Research Article

Goal Setting for Cognitive Rehabilitation in Mild to Moderate Parkinson’s Disease Dementia and Dementia with Lewy Bodies

Table 3

Categories of goal statements.

“Content” categoryDefinitionCount

TechnologyLearn or relearn how to use a technological device or software34
Activities or pastimes maintenance Start or maintain an activity or pastime19
Medication managementDevelop a medication schedule or remember to take medication on time or at correct dosage10
Self-management and orientationOrientate self in time or place; plan his/her schedule; record information/events of the day; organise daily functional activities or environment10
Important itemsRemember where he/she placed important items or remember to take important items with him/her to events2
Social interaction and communicationRemember names of people and be able to maintain a conversation (e.g., address word finding and concentration difficulties) 6
Anxiety managementLearn strategies to manage anxiety or panic attacks2

“Motivation” categoryDefinitionCount

RelationshipsMotivated to maintain family and social relationships7
Knowledge pursuitMotivated to acquire knowledge about current affairs or research personal topics of interest6
Family benefitMotivated to reduce burden for family or because it is important to family 7