Introduction:

Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder is a neurodevelopmental condition of high prevalence in pediatric age. The caregivers of these patients are the fundamental link for ensuring their proper advancement and their incorporation into the society.

Objective:

To design a psychoeducational nursing program for primary caregivers of children and adolescents with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder.

Methods:

A qualitative-quantitative, descriptive, longitudinal and prospective intervention study was conducted, in health areas of Santa Clara Municipality, between January 2016 and April 2017. The study population consisted of 49 primary caregivers of children and adolescents with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder attending the multidisciplinary consultation of neurodevelopmental conditions of Chiqui Gómez Lubián Polyclinic, among which a sample of 19 caregivers was selected by simple random sampling. The structure, process and result data were evaluated, and later on processed with frequencies and percentage.

Results:

52.63% of the caregivers showed a medium capacity of adaptation and coping. Among the most affected dimensions of quality of life, we identified affectations in emotions, behaviors and in rest or sleep. 68.42% of the caregivers were not satisfied with the preparation received to provide care to their relative.

Conclusions:

Based on Callista Roy's Adaptation Model of Nursing, a psychoeducational nursing program was designed for caregivers of infants and adolescents with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, from the identification of coping strategies and affected dimensions of their quality of life.