Systems for patients with dysphagia, methods for patients with dysphagia, and programs for patients with dysphagia

Abstract

This invention provides a system for patients with swallowing difficulties that can suppress human errors related to the transmission of bed angle information when adjusting the bed angle for patients with swallowing difficulties. [Solution] This swallowing disorder patient system 100 includes an information acquisition unit 10 that acquires patient identification information 30 that can identify the patient and angle information 31 of the patient's bed 6 which is set based on the patient's swallowing function, a storage unit 11 in which the patient identification information 30, location information 32 indicating either the address of the bed 6, the address of a display device 3 visible from the bed 6, or the patient's whereabouts, and the angle information 31 are stored in association with each other, and a control unit 12. The control unit 12 uses the patient identification information 30 to acquire the location information 32 and angle information 31 associated with the patient identification information 30, and uses the location information 32 to transmit the angle information 31 to at least one of the bed 6, the display device 3, and an information terminal 8 held by the patient's meal assistant.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a system for patients with dysphagia, a method for patients with dysphagia, and a program for patients with dysphagia, and particularly to a system for patients with dysphagia, a method for patients with dysphagia, and a program for patients with dysphagia who have a disorder in the swallowing function.

Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, an X-ray imaging diagnostic apparatus for examining the swallowing function of patients with a swallowing disorder has been known (for example, see Patent Document 1).

[0003] The X-ray imaging diagnostic apparatus described in Patent Document 1 includes an imaging device and an operating device. The operating device includes an X-ray source, an X-ray aperture, and an X-ray image receptor. The operating device also includes an image processing device. In the configuration disclosed in Patent Document 1, the X-rays irradiated from the X-ray source are detected by the X-ray image receptor, and an electrical signal corresponding to the intensity of the detected X-rays is transmitted to the image processing device. The image processing device generates an X-ray image based on the transmitted electrical signal. Further, the image processing device uses the generated X-ray image to detect the movement of the hyoid bone of the subject and determine the swallowing function of the subject.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0004]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0005] Here, although not disclosed in Patent Document 1 mentioned above, a physician or speech-language pathologist determines the angle of the bed when the patient eats, according to the patient's swallowing function, and records it in a memo or similar document. Then, when the patient eats, a nurse or other staff member adjusts the bed to an angle appropriate to the patient's swallowing function, based on the memo or similar document written by the physician or speech-language pathologist. However, when information about the bed angle is transmitted through memos or similar documents written by the physician or speech-language pathologist, there is a problem that human error is likely to occur because the information about the bed angle is transmitted indirectly.

[0006] This invention was made to solve the above-mentioned problems, and one objective of this invention is to provide a system for patients with dysphagia, a method for patients with dysphagia, and a program for patients with dysphagia that can suppress human errors related to the transmission of bed angle information when adjusting the bed angle of patients with swallowing impairment. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] To achieve the above objective, the system for patients with dysphagia in the first aspect of this invention comprises an information acquisition unit that acquires patient identification information that can identify the patient and angle information of the patient's bed set based on the patient's swallowing function from an X-ray imaging device; a storage unit that stores the patient identification information, location information indicating one of the following: the address of the bed, the address of a display device installed in a location visible from the bed, and the patient's whereabouts, and the angle information in association with each other; and a control unit. The control unit uses the patient identification information to acquire the location information and angle information associated with the patient identification information from the storage unit, and uses the acquired location information to transmit the angle information to at least one of the bed, the display device, and an information terminal held by the patient's meal assistant.

[0008] A second aspect of this invention provides a method for patients with dysphagia, comprising the steps of: acquiring patient identification information from an X-ray imaging device that allows the patient to be identified and the angle information of the patient's bed, which is set based on the patient's swallowing function; storing the patient identification information in association with location information indicating one of the following: the address of the bed, the address of a display device installed in a location visible from the bed, and the patient's whereabouts; using the patient identification information to acquire the location information and angle information associated with the patient identification information; and using the acquired location information to transmit the angle information to at least one of the bed, the display device, and an information terminal held by the patient's meal assistant.

