title: Electronic data collection for the analysis of surgical maneuvers on patients submitted to rhinoplasty.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  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.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The developed electronic-specific protocol is feasible and important for information registration from patients referred to rhinoplasty.
authors.affiliation: Master. Volunteer Teacher in the ENT Department of HC-UFPR and Doctor and Medical Advisor for the Fellowship Program at IPO.
authors.forename: Cezar
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Berger
authors.affiliation: Associate Professor and Head of the Plastic Surgery Service of the Federal University of Parana. Associate Professor and Head of the Plastic Surgery Service of the Federal University of Parana.
authors.forename: Renato
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Freitas
authors.affiliation: Doctor. Professor of Surgery at UFPR, Coordinator of the Graduate Program in the Principles of Surgery of the HUEC, and Professor at the Evangelical School of Paraná.
authors.forename: Osvaldo
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Malafaia
authors.affiliation: Doctor. Adjunct Professor at the Federal University of Parana and Coordinator of the Master of Science, Management and Information Technology.
authors.forename: José Simão de Paula
authors.initials: JS
authors.lastname: Pinto
authors.affiliation: Doctor. Head of the Department of Otorhinolaryngology, HC-UFPR.
authors.forename: Marcos
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Mocellin
authors.affiliation: Doctor. Coordinator of the NEP IPO and Professor at the Department of Otorhinolaryngology, HC-UFPR.
authors.forename: Evaldo
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Macedo
authors.affiliation: Graduate Student. ENT doctor.
authors.forename: Marina Serrato Coelho
authors.initials: MS
authors.lastname: Fagundes
keywords: database; medical informatics; rhinoplasty