#PTonICE Daily Show
Episode 1818 - Are your goals SMAART?
Sep 25, 2024
Dr. Jeff Musgrave, a physical therapy expert specializing in geriatrics, shares transformative insights on setting goals in therapy. He emphasizes the importance of crafting SMART goals – Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound. Through the story of a patient named Betty, he illustrates how to turn broad objectives into actionable steps that improve treatment outcomes. Musgrave also highlights the role of strong therapeutic relationships in achieving these goals, ensuring personalized care for older adults.
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Quick takeaways
- Setting SMART goals clarifies expectations between providers and patients, improving outcomes, especially for older adults feeling unheard.
- Understanding patients' motivations leads to meaningful, tailored goals that align therapy with their personal life objectives and functional tasks.
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The Importance of SMART Goals
Setting SMART goals—specific, measurable, achievable, aggressive, realistic, and time-bound—is crucial for improving patient outcomes in physical therapy. These goals help clarify expectations between providers and clients, particularly among older adults who often feel unheard. By striving for specificity, therapists can create functional and targeted goals that align with what patients genuinely want to achieve in their lives. Without clear goals, programming becomes complicated, leading to unmet expectations and decreased motivation for both the patient and clinician.
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