Goals set after completing a teleconference-delivered program for managing multiple sclerosis fatigue

Setting goals can be a valuable skill to self‐manage multiple sclerosis (MS) fatigue. A better understanding of the goals set by people with MS after completing a fatigue management program can assist health care professionals with tailoring interventions for clients. This study aimed to describe the focus of goals set by people with MS after a teleconference‐delivered fatigue management program and to evaluate the extent to which participants were able to achieve their goals over time. In total, 485 goals were set by 81 participants. Over a follow‐up period, 64 participants rated 284 goals regarding progress made toward goal achievement. Approximately 50% of the rated goals were considered achieved. The most common type of goal achieved was that of instrumental activities of daily living. Short‐term goals were more likely to be achieved. This study highlights the need for and importance of promoting and teaching goal‐setting skills to people with MS.