[0009] The third aspect of this invention provides a program for patients with dysphagia that causes a computer to execute the following: control to acquire patient identification information that can identify the patient and angle information of the patient's bed set based on the patient's swallowing function from an X-ray imaging device; control to store the patient identification information, location information indicating one of the following: the bed address, the address of a display device installed in a location visible from the bed, and the patient's whereabouts, and the angle information in association with each other; control to acquire the location information and angle information associated with the patient identification information using the patient identification information; and control to transmit the angle information to at least one of the bed, the display device, and an information terminal held by the patient's meal assistant using the acquired location information. [Effects of the Invention]

[0010] In the system for patients with dysphagia in the first phase, the method for patients with dysphagia in the second phase, and the program for patients with dysphagia in the third phase, as described above, the angle information of the patient's bed, which is set based on the patient's swallowing function, is transmitted to at least one of the patient's bed, a display device installed in a location visible from the bed, and an information terminal held by the patient's meal assistant, using location information associated with patient identification information. This allows doctors or speech therapists to transmit the patient's bed angle information to nurses and other personnel without the need for intermediaries such as notes. As a result, human error related to the transmission of bed angle information can be suppressed when adjusting the bed angle for patients with swallowing impairments. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0011] [Figure 1] This is a block diagram showing the configuration of a system for patients with swallowing disorders according to the first embodiment. [Figure 2] This block diagram shows a configuration in which a control unit according to the first embodiment transmits angle information and food type information to a display device. [Figure 3] This figure illustrates a configuration in which a display device according to the first embodiment displays bed angle information and food type information. [Figure 4] This diagram illustrates a configuration in which a display device according to the first embodiment notifies that the bed angle is incorrect. [Figure 5] This is a flowchart illustrating the process by which the control unit according to the first embodiment stores bed angle information and food type information in association with patient identification information. [Figure 6] This is a flowchart illustrating the process by which the control unit according to the first embodiment transmits bed angle information and food type information to the display device. [Figure 7] This is a flowchart illustrating the process by which the control unit according to the first embodiment notifies that the bed angle is incorrect. [Figure 8]It is a block diagram showing the configuration of the dysphagia patient system according to the second embodiment. [Figure 9] It is a block diagram showing a configuration in which the control unit according to the second embodiment transmits angle information to the display device and transmits food form information to the display device. [Figure 10] It is a flowchart for explaining the process in which the control unit according to the second embodiment transmits the angle information of the bed to the angle adjustment mechanism and transmits the food form information to the display device. [Figure 11] It is a block diagram showing the configuration of the dysphagia patient system according to the third embodiment. [Figure 12] It is a block diagram showing a configuration in which the control unit according to the third embodiment transmits angle information and food form information to the information terminal. [Figure 13] It is a block diagram for explaining a configuration in which the control unit according to the third embodiment stores the contact information of the caregiver or patient in association with the patient identification information. [Figure 14] It is a flowchart for explaining the process in which the control unit according to the third embodiment transmits the angle information of the bed and the food form information to the information terminal. [Figure 15] It is a flowchart for explaining the process in which the control unit according to the third embodiment stores the contact information of the caregiver or patient in association with the patient identification information. [Figure 16] It is a diagram for explaining a configuration in which the display device according to the modification displays the angle information of the bed, the food form information, and an illustration showing the angle of the bed.

Embodiments for Carrying Out the Invention

[0012] Hereinafter, an embodiment embodying the present invention will be described based on the drawings.

[0013] [[ID=zjb36]][First Embodiment] Referring to FIGS. 1 to 7, the configuration of the dysphagia patient system 100 according to the first embodiment will be described.

[0014] (Overall Configuration of System for Patients with Swallowing Disorders) As shown in FIG. 1, the swallowing disorder patient system 100 includes a hospital information system 1, a radiology information system 2, a display device 3, an input reception unit 4, a goniometer 5, an information acquisition unit 10, a storage unit 11, and a control unit 12.

