PROBLEM PRIORITIZATION

IMPAIRED DENTITION

CRITERIA COMPUTATION ACTUAL SCORE JUSTIFICATION

Nature of the Problem 3/3 x 1 1 It is a health deficit

that requires
immediate
management to
eliminate untoward
consequences
preparation and
feeding practices

Modifiability of the 1/2 x 2 1 it is partially

problem modifiable since not
all resource are
available to practice
proper oral hygiene

Preventive Potential 2/3 x 1 .67 It is moderate

preventable since the
family practices
proper hygiene but the
child doesn’t have the
knowledge on proper
eating habits.
 Salience of the 1/2 x1 0.5 The family recognizes
Problem it as a problem.
However, they does
not see the problem as
needing immediate
action
TOTAL 3.17
Rank 1

SMOKING

CRITERIA COMPUTATION ACTUAL SCORE JUSTIFICATION

Nature of the Problem 2/3 x 1 0.67 It is a health threat

Modifiability of the 2/2 x 2 2 Resources are

problem available and
interventions are
feasible

Preventive Potential 2/3 x 1 .67 It depends on the

willingness of the
client to remove one’s
unhealthy habits.
1
Salience of the 2/2 x 1 The family perceive it
Problem as a problem or
condition needing to
change
TOTAL 4.34
Rank 2

MALNUTRITION

CRITERIA COMPUTATION ACTUAL SCORE JUSTIFICATION

Nature of the Problem 3/3 x 1 1 It is a health deficit
that demands
immediate action

Modifiability of the 1/2 x 2 1 Lack of adequate food

problem intake.

Proper knowledge on
Preventive Potential 3/3 x 1 1 what malnutrition is
can help prevent
related health
problems such as
dehydration.

Salience of the 2/2x1 1 The family perceive it

Problem as a problem or
condition needing to
change
TOTAL 4