Writing Measurable Objectives

Question 1

Objectives should aim toward the patient learning a _ _ _ that is _. Must be?

Answer 1

Toward the patient learning a specific obtainable skill that is useful for the client

Must be measurable

Question 2

When writing objectives you should develop?

Answer 2

A sequence of objectives that lead to a goal

Question 3

Goals should be _. If child is older than 3? Younger than 3?

Answer 3

Goals should be functional

If older than 3: mobility and self care are the desired goals

If younger than 3: can use developmental milestones

Question 4

Guidelines should have: a _ outcome, Include at least one _ _, include a _ _, include a measure of _, a projected _ _, and the _ for learning the skill.

Answer 4

Single outcome
Include at least one measurable quantity
Include a professional opinion 
Include a measure of accuracy
A projected completion date
Purpose for learning the skill

Question 5

What are 4 measurable quantities?

Answer 5

Rate (speed of movement)
Frequency (number of times during the trial period)
Duration (time it is to continue)
Assistance (min, mod, max, SBA, etc)

Question 6

A measure of accuracy is the _ of _ trials to _ trials.

Answer 6

Ratio of correct trials to total trials

Question 7

Will learn to, Will be able to, will demonstrate, or will perform are? Use?

Answer 7

Common language problems to avoid

Use verbs: walk, transfer

Question 8

Be sure not too _ _, and avoid _ _.

Answer 8

Be sure not too double dip- pick only one skill/ verb to measure

Avoid undefined skill
-ex. Wheelchair safety is too vague, will lock brakes before transferring is better

Question 9

_ _ is the term used if the client takes more time than is typical to complete a task or uses an assistive device to complete a task (walker, orthosis, etc)

Answer 9

Modified Independence