[0015] The swallowing disorder patient system 100 is used to adjust the angle of the patient's bed 6 by transmitting the angle information 31 of the patient's bed 6, which is set based on the patient's swallowing function, to the display device 3 when a patient with a swallowing disorder has a meal. The patient's swallowing function is diagnosed by a doctor or a speech therapist by examining the patient with an X-ray imaging device 200.

[0016] As shown in FIG. 1, the swallowing disorder patient system 100, the X-ray imaging device 200, and the bed 6 are arranged within the same facility 80. The facility 80 is, for example, a hospital. The swallowing disorder patient system 100 is a system used to assist an assistant when assisting a patient with a swallowing disorder during a meal.

[0017] The information acquisition unit 10 is configured to acquire patient identification information 30 that can identify the patient from the X-ray imaging device 200 and the angle information 31 of the patient's bed 6, which is set based on the patient's swallowing function. The information acquisition unit 10 is, for example, an input / output interface.

[0018] The patient identification information 30 is an ID for identifying the patient in the hospital information system 1. That is, the patient identification information 30 is a user ID in the hospital information system 1. The patient identification information 30 is created when the patient first visits a facility 80 such as a hospital.

[0019] The memory unit 11 stores patient identification information 30, location information 32 indicating the address of the display device 3 installed in a location visible from the bed 6, and angle information 31 in association with each other. In the first embodiment, the location information 32 includes location information 32a of the display device 3. The location information 32a of the display device 3 includes, for example, information about the room (patient room) where the display device 3 is located, and the IP address used when transmitting the angle information 31 etc. to the display device 3 via the network 90 (see Figure 2).

[0020] In the first embodiment, the storage unit 11 stores patient identification information 30, angle information 31, and location information 32, along with food form information 33 and a program 40. In the first embodiment, the storage unit 11 stores food form information 33 corresponding to the patient's swallowing function in relation to the patient identification information 30. The food form information 33 indicates, for example, whether the meal provided to the patient is chopped food, liquid food, jelly-like food, or regular food (general food).

[0021] In the first embodiment, the memory unit 11 includes a first memory unit 11a included in the hospital information system 1 and a second memory unit 11b included in the radiology information system 2. Also in the first embodiment, the control unit 12 includes a first control unit 12a included in the hospital information system 1 and a second control unit 12b included in the radiology information system 2.

[0022] Program 40 is a program for patients with dysphagia. In the first embodiment, the method for patients with dysphagia can be implemented by having the control unit 12 execute program 40.

[0023] The control unit 12 uses the patient identification information 30 to acquire location information 32 and angle information 31 associated with the patient identification information 30 from the storage unit 11. Then, the control unit 12 uses the acquired location information 32 to transmit the angle information 31 to the display device 3.

[0024] Furthermore, the control unit 12 uses the patient identification information 30 to acquire information on the food type 33 associated with the patient identification information 30 from the storage unit 11, along with location information 32 and angle information 31. The control unit 12 then transmits the acquired food type information 33, along with the angle information 31, to the display device 3.

[0025] The control unit 12 includes, for example, a processor such as a CPU (Central Processing Unit) and memory such as ROM (Read Only Memory) and RAM (Random Access Memory). The control unit 12 includes a first control unit 12a provided in the hospital information system 1 and a second control unit 12b provided in the radiology department information system 2. Details of the configuration in which the control unit 12 transmits angle information 31 and food type information 33 will be described later.

[0026] The hospital information system 1 comprises an information acquisition unit 10, a first storage unit 11a, and a first control unit 12a. The hospital information system 1 includes a reception system, an electronic medical record system, an admission / discharge management system, an accounting system, and the like.

[0027] In the first embodiment, the first storage unit 11a stores patient identification information 30 and location information 32 in association with each other.

[0028] Furthermore, the radiology information system 2 comprises a second storage unit 11b and a second control unit 12b. The radiology information system 2 is a system that manages the reservation of examinations using the X-ray imaging device 200, examination results, etc.

[0029] The second control unit 12b controls each part of the radiology information system 2. The second control unit 12b includes a processor such as a CPU and memory such as ROM and RAM.

[0030] The second memory unit 11b stores patient identification information 30 and angle information 31 in association with each other.

