Maintenance of certification: How performance in practice changes improve tobacco cessation in addiction psychiatrists' practice.

Background And Objectives: In 2000, the American Board of Medical Specialties implemented the Maintenance of Certification (MOC), a structured process to help physicians identify and implement a quality improvement project to improve patient care. This study reports on findings from an MOC Performance in Practice (PIP) module designed and evaluated by addiction psychiatrists who are members of the American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry (AAAP).

Method: A 3-phase process was utilized to recruit AAAP members to participate in the study.