Family APGAR
A rapid 5-item screen of perceived family function: Adaptation, Partnership, Growth, Affection, Resolve.
Clinical context
The Family APGAR is a 5-item screening tool used in family medicine to assess perceived family functioning. It evaluates five domains: Adaptation, Partnership, Growth, Affection, and Resolve.
This screen helps identify families at risk for dysfunction, which may impact patient health outcomes. Use it as part of comprehensive psychosocial assessment, particularly when patients present with recurrent issues, mental health concerns, or social stressors.
Rate each item (0 = hardly ever, 1 = some of the time, 2 = almost always)
Adaptation: I am satisfied with the help I receive from my family when something is troubling me.
Partnership: I am satisfied with the way my family discusses items of common interest and shares problem-solving with me.
Growth: I am satisfied that I can turn to my family for help before making a decision about something important.
Affection: I am satisfied with the way my family expresses affection and responds to my feelings.
Resolve: I am satisfied with the amount of time my family and I spend together.
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For qualified clinicians — decision support only
These calculators and scores are intended to support, not replace, the clinical judgement of trained healthcare professionals. Results depend on the accuracy of the values you enter and must always be interpreted in the full clinical context of the individual patient.
Always verify critical calculations independently and follow your local guidelines and institutional protocols.
How it works
Rate each domain on a 5-point scale: 0 = hardly ever, 1 = some of the time, 2 = almost always. The total score ranges from 0-10, with higher scores indicating better family functioning.
Scoring interpretation
- 7-10: Highly functional family
- 4-6: Moderately dysfunctional family
- 0-3: Severely dysfunctional family
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