COAST Goals Flashcards

Study Notes

Types of Goals

Goals are classified into two categories: short-term and long-term.

Contributing Factors

Include client factors, performance skills, performance patterns, context/environment, and activity demands.

Occupational Problem Statements

Serve as a baseline for measuring progress in therapy.

Goal Definitions

Long-term goal: What the client hopes to accomplish by the time of discharge.
Short-term goal: Refers to daily or weekly objectives that need to be met while progressing toward the long-term goal.

COAST Goals Components

C (Client): Begins with "client will," involving actions like performing, demonstrating, or completing.
O (Occupation): Refers specifically to the occupation or activity in question.
A (Assist Level): Indicates the level of independence required, including physical or verbal cues.
S (Specific Condition): Details specific conditions such as location, modified techniques, or adaptive equipment required for the task.
T (Timeline): Denotes the timeframe for accomplishing the goal.

Examples of COAST Goals

Sam will don a t-shirt using an over-the-head method independently within one month.
Client will demonstrate the ability to change a baby's diaper using adaptive one-handed methods with no more than three verbal cues within three weeks.
Patient will go to bed before 11 PM at least 75% of weeknights within three weeks to obtain adequate sleep for effective job participation.
Chantal will make at least three verbal contributions to group discussions with moderate verbal prompts five out of five days within three weeks.

Equations for Writing COAST Notes

First equation: "Client requires _____ in _____ due to _____." (Assist level performing what occupational task contributing factor)
Second equation: "_______________ results in ___________________." (Contributing factor and the occupational deficit)

Description

Test your knowledge of the COAST goal-setting framework with these flashcards. This quiz covers essential terms and definitions related to short-term and long-term goals, contributing factors, and measuring progress in occupational therapy.