Problem Prioritization

PROBLEM PRIORITIZATION Pamplona Family

Cigarette Smoking as a Health Deficit Criteria

Computation

Actual Score

1. Nature of the problem

3/3 x 1

1

2. Modifiability of the problem

1/2 x 2

1

3. Preventive Potential

3/3 x 1

1

0/2 x 1

0

4. Salience of the problem

Justification The problem is a health deficit and requires more immediate attention to prevent the client from reacquiring the previous lung disorder. Lessening the cigarette consumption of client is partially modifiable due to his attitude which hinders them on solving the problem. Family’s financial resources are adequate, but the family doesn’t allot money for it. On the other hand, the client itself claims that he doesn’t have time on solving the problem. There’s a high possibility for the client to lessen cigarette consumption if interventions are managed early. It can prevent the client from acquiring lung and cardiovascular diseases. The client involved doesn’t consider this as a problem because for him, he already lessened the number of cigarettes

consumed for each day. Total Score

3

Noise Pollution as a Health Threat Criteria

Computation

Actual Score

1. Nature of the problem

2/3 x 1

2/3

2. Modifiability of the problem

1/2 x2

0

3. Preventive Potential

3/3 x 1

1

4. Salience of the problem

0/2 x 1

1

Total Score

Justification It is a health threat that doesn’t need immediate attention. It is not modifiable for the family doesn’t know how to start communicating with their neighbors regarding to the noise brought about by their neighbor’s dog. If a necessary action would intervene on this problem, noise pollution can be prevented. This is a problem not requiring immediate attention for the family says that they are already use to this kind of situation.

2 2/3

Underweight Family Member as a Health Deficit Criteria 1. Nature of the problem 2. Modifiability of the problem

Computation

Actual Score

3/3 x 1

1

2/2 x2

2

Justification This is a health deficit problem which requires an immediate attention. The family is able to recognize the existence of the problem and some actions like eating fish, fruits, and vegetables can help the client attain the desirable body weight. Client

3. Preventive Potential

3/3 x 1

1

4. Salience of the problem

1/2 x1

1/2

Total Score

4 1/2

Improper Garbage Disposal as a Health Threat Criteria Computation Actual Score 1. Nature of the problem 2. Modifiability of the problem

justified that as food is meant to be met everyday, it can affect his health and daily living. Resources from client and nurse are both available due to client’s willingness to learn. Mr. Virgilio marked as underweight can be prevented necessary if interventions are applied earlier. The family perceives it as a problem not needing immediate attention as they reasoned out that they are not having any difficulties when it comes to nutritious foods and Mr. Virgilio says he doesn’t feel anything wrong about it for he feels strong and not acquiring any diseases despite being underweight.

2/3 x 1

2/3

1/2 x 2

1

Justification This is a health threat condition not requiring an immediate attention. Improper Garbage Disposal is partially modifiable for the family claims that their ways of disposing garbage (burning) is just right, as long as their neighbor’s situation and health are not be

3. Preventive Potential

3/3 x1

1

4. Salience of the problem

0/2 x 1

0

Total Score

affected. Family’s resources are inadequate for at first they are not recognizing it as a problem, and does not allot time to manage it. It is highly preventive if necessary interventions are only applied. The family doesn’t consider this as a problem. As for them, they do not find anything wrong about the ways of disposing garbage.

2 2/3

The Prioritized Health Problems: Underweight Family Member as a Health Deficit Cigarette Smoking as a Health Deficit Noise Pollution as a Health Threat Improper Garbage Disposal as a Health Threat

4 1/2 3 2 2/3 2 2/3