Abstract
In a community-based geriatric rehabilitation project, the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM) was used to
develop a coordinated, interdisciplinary, and client-centred approach focusing on occupational performance. The purpose of
this study was to evaluate the utility of the COPM as an admission and outcome measure in an interdisciplinary geriatric
rehabilitation context in Denmark. Eighteen occupational and physiotherapists administered the COPM among elderly
citizens. Of 185 citizens referred to the study, 152 were admitted to rehabilitation based on health indices, and 124 completed
the COPM after their admission, identifying 404 occupational performance issues in all. Post-assessment data were obtained
from 95 participants and revealed statistically significant positive change (p < 0.001) in both performance and satisfaction with
performance. Furthermore the therapists answered a questionnaire evaluating their experiences, showing that they found
development in knowledge and community between the professions to benefit both therapists and citizens, and gained a better
insight into their clients’ everyday lives through the COPM. In conclusion, the COPM may be useful as an admission and
outcome measurement for the rehabilitation of elderly citizens; however, aspects of education and administration must be
considered before the instrument can be successfully administered in an interdisciplinary geriatric rehabilitation context.
assessment, client-centred practice, COPM, general practice physician, home care, occupational therapy,
physiotherapy
develop a coordinated, interdisciplinary, and client-centred approach focusing on occupational performance. The purpose of
this study was to evaluate the utility of the COPM as an admission and outcome measure in an interdisciplinary geriatric
rehabilitation context in Denmark. Eighteen occupational and physiotherapists administered the COPM among elderly
citizens. Of 185 citizens referred to the study, 152 were admitted to rehabilitation based on health indices, and 124 completed
the COPM after their admission, identifying 404 occupational performance issues in all. Post-assessment data were obtained
from 95 participants and revealed statistically significant positive change (p < 0.001) in both performance and satisfaction with
performance. Furthermore the therapists answered a questionnaire evaluating their experiences, showing that they found
development in knowledge and community between the professions to benefit both therapists and citizens, and gained a better
insight into their clients’ everyday lives through the COPM. In conclusion, the COPM may be useful as an admission and
outcome measurement for the rehabilitation of elderly citizens; however, aspects of education and administration must be
considered before the instrument can be successfully administered in an interdisciplinary geriatric rehabilitation context.
assessment, client-centred practice, COPM, general practice physician, home care, occupational therapy,
physiotherapy
Originalsprog | Engelsk |
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Tidsskrift | Scandinavian Journal of Occupational Therapy |
Vol/bind | 19 |
Udgave nummer | 2 |
Sider (fra-til) | 204–213 |
Antal sider | 10 |
ISSN | 1103-8128 |
DOI | |
Status | Udgivet - mar. 2012 |
Emneord
- Sygdom, sundhedsvidenskab og sygepleje