Low-cost identification system of ICT for depression in children 8-11 years old: The case of the I.E.D. Edgardo Vives de Santa Marta, Colombia

The objective of this research was to implement a low-cost diagnostic information system for children aged 8-11 years of the District Educational Institution (DEI) Edgardo Vives Campo de Santa Marta Colombia, using a mixed and experimental methodology, using the systematic waterfall model and the internationally accepted, Childhood Depression Questionnaires (CDQ), which allowed the identification of health and education problems in children, intervening effectively to improve the quality of life of a student identified with symptoms of depression. In conclusion, the use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) facilitates innovation, guaranteeing adequate training and integral development.