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Prioritization Criteria Computation Actual Score Justification

The document prioritizes two health problems: presence of gouty arthritis and presence of fall hazard. Gouty arthritis scored higher at 5 due to its nature as a health deficit that can cause complications if not treated immediately. Modifying factors for gout and preventing future occurrences are also possible. The fall hazard scored lower at 2.67 because while the problem is preventable by installing handrails, the family does not see the lack of handrails as a problem requiring change. Gouty arthritis is ranked as the number one priority health problem.

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Prioritization Criteria Computation Actual Score Justification

The document prioritizes two health problems: presence of gouty arthritis and presence of fall hazard. Gouty arthritis scored higher at 5 due to its nature as a health deficit that can cause complications if not treated immediately. Modifying factors for gout and preventing future occurrences are also possible. The fall hazard scored lower at 2.67 because while the problem is preventable by installing handrails, the family does not see the lack of handrails as a problem requiring change. Gouty arthritis is ranked as the number one priority health problem.

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PRIORITIZATION

A. PRESENCE OF GOUTY ARTHRITIS

Criteria Computation Actual Score Justification

1. Nature of the Gout is a health deficit in which may cause complications


3/3 x 1 1
Problem and must be treated or managed immediately.

There are current knowledge, technology and interventions


2. Modifiability of the
2/2 x 2 2 available. There are readily available resources for the
Problem
family, nurse and the community to manage the problem.

Factors that may trigger gout are preventable through proper


3. Preventive Potential 3/3 x 1 1
health teaching and proper health management.

The family perceives gout as a health problem needing


4. Salience of the
2/2 x 1 1 immediate attention as it may affect the daily life of the
Problem
family member.

Total Score 5
B. PRESENCE OF FALL HAZARD

Criteria Computation Actual Score Justification

5. Nature of the The presence of an accident hazard is a health threat in


2/3 x 1 0.67
Problem which may cause a major risk and danger to the family.

There are current knowledge, technology and interventions


6. Modifiability of the
1/2 x 2 1 available. There are readily available resources to solve the
Problem
problem, but the space in the area is limited.

The problem is highly preventable. Handrails are an


7. Preventive Potential 3/3 x 1 1
effective way of preventing fall hazards in the stairs.

8. Salience of the The family does not perceive the lack of handrail a problem
0/2 x 1 0
Problem and does not need change.

Total Score 2.67


THE PRIORITIZED HEALTH PROBLEMS:

RANK 1 PRESENCE OF GOUTY ARTHRITIS 5

RANK 2 PRESENCE OF FALL HAZARD 2.67

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