Table 1. Reasons for admission to medical floor among oncology patients (N = 260).
| Reasons for admission | n | % |
|---|---|---|
|
For cancer treatment Chemotherapy Radioactive iodine therapy Radiation therapy |
96 52 34 10 |
37% 20% 13% 3.8% |
| For symptoms management | 164 | 63% |
|
Respiratory system SOB Chest infection Pleural effusion Haemoptysis |
38 28 6 2 2 |
14.6% 10.8% 2.3% 0.8% 0.8% |
|
Digestive system Bowel obstruction Vomiting Abdominal pain Decreased oral intake Diarrhoea Ascites Gastrointestinal bleeding Dysphagia |
38 8 8 6 4 4 4 2 2 |
14.6% 3.1% 3.1% 2.3% 1.5% 1.5% 1.5% 0.8% 0.8% |
| Immune system Fever Neutropenic fever |
34 24 10 |
13% 9.2% 3.8% |
|
Nervous system Decreased LOC Pain crisis Seizure Vomiting & headache Agitation Dizziness |
20 8 4 2 2 2 2 |
7.7% 3.1% 1.5% 0.8% 0.8% 0.8% 0.8% |
|
Circulatory system Fatigue Electrolyte imbalances DVT Pancytopenia |
18 10 4 2 2 |
6.9% 3.8% 1.5% 0.8% 0.8% |
|
Integumentary system Cellulitis Infected wound Bleeding skin lesions Abscess |
10 4 2 2 2 |
3.8% 1.6% 0.8% 0.8% 0.8% |
|
Renal system Decreased UOP Haematuria |
6 4 2 |
2.3% 1.5% 0.8% |
SOB, Shortness of breath; DVT, Deep vein thrombosis; LOC, Level of consciousness; UOP, Urine output