Chapter 7b – Outcomes
Determining Outcomes
Now that you have 3 to 5 smart goals identified, it is time to determine the outcome for each goal!
What is an Outcome?
It is the way a thing turns out. It should be definable and measurable.
How do you create a good Person-centred Outcome?
In order to be sure you are creating an outcome and not a solution, ask these questions:
If the person got their outcome, what would it:
- Give them?
- Do for them?
- Make possible for them?
You can continue to repeat these questions until you have reached an outcome.
Example:
A bit about Julie:
- Julie loves nature, being outside and loves to be around people.
- Julie has a goal of losing 20 lbs.
Let’s ask the questions:
- What could losing 20 lbs give her? More confidence
- What could losing 20 lbs do for her? Less joint pain and more energy.
- What could losing 20 lbs make possible for her? She could have the energy to join a hiking group outside, enjoying nature and making friends with common interests.
Her Outcome May be:
- Julie will feel confident and healthy while hiking and making friends with people who also love nature.
Notice that Julie’s outcome does not include how much weight she wants to lose, what foods she will eat, or how much exercise she will do. Those are actions. The outcome is the BIG picture.