Development of a web application for the comprehensive management of physical health and nutrition in older adults at the Guano Gerontological Center
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https://doi.org/10.55204/trc.v5i2.e492Keywords:
Health in older adults, Nutritional assessment, Web application, XP methodology, Software efficiencyAbstract
This article proposes the development of a web application for the management of physical health and nutrition of older adults in the Guano Gerontological Center. Since there is an increase of this population in Ecuador, it is important to address mobility problems and nutritional deficiencies. The application allows the evaluation of the physical health status through the use of functional tests and questionnaires, offering personalized nutritional recommendations according to the needs. Extreme Programming (XP) methodology was used to ensure agile development. The technological architecture includes a backend in Django, frontend in React and database in PostgreSQL. Finally, the efficiency of the system was evaluated according to the ISO 25010 standard, with positive results in response times and use of resources.
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