Question

What is a specific, measurable, attainable, result focused, and timely goal for a patient who is a fall risk? (must be all these 5 things!)

Answer 1

Ans) Specific (SMART)

clearly defined goals help focus on the task.
Too vague: "As many planes as possible should arrive on time"
Specific: "Ninety percent of planes should arrive within fifteen minutes"

Measurable (SMART)
inform about the extent of progress. or quantifiable (numbers):
"90% of planes should arrive within 15 minutes is quantifiable.

Achievable (SMART)
realistic and attainable. If too easy, little effort is given. If too hard, people won't try or will fail and lose confidence. Too easy/too hard goals demotivate and demoralize.

Relevant (SMART)
consistent with the organization's mission, vision, and values. Only a few goals should be chosen, less is more.

Time-Bound (SMART)
provides a target for completion. Specify target dates or deadline. This forces action, focus, motivation.

Risk factors for anticipated physiologic falls include an unstable or abnormal gait, a history of falling, frequent toileting needs, altered mental status, and certain medications. Among hospitalized older adults, about 38% to 78% of falls can be anticipated.

- Public health framework for fall and fall‐related injury prevention focuses on the most important aspect of a program – determining if it made a difference. It is important to remember that evaluation does not just happen at the end of a project, but that it is integral at all stages of program planning and implementation. A good program evaluation allows you to manage ongoing work, identify areas for improvement, to celebrate successes, and to plan effectively for new initiatives.