DOI
10.21007/con.dnp.2026.0145
Faculty Advisor
Tracy McClinton, DNP, APRN, AGACNP-BC, HGET-C, EBP-C
Document Type
Poster
Publication Date
Spring 4-30-2026
Disciplines
Health and Medical Administration | Investigative Techniques | Medicine and Health Sciences | Nursing | Nursing Administration | Quality Improvement
Abstract
Secondhand smoke exposure can significantly worsen asthma outcomes in pediatric patients, leading to increased exacerbations and healthcare utilization. Caregivers can play a critical role in reducing secondhand smoke exposure, however sustained smoking cessation can be challenging to achieve. Two powerful healthcare interventions to assist in caregiver smoking cessation include motivational interviewing and educational handouts, however their compared effectiveness has not yet been fully reviewed. This scoping review compared the effectiveness of motivational interviewing and educational handouts in promoting smoking cessation among caregivers of children hospitalized for asthma exacerbations over the course of 90 days.
Recommended Citation
Stefano, Michael; Marsh, Hannah; and McClinton,, Tracy DNP, APRN, AG-ACNP-BC, HGET-C, EBP-C , "Motivational Interviewing vs. Educational Handouts for Caregiver Smoking Cessation in Pediatric Asthma Patients: A Scoping Review" (2026). Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects. Paper 144. http://dx.doi.org/10.21007/con.dnp.2026.0145.
https://dc.uthsc.edu/dnp/144
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