Characteristics and Outcome of Cancer Patients Admitted to Intensive Care Units | ||
| Sohag Journal of Nursing Science | ||
| Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 02 November 2025 | ||
| Document Type: Original Article | ||
| DOI: 10.21608/sjns.2025.422330.1096 | ||
| Authors | ||
| Shimaa Khaled Abd Elrady* 1; mona abd elaziem ahmed2; Sanaa Saber Mohamed3 | ||
| 1Demonestrator at faculty of nursing sohag university at critical department | ||
| 2assisstant profeesor at critical department faculty of nursing assuit university | ||
| 3assisstant professor of Critical Care and Emergency Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, sohag University, Egypt | ||
| Abstract | ||
| Abstract: Background: Cancer patients are frequently admitted to intensive care units due to complications of malignancy itself or its treatment, their outcomes in intensive care units (ICU) have historically been poor; however, with recent advances in critical care and oncology, survival rates have improved for selected cases. Aim: assess characteristics and outcome of cancer patients admitted to ICU. Design: A descriptive correlational research design used. Setting: the study was conducted at ICU of Sohag oncology institute, which affiliated to Sohag governorate, Egypt. Sample: A convenience sample of all available adult critically ill cancer patients met inclusion criteria (N=225). Tools: - three main tools were used, Tool (I): cancer patient assessment tool, Tool (II): ICU admission characteristic assessment tool, Tool III: Clinical outcome assessment sheet. Results: The current study demonstrates that, mean length of ICU stay among cancer studied patients was 4.82 ± 1.99 days; half of patients experienced at least one complication during their stay and more than half of patients were classified as moderate risk according to the APACHE II scoring system. Conclusion: Patients with cancer who are admitted to the intensive care unit exhibit a wide range of clinical conditions that have a substantial impact on their prognosis. A considerable number of them need advanced organ support, including mechanical ventilation and vasopressors. Recommendations: Standardized clinical scoring systems such as SOFA and APACHE II should be utilized to monitor patient status, and psychological support should be given to the patient. Key words: Characteristics, Cancer patients, Intensive Care Unit, Outcome. | ||
| Keywords | ||
| Characteristics; Cancer patients; Intensive Care Unit; Outcome | ||
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