Epidemiology of oncologic emergency in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Oncologic emergency is a serious clinical experience that presents significant challenges to patients and caregivers. A comprehensive understanding of the overall magnitude of oncologic emergencies is critical. However, existing literatures are fragmented and varying in the report of results. Therefore, this study aims to determine the overall magnitude of oncologic emergency in Ethiopia METHODS: Comprehensive literature search was conducted from various sources. A random-effects meta-analysis was conducted using DerSimonian-Laird to estimate the pooled effect size. Heterogeneity was checked using I² statistic. Sub group and sensitivity analysis was conducted to mitigate heterogeneity. Funnel plot and egger's regression test was used to check publication bias

SUBMITTER: Baye AA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12797563 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature