Setting goals and measuring outcomes

This section aims to prepare speech pathologists for successful goal setting and outcome measurement. Follow the links for best practice statements developed in accordance with the most up-to-date research and expert opinion.

In this section you will find best practice statements, resources and information that focuses on:

1. Defining goal setting. This section defines goal setting and considers the definition of an aphasia rehabilitation goal from the different perspectives of key stakeholders in the goal setting process.  
2. The process of goal setting. This section provides key frameworks and approaches to goal setting.

3. Client-centered goal setting. This section provides information on client centered care and how to achieve client focused goal setting.
4. Measuring Outcomes. This section provides guidance in selecting outcomes and outcome measures.