Table 1 Study population demographic characteristics
Characteristic | Total | Haematological neoplasm | Solid tumour |
|---|---|---|---|
Female n (%) | 76 (53.5) | 58 (76.3) | 18 (23.7) |
Age median (IQR) years | – | 15 (4–34) | 6 (5–10) |
Paediatric (oncology ward) n (%) | 86 | 55 (64.0) | 31 (36.0) |
Adults (oncology ward) n (%) | 1 | – | 1 (100.0) |
Adult (haematology ward) n (%) | 55 | 55 (100.0) | – |
Hospital stay median (IQR) days | 7.0 (4–15) | 7.0 (4–15) | 7.5 (3–13) |
Neutropenia n (%) | 44 (31.0) | 42 (39.1) | 1 (3.1) |