Objective

To design and valídate a model for health risk management, aimed at reducing the incidence of tuberculosis in the population affiliated with the Colombian Benefit Plan Administraron Companies (EAPB) from the perspective of primary prevention of the disease.

Methods

From an inductive reflection, a tuberculosis care model was designed aimed at coordinating comprehensive health risk management actions in the context of an assurance model based on primary care (PHC). A facial and content validation of the model was carried out with thematic experts in the tuberculosis control program of some EAPB and other sectors.

Results

Core aspects, strengths and opportunities for improvement were identified that were used as central elements for the model, which is aimed at preventing the development of the disease, while continuing to promote the follow-up of treatments and rehabilitation processes. The expert review allowed to validate and enrich the proposed design.

Discussion

Health risk management is a responsibility assigned within the Colombian health system to the EAPB. The design of this model contributes so that risk management is carried out in an organized, defined and standardized manner; seeking to obtain better results in the prevention of tuberculosis.