[0031] The display device 3 is located near the bed 6. The display device 3 is configured to display angle information 31. In the first embodiment, the display device 3 is also configured to display food type information 33. The display device 3 includes, for example, a liquid crystal monitor.

[0032] The input receiving unit 4 is configured to receive operation input from the operator. The input receiving unit 4 includes, for example, input devices such as a keyboard and mouse, and a touch panel integrated with the display device 3.

[0033] The angle meter 5 is configured to acquire the angle of the bed 6. The angle meter 5 is mounted on the bed 6 together with the display device 3 and is configured to move with the display device 3 when the angle of the bed 6 changes. The angle meter 5 includes, for example, an angle measuring sensor such as a gyro sensor.

[0034] As shown in Figure 1, the bed 6 or the display device 3 is located in the same facility 80 as the facility where the storage unit 11 is located. In the example shown in Figure 1, the display device 3, the bed 6, and the storage unit 11 are all located in the same facility 80.

[0035] The X-ray imaging apparatus 200 comprises an X-ray source (not shown), an X-ray detector, an image processing unit, and an imaging apparatus control unit. X-rays emitted from the X-ray source are detected by the X-ray detector and converted into electrical signals. The electrical signals are transmitted to the image processing unit. The image processing unit generates an X-ray image based on the transmitted electrical signals. The imaging apparatus control unit controls each part of the X-ray imaging apparatus 200.

[0036] The hospital information system 1, the radiology department information system 2, the display device 3, the input reception unit 4, the goniometer 5, and the X-ray imaging device 200 are communicated together by a network 90 within the facility 80. The network 90 is, for example, a LAN (Local Area Network).

[0037] (Transmission of angle information and food consistency information) Next, referring to Figure 2, a configuration in which the control unit 12 (first control unit 12a) transmits angle information 31 and food form information 33 to the display device 3 will be described. In Figure 2, the numbers enclosed in circles indicate the order of processing.

[0038] First, the first control unit 12a acquires patient identification information 30 input via the input reception unit 4 (first process). Next, the first control unit 12a uses the patient identification information 30 input via the input reception unit 4 to acquire location information 32 and angle information 31 associated with the patient identification information 30 from the storage unit 11. Specifically, the first control unit 12a uses the patient identification information 30 to acquire location information 32 (location information 32a of the display device 3) associated with the patient identification information 30 from the first storage unit 11a (second and third processes). The first control unit 12a also uses the patient identification information 30 to acquire angle information 31 associated with the patient identification information 30 from the second storage unit 11b (fourth and fifth processes). In the first embodiment, when the first control unit 12a acquires angle information 31, it also acquires food type information 33. In other words, when the first control unit 12a transmits angle information 31 to the display device 3, it acquires the position information 32a of the display device 3 associated with the patient identification information 30, the angle information 31, and the food type information 33.

[0039] Subsequently, the first control unit 12a transmits angle information 31 to the display device 3 using the acquired position information 32a of the display device 3 (sixth process). In the first embodiment, the first control unit 12a is configured to transmit the angle information 31 to the display device 3 located in the same facility 80 as the facility where the storage unit 11 is located. At this time, the first control unit 12a transmits the acquired food type information 33 to the display device 3 along with the angle information 31.

[0040] The display device 3 displays the received angle information 31 and food type information 33.

[0041] (Display of angle information and food consistency information) As shown in Figure 3, the display device 3 is configured to display the transmitted angle information 31. In the first embodiment, the display device 3 is also configured to display food form information 33 along with the angle information 31.

[0042] The screen 50 shown in Figure 3 is an example of the screen when the display device 3 displays angle information 31 and food type information 33. The screen 50 includes a display area 50a for the angle information 31 and a display area 50b for the food type information 33.

[0043] Nurses and other caregivers adjust the angle of the patient's bed 6 while checking the angle information 31 of the bed 6 displayed on screen 50. After the bed 6 angle adjustment is complete, they assist the patient with eating. At that time, by checking the food consistency information 33 displayed on screen 50 with the meal actually served to the patient, the caregiver can confirm that the patient has not been served a meal of the wrong consistency.

