Table 2 Characteristics of emergency department visits among cancer patients (N = 154 visits)
Characteristics | N (%) | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
Prevalence of symptoms | ||
Dyspnea | 33 (21.4) | 15.2–28.8% |
Fever | 28 (18.2) | 12.4–25.2% |
Pain | 16 (10.4) | 6.1–16.3% |
Alteration of conscious | 15 (9.7) | 5.6–15.6% |
Gastrointestinal bleeding | 14 (9.1) | 5.1–14.8% |
Nausea or vomiting | 6 (3.9) | 1.4–8.3% |
Malaise or fatigue | 5 (3.2) | 1.1–7.4% |
Seizure | 4 (2.6) | 0.7–6.5% |
Others | 33 (21.4) | 15.2–28.8% |
Main reasons for ED visits | ||
Infection | 31 (20.1) | 14.1–27.3% |
Disease progression | 25 (16.2) | 10.8–23.0% |
Digestive system problems | 24 (15.6) | 10.2–22.3% |
Respiratory system problems | 12 (7.8) | 4.1–13.2% |
CNS manifestation | 9 (5.8) | 2.7–10.8% |
Others | 23 (14.9) | 9.7–21.6% |
Patient status after ED visits | ||
Home | 73 (47.4) | 39.3–55.6% |
Hospital admission | 73 (47.4) | 39.3–55.6% |
Referral | 5 (3.2) | 1.1–7.4% |
Dead | 3 (1.9) | 0.4–5.6% |