In: Nursing
described a method of evaluation of patient learning appropriate for Huntington's disease and stages of development
• Patient's knowledge about Huntington disease can be evaluated by questionnaire (setting questions related to Huntington disease.). Face to face questioning, interview is effective. Then a plan teaching program related to Huntington disease should be given to the patient and then post test should be taken.
•Stages of development.
Stage 1- In this stage Patient independently perform daily living activities, basic responsibilities at work site.
Stage 2- Slight assistance is needed to perform basic work and daily living activities.
Stage 3- The patient can not perform any job and need major assistance in daily living activities.
Stage 4- requires major assistance in financial management, responsibility and daily living activities.
Stage 5- Patient is completely dependent to other to perform any work.