[0044] (Notification that the bed angle is incorrect) Furthermore, in the first embodiment, the first control unit 12a is configured to notify that the angle of the bed 6 is set to an incorrect angle if the angle of the bed 6 obtained by the angle meter 5 is different from the angle information 31.

[0045] Specifically, as shown in Figure 4, the first control unit 12a notifies the user that the angle of the bed 6 is set to an incorrect angle by displaying a screen 51 on the display device 3 indicating that the angle of the bed 6 is incorrect.

[0046] Screen 51 is an example of a screen displayed when the display device 3 notifies that the angle of the bed 6 is incorrect. Screen 51 includes a display area 51a that displays the message 34 indicating that the angle of the bed 6 is incorrect.

[0047] If the angle of bed 6 is incorrect, the caregiver can recognize this by checking the message 34 displayed on screen 51. Therefore, they can readjust the angle of bed 6 to the correct angle.

[0048] (Angle information update) In the first embodiment, the control unit 12 is configured to acquire angle information 31 stored in the memory unit 11 when the X-ray imaging device 200 is repeated, and to update the angle information 31 if there is a change in the angle information 31 as a result of the examination of the patient's swallowing function. Specifically, when the patient's swallowing function is examined, the second control unit 12b uses patient identification information 30 to acquire the angle information 31 stored in the second memory unit 11b. Then, if the angle information 31 of the patient's bed 6 is changed as a result of the examination by the X-ray imaging device 200, the second control unit 12b overwrites the angle information 31 stored in the second memory unit 11b with the new angle information 31.

[0049] (Angle information storage processing) Next, referring to Figure 5, the process by which the first control unit 12a (see Figure 1) and the second control unit 12b (see Figure 1) store angle information 31 (see Figure 1) in association with patient identification information 30 (see Figure 1) in the storage unit 11 (see Figure 1) will be described.

[0050] In step 110a, the second control unit 12b acquires patient identification information 30 that allows the patient to be identified from the X-ray imaging device 200, and angle information 31 of the patient's bed 6, which is set based on the patient's swallowing function. In the first embodiment, in the processing of step 110a, the second control unit 12b also acquires food form information 33 along with the patient identification information 30 and angle information 31.

[0051] Next, in step 110b, the second control unit 12b stores the patient identification information 30, angle information 31, and food type information 33 in association with each other in the storage unit 11. In the first embodiment, in the processing of step 110b, the second control unit 12b stores the patient identification information 30, angle information 31, and food type information 33 in association with each other in the second storage unit 11b (see Figure 1) of the radiology information system 2.

[0052] Next, in step 110c, the first control unit 12a acquires location information 32. Specifically, the first control unit 12a acquires location information 32 corresponding to patient identification information 30 based on operator input or the like. In the first embodiment, the first control unit 12a acquires location information 32a of the display device 3 as location information 32.

[0053] Next, in step 110d, the first control unit 12a stores the patient identification information 30 and the location information 32 in association. Specifically, the first control unit 12a stores the patient identification information 30 and the location information 32 in association with each other in the first storage unit 11a (see Figure 1) of the hospital information system 1. After that, the process ends.

[0054] In the first embodiment, by performing the processing in steps 110a to 110d above, the control unit 12 stores the location information 32 indicating the address of the display device 3 and the angle information 31 in association with each other in the storage unit 11.

[0055] (Angle information transmission process) Next, referring to Figure 6, the process by which the first control unit 12a (see Figure 1) and the second control unit 12b (see Figure 1) transmit angle information 31 (see Figure 1) to the display device 3 (see Figure 1) will be described.

[0056] In step 120a, the first control unit 12a acquires patient identification information 30 (see Figure 1). Specifically, the first control unit 12a acquires patient identification information 30 based on the operation input from the operator (caregiver) to the input reception unit 4 (see Figure 1). For example, when a caregiver performs an operation to assist a patient with eating, patient identification information 30 is transmitted to the first control unit 12a via the input reception unit 4. The first control unit 12a acquires the transmitted patient identification information 30. The process in step 120a is the first process in Figure 2.

