Integrating palliative care in oncologic emergency departments: Challenges and opportunities

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World J Clin Oncol. Apr 10, 2016; 7(2): 227-233
Published online Apr 10, 2016. doi: 10.5306/wjco.v7.i2.227

Table 2 Hospital admissions and outcomes for cancer patients visiting emergency departments

Ref.	Country	Sample size	Hospital admission rate	Deaths
Vandyk et al[23]	Canada	16 studies	58%	13% (hospital)
Mayer et al[4]	United States	37760	63%	283 (ED)
Yildirim et al[22]	Turkey	107	60%	9% (ED)

ED: Emergency department.

Citation: Elsayem AF, Elzubeir HE, Brock PA, Todd KH. Integrating palliative care in oncologic emergency departments: Challenges and opportunities. World J Clin Oncol 2016; 7(2): 227-233
URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2218-4333/full/v7/i2/227.htm
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5306/wjco.v7.i2.227