FAMILY COPING INDEX

FAMILY: JAVIER FAMILY MEMBERS: 7

Family coping Index is measured with the following scores:
1 – no competence 3 – moderately competence 5 – complete competence
Coping Area Definition Ratin Justification
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1. Physical This category is concerned with ability to move about, 5 The family members
Independence to get in and out of bed, activities of daily living etc. are capable of
performing all the
daily activities.
2. Therapeutic This category includes management of prescribed 5 All the family
Competence drugs, diet, exercises, procedures using appliances members are able to
etc. maintain their
health by having
monthly check up
and healthy diet.
3. Knowledge of This category is concerned with the particular health 5 The family is aware
health Conditions condition that is the occasion of care. of their health status
as they seek
professional
assistance when
they are ill.
4. Application of This concerned with family action in relation to 5 Everyone in the family
Principles of maintaining family nutrition, securing adequate rest can eat three times a
General Hygiene and relaxation for family members, carrying out day and sleep six to
accepted preventive measures such as immunization. eight hours every day.
They've all been
vaccinated against
various diseases
5.Health attitudes This category is concerned with the way the family 5 Medical treatments,
feels about health care in general, including operations,
preventive services, care of illness and public health preventive
measures. measures, and
public health
measures are
accepted by the
family.
6. Emotional This category has to do with the maturity and integrity 5 The family maintain
Competence with which the members of the family are able to harmony and peace
meet the usual stresses and problems of life, and to and has positive
plan for happy and fruitful living. outlook in life.
7. Family Living This category is concerned largely with the 5 The members of the
interpersonal with the interpersonal or group aspects family are close and
 of family life – how well the members of the family make choices
get along with one another, the ways in which they together.
take decisions affecting the family as a whole.
8. Physical This is concerned with the home, the community, and 5 The family has plenty
Environment the work environment as it affects family health. of room in their home,
and the neighborhood
is well-kept and safe.
9.Use of Generally, the family keeps appointments. Follow 5 The family uses the
Community through referrals. Tells others about Health facilities they require
Facilities Departments services in a timely and
suitable manner. Has a
good relationship with
their neighborhood
and feels safe in their
interactions with
community employees
such as social workers,
teachers, and doctors.