In-patient supportive care unit in oncology: A 3-year assessment (2011-2013).

Abstract

e20708 Background: An in-patient unit for supportive care in oncology (USSO) was created in 2011 at the Georges Pompidou European Hospital. Its primary objective was to improve patient care management and complications during their cancer treatment. A yearly evaluation was conducted to monitor the unit’s activity. Methods: An observational study was performed in the 4-bed unit from January 1 - December 31, 2013. Results: A total of 244 patients were included in the study (158 in 2011 versus 192 in 2012). In 2013, 67.6% of patients came directly from home, which resulted in 6.5% emergency admissions. The predominant diseases observed were head and neck cancer 37.7% and lung cancer 24.1%. The main reasons for hospitalization were bad performance status 30.3%, pain 13.5%, invasive procedures 12.7%, and nutritional disorders 9.1%. In USSO, an interdisciplinary approach remains the cornerstone of treatment with a daily collaboration of dieticians, psychologists, physiotherapists, and the palliative care team. ...