OBJECTIVE: To investigate the accuracy of diagnosis, ineffective family therapeutic regimen management, based on the assessment of defining characteristics. METHODS: Cross-sectional study with 68 diabetic patients seen in a family health center. Measures of sensitivity were calculated, specificity and predictive values of the defining characteristics were identified. RESULTS: The diagnosis was present in 36.8% of these patients, and all defining characteristics showed statistical significance, except for "difficulty in following the prescribed regimen". The characteristic "inappropriate family activities for meeting health goals" was the most sensitive, while "acceleration of illness symptoms of a family member" and "lack of attention to illness" were the most specific. CONCLUSION: The results call attention to the need to work with a family-focused adherence perspective, especially considering the complexity of treatment for individuals with diabetes.
Nursing diagnosis; Therapeutics; Diabetes mellitus
