Table 2 Goal Attainment Scaling with the two sub-goals of thematic area 1
From: The use of Goal Attainment Scaling in a community health promotion initiative with seniors
GOAL ATTAINMENT LEVELS | OPERATIONALIZING A HEALTH PROMOTION & INFORMATION CENTRE IN THE CHERRYHILL COMMUNITY MALL | |
|---|---|---|
Community Volunteers to Operate the Cherryhill Health Promotion & Information Centre | Provision of Health Information & Education Displays in the Health Promotion Centre | |
Much less than expected -2 | No trained community volunteers (seniors) to operate the Cherryhill Health Promotion & Information Centre. No formal sustainable system for recruiting volunteers. a | No health information or education displays. a |
Somewhat less than expected -1 | Some, but not enough, trained community volunteers (seniors) to operate the Cherryhill Health Promotion & Information Centre. No formal sustainable system for recruiting volunteers. Recruitment of volunteers conducted by health professionals. b | Health information & 1–2 health education displays in the Cherryhill Health Promotion & Information Centre per year in Cherryhill mall; topics identified & organized by health professionals in collaboration with community volunteers. b, c, d |
Expected level (Program Goal) 0 | Adequate number of trained community volunteers (seniors) to operate the Cherryhill Health Promotion & Information Centre 6 days per week (Monday to Saturday). Formal sustainable system for ongoing recruitment of volunteers. Recruitment of volunteers conducted by health professionals in collaboration with Cherryhill seniors. c, d | Health information & 3–4 health education displays in the Cherryhill Health Promotion & Information Centre per year in Cherryhill mall; topics identified & organized by health professionals in collaboration with community volunteers. e, f |
Somewhat better than expected +1 | Adequate number of trained community volunteers (seniors) to operate the Cherryhill Health Promotion & Information Centre 6 days per week (Monday to Saturday). Formal sustainable system for ongoing recruitment of volunteers. Recruitment of volunteers conducted by Cherryhill seniors in collaboration with health professionals. e | Health information &≥ 5 health education displays in the Cherryhill Health Promotion & Information Centre per year in Cherryhill mall; community-identified topics; displays organized by community volunteers in collaboration with health professionals. |
Much better than expected +2 | Adequate number of trained community volunteers (seniors) to operate the Cherryhill Health Promotion & Information Centre 6 days per week (Monday to Saturday). Volunteers include Cherryhill residents. Formal sustainable system for ongoing recruitment of volunteers. Recruitment of volunteers conducted by Cherryhill seniors. f | Health information &≥ 5 health education displays in Cherryhill mall with in-reach into Cherryhill apartment buildings; community-identified topics; displays organized by community volunteers in collaboration with health professionals. |
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Goal Status | Baseline: a 3 Months: b 6 Months: c 9 Months: d 12 Months: e 24 Months: f | Baseline: a 3 Months: b 6 Months: c 9 Months: d 12 Months e 24 Months: f |