Analysis

The Patient-Specific Goal-Setting Method is an approach used to help patients set specific, personalized goals related to their health and rehabilitation. This method aims to enhance the patient’s active participation in the treatment process and ensure that the treatment goals are focused on the individual needs and priorities of the patient.

Objective

The main goal of the Patient-Specific Goal-Setting Method is to develop goals that are specific to each patient’s needs and preferences and to strengthen the patient’s active involvement in the goal-setting process in order to increase engagement and compliance with the treatment.

Calibration

The method usually includes the following key procedures:
Discussion with the Patient: Meetings with the patient to identify personal goals and priorities that are important to them.
Goal Setting: Definition of clear, specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART) goals.
Collaboration and Strategy: Development of strategies and steps for achieving these goals in collaboration with the patient.
Evaluation and Feedback: Regular evaluation of progress and provision of feedback for any necessary adjustments.
The success of the method is based on the patient’s active participation and the continuous review of goals and progress.

References

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