British Thoracic Society

Tobacco Dependency QI tool

The BTS Tobacco Dependence Treatment QI Tool supports hospitals in undertaking local quality improvement projects in treating tobacco dependency. It provides a range of resources and practical guidance on improvement approaches across three key areas: referral for stop smoking support; prescription of nicotine replacement therapy; and staff training.

The 2023 version incorporates findings from the original 2017 version and the BTS 2021 Tobacco Dependency Audit. It also references the NHS Long Term Plan and expanded guidance on relevant techniques and pathways.

The documents available for download are for use by secondary care teams and may be adapted for local use. Please acknowledge the relevant individuals or organisations as the source for any materials you develop from these documents.

Downloads

BTS Tobacco Dependency QI Toolkit 2023
2017 Smoking Cessation/Tobacco Dependency QI Toolkit
Appendix 1 - Example Patient Record The Cure Project, Manchester
Appendix 2 - Electronic Recording Case Study University Hospitals Manchester
Appendix 3 - Example, Ask, Advise, Refer Stickers University Hospitals Leicester
Appendix 4 - Example Electronic Referral Record South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust
Appendix 5 - Patient Group Directive for NRT Wendy Preston and George Eliot Hospitals NHS Trust