Can goal-setting for patients with multimorbidity improve outcomes in primary care? Cluster randomised feasibility trial

Ford, John, Lenaghan, Elizabeth, Salter, Charlotte, Turner, David, Shiner, Alice, Clark, Allan B., Murdoch, Jamie, Green, Carole, James, Sarah, Koopmans, Imogen, Lipp, Alistair, Moseley, Annie, Wade, Tom, Winterburn, Sandra and Steel, Nicholas (2019) Can goal-setting for patients with multimorbidity improve outcomes in primary care? Cluster randomised feasibility trial. BMJ Open, 9 (6). ISSN 2044-6055

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Abstract

Introduction: Goal-setting is recommended for patients with multimorbidity, but there is little evidence to support its use in general practice. Objective: To assess the feasibility of goal-setting for patients with multimorbidity, before undertaking a definitive trial. Design and setting: Cluster-randomised controlled feasibility trial of goal-setting compared to control in six general practices. Participants: Adults with 2 or more long term health conditions and at risk of unplanned hospital admission. Interventions: General Practitioners (GPs) underwent training and patients were asked to consider goals before an initial goal-setting consultation and a follow-up consultation six months later. The control group received usual care planning. Outcome measures: Health-related quality of life (EQ5D5L), capability (ICEpop CAPability measure for Older people (ICECAP-O)), patient assessment of chronic illness care (PACIC) and health care use. All consultations were video or audio-recorded, and focus groups were held with participating GPs and patients. Results: Fifty-two participants were recruited with a response rate of 12%. Full follow-up data were available for 41. In the goal-setting group, mean age was 80.4 years 54% were female and the median number of prescribed medications was 13, compared to 77.2 years, 39% female and 11.5 medications in the control group. The mean initial consultation time was 23.0 minutes in the goal-setting group and 19.2 in the control group. Overall 28% of patient participants had no cognitive impairment. Participants set between one and three goals on a wide range of subjects, such as chronic disease management, walking, maintaining social and leisure interests, and weight management. Patient participants found goal-setting acceptable and would have liked more frequent follow-up. GPs unanimously liked goal-setting, felt it delivered more patient-centred care and highlighted the importance of training. Conclusions: This goal-setting intervention was feasible to deliver in general practice. A larger, definitive study is needed to test its effectiveness.

Item Type:	Article
Faculty \ School:	Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences > Norwich Medical School Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences > School of Health Sciences
UEA Research Groups:	Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences > Research Groups > Health Services and Primary Care Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences > Research Groups > Health Economics Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences > Research Groups > Norwich Clinical Trials Unit Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences > Research Groups > Public Health and Health Services Research (former - to 2023) Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences > Research Groups > Epidemiology and Public Health Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences > Research Groups > Health Promotion Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences > Research Groups > Improving Access to Care (former - to 2017) Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences > Research Centres > Population Health
Depositing User:	LivePure Connector
Date Deposited:	21 May 2019 08:30
Last Modified:	06 Feb 2025 08:28
URI:	https://ueaeprints.uea.ac.uk/id/eprint/71078
DOI:	10.1136/bmjopen-2018-025332

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