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DEFINITIONS

First step to understanding how to complete treatment plans is to fully grasp the terminologies. This page will

what is meant by the terms problems/symptoms, goals and objectives.

 
     

Problems/Current Symptoms:

A brief description of the problems that will be addressed in treatment,

or through supportive services. Attempt to focus on the most significant

and urgent problems. It may be that the rest of the patient's other

 problems have to be set aside for now. Also, each problems should be presented in such a way that rather than simply listing a DSM IV

disorder, they should attempt a description of how the problems are

manifest in the patient's life.

  Sample Planners:

 Included are sample lists of some of the most common problems encountered by our patients. The samples listed are intended only to help guide the thought process in formulating treatment plans. They are neither comprehensive nor specific enough. Each plan should be tailored to the individual's problems and needs.
Examples:

1. Disabling depressed mood as evidenced by:

  • Loss of appetite leading to 20 pound weight loss over the preceding 3 months
  • Social isolation refusing social invitations
  • Hypersomnia - sleeping greater than 12 hours a day
  • Lack of motivation as demonstrated by not seeking employment more aggressively, etc...
   Objectives/Outcome Criteria:

Objectives attempts to clarify in specific, observable, often measurable terms the individual steps toward the more general goals. Usually, there should be at least 2-3 objectives for each goals. Target dates are recommended for each objectives.

 

Goals:

Goals are the expected end result of treatment or supportive services. They

 are generally broad and need not be specific but should focus on the patient's desired outcome for treatment.

Examples:

  1. Improved mood such that patient is able to resume previous high functioning.
  2. Develop healthy behavioral and cognitive pattern of living.

 

   Examples:
  1. Patient will understand and recognize the signs and symptoms of depression.
  2. Patient will identify triggers for depressed mood.
  3. Patient will express feelings of hurt and pain associated with early childhood issues.
  4. Patient will demonstrate improved mood, sleeps 6-8 hours a day, able to concentrate on tasks at work, etc...