Canadian Occupational Performance Measure – 5th ed.

This interview tool helps occupational therapists identify issues in self-care, work, and leisure. Clients rate their performance and satisfaction to create personalised therapy goals.

Canadian Occupational Performance Measure – 5th ed. PDF assessment form for occupational performance
COPM

Canadian Occupational Performance Measure – 5th ed.

The Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM) is an outcome measure used by occupational therapists to detect changes in a client's self-perception of performance. Focusing on self-care, productivity, and leisure, this client-centred tool ensures therapy goals align with what truly matters to the patient.

Category

Rehabilitation
General Duties
Wellbeing

Disease

Assessment
Rehabilitation
Patient-Centered Care

Source

(Law et al., 2014)

Author Name

Law, M. et al. (2014)

What is Canadian Occupational Performance Measure – 5th ed.

The Canadian Occupational Performance Measure – 5th ed. (COPM) is a trusted tool for occupational therapists. It tracks client goals and progress well. This individualised measure uses a semi-structured interview format. It focuses on spotting issues across self-care, productivity and leisure activities. Clients rate their own performance and satisfaction on a scale from one to ten. This scoring system lets clinicians see how a patient feels about daily tasks and finds specific areas that need extra attention during your therapy sessions. Administering the COPM is simple and builds a strong partnership between the therapist and client. It works for all ages and diagnoses, so it is quite versatile in clinical practice. By using this tool, you can ensure that treatment plans stay relevant and truly meaningful to the person's everyday life and recovery.

COPM Scoring

The Canadian Occupational Performance Measure – 5th ed. can be scored using two main approaches based on client ratings: 1. Performance Score: After picking up to five key issues, the client rates their ability to do them from 1 to 10. You sum these ratings and divide by the number of problems to find the average. 2. Satisfaction Score: Clients also rate how happy they are with their performance on that same 1 to 10 scale. You calculate the average just like before. A shift of two or more points usually shows a clinically important change, helping therapists track real progress over time.

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Advantages

Patient engagement

Promotes active participation in healthcare assessment.

Treatment planning

Develops personalised strategies based on assessment data.

Outcome tracking

Measures healthcare intervention results systematically.

Wide applicability

Serves diverse clinical needs effectively.

30
Minutes
20
Questions

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