[0057] Next, in step 120b, the first control unit 12a acquires location information 32 (see Figure 1) using patient identification information 30. Specifically, the first control unit 12a acquires location information 32 associated with patient identification information 30 from the first storage unit 11a (see Figure 1). In the first embodiment, the first control unit 12a acquires location information 32a (see Figure 1) of the display device 3 associated with patient identification information 30 from the first storage unit 11a. The processing in step 120b corresponds to the second and third processing in Figure 2.

[0058] Next, in step 120c, the first control unit 12a acquires angle information 31 using patient identification information 30. Specifically, the first control unit 12a transmits the patient identification information 30 to the second control unit 12b. The second control unit 12b acquires the angle information 31 associated with the received patient identification information 30 from the second storage unit 11b (see Figure 1). Then, the second control unit 12b transmits the acquired angle information 31 to the first control unit 12a. As a result, the first control unit 12a acquires the angle information 31.

[0059] Furthermore, in the first embodiment, in step 120c, the first control unit 12a acquires food type information 33 (see Figure 1) using patient identification information 30. Specifically, the first control unit 12a transmits the patient identification information 30 to the second control unit 12b. The second control unit 12b acquires the food type information 33 associated with the received patient identification information 30 from the second storage unit 11b. Then, the second control unit 12b transmits the acquired food type information 33 to the first control unit 12a. As a result, the first control unit 12a acquires the food type information 33. The processing in step 120c corresponds to the fourth and fifth processes in Figure 2.

[0060] In the first embodiment, in steps 120b and 120c, the first control unit 12a uses the patient identification information 30 to acquire location information 32 and angle information 31 associated with the patient identification information 30.

[0061] Next, in step 120d, the first control unit 12a transmits angle information 31 to the display device 3 using the acquired location information 32. In the first embodiment, the first control unit 12a transmits angle information 31 and food form information 33 to the display device 3 using the position information 32a of the display device 3. The process in step 120e is the sixth process in Figure 2.

[0062] Next, in step 120e, the display device 3 displays angle information 31 and food type information 33. After that, the process ends.

[0063] Note that the order in which the process in step 120b and the process in step 120c are executed does not matter.

[0064] (A process that notifies the user that the bed angle is incorrect.) Next, referring to Figure 7, we will explain the process by which the first control unit 12a (see Figure 1) notifies that the angle of the bed 6 (see Figure 1) is incorrect. Note that the process shown in Figure 7 is executed after the angle of the bed 6 has been adjusted by the caregiver.

[0065] In step 130a, the first control unit 12a acquires the angle of the bed 6. Specifically, the first control unit 12a acquires information on the current angle of the bed 6 from the angle gauge 5 (see Figure 1).

[0066] Next, in step 130b, the first control unit 12a acquires angle information 31 (see Figure 1). Specifically, the first control unit 12a acquires angle information 31 from the second storage unit 11b (see Figure 1) using patient identification information 30 (see Figure 1).

[0067] Next, in step 130c, the first control unit 12a determines whether the angle of the bed 6 is correct. Specifically, the first control unit 12a determines whether the angle of the bed 6 is correct by checking whether the current angle information of the bed 6 obtained in step 130a matches the angle information 31 obtained in step 130b. If the angle of the bed 6 is correct, the process ends. If the angle of the bed 6 is incorrect, the process proceeds to step 130d.

[0068] If the process proceeds from step 130c to step 130d, in step 130d, the first control unit 12a notifies that the angle of the bed 6 is incorrect. Specifically, the first control unit 12a notifies that the angle of the bed 6 is incorrect by displaying a message 34 on the screen 51 shown in Figure 4.

[0069] Next, in step 130e, the first control unit 12a determines whether the angle of the bed 6 has been changed. If the angle of the bed 6 has been changed, the process proceeds to step 130a. If the angle of the bed 6 has not been changed, the process proceeds to step 130d.

