Information architecture for the management of computerized medical records for pediatric-ophthalmological specialty

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SOFTWARE, TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENT, MEDICAL RECORDS SYSTEMS, COMPUTERIZED, FORMS AND RECORDS CONTROL, HEALTH RECORDS, PERSONAL, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY.

Abstract

Introduction: the Medical History is a tool that contains the information of patients, which should able to be processed, stored and transmitted in a safe and accessible way, thus it is necessary to use resources and strategies to facilitate healthcare services, among which software designs can be included.

Objective: to develop the information architecture for the management of an computerized medical record to be used in the Pediatric Ophthalmology Office at Pepe Portilla  Provincial Pediatric Teaching Hospital in Pinar del Rio.

Methods: a qualitative-quantitative study was conducted, applying theoretical and empirical methods to analyze the evolution and development of a pediatric-ophthalmological history, to characterize the current situation, as well as the introduction of information and communication technologies into this specialty in Cuba.

Results: the design of a prototype of software for the management of a computerized medical record in the Pediatric Ophthalmology Office, with a great social impact for the healthcare institutions where the system is implemented, which benefit both the patient and the professionals.

Conclusion: the implementation of a computerized tool is a strategic decision that can simplify work, optimize time and resources, improving organizational process, management and safety.

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Author Biographies

Maykel Rivera López, Universidad de Ciencias Médicas de Pinar del Río. Hospital Pediátrico Provincial Docente “Pepe Portilla”. Pinar del Río, Cuba

especialista de 2do grado en oftalmologia. hospital pediatrico pepe portilla. profesor asistente

Ramon Santander Acosta, Universidad de Ciencias Médicas de Pinar del Río. Hospital General Abel Santamaría Hospital. Pinar del Río, Cuba.

especialusta de 2do grado en oftalmologia, profesor asistente. hospital general abel santamaria

Sahely Sxto Fuentes, 3Universidad de Ciencias Médicas de Pinar del Río. Pinar del Río, Cuba.

doctora en ciencias pedagogicas. especialista de 2do grado en fotalmologia. profesora titular. auniversidad de ciencias medicas de pinar del rio

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2021-04-21

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Rivera López M, Santander Acosta R, Sxto Fuentes S. Information architecture for the management of computerized medical records for pediatric-ophthalmological specialty. Rev Ciencias Médicas [Internet]. 2021 Apr. 21 [cited 2025 Aug. 21];25(2):e4853. Available from: https://revcmpinar.sld.cu/index.php/publicaciones/article/view/4853

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Vol. 25 No. 2 (2021)

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