Table 1. Confidence Levels Prescribing Cessation Medications Before and After Implementation of the Decision Support Tool
Tobacco Cessation Medication Prescribed, by PhysicianConfidence LevelsP Value*
Before Implementation of the Decision Support ToolAfter Before Implementation of the Decision Support Tool
Nicotine gum.19
    Resident7.07.8
    Faculty7.48.8
Nicotine patch.34
    Resident7.08.2
    Faculty8.78.8
Nicotine lozenges.06
    Resident5.87.4
    Faculty5.77.7
Nicotine inhaler.01
    Resident4.95.9
    Faculty4.87.2
Nicotine spray.03
    Resident4.04.6
    Faculty3.96.8
Combination NRT.05
    Resident4.86.3
    Faculty5.46.7
Wellbutrin1.00
    Resident5.76.3
    Faculty9.46.7
Chantix.76
    Resident5.05.7
    Faculty8.88.7
  • * Paired t test by cessation method, resident and faculty combined.

  • NRT, nicotine replacement therapy.