Epistemis

Gijón Socio-Family Scale Calculator

Select the patient's corresponding family and social circumstances.

Required inputs

The inputs this calculator asks for inside the app.
VariableExample value
Live with family without conflicts [1 pt]1
Lives with spouse of similar age [2 pts]2
Live alone, with distant family or close friends [3 pts]3
Lives alone, without family or frequent visitors [4 pts]4
Lacks a support network (absent family or severe conflicts) [5 pts]5
Adequate (barrier-free, equipped with elevator, heating) [1 pt]1
With minor barriers (few stairs, no elevator) [2 pts]2
Poor housing (humidity, poor ventilation, bathroom outside) [3 pts]3
Extreme barriers (no functional bathroom inside or inaccessible) [4 pts]4
Without stable housing, shanty, substandard housing [5 pts]5
Active social relationship in the neighborhood environment [1 pt]1
Leaves home alone, has occasional neighborhood contact [2 pts]2
Only leaves home accompanied (depends on external support) [3 pts]3
He does not leave the house, he receives few visits from loved ones [4 pts]4
Absolute social isolation (does not relate to anyone) [5 pts]5
Excellent and constant family support in the event of unforeseen events [1 pt]1
Receive structured formal help (telecare services) [2 pts]2
Partial or informal and insufficient family support [3 pts]3
Requires care but does not have any formal or family help [4 pts]4
Refuses help despite being extremely dependent [5 pts]5

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This page explains the score but does not run it. In Epistemis, the calculator validates units, flags values outside physiological ranges, and provides the interpretation that a number alone cannot convey.

Epistemis is educational review material. It is not a medical device, does not diagnose or prescribe treatment, and does not replace formal medical training, current clinical guidelines, or professional clinical judgment.

Specialty
Geriatrics
Area
Specialties
Variables
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