Feasibility of computer-based self-administered cancer-specific geriatric assessment (SA-CSGA) in older pts with gastrointestinal malignancy (GIM).

e19586 Feasibility of computer-based self-administered cancer-specific geriatric assessment (SA-CSGA) in older pts w/ gastrointestinal malignancy (GIM) Background: The CSGA (Hurria, JCO 2011) is a brief geriatric assessment consisting of validated measures primarily self-administered using paper format. We developed & tested feasibility of a computer-based SA-CSGA in pts ≥70 yrs w/ GIM. Methods: From 12/2009 - 6/2011, pts ≥70 yrs receiving treatment (rx) for GIM at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute were consented to complete SA-CSGA at baseline (T1= new or change rx) & follow-up (T2 = w/in 4 wks of completing rx). Feasibility endpts are (1) proportion of eligible pts consenting; (2) proportion completing SA-CSGA at T1 & T2; (3) time to completion of SA-CSGA; (4) proportion of MDs reporting change in clinical decision-making due to SA-CSGA. Results: Of the 49 eligible pts, 38 consented (55% female, 89% White, 76% enrolling prior to new rx). Mean age was 77yrs (range 70-89), 38% completed college, 49% married, 2...