Stay ConnectedIntroduction to Writing Goals and Objectives
Introduction to Writing Goals and Objectives offers the basic techniques that students, interns, and entry-level professionals need to gain confidence when developing and writing goals and objectives with their clients and patients through a simple process.
This manual offers exercises and case studies that will build the confidence of the reader by allowing them to practice the fundamentals of better documentation that will serve patients, recreation therapists, hospitals, community settings, and outside reviewing organizations.
Introduction to Writing Goals and Objectives
Pretest
Why Is It Important to Write Goals and Objectives?
Assessments
Meeting Patient Needs
Goals and Objectives
Terminology
Analysis of Verb Usage
Practice #1: Identifying Overt and Covert Words
What Is a Goal?
Practice #2: Writing Goals
Questions to Ponder about Objectives What Is an Objective?
Practice #3: Identifying the Performance
Practice #4: Is It a Useful Objective?
Practice #5: Goals and Objectives
Case Examples
Step Into My Office
Conclusion
Post-Test
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