What are the potential interventions for smoking cessation in hospitalized patients?
Potential interventions for smoking cessation in hospitalized patients may include counseling, nicotine replacement therapy, pharmacotherapy, and providing educational materials and support. Counseling can be provided in individual, group, or telephone sessions and may be tailored to the needs of the individual patient. Nicotine replacement therapy includes nicotine patches, gum, and lozenges, which may be used to reduce cravings and withdrawal symptoms. Pharmacotherapy may include medications such as varenicline and bupropion, which are designed to reduce cravings and withdrawal symptoms. Providing educational materials and support can help patients understand the risks of smoking and the benefits of quitting, and may provide motivation and resources to help them quit. Additionally, timely interventions have been shown to increase smoking cessation rates in men with ischemic stroke. 