Mode of discharge in CoViD-19 era: the case of the C.O.U. Oncology of "San Giovanni di Dio e Ruggi d'Aragona" University Hospital

ABSTRACT

Background. The Covid-19 pandemic has deeply impacted the oncology community. The European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) suggests strengthening telemedicine services, reducing clinic visits and switching to subcutaneous or oral, rather than intravenous, therapies whenever possible. Methods. This study was conducted at the Oncology Complex Operating Unit by collecting data on all patients who accessed in 2019-2020. The aim was to understand how Covid-19 affected hospital admissions. Statistical tests and Logistic Regression were implemented. Results. The statistical analysis carried out showed that between 2019 and 2020 there was less use of emergency admission and voluntary discharge, while highlighting the increase in the "Protected with integrated home care"discharge mode. Conclusion. The results show how the European guidelines have improved the health process, from admission with the reduction of emergencies to discharge. © 2022 ACM.