A patient-prioritized ability assessment in haemophilia: the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure.

Assessment of musculoskeletal function in individuals with haemophilia has been attempted with clinimetric instruments, which use predetermined domains for assessing the same. This study introduces the application of an instrument, the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM), which is an open-ended questionnaire that allows patients to prioritize their needs and rate their performance in different tasks of daily living as well as their satisfaction in performing them. To study the utility of COPM in evaluating the musculoskeletal functional status of patients with haemophilia and to assess its effectiveness in planning individualized management plans for them.