Definición de indicadores para una atención centrada en el paciente diabético tipo II. Estudio de consenso

Abstract

Objective: Define a minimum set of indicators for person-focused-care applying for type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM2), as a complementary metric to current clinical-healthcare indicators.

Methods: Qualitative consensus-building study (involving professionals and patients) structured in three stages: Metaplan to capture information, Delphi to agree on criteria and indicators, and consensus conference to ensure feasibility and relevance of the proposal.

Results: Consensus was reached on a total of nine indicators upon: shared decision-making, self-care, adherence, renal function screening, activities of daily living, individualized therapeutic plan, vascular risk assessment, working life and human treatment. These indicators were grouped into three dimensions: the person with oneself, the person with one's family, and the person with the health system.

Conclusions: These indicators make it possible to establish alternative metrics to determine the degree of progress in a person-centered attention in case of DM2.

Keywords: Atención integral; Calidad asistencial; Delivery of health care; Diabetes; Integrated; Quality assurance.