Instructions for Administering the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure with Children Themselves.

Aims: The Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM) can be used to support children to clarify their needs themselves. However, for pediatric occupational therapists it is not sufficiently clear how to effectively use the COPM with children from 8 years of age.This study aimed to formulate specific instructions for using the COPM with children themselves, based on the experience of children, parents, and occupational therapists.

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

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.