[0070] [Second Embodiment] Next, a second embodiment will be described with reference to Figures 8 to 10. In the swallowing disorder patient system 300 according to the second embodiment, the angle adjustment mechanism 7 automatically adjusts the angle of the bed 6. Components similar to those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and detailed explanations are omitted.

[0071] (Overall configuration of the system for patients with swallowing difficulties) As shown in Figure 8, the swallowing disorder patient system 300 according to the second embodiment comprises a hospital information system 301, a radiology information system 2, a display device 3, an input reception unit 4, an angle adjustment mechanism 7, a storage unit 11, and a control unit 310. The hospital information system 301, the radiology information system 2, the display device 3, the input reception unit 4, the bed 6, the angle adjustment mechanism 7, and the X-ray imaging device 200 are all located within the same facility 80.

[0072] In the second embodiment, the control unit 310 includes a first control unit 310a and a second control unit 12b.

[0073] The hospital information system 301 comprises an information acquisition unit 10, a first storage unit 11a, and a first control unit 310a. The radiology department information system 2 comprises a second storage unit 11b and a second control unit 12b.

[0074] The first control unit 310a uses the patient identification information 30 to acquire location information 32 and angle information 31 associated with the patient identification information 30 from the storage unit 11. Then, the first control unit 310a uses the acquired location information 32 to transmit the angle information 31 to the bed 6. When the first control unit 310a transmits the angle information 31 to the bed 6, it is configured to transmit the angle information 31 to the angle adjustment mechanism 7.

[0075] The angle adjustment mechanism 7 adjusts the angle of the bed 6 using the transmitted angle information 31. Specifically, the angle adjustment mechanism 7 is located on the movable part of the bed 6 and adjusts the angle of the bed 6 by moving the movable part of the bed 6 using the angle information 31. The angle adjustment mechanism 7 includes, for example, a drive unit and a transmission member.

[0076] In the second embodiment, the storage unit 11 stores patient identification information 30, location information 32 indicating the address of the bed 6, and angle information 31 in association with each other. In the second embodiment, the location information 32 includes the location information 32b of the bed 6. The location information 32b of the bed 6 includes, for example, information about the room (hospital room) where the bed 6 is located, and the IP address used when transmitting the angle information 31 etc. to the bed 6 (angle adjustment mechanism 7) via the network 90 (see Figure 2). In the second embodiment, the location information 32b of the bed 6 also includes the IP address of the angle adjustment mechanism 7.

[0077] In the second embodiment, the first storage unit 11a stores patient identification information 30, location information 32, and program 41. The second storage unit 11b stores patient identification information 30, angle information 31, and food type information 33.

[0078] Program 41 is a program for patients with dysphagia. In the second embodiment, the method for patients with dysphagia can be implemented by having the control unit 12 execute program 41.

[0079] In the second embodiment, the hospital information system 1, the radiology department information system 2, the display device 3, the input reception unit 4, the angle adjustment mechanism 7, and the X-ray imaging device 200 are communicated together by a network 90 within the facility 80.

[0080] (Memory of location information) In the second embodiment, the first control unit 310a and the second control unit 12b store patient identification information 30, location information 32 indicating the address of the bed 6, and angle information 31 in association with each other. Specifically, the first control unit 310a and the second control unit 12b acquire patient identification information 30, angle information 31, and location information 32 (bed 6 location information 32b) in the same manner as the first control unit 12a and the second control unit 12b in the first embodiment, and store the acquired patient identification information 30, angle information 31, and bed 6 location information 32b in association with each other in the storage unit 11.

[0081] (Transmission of angle information and food consistency information) Next, referring to Figure 9, the configuration in which the control unit 310 (first control unit 310a) transmits angle information 31 to the bed 6 will be described. In Figure 9, the numbers enclosed in circles indicate the order of processing.

[0082] First, the control unit 310 acquires patient identification information 30 input via the input reception unit 4 (first process). Next, the first control unit 310a uses the patient identification information 30 input via the input reception unit 4 to acquire location information 32 and angle information 31 associated with the patient identification information 30 from the storage unit 11. Specifically, the first control unit 310a acquires location information 32 (bed 6 position information 32b) associated with the patient identification information 30 from the first storage unit 11a (second and third processes). In the second embodiment, the first control unit 310a acquires the bed 6 position information 32b along with the display device 3 position information 32a.

