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This article looks at the comparison of using the COPM and GAS as outcome measures and the study compared the utility of the COPM and GAS as parent gener- ated outcome measures for a paediatric programme for children with cerebral palsy. The COPM and GAS allowed families to generate individualized outcome measures that were directly relevant to the programme purpose, their concerns and priorities for their child. They were also found to be sensitive enough to measure change in the proven treatment group - that is, the COPM and GAS are sensitive enough to change where real change is present. The COPM was found to be more specific in what it measured, however as the GAS had no pre-determined activities, it was able to reach a wider range of activities, and therefore outcomes.

This article discusses some of the unique aspects of the Dutch COPM The Dutch Canadian Occupational Perfor- mance Measure (COPM) is a valid measure of a client's self-perception of occupational performance in the areas of self-care, pro- ductivity and leisure. . The COPM provides information that can- not be obtained with current standardized instruments.

This article discusses 'divergent' and 'convergent' validity - terms I had not come across before. The study rates the COPM as being unique in taking into account the person's experience of the impact of their perceived health on their quality of life. It discusses the COPM a tool that allows recording of the difficulty at the activity level, impairment level, spiritual level and environmental level.

The purpose of this paper is to review six individualized outcome measures that have been identified in the rehabilitation and psychology literature. The measures include: the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure, the Assessment of Motor and Process Skills, McMaster (MAC) Toronto Arthritis, Goal Attainment Scaling, Target Complaints and the Patient Specific Functional Scale. The reliability, validity, responsiveness and clinical utility of each outcome measure was examined and critiqued. Each tool, to a varying degree, met the description of a standardized, client-centred outcome measure. Members of NZAOT can access this journal.

This article looks at the comparison between the GAS and the Paediatric Evaluation of Disability Index (PEDI) and the Gross Motor Function Measure (GMFM). In this study Occupational Therapists, Speech and LAnguage Therapists and Physical Therapists were asked to use the GAS as well as continuing to use established outcome measures (PEDI and GMFM). Over a 6 month period these were reviewed twice and it was found that the three assessments were complimentary in their ability to measure individual change. The GAS helped measure goals that were outside the range of the (standardised) PEDI and GMFM.

This articles discusses the use of the COPM and GAS for planning, documenting and measuring progress in client-centered goals in a short term community based rehab. It discusses the effectiveness of using both tools to ensure covering broader goals (COPM) and the GAS for breaking it down into appropriate size goals to show progress.

Although a small study, draws on AMPS and COPM The aim of this paper was to investigate the effectiveness of client-centred occupational therapy using the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM) and the Assessment of Motor and Process Skills (AMPS). Both the COPM and the AMPS change scores demonstrated statistically significant improvement (p < 0.01) in occupational performance. Significant correlations were found between COPM - Performance and AMPS - Motor skills (r(s) = 0.64, p < 0.05), and COPM - Satisfaction and AMPS - Process skills (r(s) = 0.62, p < 0.05) in a group positive towards client-centred occupational therapy. The COPM was a valuable tool in guiding and measuring the client-centred occupational therapy for children with developmental disabilities.

This is a brief write up on a CD-Rom program one can get to help with evaluation Outcome Measures. Linda - have you seen this one?

This compendium is primarily designed for clinicians engaged in service delivery and development, who wish to gauge clinical effectiveness and recovery, in a balanced, culturally appropriate, ethical and respectful manner. It is designed for clinicians who perhaps are not expert in the area of outcome measurement, and who wish to be guided about the scope of instruments, and find out which instruments might be appropriate for particular forms of outcome measurement. The compendium is also aimed at service users who might want to learn about different measures, and their properties, advantages and disadvantages

The Stroke Rehabilitation Evidence-Based Review (SREBR) is a landmark achievement in consolidating the best-available scientific evidence for the effectiveness of stroke rehabilitation. ....we have selected for review only some of the more commonly used measures in stroke rehabilitation. We do not intend this to be a comprehensive compendium of stroke outcome measures.

Measure outcomes to demonstrate the effectiveness of occupational therapy during OT Week. It says: If you are considering an influencing activity for OT Week, such as meeting with your MP, commissioner or stakeholders, are you able to: ■demonstrate that your occupational therapy input is effective? ■show how your intervention makes a difference to people's lives? ■illustrate how you are meeting the goals of those referred to you? ■aggregate data across your service to demonstrate collective effectiveness? ■relate your outcomes to any relevant national outcome frameworks? (e.g. Transparency in Outcomes: A Framework for the NHS Principles, Department Health. NHS Scotland Performance Targets 2011/12, NHS Wales Annual Quality Framework) ■present your outcomes in an easy to understand format? The resources on this page will help you answer 'yes' to the above questions.

Another set of slides that provides an overview of the value of outcome measures. Conclusion is that there is no single must use outcome measure - recommends using more than one.

This article discusses and compares the use of COPM, GAS, PEGS and PACS as OM for paed practice. It has a very helpful graph which shows the use of each over the past 20 years. It discusses the positives of using each, and how they vary in their 'individual' and 'client centred' goal setting, particularly discussing WHO is setting the goals. The article makes a relevant point about the difference between individualised OM and client centred OM.

This set of slides is put together by Alison Laver-Fawcett and provides an overview of information in relation to PROMS - Patient Reported Outcome Measures

Jyoti Khadka, Vijaya K Gothwal, Colm McAlinden, Ecosse L Lamoureux and Konrad Pesudovs Health and Quality of Life Outcomes 2012, 10:80 doi:10.1186/1477-7525-10-80 Published: 13 July 2012 Abstract (provisional) Background A critical component that influences the measurement properties of a patient-reported outcome (PRO) instrument is the rating scale.

Thank you for visiting the Rehabilitation Measures Database! We are currently beta-testing, so keep an eye out for updates! Please note that the instruments currently in the database only contain full reviews for stroke and spinal cord injury diagnoses; More diagnoses will be added soon.

This article discusses the COPM in relation to the CMOP - the model from which it was designed. It examines issues associated with application of the COPM in targeted clinical and non-clinical situations. The paper suggests considerations required to ensure that the highest quality of information is derived from the COPM in all situations. Although the paper emphasizes the centrality of the client-centred approach, it also demonstrates the flexibility and adaptability of the COPM to different situations, clients, settings and purposes. The paper also discusses cultural considerations when using a client centred approach, particularly in relation to peoples comfort with making such decisions.

Asks OT's to look beyond just using standardised assessments for 'results', and to consider the ethical implications of what the results tell us and how we use this information in relation to resource allocation, patient discharge and referral.