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.
SMART Goals Template for Allied Health Professionals
Patient Identification:
[insert full name, date of birth, and medical or facility record number if provided] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript or context, else omit section entirely. Write in full sentences as a paragraph.)
Area of Clinical Focus:
[define the primary area being addressed through allied health intervention—e.g. mobility, speech and communication, nutrition, self-care, mental health, social participation, or coping strategies] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript or context, else omit section entirely. Write in full sentences as a paragraph.)
SMART Goal(s):
[list specific goals that follow the SMART framework – Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound. Goals may relate to function, participation, behaviour, skill acquisition, symptom management, or other discipline-specific outcomes. Include clear target outcomes and a review timeframe.] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript or context, else omit section entirely. List items as bullet points.)
Barriers and Considerations:
[document any factors that may influence the achievement of goals, such as physical limitations, environmental barriers, psychosocial concerns, motivation, health literacy, support systems, or cultural considerations] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript or context, else omit section entirely. Write in full sentences as a paragraph.)
Monitoring and Follow-Up Plan:
[describe how progress will be monitored, by whom (e.g. specific allied health clinician or MDT member), the frequency of review, and the tools or measures that will be used (e.g. outcome scales, observations, reports from caregivers, patient-reported outcomes)] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript or context, else omit section entirely. Write in full sentences as a paragraph.)
(Never come up with your own patient details, assessment, plan, interventions, evaluation, or plan for continuing care – use only the transcript, contextual notes, or clinical note as a reference for the information to include in your note. If any information related to a placeholder has not been explicitly mentioned in the transcript, contextual notes, or clinical note, you must not state the information has not been explicitly mentioned in your output; just leave the relevant placeholder or omit the placeholder completely. Use as many lines, paragraphs, or bullet points as needed to capture all relevant information from the transcript.)