Impact of time in predicting mortality among critically ill COPD patients admitted to RICU at Assiut University Hospital
Year: 2026
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Background It is crucial to identify the variables influencing the outcomes of COPD patients admitted to the respiratory intensive care unit (RICU). Objective The aim of our study was to describe the effect of time in the form of complaint duration, admission delay time, day of admission, time of admission, and length of stay on the outcome of COPD patients admitted to the RICU. Patients and methods This prospective descriptive study was conducted among COPD patients admitted to the respiratory ICU at the Assiut University Hospital. Cases who died, those who refused to participate in the study, and cases that were discharged or transferred from the ICU before completing data collection were excluded. Results A total of 149 patients were included in the study; 120 (80.5%) patients survived (survivors), whereas 29 (19.5%) patients deteriorated and died (non-survivors). We observed a significant statistical difference between the two groups (survivors and non-survivors) regarding complaint duration, admission delay time, day of admission, and length of stay in the ICU. Conclusion Time, in all of its various forms, significantly impacts the prognosis of critically ill COPD patients admitted to the respiratory intensive care unit.
Source: Egyptian Journal of Bronchology
Authors: Amany O. Mohamed, Yousef A. Yousef, Abdelazeem A. Abo Efadl, Ebtesam M. Thabet, Amal A. Abdelrahman
Institution: Assiut University
Language: English
Subfield: Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W7165161052