COPM
Also written as: COPM — Canadian Occupational Performance Measure
Canadian Occupational Performance Measure; a client-centred, semi-structured interview outcome measure used by occupational therapists to identify and rate occupational performance priorities.
Full Definition
The Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM) is a validated, individualised outcome measure administered via semi-structured interview in which clients identify occupational performance problems across self-care, productivity, and leisure domains, then rate their performance and satisfaction on 10-point scales. It is widely used in rehabilitation to set client-centred goals and to evaluate change over time. The COPM is not a standardized observational test but a self-report tool; scores reflect the client's own perception of performance and satisfaction rather than clinician observation. Editors should note the abbreviation is always written in all capitals. The tool name uses title-case capitalisation and should be expanded on first use.
Usage
Usage note: Always expand on first use. Note that COPM scores reflect client self-perception, not clinician-observed performance. Performance and satisfaction are rated separately.
In Context
- "The occupational therapist administered the COPM at admission and again at six weeks to capture client-perceived gains in performance." — Occupational therapy outcomes report
- "COPM (Canadian Occupational Performance Measure) scores improved from 3.2 to 7.8 in the self-care domain following the intervention." — Rehabilitation research paper results section