Impact of Goal-Directed Care Interventions

"The experimental group : Goal-Oriented Care (GOC) The concept of Goal-Oriented Care (GOC) was first introduced by Mold et al. in 1991, addressing the limitations of problem-oriented care, which focuses on eradicating diseases and preventing death. GOC is defined as a process of reaching a consensus on health-related goals between the healthcare team and the patient (Vermunt et al., 2017). It is based on patients' core values and priorities within a clinical context, guiding medical interventions and specific treatment decisions (Secunda et al., 2020).~Healthcare professionals using GOC aim to help patients achieve their maximum personal health potential, aligning care with individual goals. The clear direction provided by GOC fosters teamwork and interdisciplinary collaboration (Gray et al., 2020). When establishing long-term goals with patients, it is crucial to revisit and adjust these goals, considering realistic survival timelines, as time plays a vital role in goal-setting."

The control group received standard health education. The content of the standard health education included verbal instructions provided by nurses during the general hospital stay, as well as the distribution of educational pamphlets. These instructions covered topics such as the frequency of dialysis and dietary control. The standard health education was generic, without a specific schedule or structured content.