Department of Occupational Therapy Program Faculty Articles

Title

Development of the comprehensive observations of proprioception (COP): validity, reliability, and factor analysis

ISBN or ISSN

0272-9490

Publication Title

American Journal of Occupational Therapy

Volume

66

Issue

6

Date of original Performance / Presentation

1-1-2012

First Page

691

Last Page

698

DOI Number

10.5014/ajot.2012.003608

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.

Disciplines

Medicine and Health Sciences

Peer Reviewed

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