Claves para avanzar hacia un rol más activo por parte del paciente con diabetes mellitus tipo 2 en España

Objectives

Diabetes mellitus type 2 (DM2) is a public health problem of the first order of concern to managers, health professionals and society as a whole. Having a more active and responsible patient with DM2 is emerging as one of the solutions. Hence the importance of promoting a multidisciplinary discussion that provides ideas and solutions that contribute to an active and involved patient with DM2. In this article some consensual recommendations are provided by the working group called Active Patient and Diabetes (PAyDInet by its Spanish initials).

Methods

PAyDInet team was established by gathering agents from different fields of the system. Following the nominal group technique, barriers, facilitators and specific initiatives to promote a preventive attitude and self-care in patients with DM2, were identified and prioritized.

Results

The team reached a final consensus on 3 key barriers, 3 enablers and 3 key initiatives to achieve patients with DM2 more active in managing their disease. The configuration of the healthcare system, the need to improve interprofessional coordination, and development of structured diabetes education, are the key points identified by the group.

Conclusion

It is an inescapable need to move forward to put the patient at the centre of the system. Training and informing a patient on DM2 is a complex task that can only be achieved with new partnerships and collaboration of all stakeholders. In any case, the discussion and recommendations of the group PAyDInet give us a good approach to the subject and an excellent starting point.