Maximizing Patient Goal Attainment

Maximizing Patient Goal Attainment, Motivations and Expectations (mGAME) in Elective Musculoskeletal Care

To evaluate the effectiveness of the goal development intervention in guiding individual patients through the identification of high quality, specific, measurable, relevant and time-bound goal for treatment.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Individuals 21 years of age or older
• New patients or existing patients with a new problem that are scheduled to see an orthopaedic surgeon in the Hip and Knee Arthroplasty service for a knee consult.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Individuals who are unable to consent or complete surveys without assistance
• Non-English speaking
• Patients who are less than 12 months from surgery on the knee they are being evaluated for, less than 6 months from surgery on the spine, or less than 3 months from another knee/hip surgery