AIRSPACE Survey

Addressing Disparities in Access to Tobacco Dependency Services for Patients with Thoracic Cancers
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AIRSPACE Survey

AIRSPACE STUDY

This study is being conducted by the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer (IASLC) Tobacco Control and Smoking Cessation Committee. This global study seeks to understand the barriers and opportunities in providing equitable and effective tobacco dependency services for patients with thoracic cancers. We are gathering insights from healthcare professionals, healthcare leaders, and individuals with lived experiences to develop evidence-based recommendations and a global roadmap to improve these services.

Take the Survey!

We invite you to participate in a global survey as part of The AIRSPACE Study, which explores the barriers and solutions to providing effective tobacco dependency services in thoracic cancer care. Your insights will help shape a global roadmap for equitable and effective service delivery. The survey is confidential, takes 15–20 minutes, and is open until May 23, 2025.

Please review the eligibility criteria below and click on the one survey link that applies to you. You should complete only one survey based on your role and eligibility.

  1. Patients with Lived Experience: This survey is for individuals who have been diagnosed with thoracic cancer (such as lung cancer, mesothelioma, thymoma, etc.) and have experience with tobacco use (current or past smoking history). If you do not meet these criteria, please do not complete this survey. [Access survey here: https://app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/nottingham/patients-with-lived-experience
  2. Healthcare Professionals in Thoracic Cancer Care: This survey is designed for licensed healthcare professionals who form part of the multi-disciplinary team or tumor board that provides direct care to patients with thoracic cancer. This includes oncologists, pulmonologists, radiologists, thoracic surgeons, and nurses. If you do not meet these criteria, please do not complete this survey. [Access survey here: https://app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/nottingham/healthcare-professional-survey
  3. Healthcare System Leaders: This survey is for professionals (both clinical and non-clinical) with operational responsibility for healthcare service delivery, planning, or accreditation related to thoracic cancer or tobacco dependency services. This may include senior healthcare professional leaders (departmental or Hospital leaders), Hospital executive directors and leaders, hospital administrators, service planners, and accreditation professionals. If this does not apply to your role, do not complete this survey. [Access survey here: https://app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/nottingham/healthcare-system-leaders
  4. Policy Leaders in Healthcare: This survey is for individuals who influence national or international frameworks on cancer (including thoracic cancers) or tobacco dependency services in healthcare. This includes policymakers, government officials, and public health leaders working on policy development in this area. If this does not describe your role, do not complete this survey. [Access survey here: https://app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/nottingham/policy-leaders-in-healthcare

Contact Us

If you would like us to provide additional materials, please let us know, and we would be happy to assist. Should you or your members have any questions about the study, feel free to reach out to us at Keelan.zius@iaslc.org.