Using Goal Attainment Scaling in Community Health for Seniors
Author Information
Author(s): Marita Kloseck
Primary Institution: The University of Western Ontario
Hypothesis
Can Goal Attainment Scaling effectively measure progress in community health promotion initiatives for seniors?
Conclusion
Goal Attainment Scaling is a user-friendly and effective method for measuring the success of community health promotion projects.
Supporting Evidence
- GAS methodology was found to be feasible and responsive in measuring community health progress.
- All project goals were achieved at one year or sooner.
- The overall GAS score increased significantly from baseline to one year.
Takeaway
This study shows that Goal Attainment Scaling helps seniors and community members track their health goals and see how well they are doing.
Methodology
Goal Attainment Scaling was used to collaboratively set and measure health promotion goals in a community of seniors over two years.
Potential Biases
Potential bias in goal setting and evaluation if community members are also involved in judging their own progress.
Limitations
The study may not be generalizable to other communities due to its specific context and methodology.
Participant Demographics
Mean age of participants was 76 years, with 77% being female.
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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