Department of Occupational Therapy Program Faculty Articles
Development of the comprehensive observations of proprioception (COP): validity, reliability, and factor analysis
Publication Title
American Journal of Occupational Therapy
ISSN
0272-9490
Abstract
OBJECTIVE
We developed an observational tool, the Comprehensive Observations of Proprioception (COP), for identifying proprioceptive processing issues in children with developmental disabilities.
METHOD
Development of the COP underwent three phases. First, we developed items representing proprioceptive functions on the basis of an extensive literature review and consultation with occupational therapists. We then established interrater reliability and content, construct, and criterion validity. Finally, we completed a factor analysis of COP ratings of 130 children with known developmental disabilities.
RESULTS
Adequate validity and reliability were established. Factor analysis revealed a four-factor model that explained the underlying structure of the measure as it was hypothesized.
CONCLUSION
The COP is a valid criterion-referenced short observational tool that structures the clinician’s observations by linking a child’s behaviors to areas identified in the literature as relevant to proprioceptive processing. It takes 15 min to administer and can be used in a variety of contexts, such as the home, clinic, and school.
DOI
10.5014/ajot.2012.003608
Volume
66
Issue
6
First Page
691
Last Page
698
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences
NSUWorks Citation
Blanche, E. I.; Bodison, S.; Chang, M. C.; and Reinoso, Gustavo A., "Development of the comprehensive observations of proprioception (COP): validity, reliability, and factor analysis" (2017). Department of Occupational Therapy Program Faculty Articles. 77.
https://nsuworks.nova.edu/hpd_ot_faculty_articles/77
