Problem Prioritization

In Partial Fulfillment of the

Requirement in NCM 209- RLE

IMCI ROTATION

Submitted to:

MA. CATHERINE B. BELARMA, RN, MN

Clinical Instructor

Submitted by:

SUBGROUP 2

JANNAH JANE CULIAO, St. N

KHRISTIAN DANTE, St. N

HANNAH ANGELIKA DEL NORTE, St. N

MICAELLA MONIQUE LEONARDO, St. N

JOSHUA VAN JELO REYES, St. N

SHARA SUZANE SOUSA, St. N

March 1, 2021
INADEQUATE LIVING SPACE

CRITERIA COMPUTATION SCORE JUSTIFICATION

1.​ ​Nature of the 2/3*1 0.67 Considered as a

Problem Health Threat
because of
(HealthThreat) inadequate living
space as seen in
the home visit with
poor ventilation.

2.​ ​Modifiability of 2/2*2 Easily Modifiable.

the Problem 2 Health teachings
and advice can
Scale: Easily promote change in
modifiable the problem.

3.​ ​Preventive 3/3*1 Preventive potential

1
Potential is high. By
increasing the
Scale: High lighting and
ventilation, family
will
experience better
 home conducive for
individual comfort
and
growth.

The family
4.​ S
​ alience 2/2*1 1 perceives it as a
problem needing
Scale: problem immediate attention
needing immediate as the family is
attention expanding.

4.67
Total Score:
Interpersonal Conflicts between family members

CRITERIA COMPUTATION SCORE JUSTIFICATION

1.​ ​Nature of the .it is considered as

Problem a health threat as
2/3 x 1 0.67 there are
(Health Threat) interpersonal
conflicts within their
family.

2.​ ​Modifiability of 2/2 x 2

2 The problem is
the Problem
easily modifiable as
Scale: Easily interpersonal
modifiable conflicts can be
resolve with right
communication

3.​ ​Preventive The problem’s

3/3 x 1 1
Potential preventive potential
is high since it can
Scale: High be prevented with
right
communication.
 The family sees it
as a problem but
0.5 not needing
1/2 x 1
immediate
4.​ S
​ alience
attention. The
Scale: Perceived as family may be
a problem or having a hard time,
condition but not but as of the
needing immediate moment, they have
attention other problem to
prioritize

4.17
Total Score:
LACK OF IMMUNIZATION

CRITERIA COMPUTATIO SCORE JUSTIFICATION

N
 1. Nature of the
Problem 2/3*1 0.67 Considered as a health threat as
immunization is essential to
(Health Threat) strengthen the immune system of
the child.

The problem is easily modifiable

2.​ ​Modifiability
2/2*2
as immunization can be done in
of the Problem several health centers or nearby
2
hospitals.
Scale: Easily
modifiable

The problem’s preventive potential

is high since it can be prevented
with visitations to health centers or
hospitals.

3.​ ​Preventive

Potential ​3/ 3*1 1

Scale:High
 The family is experiencing some
form of difficulty towards the
situation but the issue is not their
current priority
4.​ Salience
​

1/ 2*1 0.5
Scale: Problem not
needing immediate
attention

Total: 4.17

ASTHMA
 CRITERIA COMPUTATION SCORE JUSTIFICATION

1.​ ​Nature of the 3/3*1 1 Considered as a

Problem health deficit since
EZ is already
(Health Deficit) diagnosed with
acute asthma

Partially modifiable
2.​ ​Modifiability of 1/2*2
1 since the family
the Problem
does not have the
Scale: partially adequate resources
modifiable to enhance
wellness state of
EZ

3.​ ​Preventive Moderate in

2/3*1 0.67
Potential preventive potential
since the family
Scale: moderate lacks financial
support in dealing
with the deficiency.
Most of the funds
are allocated in the
family’s basic
needs

It is a problem
which needs
 immediate attention
4.​ S
​ alience
since it is already
2/2*1 classified as acute
Scale: problem 1
asthma. Immediate
needing immediate
attention is needed
attention
since it might put
EZ at risk of further
complications.

3.67
Total Score:

POOR LIGHTING AND VENTILATION

 CRITERIA COMPUTATION SCORE JUSTIFICATION

1. Nature of the 2/3*1 0.67 Poor lighting and

Problem ventilation is
conducive to
(Health Threat) disease and
accidents, or may
result in failure to
maintain wellness
or realize health
potential.

2. Modifiability It is partially
1/2*2 1
of the modifiable
Problem considering the lack
of resources of both
Scale: Partially the nurse and the
modifiable family to create
proper ventilation
and proper lighting
to their home. Also
the lack of
knowledge on the
possible diseases
that they may have.
But the nurses can
give health
teaching to the
family.
 3. Preventive
Potential
​2/ 3*1 0.67 Nature and
Scale: Moderate magnitude of the
problem can be
minimized or
prevented from
happening again
through the
interventions, and
health teachings
that the nurse or
student nurse will
give.

The family does not

4. Salience
1/ 2*1 0.5 perceive the
Scale: problem or problem as in need
condition not of immediate
needing immediate attention since they
attention don’t have the
adequate financial
resources. The
family’s budget is
solely allocated to
their basic needs.

Total: 2.84

LACK OF FOOD STORAGE

 CRITERIA COMPUTATION SCORE JUSTIFICATION

1. Nature of the 2/3*1 0.67 It is considered as

Problem Health Threat
because of the
(Health Threat) foods that are not
stored and
maintained properly
upon visit

2. Modifiability Partially modifiable

of the 1/2*2 1 because of the
Problem problem that is due
to limited physical
Scale: Partially resources,
modifiable especially lack of
space to construct
facilities. There are
ways to promote
hygiene for foods
by using minimal
spaces.

3. Preventive
Potential ​2/ 3*1 Preventive potential
0.67
is moderate since
Scale: Moderate the family’s living
space is minimal
 and does not use
the space
efficiently.

The family has

4. Salience
been used to
Scale: Not 0/ 2*1 0 practice improper
perceived as a food storage due to
problem or lack of storage and
condition needing this issue is not at
change the most priority.

Total: 2.34