THE EFFECTIVENESS OF SEPSIS SCORING SYSTEMS IN ONCOLOGY EMERGENCIES: A SCOPING REVIEW

Sepsis is a serious condition that takes place when the body overreacts to an infection, leading to organ dysfunction and, in extreme cases, death. In the context of oncological emergencies, early identification and appropriate management of sepsis are critical for improving patients’ clinical outcomes. Sepsis scoring systems, such as SOFA and qSOFA, are currently available tools that assist healthcare professionals in assessing the severity of sepsis and making clinical decisions. This study aims to analyze the effectiveness of sepsis scoring systems in the early identification and management of cancer patients in emergency situations. The scope review was conducted in accordance with the assumptions established by the Joanna Briggs Institute methodology. A three-step search strategy was developed with the assistance of a librarian, using databases such as Medline via PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, Scopus, and ProQuest. The selection of studies was made through the Rayyan tool, with three independent researchers performing a blind reading of the titles and abstracts. The extracted data were organized into a consolidated matrix, covering informational elements such as study identification, research objective, methodological design, study population, and organ dysfunction scores within the context of oncological emergencies.