Jassia Zafar, PhD candidate from the Bellvitge Biomedical Research Institute (IDIBELL), delivered a compelling oral presentation on the PIECES project at the recent Smoke-Free Hospital Conference held at German Trias i Pujol Hospital, one of Barcelona’s leading healthcare institutions.
As part of a dedicated panel on smoking prevention and control initiatives, Zafar highlighted the PIECES project’s innovative approach to facilitating the effective implementation of evidence-based interventions within healthcare settings. Her presentation underscored the project’s potential to drive meaningful change in tobacco control practices.
The conference brought together experts from diverse fields to exchange knowledge and strategies aimed at fostering smoke-free environments, mitigating the health and environmental consequences of tobacco use, and enhancing smoking cessation efforts in healthcare institutions. The PIECES project received enthusiastic feedback from attendees, who praised its relevance and expressed interest in the ongoing evaluation.