Description: The presentation will outline an evidence-based conceptual framework for why clinicians use goal setting in rehabilitation, and how goal-setting contributes to enhancing client outcomes and autonomy. Available goal-setting frameworks will be analysed and discussed.

Learning objectives: By the end of the presentation, attendees will be able to:

  • Understand why goal-setting is used in rehabilitation settings, and how goal-setting can enhance client outcomes and autonomy
  • Outline a comprehensive framework for goal-setting across the rehabilitation journey
  • Outline barriers and enablers to implementing goal-setting as a rehabilitation clinician and within a rehabilitation team.

Presenter: This 1-hr webinar was presented by:

Amanda Baker, BPhty, GraddipNR, M Comm Rehab, MMR, PhD Candidate

Advanced Physiotherapist, Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service
PhD candidate, Griffith University.

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