Apgar Family Function Assessment Scale is a general tool to evaluate family function, including family cohesion, cooperation and responsibility identification.
1, Overview of Family Function Assessment
Family function evaluation refers to the comprehensive evaluation of family life quality. Because each family has different composition, lifestyle and values, it needs some general measuring tools to judge the quality of life and function of the family. Apgar Scale is a tool that can objectively measure family function.
2. The significance of Apgar scale design
Apgar scale is widely used to study the cohesion, identity and elasticity of family function. It aims to evaluate the family environment of patients with chronic diseases, but it has been extended to other application scenarios. The scale includes five aspects: family cohesion, family cooperation, family responsibility, family adaptability and family judgment.
3. The measurement content of Apgar scale
The following is a detailed introduction to five aspects of Apgar Scale.
(1) Family cohesion: refers to the mutual help and intimate relationship between family members. A high score means that members trust, support and care for each other.
(2) Family cooperation: refers to whether the views and attitudes of family members on key issues are consistent. The high score shows that the communication between family members is effective and can coordinate and support each other.
(3) Family sense of responsibility: refers to the fact that family members are able to assume their own responsibilities and are willing to contribute to the operation of the whole family. A high score indicates that family members are willing to think of the whole family.
(4) Family adaptability: refers to the family's ability to make proper arrangements in complex affairs and actively respond to various challenges. A high score shows that family members can seriously consider and prepare to face future difficulties and problems.
(5) Family judgment: refers to the ability of family members to make correct judgments in major decisions and difficult situations. A high score indicates that family members have a high level of wisdom and experience.