Chronological development of in-patient oncology in times of COVID-19: a retrospective analysis of hospitalized oncology and COVID-19 patients of a German University Hospital.
J Cancer Res Clin Oncol
; 149(6): 2551-2558, 2023 Jun.
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ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
The goal of this study is to examine the chronological development of hospitalized oncology and COVID-19 patients, and compare effects on oncology sub-disciplines for pre-pandemic (2017-19) and pandemic (2020-21) years in the setting of a German university maximum care provider.METHODS:
Data were retrospectively retrieved from the hospital performance controlling system for patient collectives with oncological main (nOnco) and COVID-19 secondary diagnosis (nCOVID-19). Data analysis is based on descriptive statistical assessment.RESULTS:
The oncology patient collective (nOnco = 27,919) shows a decrease of hospitalized patients for the whole pandemic (- 4% for 2020 and - 2,5% for 2021 to 2019). The number of hospitalized COVID-19 patients increases from first to second pandemic year by + 106.71% (nCOVID-19 = 868). Maximum decline in monthly hospitalized oncology patients amounts to - 19% (May 2020) during the first and - 21% (December 2020) during the second lockdown. Relative monthly hospitalization levels of oncology patients reverted to pre-pandemic levels from February 2021 onwards.CONCLUSION:
The results confirm a decline in hospitalized oncology patients for the entire pandemic in the setting of a maximum care provider. Imposed lockdown and contact restrictions, rising COVID-19 case numbers, as well as discovery of new virus variants have a negative impact on hospitalized treated oncological patients.Palavras-chave
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Assunto principal:
COVID-19
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Neoplasias
Limite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Cancer Res Clin Oncol
Ano de publicação:
2023
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Article
País de afiliação:
Alemanha