Table 2.

Outcomes Coded as Adherent or Non-Adherent, and Reasons for Non-Adherence

Adherent (fully or partially)	Non-Adherent
1. The recommendation was followed exactly	13. The health care provider did not follow any of the above strategies to manage the symptom
2. The recommended medication was given at a lower dose	Reasons for non-adherence
3. An alternative or additional medication was given	13a. The recommendation was not appropriate or was contraindicated
4. An alternative or additional referral to a specialist was made	13b. The patient’s report of the symptom to the health care provider did not match their self-report in the computerized assessment
5. The recommended prescription or referral was already in place for the symptom	13c. No reason given
6. The recommended prescription was already in place for another indication
7. Another specified health care provider or supportive care service was managing the symptom
8. Cancer therapy was held or dose reduced due to severity of the symptom
9. A behavioral strategy was advised
10. The health care provider offered the recommended medication, referral, or behavioral strategy; it was refused by the patient
11. The patient was sent to the emergency department or hospitalized in response to the symptom
12. “Other” responses categorized as adherent: The recommended medication was given at a higher dose