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BH WELL’s Research Brief series showcases our teams’ most up-to-date research and evidence-based practice in a concise, digestible format. Each research summary serves to bridge the gap between clinical research and public knowledge by enhancing communication, supporting advocacy efforts, and facilitating translation amongst all mental healthcare workers. Providing key insights from evidence-based research will help inform public understanding of health issues, empower individuals to make informed decisions, and to promote overall healthier behaviors/outcomes.

Volume 1: 2024

Volume 2: 2025

Current Issue

Nursing Leadership in Tobacco Dependence Treatment to Advance Health Equity: An American Academy of Nursing Policy Manuscript

Volume 3, Issue 1

February 2026

Closing the Gap: In 2013, the American Academy of Nursing called for increased nursing advocacy in tobacco control. Years later, tobacco continues to drive health disparities. This literature review aims to provide an updated picture of tobacco dependence and recommend further action for nurses to deliver tobacco dependence treatment. 

  

Promoting Positive Patient Outcomes: Tobacco dependence continues to cause health disparities, particularly in marginalized groups. This literature review found that nurse-led tobacco dependence treatment interventions often led to cessation. 

  

Optimizing Resources: This low-cost study found that training and utilizing nursing staff to deliver tobacco treatment is an effective way to increase patient cessation.