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An Educational Intervention on Mutual Goal Setting for Hospital Nurses: A Mixed-Methods Study.

Teresa A Jerofke-Owen¹, Kristi Opper², Joseph Beiler²

¹College of Nursing, Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI, USA.

Western Journal of Nursing Research

|November 5, 2025

Summary

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A nurse educational intervention significantly improved mutual goal setting between nurses and patients. This approach enhances patient engagement and care personalization, leading to better outcomes.

Keywords:

goal setting mixed-methods nurses nursing patient-centered

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Area of Science:

Healthcare delivery
Nursing education
Patient engagement

Background:

Mutual goal setting personalizes care and improves patient outcomes.
Effective goal setting requires patient involvement in care planning.

Purpose of the Study:

To assess the impact of nurse education on mutual goal setting.
To evaluate changes in nurse engagement, self-efficacy, and patient/nurse experiences.

Main Methods:

Mixed-methods study with chart audits and surveys.
Nurse self-efficacy measured using the Appraisal Inventory Tool.
Patient and nurse experiences assessed via surveys and focus groups.

Main Results:

Goal presence in charts doubled post-intervention; goal quality improved.
Nurse self-efficacy and patient goal achievement significantly increased.
Nurses identified facilitators, barriers, and benefits of mutual goal setting.

Conclusions:

Nurse education is key to improving mutual goal setting.
Involving patients early in care planning identifies barriers and individualizes care.
Eliciting the patient voice ensures tailored, effective healthcare.