Responsibilities of TTS

1. Assessment: Conducting comprehensive assessments of tobacco use history, patterns, and readiness to quit. This may involve evaluating the individual's smoking behavior, nicotine dependence, previous quit attempts, and any co-existing medical conditions.
2. Treatment Planning: Developing personalized quit plans tailored to each individual's needs and preferences. This may include setting quit dates, identifying triggers, and discussing strategies for coping with cravings and withdrawal symptoms.
3. Education and Counseling: Providing evidence-based information and counseling to support tobacco cessation efforts. This may involve educating individuals about the health risks of tobacco use, the benefits of quitting, and the available cessation resources and medications.
4. Behavioral Interventions: Implementing behavioral interventions, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing (MI), and relapse prevention strategies, to help individuals modify their smoking behavior and build healthier habits.
5. Pharmacotherapy Management: Assessing the appropriateness of pharmacotherapy (e.g., nicotine replacement therapy, prescription medications) for tobacco cessation and providing guidance on the proper use, dosage, and potential side effects of these medications.
6. Support and Follow-Up: Offering ongoing support and follow-up to individuals during their quit attempts. This may involve regular check-ins, telephone counseling sessions, support groups, or referrals to additional resources as needed.
7. Documentation and Evaluation: Maintaining accurate records of client assessments, treatment plans, interventions, and outcomes. Monitoring progress towards cessation goals and evaluating the effectiveness of interventions over time.
8. Collaboration: Collaborating with other healthcare providers, such as physicians, nurses, psychologists, and social workers, to ensure comprehensive care and support for individuals seeking tobacco cessation assistance.
9. Advocacy and Public Health Initiatives: Engaging in advocacy efforts and public health initiatives aimed at reducing tobacco use prevalence, promoting smoke-free environments, and advocating for policies that support tobacco control and prevention efforts.

Overall, to provide compassionate, evidence-based care to support individuals in their journey towards quitting tobacco use and improving their overall health and well-being.