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ArticleSupportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer2026

Potentially preventable unplanned hospitalizations due to adverse events in patients receiving systemic anticancer therapy: a retrospective single-center study.

Momoka Endo, Hirotoshi Iihara, Hironori Fujii, Daichi Watanabe, Shuji Sakurai, Atsuko Tomida, Masashi Kuno, Kyoko Nakano, Masahito Shimizu, Keisuke Kumada and 1 more

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Momoka EndoDepartment of Pharmacy, Gifu University Hospital, 1-1 Yanagido, Gifu, Gifu, 501-1194, Japan.
Hirotoshi IiharaDepartment of Pharmacy, Gifu University Hospital, 1-1 Yanagido, Gifu, Gifu, 501-1194, Japan. iihara.hirotoshi.p7@f.gifu-u.ac.jp.
Hironori FujiiDepartment of Pharmacy, Gifu University Hospital, 1-1 Yanagido, Gifu, Gifu, 501-1194, Japan.
Daichi WatanabeDepartment of Pharmacy, Gifu University Hospital, 1-1 Yanagido, Gifu, Gifu, 501-1194, Japan.
Shuji SakuraiDepartment of Pharmacy, Gifu University Hospital, 1-1 Yanagido, Gifu, Gifu, 501-1194, Japan.
Atsuko TomidaDepartment of Pharmacy, Gifu University Hospital, 1-1 Yanagido, Gifu, Gifu, 501-1194, Japan.
Masashi KunoPatient Safety Division, Gifu University Hospital, 1-1 Yanagido, Gifu, Gifu, 501-1194, Japan.
Kyoko NakanoPatient Safety Division, Gifu University Hospital, 1-1 Yanagido, Gifu, Gifu, 501-1194, Japan.
Masahito ShimizuDepartment of Gastroenterology, Gifu University Graduate School of Medicine, 1-1 Yanagido, Gifu, Gifu, 501-1194, Japan.
Keisuke KumadaPatient Safety Division, Gifu University Hospital, 1-1 Yanagido, Gifu, Gifu, 501-1194, Japan.
Akio SuzukiDepartment of Pharmacy, Gifu University Hospital, 1-1 Yanagido, Gifu, Gifu, 501-1194, Japan.

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Abstract

purposeUnplanned hospitalizations during systemic anticancer therapy remain a major clinical challenge. This study aimed to investigate the causes of unplanned hospitalizations associated with systemic anticancer therapy-related adverse events and to assess their potential preventability.

methodsWe conducted a single-center retrospective analysis of unplanned hospitalizations due to adverse events related to systemic anticancer therapy between March 1, 2023, and March 31, 2024. The type, severity, and treatment of adverse events leading to unplanned hospitalization were reviewed. The preventability of these hospitalizations was assessed by a multidisciplinary team (pharmacists, physicians, and nurses) based on domestic and international guidelines and previous reports.

resultsA total of 161 cases of unplanned hospitalizations due to systemic anticancer therapy-related adverse events were identified. Among these, 30 cases (18.6%) were considered potentially preventable. The types of potentially preventable interventions included optimization of supportive care, such as G-CSF prophylaxis, antimicrobial prophylaxis, and antiemetic optimization (15 cases); optimization of anticancer therapy, including dose reduction/modification (6 cases); early detection and management, including enhanced monitoring and patient education (6 cases); and preventive measures before anticancer therapy, including varicella-zoster virus vaccination (5 cases).

conclusionsApproximately 20% of unplanned hospitalizations related to systemic anticancer therapy were potentially preventable. Optimization of supportive care and enhancement of medical care systems could reduce unplanned hospitalizations.

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Antineoplastic AgentsDrug-Related Side Effects and Adverse ReactionsHospitalizationNeoplasmsAdultAgedAged, 80 and overFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedRetrospective StudiesAntineoplastic AgentsAdverse eventsSupportive careSystemic anticancer therapyUnplanned hospitalization

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PMID42867709
PMCPMC13661764

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