Development of a practical guideline for person centred goal setting in geriatric rehabilitation: a participatory action research

Elizabeth M. Wattel, Aafke J. de Groot, Sacha Deetman-van der Breggen, Robin Bonthuis, Niels Jongejan, Marina M. R. Tol-Schilder, Johannes C. van der Wouden, Robbert Gobbens

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Abstract

Purpose: To improve goal setting in Geriatric Rehabilitation (GR), by developing an evidence-based practical guideline for patient-centred goal setting. Methods: Participatory action research (PAR) in a cyclical process, with GR professionals as co-researchers. Each cycle consisted of five phases: problem analysis, literature review, development, practical experience, feedback & evaluation. The evaluation was based on video recordings of goal setting conversations, and on oral and written feedback of the GR professionals who tested the guideline. Results: In two PAR-cycles the guideline was developed, consisting of eight recommendations for setting and using goals, and of practical advices elaborating three of the recommendations, concerning conversational skills specific for goal setting conversations. After the second cycle the research team concluded that the guideline was feasible in daily practice and effective when used consciously. Conclusion: In this study, a practical guideline for setting and using goals in GR was developed. GR teams can improve their patient centred working with goals by discussing the recommendations in their team and choosing the recommendations to work on. This can be supported by the development of an interdisciplinary training. The effect on quality of care should be subject to further investigation.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1011-1019
Number of pages9
JournalEuropean Geriatric Medicine
Volume14
Issue number5
Early online date2023
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Oct 2023

Keywords

  • Geriatric rehabilitation
  • Goal setting
  • Patient centeredness
  • Practical Guideline

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