Table 2 – Description of the first UHA
| Variables | Categories | n | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of UHAs |
0 1 >=2 |
60 54 28 |
42.3 38.0 19.7 |
| Admission to (MD = 1) |
Palliative care unit Emergency room Medical oncology department Another unit |
33 31 15 2 |
40.7 38.3 18.5 2.5 |
|
Admission requested by (MD = 23) |
A family physician Hospital staff A nurse The patient’s family A home hospitalization coordinating physician |
21 18 13 5 2 |
35.6 30.5 22.0 8.5 3.4 |
|
Causes (MD = 2) |
Acute intercurrent or new event: o Cardiovascular event o Digestive event o Pain o Hemorrhage o Infection o Delirium o Dyspnea o Iatrogenic event Uncontrolled or refractory symptoms: o Pain o Dyspnea Intervention requiring technical expertise: o Blood transfusion o Other Decline in general condition Caregiver burnout Other causes |
45 1 8 3 1 10 7 13 2 9 5 4 9 2 7 5 5 7 |
56.3 11.3 11.3 6.3 6.3 8.7 |
| Outcome of hospital stay after the UHA |
Home hospitalization Death Transfer to another hospital |
40 40 2 |
48.8 48.8 2.4 |