Implementing a framework for goal setting in community based stroke rehabilitation: a process evaluation.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Goal setting is considered 'best practice' in stroke rehabilitation; however, there is no consensus regarding the key components of goal setting interventions or how they should be optimally delivered in practice. We developed a theory-based goal setting and action planning framework (G-AP) to guide goal setting practice. G-AP has 4 stages: goal negotiation, goal setting, action planning & coping planning and appraisal & feedback. All stages are recorded in a patient-held record. In this study we examined the implementation, acceptability and perceived benefits of G-AP in one community rehabilitation team with people recovering from stroke.

Methods

G-AP was implemented for 6 months with 23 stroke patients. In-depth interviews with 8 patients and 8 health professio

SUBMITTER: Scobbie L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3671148 | biostudies-literature | 2013 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature