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Goal Attainment Scaling Made Easy With an App: GOALed
Erin Gaffney1, Kevin Gaffney, Lori Bartleson
1TIRR Memorial Hermann (Dr E. Gaffney), Houston, Texas; University of Oklahoma (Mr K. Gaffney), Norman, Oklahoma; Dorchester County School District Two (Dr Bartleson), Summerville, South Carolina; Medical University of South Carolina (Drs E. Gaffney and Dodds), Charleston, South Carolina.
Summary
Pediatric physical therapists can now use the GOALed app for objective measurement of patient goals. This app streamlines the process of Goal Attainment Scaling (GAS), improving efficiency in clinical practice.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Physical Therapy
- Rehabilitation Technology
Background:
- Goal Attainment Scaling (GAS) is utilized by pediatric physical therapists for objective measurement of patient-centered goals.
- Current methods for creating, recording, storing, scoring, and interpreting GAS goals are manual and time-consuming.
- There is a need for more efficient and streamlined approaches to GAS implementation in pediatric settings.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce the novel GOALed application, designed to enhance the process of Goal Attainment Scaling (GAS).
- To demonstrate the practical application and benefits of the GOALed app through a clinical case example.
Main Methods:
- Development and introduction of the GOALed mobile application.
- Illustrative case study showcasing the app's functionality in a pediatric physical therapy context.
Main Results:
- The GOALed app offers a streamlined and improved method for managing GAS goals.
- The case example demonstrates the feasibility and utility of the app in objective goal measurement.
Conclusions:
- The GOALed app represents a significant advancement in the application of GAS for pediatric physical therapists.
- This technology has the potential to improve the efficiency and objectivity of goal setting and tracking in pediatric rehabilitation.
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