Developing a Scalable Tobacco Cessation Program for Cancer Survivors and Caregivers

Developing a Scalable Tobacco Cessation Program for Cancer Survivors and Caregivers

Given the challenges to delivering tobacco cessation treatment in oncology care and the unique challenges faced by individuals attempting to quit tobacco after a cancer diagnosis, scalable cessation programs that are tailored to the experiences of cancer survivors that also integrate caregiver/family support are needed. To address this need, this study will use an intervention that consists of two primary strategies: 1) a tailored cessation program for cancer survivors and family members/caregivers who use tobacco and 2) healthcare provider training.

Healthcare providers will receive training on the AAC model (Ask patients about tobacco use, Advise patients to quit, Connect patients to cessation resources), including materials focused on tobacco cessation in cancer care from the CDC, as well as a brief evidence-based communication skills training based on the C-LEAR (Counsel, Listen, Empathize, Answer, Recommend) approach.

Inclusion Criteria:

Cancer Survivors including Current Cancer Patients

• Current self-reported user of any tobacco/nicotine product at time of baseline screening assessment (e.g., cigarettes, e-cigarettes, cigars, dip/chew) in the past month.
• Any history of cancer diagnosis. Subjects currently receiving cancer-related treatments are eligible for enrollment.
• Receiving care from the participating UF Health clinics (Medical Oncology, Urology, and Radiation Oncology).
• Capable of completing study requirements
• Informed consent obtained from the subject and documentation of subject agreement to comply with all study-related processes
• Adults aged ≥18 years

Informal Caregivers/Family Members of Cancer Survivors

• Current self-reported user of any tobacco/nicotine product at time of baseline screening assessment (e.g., cigarettes, e-cigarettes, cigars, dip/chew) in the past month.
• A family member, informal caregiver, or friend of an enrolled cancer survivor receiving care from the participating UF Health clinics as described above
• Capable of completing study requirements
• Informed consent obtained from the subject and documentation of subject agreement to comply with all study-related processes
• Adults aged ≥18 years

Exclusion Criteria:

Cancer Survivors including Current Cancer Patients

• Patients unable to complete the sessions because of language, travel or technology barriers
• Prisoners or subjects who are involuntarily incarcerated, or subjects who are compulsorily detained for treatment of either a psychiatric or physical illness.

Informal Caregivers/Family Members of Cancer Survivors

• Participants unable to complete the sessions because of language, travel or technology barriers
• Prisoners or subjects who are involuntarily incarcerated, or subjects who are compulsorily detained for treatment of either a psychiatric or physical illness.