ICF-inspired goal-setting in developmental rehabilitation: an innovative framework for pediatric therapists.

Collaborative goal-setting is a fundamental component of developmental physical and occupational therapy practice. Evidence suggests, however, that therapists struggle to elicit patient and family goals, and they often establish goals that are not reflective of patient and caregiver functional preferences. Training and efficiency also act as barriers to collaborative goal-setting.

Patient-Centered Goal Setting in Developmental Therapy: Discordance between Documented Goals and Caregiver-Perceived Goals.

Introduction: Productive interactions between engaged patients and clinical teams are key to effective clinical practice. Accordingly, the identification of needs and priorities through the process of collaborative goal setting is fundamental to patient-centered care. Executing a goal-setting process that is truly collaborative is challenging; many caregivers do not feel that they are adequately involved in the goal-setting process.

The methodological application of goal attainment scaling in pediatric rehabilitation research: a systematic review.

The objectives of this review article were to (1) describe the populations and interventions to which Goal Attainment Scaling (GAS) has been applied in pediatric rehabilitation, (2) summarize the scientific rigor of published studies utilizing GAS as an outcome measure in pediatric rehabilitation, and (3) illustrate the responsiveness of GAS following intervention. Four electronic databases were searched for English language, human subject studies. Two reviewers independently extracted data, graded evidence, and rated study quality.

Patient- and caregiver-identified preferences: Dimensions of change in developmental therapy treatment goals.

Objective: To describe patterns in preferred dimensions of change in therapy goals identified by individuals with developmental disability and their caregivers.

Methods: A retrospective chart review of Goal Attainment Scaling (GAS) goals for patients aged 2-32 years (n = 124) participating in a program of episodic care was conducted. Dimensions of change were analyzed through a mixed-methods study design.