SOPI is available for use in academic research, clinical practice, and educational purposes.
No prior permission is required for use in these contexts, provided that the original publication is appropriately cited.
Modification of the content of the scale is not permitted without prior permission.
Commercial use or modification of the scale requires prior permission from the author.
Translation and International Collaboration
Researchers interested in developing translated versions of SOPI in their own countries are welcome to contact us.
We encourage cross-cultural adaptation and validation studies in collaboration with local researchers.
Citation
Please cite the original development paper when using SOPI:
Imai, T., & Saito, S. (2010). Measuring the quality of participation in activities in everyday life: Developing the Self-completed Occupational Performance Index (SOPI). Japanese Occupational Therapy Research, 29(3), 317–325. (in Japanese)