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Impact of the ENSP eLearning platform on improving knowledge, attitudes and self-efficacy for treating tobacco dependence: An assessment across 15 European countries.

Authors :
Girvalaki, Charis
Papadakis, Sophia
Mechili, Enkeleint A.
Nikitara, Katerina
Demin, Andrey
Trofor, Antigona C.
Lila, Arben
Harutyunyan, Arusyak
Saliaj, Aurela
Dimitrievska, Deska
Rodriguez Lozano, Francisco
Bakhturidze, George
Ayesta, Javier
Przewoźniak, Krzysztof
Cattaruzza, Maria Sofia
Zdraveska, Marija
Lovše, Mihaela
Kilibarda, Biljana
Stoyka, Otto
Behrakis, Panagiotis
Source :
Tobacco Induced Diseases; May2020, Vol. 18, p1-10, 10p
Publication Year :
2020

Abstract

INTRODUCTION In 2018, the European Network for Smoking Cessation and Prevention (ENSP) released an update to its Tobacco Treatment Guidelines for healthcare professionals, which was the scientific base for the development of an accredited eLearning curriculum to train healthcare professionals, available in 14 languages. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of ENSP eLearning curriculum in increasing healthcare professionals' knowledge, attitudes, self-efficacy (perceived behavioral control) and intentions in delivering tobacco treatment interventions in their daily clinical routines. METHODS We conducted a quasi-experimental pre-post design study with 444 healthcare professionals, invited by 20 collaborating institutions from 15 countries (Albania, Armenia, Belgium, Italy, France, Georgia, Greece, Kosovo, Romania, North Macedonia, Russia, Serbia, Slovenia, Spain, Ukraine), which completed the eLearning course between December 2018 and July 2019. RESULTS Healthcare professionals' self-reported knowledge improved after the completion of each module of the eLearning program. Increases in healthcare professionals' self-efficacy in delivering tobacco treatment interventions (p<0.001) were also documented. Significant improvements were documented in intentions to address tobacco use as a priority, document tobacco use, offer support, provide brief counselling, give written material, discuss available medication, prescribe medication, schedule dedicated appointment to develop a quit plan, and be persistent in addressing tobacco use with the patients (all p<0.001). CONCLUSIONS An evidence-based digital intervention can be effective in improving knowledge, attitudes, self-efficacy and intentions on future delivery of tobacco-treatment interventions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
20707266
Volume :
18
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Tobacco Induced Diseases
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
152661654
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.18332/tid/120188