How children and their parents value using the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM) with children themselves.
Gijs J Q Verkerk, Lisanne van der Molen-Meulmeester, Mattijs W Alsem
PMID 33104046WHAT IT FOUND
Children with a mental age of at least 8 years and their parents valued using the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure to set goals.
Children felt capable of rating their own performance and satisfaction. Parents prioritized the child's wishes over their own in most cases.
Key findings
01Children felt competent to rate their own performance and satisfaction, though they needed time for self-reflection.
02Parents largely agreed with using the child's identified activities for intervention goals, often prioritizing the child's wishes over their own.
03Children suggested making the measure more attractive by using colors and providing rewards.
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What it does not show
The parent questionnaire was created for this study and not tested for reliability or validity. Participants were recruited by experienced occupational therapists, so results may not apply to novice clinicians. The sample was limited to Dutch children, which may affect cultural transferability. Seven children were already familiar with the interviewer, which may have influenced the depth of responses.
Declared interests
Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
The easy way to misread this
Do not interpret this as evidence that the COPM improves clinical outcomes or patient satisfaction compared to other goal-setting methods. The study reports on the acceptability and perceived value of the tool, not its efficacy in changing health results.