FAMILY COPING INDEX

Coping area
1. Physical

Rating
5

Independence

Justification
All three of them in the family are physically
stable and independent and there are no
abnormalities in their physical independence.

2. Therapeutic

No difficulties in moving or doing their ADL.

The family is aware of their lapses especially

Independence

that Mrs. X0 is aware of her DM but has stopped

3. Knowledge of

the maintenance medications.

Family has a history of DM and Hypertension

condition

but is only partially informed about the diseases

that is why even though Mrs. X0 is aware of her
pertinent health issue, she doesnt seem to be

4. Application of

worried for it at all.

Some principles of hygiene are not applied. Yes

principles of

they take a bath everyday but their eating

Personal Hygiene

habits and maintenance of healthy lifestyle are

5. Attitude towards

Health Care
6. Emotional
Competence

not taken into consideration that much.

Mrs. X0 doesnt seem to take into action the
need for health care because she seems to lack

information about the condition.

Mrs. X1 lacks integrity in dealing with problems
and is somewhat dependent of the grandmother
but the family lives harmoniously at home. Even
though conflicts arise, they really see to it that
they would discuss each concern in a calm

7. Family Living

Patterns
8. Physical
environment
9. Use of community
resources

manner.
Family gets along and each has their own say
in making decisions though sometimes there

would be exception for some members.

House is stable but not spacious and organized

enough for the family.

Family is aware of the community resources but
arent able to use some for some reasons.