Creación y validación de un sistema informático multimedia “en línea” para la utilización de los profesionales de nutrición en la consulta y evaluacion nutricional de adultos de la zona urbana, del cantón Cuenca, provincia del Azuay. Año 2014.

Abstract

Goal: To create and validate a multimedia computer system “En Línea” for the use of Nutrition professionals in the nutritional consultation and assessment of adults in the urban area, Cuenca canton, Azuay province. Materials and Methods: We developed a transversal correlation experimental investigation. The sample comprised 29 Nutrition professionals. We applied two interventions, one previous and posterior the use of the multimedia computer system “En Línea”. Results: According to the surveys we obtained the following results: Personal data: In the previous survey no professional achieved an excellent qualification; in the last survey, 28 obtained it. Clinical data: In the first survey 13 professionals achieved a rating of excellent; in the later survey, 28 obtained it. Biochemical tests: In the previous survey 25 professionals include this parameter. In the second, all include it. Anthropometric data: In the previous survey, 5 professionals reached the excellent score. With "En Línea", 26 obtained this qualification. 24-hour recall: In the first survey, 26 professionals apply and calculate the reminder. With "En Línea" all applied and calculated it. Prescriptions: In the previous survey, 8 professionals have excellent rating; with "En Línea" all obtain this qualification.

Consultation time: According to the first survey no professional takes less than 30 minutes, 3 take 30 to 60 minutes and 26 delayed more than an hour; with "En Línea", 6 took less than 30 minutes, and 23 took 30 to 60 minutes. With this result we confirm our hypothesis. Keywords: SOFTWARE VALIDATION; NUTRITION ASSESSMENT; NUTRITIONIST; NUTRITION THERAPY.