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Pragmatic trial shows text messaging connects tobacco users to quitline services, suggesting improved outreach strategies.
A single text was effective in connecting unassisted tobacco users with evidence-based quitline services for both English and Spanish speakers, but especially the latter. A population health approach of reaching out to tobacco-using patients outside clinical visits can meaningfully supplement provider referral. Research is needed on ways to increase the population health impact of this strategy.
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