Computer System for the Capture and Preparation of Cytopathological Reports for Cervical Cancer Detection and His Utility in Training for Health Personnel.

Health information systems and training are tools that support process management. The current study describes the results of the implementation of technological innovation in the process of the capture and preparation of cytopathological reports. The electronic system was structured based on national standards regarding cervical cancer control. PHP was used to design the software and MYSQL was used for the structure of the database. The total number of health personnel assigned to the cytology department participated, along with a pathologist, who made the records of the patients who came for cervical cytology to a university health center in San Luis Potosi, Mexico. The system was evaluated based on the indicators of structure, process, and results. Structure: comply with the official Mexican regulations for the registration of cervical cancer and electronic health information systems. Process: all records were legible and accurate, with varying percentages of completeness in the patient identification sections (46%) and alternate contact data (80%). Result: percentages above 80% were obtained in the satisfaction of the professionals who used the system. The system was effective as it yielded readable and accurate data that made the process of information capture and delivery of cervical screening results more efficient and faster.

Factibilidad para implementar un sistema electrónico de registros de citología cervical / Feasibility to implement an electronic cervical cytology record system

Introducción: para garantizar la información y la atención de calidad, la Organización Mundial de la Salud, la Organización Panamericana de la Salud y las normas oficiales del cáncer cervicouterino y los sistemas de salud en México sugieren fortalecer los sistemas de información en salud con el uso de herramientas tecnológicas. Objetivo: el propósito de este estudio es conocer la factibilidad de un proyecto para la innovación de procesos, a través de un sistema electrónico para los registros de las citologías cervicales. Metodología: estudio observacional, transversal, prospectivo, realizado del 4 al 25 de junio de 2018 en la Unidad de Cuidados Integrales e Investigación en Salud de la Universidad Autónoma de San Luis Potosí, México. Se estudió al universo del personal sanitario que implementa el Programa de Detección Oportuna de Cáncer Cervico Uterino, con 7 participantes: personal directivo (2) y operativo (5). Resultados: las políticas y recursos institucionales permiten la implementación del proyecto, pues consideran tendría impacto positivo en la atención. Conclusiones: actualmente, la totalidad del personal cuenta con las competencias básicas para el manejo de sistemas electrónicos.

Introduction: To guarantee quality information and care, World Health Organization, Pan American Health Organization and the Official Standards of Cervical Cancer and Health Systems in Mexico suggest strengthening health information systems with the use of technological tools. Objective: The purpose of the study is to know the feasibility of a project for process innovation, through an electronic system for records of cervical cytologies. Methods: An observational, cross-sectional, prospective study conducted from June 4 to 25, 2018 in the Unit of Integral Care and Health Research of the Autonomous University of San Luis Potosí, Mexico. The universe of health personnel that implements the Timely Detection of Cervical Cancer Program was studied, 7 participants: managerial staff (2) and operative staff (5). Results: Institutional policies and resources allow for the implementation of the project, as they consider it would have a positive impact on care. Conclusions: Currently, all the staff has the basic skills for the management of electronic systems.