Goals Flashcards
1
Q
The number of goals you write and the type of goals you write depends on what?
A
The setting you are in and your patient
2
Q
What helps you determine you goals?
A
- Diagnosis
- Medical history
- Results of examination
- Clinical judgement
3
Q
Goals should follow what criteria?
A
- SMART (with the addition of function)
- Also consider ABCD structure
4
Q
How should you list you goals?
A
In order of priority
5
Q
T/F: Patient goals should be included in your goals.
A
True
6
Q
What is the ABCDE method for goal writing?
A
- Actor: identification of the patient (or caregiver)
- Behavior: description of the movement or activity (task)
- Condition: specific conditions in which the activity will be performed (environment)
- Degree: factors for measuring the outcome quantitatively (objective)
- Expected Time: time frame for achieving the goal (STG vs LTG)
7
Q
Short term goals are dependent on what?
A
Length of stay (LOS) and should be correlated towards a similar long term goal
8
Q
What part of the ICF model does the short term goal usually represent?
A
Relates to a patients body function and activity limitations
9
Q
What do long term goals usually relate to on the ICF model and goal wise?
A
- Usually relates to the discharge goals
- Relates to a patients participation limitations (ICF)
