Trial Outcomes & Findings for Using a Teachable Moment Communication Process to Improve Outcomes of Quitline Referrals (NCT NCT02764385)

NCT ID: NCT02764385

Last Updated: 2021-07-27

Results Overview

The number of patients contacted by the Quitline among those ready to quit and who accepted a referral to the quitline

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

NA

Target enrollment

15786 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

Every visit until end of study, up to 6 months post TMCP implementation

Results posted on

2021-07-27

Participant Flow

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
AAC Only
This is a system-based intervention that involves changes in the EHR regarding documenting tobacco assessment and the capability to order an eReferral to the Quitline. This system-based intervention also changes the role of the medical technical assistant. AAC: A system-based change to the EHR that allows for eReferral to the Quitline coupled with role and process changes for medical technical assistants
AAC + TMCP
The Teachable Moment Communication Process is a clinician-focused intervention designed to guide an approach to discussing smoking cessation during routine primary care visits. Teachable Moment Communication Process: A clinician-focused intervention designed to guide an approach to discussing smoking cessation during routine primary care visits. AAC: A system-based change to the EHR that allows for eReferral to the Quitline coupled with role and process changes for medical technical assistants
Overall Study
STARTED
9145
6641
Overall Study
COMPLETED
9145
6641
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
0
0

Reasons for withdrawal

Withdrawal data not reported

Baseline Characteristics

Using a Teachable Moment Communication Process to Improve Outcomes of Quitline Referrals

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
AAC Only
n=9145 Participants
This is a system-based intervention that involves changes in the EHR regarding documenting tobacco assessment and the capability to order an eReferral to the Quitline. This system-based intervention also changes the role of the medical technical assistant. AAC: A system-based change to the EHR that allows for eReferral to the Quitline coupled with role and process changes for medical technical assistants
AAC + TMCP
n=6641 Participants
The Teachable Moment Communication Process is a clinician-focused intervention designed to guide an approach to discussing smoking cessation during routine primary care visits. Teachable Moment Communication Process: A clinician-focused intervention designed to guide an approach to discussing smoking cessation during routine primary care visits. AAC: A system-based change to the EHR that allows for eReferral to the Quitline coupled with role and process changes for medical technical assistants
Total
n=15786 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age, Customized
18-34 years
1697 Participants
n=5 Participants
1123 Participants
n=7 Participants
2820 Participants
n=5 Participants
Age, Customized
35-64 years
6532 Participants
n=5 Participants
4675 Participants
n=7 Participants
11207 Participants
n=5 Participants
Age, Customized
65+ years
916 Participants
n=5 Participants
843 Participants
n=7 Participants
1759 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
5300 Participants
n=5 Participants
3885 Participants
n=7 Participants
9185 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
3845 Participants
n=5 Participants
2756 Participants
n=7 Participants
6601 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
4194 Participants
n=5 Participants
3177 Participants
n=7 Participants
7371 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
White
4334 Participants
n=5 Participants
2993 Participants
n=7 Participants
7327 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
617 Participants
n=5 Participants
471 Participants
n=7 Participants
1088 Participants
n=5 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Every visit until end of study, up to 6 months post TMCP implementation

Population: unit is the patient; among referrals received by the quitline, documented as contacted.

The number of patients contacted by the Quitline among those ready to quit and who accepted a referral to the quitline

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
AAC Only
n=1393 Participants
This is a system-based intervention that involves changes in the EHR regarding documenting tobacco assessment and the capability to order an eReferral to the Quitline. This system-based intervention also changes the role of the medical technical assistant. AAC: A system-based change to the EHR that allows for eReferral to the Quitline coupled with role and process changes for medical technical assistants
AAC + TMCP
n=426 Participants
The Teachable Moment Communication Process is a clinician-focused intervention designed to guide an approach to discussing smoking cessation during routine primary care visits. Teachable Moment Communication Process: A clinician-focused intervention designed to guide an approach to discussing smoking cessation during routine primary care visits. AAC: A system-based change to the EHR that allows for eReferral to the Quitline coupled with role and process changes for medical technical assistants
Number of Patients Contacted for Quitline Enrollment
273 Participants
59 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Every visit until end of study, up to 6 months post TMCP implementation

Population: number of smokers

The number of patients that use tobacco with documentation of brief advice

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
AAC Only
n=9145 Participants
This is a system-based intervention that involves changes in the EHR regarding documenting tobacco assessment and the capability to order an eReferral to the Quitline. This system-based intervention also changes the role of the medical technical assistant. AAC: A system-based change to the EHR that allows for eReferral to the Quitline coupled with role and process changes for medical technical assistants
AAC + TMCP
n=6641 Participants
The Teachable Moment Communication Process is a clinician-focused intervention designed to guide an approach to discussing smoking cessation during routine primary care visits. Teachable Moment Communication Process: A clinician-focused intervention designed to guide an approach to discussing smoking cessation during routine primary care visits. AAC: A system-based change to the EHR that allows for eReferral to the Quitline coupled with role and process changes for medical technical assistants
Number of Patients With Documentation of Brief Advice
7086 Participants
5579 Participants

Adverse Events

AAC Only

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

AAC + TMCP

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Other adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Additional Information

Sue Flocke

Oregon Health & Science University

Phone: 5034946697

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
  • Publication restrictions are in place