Nicotine replacement therapy use at home after use during a hospitalization.

Introduction: We assessed whether providing inpatient smokers with nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) to relieve withdrawal symptoms while hospitalized was associated with self-initiated NRT use soon after hospital discharge.

Methods: We conducted an observational study of 1,895 cigarette smokers admitted to a large hospital over 24 months (July 2007 through June 2009) and seen by a tobacco counselor during hospitalization. Participants were surveyed at 2 weeks after discharge to assess postdischarge NRT use.

Black and White adults' perspectives on the genetics of nicotine addiction susceptibility.

Aims: Emerging research may soon lead to improved quit rates via genetically-tailored smoking cessation treatment. The purpose of this study was to explore individuals' beliefs and attitudes about genetic testing in this context, and how these may differ across racial groups.

Design: Two site qualitative study.

An interactive voice response system to continue a hospital-based smoking cessation intervention after discharge.

Introduction: Hospitalized smokers benefit from tobacco counseling received in hospital only if it continues after discharge. Interactive voice response (IVR) technology may be useful in delivering this care.

Methods: We conducted a randomized controlled trial testing two intensities of follow-up contact using an IVR system; 738 cigarette smokers who received inpatient counseling at an academic medical center were enrolled.