Objectives

Objective setting in rehabilitation

Break rehabilitation goals into structured, time-bound objectives that guide day-to-day therapy and keep the whole team aligned.

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Objective setting
Objectives

SMART Objectives in Rehabilitation

Objectives are the building blocks that sit between a rehabilitation goal and day-to-day therapy. In Kompass, each goal is broken down into short-term, SMART objectives — giving clinicians a structured way to plan, track, and adjust the rehabilitation programme at every review.

Translate Goals into Action

SMART objectives convert broad rehabilitation goals into specific, manageable steps — making it clear what needs to happen between now and the next review.

Structure Daily Progress

Well-defined objectives give the patient and the whole team a shared focus, aligning daily therapy activities with the longer-term rehabilitation plan.

Track Measurable Progress

Each objective includes a measurable component, so progress can be evaluated objectively at every review rather than relying on subjective impression.

Coordinate the Team

Shared objectives create a common language across disciplines, ensuring every member of the interdisciplinary team is working towards the same outcome.

SMART

The SMART Framework

Every objective in Kompass is structured using the SMART framework — an evidence-based approach that ensures each step of the rehabilitation plan is clearly defined, clinically meaningful, and easy to review.

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Summary

  • Provide a clear and concise title or overview that captures the essence of the objective.
  • Ensure the summary aligns with the overall rehabilitation goals and provides context for all staff members involved in the process.
S

Specific

  • Clearly define the therapeutic interventions, including the dosage (e.g., number of sessions).
  • Outline the treatment plan, detailing session content and progression steps.
  • Specify the exact actions needed to accomplish the objective.
M

Measurable

  • Establish clear methods for tracking progress, such as self-report questionnaires, assessments, observations, or feedback.
  • Identify key indicators and variables to monitor progress effectively.
A

Achievable

  • Evaluate whether the necessary resources, skills, and support systems are available.
  • Recognise potential challenges and opportunities, considering relevant ICF assessment insights if applicable.
R

Relevant

  • Ensure the objective aligns with the patient's overall goals and daily life activities.
  • Incorporate the patient's values, preferences, and priorities to enhance engagement.
T

Timed

  • Set a specific timeframe and target date for achieving the objective, ensuring a clear and realistic deadline.

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Getting Started

Getting Started with Objectives

Kompass makes objective setting a natural part of the rehabilitation workflow. Once goals are in place, the platform guides clinicians through building SMART objectives for each one — keeping the plan structured and reviewable at every stage.

  1. 1

    Create an Objective

    Write a SMART objective that describes what the patient will achieve and by when. Objectives are created independently, making them reusable across the rehabilitation plan.

  2. 2

    Assign to Goals

    Link the objective to one or more rehabilitation goals. Kompass supports a many-to-many relationship — a single objective can contribute to multiple goals, and a goal can have multiple objectives. Objectives can also be used as standalone without being assigned to a goal.

  3. 3

    Track Progress

    At each review, update the objective status in Kompass. Progress is recorded automatically and feeds into outcome reporting across all linked goals.

Steps to Effective Rehabilitation

  1. 1

    Functional Assessment

    Conduct a standardised ICF assessment using condition-specific core sets to establish the patient's baseline functional status.

  2. 2

    Identify Problems

    Review the scored ICF codes to surface the functional problems most relevant to the patient's rehabilitation needs.

  3. 3

    Goal Setting

    Set patient-centred rehabilitation goals that are specific, measurable, and directly tied to identified ICF problems.

  4. 4

    Objective Setting

    Break goals into short-term objectives and actionable steps that guide the day-to-day rehabilitation plan.

  5. 5

    Reporting

    Generate structured outcome reports from ICF reassessment data to evidence progress, support handovers, and inform future care planning.