SMART Goals

SMART Goals Template for Allied Health Professionals Patient Identification: Patient is Mr. John Smith, born on 15 March 1970, with medical record number 7890123. He is a 54-year-old male recently discharged from hospital following a fractured left femur. Area of Clinical Focus: The primary area being addressed through allied health intervention is mobility and functional independence, specifically focusing on safe ambulation and activities of daily living (ADLs). SMART Goal(s): * **Goal 1:** Mr. Smith will be able to ambulate 50 metres independently with a single-point stick within his home, demonstrating good balance and minimal pain (rated ≤3/10 on a visual analogue scale) for at least 80% of attempts, by 1 January 2025. This will enable him to independently access all areas of his home. * **Goal 2:** Mr. Smith will be able to perform his showering and dressing ADLs independently, without supervision or physical assistance, 5 times per week by 15 December 2024. This will improve his self-care and reduce reliance on his spouse. Barriers and Considerations: Factors influencing goal achievement include residual pain in the left femur (currently managed with oral analgesia), reduced muscle strength in the left lower limb, fear of falling, and a cluttered home environment. His wife provides significant support, which can sometimes lead to over-reliance, though her motivation for his recovery is high. Mr. Smith has good health literacy and is motivated to regain his independence. Monitoring and Follow-Up Plan: Progress will be monitored by the assigned Physiotherapist and Occupational Therapist during weekly home visits. The frequency of review will be weekly for the first 6 weeks, then fortnightly for an additional 4 weeks. Tools and measures used will include the Timed Up and Go (TUG) test to assess ambulation, a pain visual analogue scale (VAS), observation of ADL performance, and patient-reported outcomes regarding independence and confidence.