Targeted applications of the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure.
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.


OBJECTIVE
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.


CONCLUSIONS
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.
McColl
Mary Ann
MA
Center for Health Services and Policy Research, Queen's University, Kingston, ON.
Law
Mary
M
Baptiste
Sue
S
Pollock
Nancy
N
Carswell
Anne
A
Polatajko
Helene J
HJ
D000203:Activities of Daily Living; D002170:Canada; D004185:Disability Evaluation; D006801:Humans; D020380:Needs Assessment; D009788:Occupational Therapy; D017063:Outcome Assessment, Health Care; D012647:Self-Assessment