Use of self-reporting outcomes to inform patient care.

176 Background: Cancer Treatment Centers of America, Inc (CTCA) is a national network of hospitals that specialize in the treatment of patients fighting complex or advanced-stage cancer. The Symptom Inventory Tool (SIT) is an assessment tool that captures the patients’ perceived symptom burden for real-time clinical intervention, from the point of no intervention (baseline) and every 21 days or greater. The SIT is comprised of 27 questions utilizing the MD Anderson Symptom Inventory tool, a validated assessment instrument with eight questions added and a free text box by CTCA. The SIT became an integral part of patient care at CTCA beginning in 2012. Methods: Non-clinical stakeholders administer the SIT via an electronic tablet. Upon completion of the assessment, a trending graph known as Symptoms-at-a-Glance (SAG) report is auto populated and available to clinicians in the EHR or may be printed at the point of care. The SAG provides run graphs for each symptom including arrows identifying clinically rele...