Effective patient goals should be SMART: Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound.
1. Specific: Goals should be clearly defined and unambiguous. 2. Measurable: There should be clear criteria to track progress. 3. Achievable: Goals must be realistic given the patient's condition. 4. Relevant: They should address the patient's health priorities. 5. Time-bound: There should be a clear timeframe for achieving the goals.
