ASPECT OF FAMILY COPING INDEX - CHN

Physical Independence

Ability to move about, get out of bed, take care

of daily grooming, walking and other things

which involves daily activities

Therapeutic competence

Includes all the procedures or treatment

prescribed for the care of ill

▪ Giving medications, dressings, exercise

and relaxation, special diets

Knowledge of health condition

Concerned with the particular health condition

that is the occasion of care

Application of principles of general hygiene

Family action in relation to maintaining family

nutrition, securing adequate rest and

relaxation for family members, carrying out

accepted preventive measures

Health attitudes

The way the family feels about health care in

general, including preventive services, care of

illness and public health measures

Emotional competence

Maturity and integrity with which the members

of the family are able to met the usual stresses

and problems of life, and to plan for happy and

fruitful living

Family living

Interpersonal or group aspects of family life –

how well the members of the family get along

with each other, the ways in which they take

decisions affecting the family as a whole

Physical environment

Home, the community and the work

environment as it affects family health

Use of community facilities

Generally keeps appointments, follow through

referrals, tells others about health department

services