Examination of the effect of a designated client centred goal facilitation tool on service provision, quality of life and independence among older people

The study will assess the impact of a designated goal facilitation on service provision and clinical outcomes among older Pakeha (65+) or Mäori (55+) referred for home based support in South Auckland. Service provision will be assessed by interviewing Needs Assessment Service Coordination staff and home based support service providers. The following outcomes will also be examined across the two groups of participants at 6 months post randomisation: Quality of life measured by SF-36; Physical function measured by short Physical Performance Battery; Social participation measured by Dukes Social Support Questionnaire; Caregiver stress measured by caregiver Reaction Assessment; Levels of engagement and motivation of the older participants by the Proactive Coping Scale