CREATING SMART GOALS
Aleaha M. Peoples, MSN, RN
University of Pennsylvania
SMART GOALS
• Specific: Tangible, Clear and Concise (Should be based on patient’s
unique goals)
• Measurable: Quantifiable
• Attainable: Appropriate and Achievable
• Realistic: Can the goal actually be accomplished
• Timely: Tied to a timeframe and a deadline
STRUCTURING A SMART GOAL
• [Who] will do [what] resulting in [measure] by [when]
• Short term example:
• Patient will ambulate 3 laps around the unit before 1pm
• Long term example:
• Patient will be able to ambulate 4.5 miles on the treadmill in 3 months.