Table 1. Results of the survey
| n (%)* (N=43) | |
|---|---|
| Total number of staff rheumatologists (median) | 395 (7) |
| Total number of nurses (median) | 199 (2) |
| Departments with specific consensus protocol for smoking cessation | 8 (18.1) |
| Departments with structured protocol for verbal advice | 8 (18.1) |
| Departments with written advice for smoking cessation | 10 (22.7) |
| Medical advice for smoking cessation | |
| Centers in that <20% of doctors give advice | 5 (11.3) |
| Centers in that 20-40% of doctors give advice | 4 (9.0) |
| Centers in that 40-60% of doctors give advice | 8 (18.1) |
| Centers in that 60-80% of doctors give advice | 6 (13.6) |
| Centers in that >80% of doctors give advice | 21 (47.7) |
*Values represent number (percent), unless stated otherwise.