Using the Goal Attainment Scale (GAS) as an outcome measure in rehabilitation

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Effective Private Practice needs to render value based care. This is not only ethical as to ensure quality service to our clients but it is also vital to ensure fair remenuration from various funders.

Using outcome measures can often feel cumbersome and time consuming. As time is money it is crucial that outcome measures that are quick and effective be explored. As goal-setting is already part of routine clinical practice, the GAS is easy to apply and ensures measureble results that is individualised. 

The GAS is a well established outcome measured used initially in mental health in the early 60`s but has sinced been adapted for use in both psychiatry and physical rehabilitation. Traditional standardised measures often lack sensitivity as change may occur in one item but this change is lost in the overall score. The GAS however allows you to set patient specific goals whilst still offering a standardised way of measurement for statistical analysis.

Investing in gaining the knowledge to use this instrument will enhance your value based care and secure your reimbursement as more medical aids and other funders become outcome measure driven. 

This interactive session will cover topics like:

-      What is the GAS

-      How is the GAS is rated

-      How to set goals using the GAS

-      How to measure attainment of goals on GAS

-      Adjusting the GAS for different treatment settings

Who should attend? 

This session is ideal for all private practice owners, including Occupational Therapists, [Physio Therapists, Speech Therapists, Psychologists and related allied practices].

Presenter: Chanette van der Merwe

Chanette is an occupational therapist working in mental health for the last 10 years. She completed her masters degree in 2015 and during her research to find a suitable outcome measure she was introduced to the GAS. Her research explored the different personality characteristics that impacts patients experience of pain and their attainment of self-care goals. The GAS proofed invaluable and statistically sound. Chanette has since continued to use the GAS with her patients in both acute psychiatry and vocational rehabilitation.

TICKET SALES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 22 JULY @ 16h00