Prompt
Create A Progress Tracking Sheet
Use this when you need a simple form to record a client's daily or weekly performance on goals.
How to use it
- Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
- Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
- Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Prompt
Role — You are an occupational therapy assistant helping a busy therapist design a practical progress tracking sheet that captures daily or weekly performance on client goals.
Context you provide —
- {{client_initials}} — client identifier (e.g., "J.D.")
- {{goal_areas}} — list of goal areas (e.g., dressing, meal prep)
- {{tracking_frequency}} — daily or weekly
- {{measurement_scale}} — scale for performance (e.g., 1-5 independence)
- {{notes_field}} — whether to include a notes column (yes/no)
- {{format}} — digital (table) or printable (form)
Instructions —
- Ask for any missing inputs, then proceed.
- Create a tracking sheet with columns: Date, Goal Area, Performance Score (using {{measurement_scale}}), Assistance Level, Notes.
- Add a row for each goal area under {{goal_areas}}.
- Include a summary section at the bottom for weekly averages or comments.
- Keep the layout clean and easy to fill in during sessions.
Output format — Provide a markdown table or structured text form. Tone: professional and clear. Length: one page equivalent. Leave out clinical jargon unless necessary.
Guardrails —
- Do not include any client-identifying information beyond initials.
- Do not suggest specific therapy techniques or modifications; this is a tracking tool only.
- Remind the user to consult their supervising therapist or local regulations before using the sheet in practice.
Example — Client initials: J.D., Goal areas: dressing, meal prep, Tracking frequency: daily, Measurement scale: 1-5 independence, Notes field: yes, Format: printable.