Business as unusual: medical oncology services adapt and deliver during COVID-19.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The COVID-19 pandemic has challenged cancer care globally, introducing resource limitations and competing risks into clinical practice.

Aims

To describe the COVID-19 impact on medical oncology care provision in an Australian setting.

Methods

Calvary Mater Newcastle and Newcastle Private Hospital medical oncology data from 1 February to 31 April 2019 versus 2020 were retrospectively analysed.

Results

Three hundred and sixty-four inpatient admissions occurred in 2020, 21% less than in 2019. Total inpatient days decreased by 22% (2842 vs 2203). April was most impacted (36% and 44% fewer admissions and inpatient days respectively). Mean length of stay remained unchanged (6.4 vs 6.2 days, P = 0.7). In all, 5072 outpatient consultations were conducted, inc

SUBMITTER: Travers A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8206831 | biostudies-literature | 2021 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature