SENSIBILIDAD Y ESPECIFICIDAD DEL CUESTIONARIO FINDRISC COMO PREDICTOR DE RIESGO PARA DESARROLLAR DIABETES MELLITUS TIPO 2. UNA REVISIÓN BIBLIOGRÁFICA DE LOS ÚLTIMOS 5 AÑOS

Abstract

Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus is currently a common metabolic disorder that has a noticeable impact on individuals' health due to its short and long-term complications. Therefore, the aim is to explore various methods for identifying individuals at high risk of developing this disease. One of these methods is through the application of the FINDRISC questionnaire, proposed in 2003, whose objective is to classify subjects based on their scores in this questionnaire to implement preventive measures and thus reduce the incidence of the condition. Objective: To establish the sensitivity and specificity of the FINDRISC questionnaire. Methodology: A comprehensive and up-to-date literature review was conducted, incorporating 13 original articles that reported the sensitivity and specificity of the FINDRISC questionnaire as indicated in each study. Results: Thirteen articles favored the use of this tool, while one article did not; however, all articles demonstrated some advantages regarding the questionnaire, such as its simplicity and practicality of use. No significant differences were observed regarding the modifications made in the various studies. Conclusions: Thus, it can be concluded that the FINDRISC questionnaire demonstrates its effectiveness prominently, as it is simple, cost-effective, and easy to use. Therefore, it should be established as a screening test in various primary care services, especially in resource-limited settings.