The Canadian Occupational Performance Measure as an outcome measure and team tool in a day treatment programme

Background. The Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM) is an outcome measure designed to assess performance and satisfaction with occupation. It was developed to coincide with the occupation-focused, client-centred Canadian Model of Occupational Performance. Purpose. The COPM has been a feature of the occupational therapy landscape for approximately 15 years and has pervaded the consciousness of occupational therapists around the world. In this paper, we examine issues associated with application of the COPM in targeted clinical and non-clinical situations. Results. The paper suggests considerations required to ensure that the highest quality of information is derived from the COPM in all situations. Practice Implications. Although the paper emphasizes the centrality of the client-centred approach, it also demonstrates the flexibility and adaptability of the COPM to different situations, clients, settings and purposes.

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How children and their parents value using the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM) with children themselves

Journal of Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine ◽

10.3233/prm-190604 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 1-11

Author(s):

Gijs J.Q. Verkerk ◽

Lisanne van der Molen-Meulmeester ◽

Mattijs W. Alsem

Keyword(s):

Outcome Measure ◽

Multiple Choice ◽

Performance Measure ◽

Occupational Performance ◽

Structured Interviews ◽

Canadian Occupational Performance Measure ◽

Multiple Choice Questionnaire ◽

Spss Software ◽

The Impact

PURPOSE: Although the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM) is used with children, it is unclear how they and their parents experience this. This study aims to investigate the opinions of children and their parents about the COPM when it is used with children. METHODS: Semi-structured interviews were performed with 23 children varying in age between 8 and 18 years. The transcripts of the interviews were analysed using MAXQDA software to discover overarching themes. Parents’ responses to an eight-item multiple-choice questionnaire were analysed using SPSS software. RESULTS: Five themes extracted from the interviews with the children show: My way of doing the COPM; The COPM shows my own problems and wishes for change; The COPM is important for identifying the support I need; The influence of my parents and my therapist; and The COPM is suitable for me. The children experienced the COPM as a valuable tool for determining and measuring the impact of an intervention. The parents experienced the COPM as suitable for their child and judged that the child’s scores were useful for showing the outcome of an intervention. CONCLUSION: Both the children and their parents valued the COPM as an outcome measure for intervention.

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Perceived Occupational Performance in Youth with Eating Disorders: Treatment-Related Changes

Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy ◽

10.1177/0008417420953229 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 87 (5) ◽

pp. 423-430

Author(s):

Jennifer S. Coelho ◽

Avarna Fernandes ◽

Janet Suen ◽

Adi Keidar ◽

Jadine Cairns

Keyword(s):

Eating Disorders ◽

Day Treatment ◽

Performance Measure ◽

Performance Goals ◽

Occupational Performance ◽

Discharge Data ◽

Canadian Occupational Performance Measure ◽

Weight Restoration ◽

And Performance ◽

Day Treatment Program

Background. This study examined changes in performance and satisfaction with self-identified occupational performance goals during a specialized day treatment admission in children and adolescents with eating disorders. Weight-related outcomes for underweight youth were also examined. Methods. A total of 63 youth participated in the study, with admission and discharge data on ratings of self-identified occupational performance goals (measured with the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure) available for 42 participants. Findings. Significant improvements were found in ratings of satisfaction and performance with self-identified goals over the course of treatment. The program was also effective in supporting weight restoration for underweight youth, with a large effect size observed. Implications. A symptom-focused day treatment program for paediatric eating disorders led to improvements in perceived occupational performance. Collaborating with youth to develop self-identified goals in the context of eating disorders treatment can foster autonomy and potentially improve treatment engagement.

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The Canadian Occupational Performance Measure: A Feasible Multidisciplinary Outcome Measure for Pediatric Telerehabilitation

International Journal of Telerehabilitation ◽

10.5195/ijt.2021.6372 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 13 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Lynn R Tanner ◽

Kathy Grinde ◽

Cristin McCormick

Keyword(s):

Clinical Utility ◽

Outcome Measure ◽

Performance Measure ◽

Functional Change ◽

Occupational Performance ◽

Clinical Change ◽

Time Points ◽

Reasonable Amount ◽

Canadian Occupational Performance Measure

This study describes the feasibility of using the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM) as a multidisciplinaryoutcome measure for pediatric telerehabilitation (TR). The COPM was administered at monthly time points over four months. A follow-up survey was conducted with the therapists to assess clinical utility of the COPM. Seventy-three percent of the children seen in TR > one month had at least two administrations of the COPM. Eighty percent of therapists agreed or strongly agreed that the COPM was easy to use in a reasonable amount of time, helped identify functional goals, could be used with various children with varied diagnoses, and measured functional change. In 37 children, the median clinical change in performance and satisfaction was two points or greater on the COPM over the episode of TR. The COPM is a feasible measure perceived positively by pediatric therapists for TR use.

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Enhancing a Client-Centred Practice with the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure

Occupational Therapy International ◽

10.1155/2018/5956301 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 2018 ◽

pp. 1-11 ◽

Cited By ~ 13

Author(s):

A. Enemark Larsen ◽

B. Rasmussen ◽

J. R. Christensen

Keyword(s):

Search Strategy ◽

Reference Lists ◽

Outcome Measure ◽

Qualitative Content Analysis ◽

Performance Measure ◽

Occupational Performance ◽

Exclusion Criteria ◽

Canadian Occupational Performance Measure ◽

Unpublished Studies ◽

The Relationship

Background. The active participation of clients is an important aspect of rehabilitation quality as conceptualized in client-centred practice (CCP). A recommended outcome measure for enhancing CCP is the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM). However, the relationship between COPM use and CCP enhancement has not been documented. Aim. The aim of this study was to examine whether the use of the COPM enhanced CCP. Methods. We performed a scoping review in five steps: (1) identifying a search strategy with inclusion and exclusion criteria; (2) screening relevant databases for published and unpublished studies by using selected keywords and by manually scrutinizing reference lists; (3) agreeing on eligible papers between authors in terms of inclusion and exclusion criteria; (4) charting included data; and (5) analysing data using qualitative content analysis. Results. Twelve studies were included in the review. The results indicated enhanced CCP in two themes when using the COPM. These themes appeared to influence each other; therefore, the first theme, Conditions for enhancing CCP when using the COPM, represented the circumstances needed for the second theme, Enhancing CCP when using the COPM, to be fulfilled. Conclusion. The use of the COPM seems to enhance CCP if certain conditions are present.

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