title: Client-chosen goals in occupational therapy: strategy and instrument pilot.
abstract: ABSTRACT Client-centered practice and outcomes research are missions of occupational therapy. Although strategies for client goal-setting have advanced the field, the process has limitations. This study tested a self-report strategy using brief, easy to score measures. The Goals for Occupational Therapy List was completed at mostly independent intake and paired with a follow-up measure of Goal Satisfaction Rating by 40 clients in an outpatient rehabilitation center. The strategy of pairing self-report measures of goal-setting and attainment was useful for clinicians and yielded important research findings. Application to occupational therapy and future research are suggested.
authors.affiliation: Department of Occupational Therapy, Eastern Kentucky University, Richmond, KY 40475-3100, USA. Melba.Custer@eku.edu
authors.forename: Melba G
authors.initials: MG
authors.lastname: Custer
authors.forename: Ruth A
authors.initials: RA
authors.lastname: Huebner
authors.forename: Linda
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Freudenberger
authors.forename: Laurel R
authors.initials: LR
authors.lastname: Nichols
mesh_terms: D000124:Achievement; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D005260:Female; D006040:Goals; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009788:Occupational Therapy; D017063:Outcome Assessment, Health Care; D010045:Outpatients; D010361:Patients; D010549:Personal Satisfaction; D012047:Rehabilitation Centers; D057566:Self Report; D055815:Young Adult