• Am J Prev Med · Dec 2007

    Review

    Quitlines a tool for research and dissemination of evidence-based cessation practices.

    • Timothy A McAfee.
    • Department of Health Services, School of Public Health, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA. Tim.McAfee@freeclear.com
    • Am J Prev Med. 2007 Dec 1; 33 (6 Suppl): S357-67.

    AbstractQuitlines in the United States have grown dramatically over the past 15 years, from one state and a handful of health plans to all 50 states and over 200 health plans and employers. Over half a million tobacco users received help from state quitlines alone in 2005. Research to confirm and improve quitline effectiveness also has burgeoned, with multiple meta-analyses confirming a dose-related treatment effect. Quitlines are increasing the depth and breadth of services offered, including the integration of medication support and other electronic communication mediums such as web and e-mail. Quitlines have the capacity to serve a larger fraction of the population than they currently serve. Accomplishing this is dependent on creating ambitious, multi-institution funding and delivery mechanisms, as well as further research and development to improve reach, effectiveness, and efficiency.

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