1. Goal Attainment Scaling

2. What is Goal Attainment Scaling?
Scoring system to assess/report on outcomes
Clients make the goals in collaboration with providers
Scores based on goal outcomes
5 levels of outcomes

3. Five Point Scale

4. Five Point Scale Increase mobility and weight bearing capacity
Walk around the block two
times per week with use of
an aid at 3 months
Walk around the block
once per week with use
of aid at 3 months
Walk around the block three
times per week using the aid
sparingly at 3 months
Cannot walk around the
block at all with or
without an aid at
3 months
Walk around the block three
times per week without
an aid at 3 months

5. Rehabilitation Assessment
Life Satisfaction Indicators (LSI) are identified by client
LSI creates a snapshot of the client’s satisfaction with life
LSI results assist with the Rehabilitation Assessment

6. Rehabilitation Plan with Scaling
Goals are made for Rehabilitation Plan based on Assessment
Up to 4 Goals
5 levels of outcomes are defined for each goal and activities identified

7. Plan Progress Goals are reassessed as required
LSI is completed 6 monthly

8. Plan Closure Final score given for each goal A final LSI is completed
Success = expected outcome (0) or better (+1,+2)

9. Expected Benefits Better engagement with clients
Clearer plan for clients
Clients take ownership of their goals
Clients have better understanding of rehabilitation process

10. Effects on Current Process
Minimal impact on DVA Staff, as providers establish the goals with clients and monitor progress
Once familiarity with process is established, minimal cost impact

11. Links to DVA Towards 2020
Goal Attainment Scaling is a whole-of-person rehabilitation tool
Client has direct input to their own goals
Providers can develop individualised plans for clients

12. Links to DVA Towards 2020
Enables reporting on the effectiveness of different types of rehabilitation
DVA can identify areas for improvements from client goal scores
Target relevant changes for implementation

13. Links to DVA Towards 2020
Improved communication with providers about client rehabilitation
Detailed reporting about client rehabilitation progress

14. New and Amended Forms
One new form D9230 Life Satisfaction Indicators & five current forms amended (see following slides)
Refer Chapter 15 Goal Attainment Scaling in DVA’s online Rehabilitation Library -
Also visit DVA’s Rehabilitation website –

15. Refer to Chapter 15 Goal Attainment Scaling in CLIK
D9230 new form
LIFE INDICATORS
- completed by client at rehabilitation assessment, 6 month plan progress and at plan closure
Refer to Chapter 15 Goal Attainment Scaling in CLIK

16. Refer to Chapter 15 Goal Attainment Scaling in CLIK
D9230 new form (cont.)
JOB INDICATORS
- completed by client at rehabilitation assessment, 6 month plan progress report and at plan closure
Refer to Chapter 15 Goal Attainment Scaling in CLIK

17. D1334 amended form - add Life Satisfaction Indicators data
Refer to Chapter 15 Goal Attainment Scaling in CLIK

18. D1347 amended form add Goal Attainment Scaling data (up to four goals)
Refer to Chapter 15 Goal Attainment Scaling in CLIK

19. D1336 amended form add Goal Attainment Scaling data (up to four goals)
Refer to Chapter 15 Goal Attainment Scaling in CLIK

20. D1330 amended form - add Life Satisfaction Indicators data
Refer to Chapter 15 Goal Attainment Scaling in CLIK

21. D1335 amended form add Life Satisfaction Indicators data
Refer to Chapter 15 Goal Attainment Scaling in CLIK

22. D1335 amended form (cont.) add Goal Attainment Scaling data
convert Scaling scores by using Conversion Table
Refer to Chapter 15 Goal Attainment Scaling in CLIK

23. Goal Attainment Scaling Scores Conversion Table
D1335 amended form (cont.)
Goal Attainment Scaling Scores Conversion Table
Refer to Chapter 15 Goal Attainment Scaling in CLIK