Developing Therapeutic Goals in Pediatrics

Question 1

What is the primary domain for prioritizing needs

Answer 1

• The caregivers concerns

Question 2

Goals must be FROM

Answer 2

• Functional
• Realistic
• Objective
• Measurable

Question 3

Describe short term versus long term goals

Answer 3

• Short: ~3mo
• Long: ~1yr

Question 4

What are the 4 components of goals & objectives

Answer 4

• The person: who
• The behavior: observable/measurable act
• The conditions: where, when, with what (adverbs)
• The criterion: time, distance, amount of assistance