Recommendations for linking client data with clinic services to improve our ability to make inferences

Abstract

Concise statement: Skinner et al’s proposed minimum dataset for global stop-smoking services is an essential tool for improving tobacco dependence treatment. We suggest insertion of additional items on treatment cost and cessation aids, including e-cigarettes, as well as items linking program- and individual-level to allow for stronger inferences about the effectiveness of specific services and cessation aids.