ArticleCureus2025
Characteristics of Unplanned Hospital Admissions Among Patients With Cancer Treated at a Comprehensive Cancer Center in Jordan.
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purposeThis study describes the characteristics of unplanned hospital admissions of patients with cancer.
methodsThis prospective study was conducted at King Hussein Cancer Center in Amman, Jordan, from March 2023 to August 2023. The study included adult cancer patients who had unplanned hospital admissions, defined as any admission through the emergency department. The follow-up period concluded upon patient discharge, transfer to palliative service, or death. Patients' medical charts were reviewed to collect baseline characteristics and data related to the admission, including the cause of admission, length of stay (LOS), and hospitalization outcomes.
resultsDuring the study period, a total of 2435 admissions were included. The mean age of the admitted patients was 56.9 years ± 14.7 SD, with 49.8% (n = 1212) being male. The most common cancer types were gastrointestinal, hematological, and breast cancers, accounting for 20.9% (n = 508), 20.5% (n = 499), and 20.0% (n = 488) of the admissions, respectively. Among the included admissions, 84.4% were directed to the Medical Oncology service. The most common causes of admission were infection (31.5%), followed by complications from cancer treatment (10.4%). Among the included patients, 87% (n = 2118) were discharged home after a median LOS of five days (range 1-66), 3.3% (n = 81) were transferred to palliative care, and 9.7% (n = 235) died. Infection was associated with the longest LOS compared to other causes of admission.
conclusionAmong the unplanned hospital admissions of cancer patients, infections and complications from cancer treatment were the most common causes. Further studies are warranted to assess the preventability of these admissions.
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