⏳ T · Long-term illness
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urgentRecommended assessment — CarePath tool: CP-LONG Long-Term Condition Check (interactive scoring) · Validated scales: Self-management review
| Code | Problem statement | Type | Description | First 3 actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T1 | Uncontrolled high blood pressure | Actual | Blood pressure stays high despite treatment, raising the risk of stroke and heart disease. | Check technique · Encourage taking medicine · Reduce salt |
| T2 | Foot problems in diabetes | Risk | Reduced feeling and blood flow raise the chance of ulcers and infection. | Check feet daily · Use proper shoes · Keep feet clean and dry |
| T3 | Lung disease flare-ups | Actual | Breathing worsens suddenly in chronic lung disease. | Give medications as ordered · Give oxygen · Position |
| T4 | Difficulty following fluid limits | Actual | The person struggles to keep to fluid restrictions set for heart or kidney problems. | Teach limits · Offer ice chips or sugar-free candy · Measure intake |
| T5 | Dialysis access care | Risk | The dialysis access site may become infected, blocked, or damaged. | Protect the arm · No blood pressure or needles on that arm · Check the thrill |
| T6 | Cancer treatment side effects | Actual | Nausea, tiredness, sore mouth, or hair loss from treatment. | Give anti-sickness medicine · Mouth care · Rest |
| T7 | Difficulty accepting long-term illness | Actual | The person struggles emotionally with a permanent condition. | Listen · Give information · Suggest support groups |
| T8 | Weak immune system | Risk | Illness or treatment lowers the body's defenses against infection. | Protect from infection · Hygiene · Vaccines as advised |