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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