[Expert initiative on the construction of smoking cessation ward (2024 edition)].

Smoking cessation is a critical component of holistic healthcare for people at risk of chronic diseases, such as those with smoking-related conditions. As one of the long-term benefits of medical interventions, smoking cessation outpatient services are widely implemented across all levels of medical facilities. However, there is still a lack of specific measures to effectively set up smoking cessation wards and implement smoking cessation services for inpatients. Currently, smoking cessation interventions for inpatients face significant challenges: patients often do not fully understand the importance of smoking cessation due to limited awareness, resulting in reliance on unsafe or ineffective methods. In addition, medical staff interacting with hospitalized patients may struggle to regularly suggest effective smoking cessation programs.To address these challenges and advocate for the standardized construction of smoking cessation wards and services, experts from the Tobacco Control Group of the Respiratory Branch of Shanghai Medical Association have proposed four key recommendations: i) Definition of smoking cessation service for inpatients: clearly defining smoking cessation education and support programs is essential to ensure that patients receive comprehensive guidance and resources. ii) Policy support for smoking cessation service for inpatients: Strengthening public health policies and regulations that address the needs of inpatient smoking cessation can provide a framework for implementation and improve patient satisfaction. iii) Suggestions for smoked cessation service support group for inpatients: Developing regular support groups or dialogue sessions between staff and patients focused on smoking cessation issues can promote better understanding and engagement with the services. iv) Whole-process smoking cessation intervention for inpatients: Implementing a comprehensive approach that integrates education, counseling, and treatment strategies can help patients overcome barriers to smoking cessation. These recommendations aim to provide clear guidelines on how to set up smoking cessation wards in hospitals at all levels and how to implement smoking cessation interventions for inpatients more effectively. By systematically addressing these challenges, we can work towards improving smoking cessation services and patient outcomes.