摘要：Objetivo: Desarrollar un instrumento que permita medir el constructo de adopción del rol de cuidador familiar de una persona con enfermedad crónica. Materiales y método: Se desarrolló en fases de revisión de literatura, establecimiento de bases conceptuales y desarrollo de ítems. Resultados: Se integraron dos investigaciones realizadas entre 2007 y 2012, se contrastaron los hallazgos con la teoría de transiciones de Meleis A y se construyeron 22 ítems del instrumento ROL (Labores, Organización y Respuestas ante el Rol). Conclusiones: Se debe continuar las fases de validez y confiabilidad del instrumento para mostrar solidez teórica.
其他摘要：Objective: To develop an instrument that allows to measure the construct of adoption of the family caregiver role of a person with chronic disease. Materials and method: It was developed in phases of literature review, conceptual bases establishment and description of items. Results: Two research which were carried out between 2007 and 2012 were integrated, the findings were contrasted with the transitions theory of Meleis A, and 22 items of the ROL instrument (Work, Organization and Responses before the Role) were constructed. Conclusions: The validity and reliability phases of the instrument must be continued in order to show theoretical solidity.
关键词：transiciones de salud;cuidadores;desarrollo de instrumento;enfermedad crónica
