Abstract
Background: Cancer survivors account for 15% to 20% of all intensive care unit (ICU) admissions. In general ICU populations, patients are known to experience reduced health-related quality of life (HRQoL). However, little is known about HRQoL impacts among cancer survivors following a critical illness in ICU.
Objective: The aim of this study was to critically synthesize the evidence to further understand the impact of a critical illness and ICU admission in cancer survivors.
Methods: An integrative review was conducted and reported according to the PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta analysis) guidelines. Three electronic databases were searched (MEDLINE, CINAHL, and EMBASE) using keywords and Boolean logic. Quality
appraisal, data extraction, and a narrative synthesis were completed for all included studies by 2 reviewers.
Results: Eleven publications met inclusion criteria. Health-related quality-of-life domains most frequently reported in cancer survivors after discharge from ICU included the following: physical function limitations, physical symptoms, and anxiety/depression.
Conclusions: Health-related quality of life decreased immediately after the admission to ICU with a gradual increase in the 3 to 12 months following.
Objective: The aim of this study was to critically synthesize the evidence to further understand the impact of a critical illness and ICU admission in cancer survivors.
Methods: An integrative review was conducted and reported according to the PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta analysis) guidelines. Three electronic databases were searched (MEDLINE, CINAHL, and EMBASE) using keywords and Boolean logic. Quality
appraisal, data extraction, and a narrative synthesis were completed for all included studies by 2 reviewers.
Results: Eleven publications met inclusion criteria. Health-related quality-of-life domains most frequently reported in cancer survivors after discharge from ICU included the following: physical function limitations, physical symptoms, and anxiety/depression.
Conclusions: Health-related quality of life decreased immediately after the admission to ICU with a gradual increase in the 3 to 12 months following.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 100-111 |
| Number of pages | 12 |
| Journal | Cancer Nursing |
| Volume | 47 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| Early online date | 1 Dec 2022 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Mar 2024 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Cancer survivors
- Health-related quality of life
- Integrative review
- Intensive care
