Topic B. Health & Comorbidities – Patient Report

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Disclaimer: This tool is intended for screening purposes only and does not replace a clinical diagnosis. Results should always be interpreted alongside the nurse’s professional judgment. Patients with emotional, psychological, or cognitive concerns should be referred for professional support. The color-coded results (green, yellow, light red) serve as guidance, not as final decisions. Avoid using identifiable patient details, refer to patients by code only.

A. How to read the results:

This report summarizes the results from the EDU-MENT Mental Health Screening Tool, which assesses several domains of mental health and well-being. Each domain receives a severity score, with higher scores showing greater concern. Answers marked “Not able to assess / Unwillingness to respond” are excluded from the calculation.

Interpretation:

• Green (0–33%) – Low concern: No immediate action is required. This does not mean that action is unnecessary, but that the level of risk is considered low. Extra assessments are available if you wish to investigate further.
• Yellow (34–66%) – Moderate concern: Some points to monitor. Monitor or reassess. The available extra assessments are advised for further investigation.
• Light red (67–100%) – High concern: May require closer observation or referral. Follow up with the available extra assessment or referral (e.g., doctor, psychologist, social worker).

Note1: Light red does not imply a diagnosis or emergency; the tool only highlights potential risk factors. Nurses should interpret results together with their clinical judgment and any additional patient observations.

Note2: If a domain shows high concern (light red), consider administering the relevant further assessment tool(s) for a more detailed evaluation.

B. Summary

Domain B. Health & Comorbidities:

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If the Health & Comorbidities domain has high scores, it suggests that the person may be at increased mental health risk due to the presence of multiple chronic illnesses, significant medication use, or diagnoses of mental health conditions. These factors, especially in combination, can increase the strain on both physical and mental health, leading to potential psychological challenges like depression, anxiety, and stress.

Suggested Actions:

❖ Physical Health Management: Collaborate with healthcare providers for comprehensive disease management. Ensure coordinated care for patients with multiple chronic conditions. Educate patients on potential side effects and interactions from their medications. Educate patients on potential side effects and interactions from their medications. Refer to assistive technology providers for products such as medication reminders and smart pillboxes to ensure proper medication intake. Refer patients to pain management specialists or physiotherapists if experiencing significant pain. Refer to audiologists and ophthalmologists for evaluation and management of impairments. Provide information on available aids to help patients communicate and engage socially.
❖ Mental Health and Support Services: Refer patients with a mental health diagnosis or family history for specialized care and therapy. Explore available support systems, such as counseling and psychotherapy services. Provide referrals to physiotherapists or occupational therapists if mobility is impaired. Assess the need for mobility aids and make appropriate adjustments in the home environment.
❖ Recources in your country:

Cyprus:

Assistive technology providers :

Pain management specialists or physiotherapists:
Audiologists and ophthalmologists:
Counseling and psychotherapy services:
Occupational therapists:
Mobility aids and make appropriate adjustments in the home environment:

Slovenia:

Assistive technology providers:
Pain management specialists or physiotherapists:
  • Slovenian Association of Physiotherapists / Združenje fizioterapevtov Slovenije [www.physio.si/]
  • Slovenian Association for Pain Management / Slovensko združenje za zdravljenje bolečine [www.szzb.si/]
  • University Rehabilitation Institute – Soča / URI Soča [www.uri-soca.si/]
Audiologists and ophthalmologists:
  • Slovenian Association of Ophthalmologists / Združenje oftalmologov Slovenije [www.zos-szd.si/]
Counseling and psychotherapy services:
  • Slovenian Association of Physiotherapists / Združenje fizioterapevtov Slovenije [www.physio.si/]
Occupational therapists:
  • Chamber and Association of Occupational Therapists of Slovenia – Professional Association / Zbornica in društvo delovnih terapevtov Slovenije - strokovno združenje [www.zdts.si/]
Mobility aids and make appropriate adjustments in the home environment:

Austria:

Assistive technology providers:
Pain management specialists or physiotherapists:
Audiologists and ophthalmologists:
Counseling and psychotherapy services:
Occupational therapists:
Mobility aids and home adaptations:
  • Federal Ministry of Social Affairs – Support for assistive devices and home adaptations.The Austrian Ministry provides financial support and coordination through regional offices of the Sozialministeriumservice for mobility aids, technical assistive devices, and housing adaptations for persons with disabilities or elderly individuals. [www.sozialministeriumservice.at/]
  • Housing Advice Tyrol – Barrier-free housing and adaptations. Regional service providing consultation and guidance on accessible housing, adaptation of living spaces, and support for vulnerable groups (e.g., older migrants, persons with disabilities). [www.tirol.gv.at/gesellschaft-soziales/diversitaet/integrationsangebote-fuer-zugewanderte-in-tirol/wohnen/]
  • Hilfsmittelservice – Assistive products and consulting (via public health insurance). Central portal of the Austrian Health Insurance Fund (ÖGK) for approved assistive devices (e.g., walking aids, wheelchairs, orthopaedic supports) including cost coverage guidelines. [www.gesundheitskasse.at/cdscontent/?contentid=10007.870456&portal=oegkportal]
  • Austrian Red Cross – Rental and provision of nursing and mobility equipment. Offers rental services and support for care-related materials such as wheelchairs, hospital beds, toilet chairs, and more, often in cooperation with municipalities. [www.roteskreuz.at/ich-brauche-hilfe/pflegemittel]