessation services.
- Nurses can utilize this tool kit to enhance smoking cessation support in lung cancer screening settings.
