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- Title
Tobacco-Free Policy Outcomes for an Inpatient Substance Abuse Treatment Center.
- Authors
Richey, Rebecca; Garver-Apgar, Christine; Martin, Laura; Morris, Cindy; Morris, Chad
- Abstract
We assessed changes in patient census, smoking prevalence, and intention to remain abstinent associated with the voluntary enactment of a campus-wide tobacco-free policy in a for-profit residential addictions treatment center. Employing nationally recognized tobacco-free policy strategies, steps toward implementation were tailored to addictions treatment settings. Census data and survey of client tobacco use data were collected for 1 year before the policy began and for 1 year following the policy. Average daily census increased for both the inpatient and extended residential treatment programs after enactment of the tobacco-free policy. Number of tobacco users admitted to treatment increased significantly, while the number of tobacco users who left treatment early did not significantly change. In addition to reducing smoking, the policy was associated with a significant increase of patients reporting the intention to remain abstinent after discharge. Contrary to common concern, a tobacco-free policy implemented in an inpatient residential addictions treatment setting did not negatively affect census rates. This study suggests potential clinical and organizational benefits for campus-wide tobacco-free policies.
- Subjects
SMOKING prevention; HEALTH facilities; HOSPITAL patients; HEALTH policy; SMOKING cessation; SUBSTANCE abuse treatment; SECONDARY analysis; HUMAN services programs; DISEASE prevalence; PATIENTS' attitudes
- Publication
Health Promotion Practice, 2017, Vol 18, Issue 4, p554
- ISSN
1524-8399
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1177/1524839916687542