Who should attend:

All AHP and wellbeing practitioners with an  interest in palliative care, looking to learn how to implement outcome measures in their practice and support patients to se therapeutic goals.

The principles of this session can be applied to any health care setting

Course Aims:

This session will explore the use of outcome measures and goal setting in palliative rehabilitation.  We will consider the challenges of measuring outcomes in people with life-limiting conditions and discuss how to ensure assessments remain holistic and person centered.

Examples of outcome measures, including IPOS, GAS Light and MYCAW, will be reviewed, and how we can relate these to supporting meaningful goal setting. The session will also explore strategies for helping patients identify and achieve goals that reflect their priorities and maximise quality of life.

Objectives:

• To understand the role and importance of outcome measures in palliative rehabilitation and for people living with life-limiting conditions

• To explore a range of outcome measures recommended by Hospice UK and their application in practice

• To understand the value of collaborative goal setting and how it can empower patients to achieve meaningful, person-centered outcomes

• To develop confidence in supporting patients to set realistic, achievable, and meaningful goals that reflect their priorities, values, and changing needs