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