%0 Journal Article
%T Electronic data collection for the analysis of surgical maneuvers on patients submitted to rhinoplasty
%A Berger
%A Cezar
%A Freitas
%A Renato
%A Malafaia
%A Osvaldo
%A Pinto
%A Jos¨¦ Sim£¿o de Paula
%J International Archives of Otorhinolaryngology
%D 2012
%I Thieme Medical Publishers
%X Introduction: In the health field, computerization has become increasingly necessary in professional practice, since it facilitates data recovery and assists in the development of research with greater scientific rigor. Objective: the present work aimed to develop, apply, and validate specific electronic protocols for patients referred for rhinoplasty. Methods: The prospective research had 3 stages: (1) preparation of theoretical data bases; (2) creation of a master protocol using Integrated System of Electronic Protocol (SINPE ); and (3) elaboration, application, and validation of a specific protocol for the nose and sinuses regarding rhinoplasty. Results: After the preparation of the master protocol, which dealt with the entire field of otorhinolaryngology, we idealized a specific protocol containing all matters related to the patient. In particular, the aesthetic and functional nasal complaints referred for surgical treatment (i.e., rhinoplasty) were organized into 6 main hierarchical categories: anamnesis, physical examination, complementary exams, diagnosis, treatment, and outcome. This protocol utilized these categories and their sub-items: finality; access; surgical maneuvers on the nasal dorsum, tip, and base; clinical evolution after 3, 6, and 12 months; revisional surgery; and quantitative and qualitative evaluations. Conclusion: The developed electronic-specific protocol is feasible and important for information registration from patients referred to rhinoplasty.
%K rhinoplasty
%K medical informatics
%K database.
%U http://www.internationalarchivesent.org/additional/acervo_eng.asp?id=1316