Article

Setting goals can be a valuable skill to self-manage multiple sclerosis (MS)
fatigue. A better understanding of the goals set by people with MS after
completing a fatigue management program can assist health care professionals with
tailoring interventions for clients. This study aimed to describe the focus of
goals set by people with MS after a teleconference-delivered fatigue management
program and to evaluate the extent to which participants were able to achieve
their goals over time. In total, 485 goals were set by 81 participants. Over a
follow-up period, 64 participants rated 284 goals regarding progress made toward
goal achievement. Approximately 50% of the rated goals were considered achieved.
The most common type of goal achieved was that of instrumental activities of
daily living. Short-term goals were more likely to be achieved.
This study
highlights the need for and importance of promoting and teaching goal-setting
skills to people with MS.
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