[0083] Furthermore, the first control unit 310a uses the patient identification information 30 to acquire location information 32 and angle information 31 associated with the patient identification information 30 from the second storage unit 11b (fourth and fifth processes). In the first embodiment, when the control unit 12 acquires the angle information 31, it also acquires information on the food type 33. That is, when the first control unit 310a transmits the angle information 31 to the bed 6, it acquires the position information 32b of the bed 6 and the angle information 31 associated with the patient identification information 30.

[0084] Subsequently, the first control unit 310a uses the acquired position information 32b of the bed 6 to transmit angle information 31 to the bed 6 (sixth process). In the second embodiment, the first control unit 310a is configured to transmit angle information 31 to bed 6 located in the same facility 80 as the facility where the storage unit 11 is located. In the second embodiment, the first control unit 310a transmits angle information 31 to the angle adjustment mechanism 7.

[0085] The angle adjustment mechanism 7 adjusts the angle of the bed 6 using the received angle information 31.

[0086] Furthermore, the first control unit 310a transmits food form information 33 to the display device 3 (seventh process). The display device 3 displays the received angle information 31.

[0087] (Angle information transmission process) Next, referring to Figure 10, the process by which the first control unit 310a (see Figure 8) and the second control unit 12b (see Figure 8) transmit angle information 31 (see Figure 8) to the bed 6 (see Figure 8) will be described.

[0088] In step 120a, the first control unit 310a acquires patient identification information 30 (see Figure 8).

[0089] Next, in step 121a, the first control unit 310a acquires location information 32 (see Figure 8) using patient identification information 30. In the second embodiment, the first control unit 310a acquires location information 32a (see Figure 8) of the display device 3 and location information 32b (see Figure 8) of the bed 6 using patient identification information 30. The processing in step 121a corresponds to the second and third processing in Figure 9.

[0090] Next, at 120c, the first control unit 310a and the second control unit 12b acquire angle information 31 and food form information 33 (see Figure 8).

[0091] Next, in step 121b, the first control unit 310a transmits angle information 31 to the bed 6 using the acquired location information 32. Specifically, the first control unit 310a transmits angle information 31 to the angle adjustment mechanism 7 provided on the bed 6 using the position information 32b of the bed 6. Step 121b is the sixth process in Figure 9.

[0092] Next, in step 121c, the angle adjustment mechanism 7 adjusts the angle of the bed 6 using the angle information 31.

[0093] Next, in step 121d, the first control unit 310a transmits food form information 33 to the display device 3 using the position information 32a of the display device 3. Step 121d is the seventh process in Figure 9.

[0094] Next, in step 121e, the display device 3 displays information 33 about the food type. After that, the process ends.

[0095] Note that the process in step 121a and the process in step 120c may be executed in any order. Also, the processes in steps 121b and 121c and steps 121d and 121e may be executed in any order, or they may be processed in parallel.

[0096] Furthermore, the other configurations of the second embodiment are the same as those of the first embodiment described above.

[0097] [Third Embodiment] Next, a third embodiment will be described with reference to Figures 11 to 15. In the swallowing disorder patient system 400 according to the third embodiment, the configuration for transmitting angle information 31 to an information terminal 8 held by the patient's caregiver will be described. Note that components similar to those in the first embodiment will be denoted by the same reference numerals, and detailed explanations will be omitted.

[0098] (Overall configuration of the system for patients with swallowing difficulties) As shown in Figure 11, the swallowing disorder patient system 400 according to the third embodiment comprises a hospital information system 401, a radiology information system 2, an input reception unit 4, an angle gauge 5, an information terminal 8 held by the patient's mealtime assistant, a storage unit 11, and a control unit 410. The hospital information system 401, the radiology information system 2, and the input reception unit 4 are located within the same facility 80. The bed 6 and the information terminal 8 are located in a facility 81 different from facility 80. Facility 81 includes, for example, the patient's home, a nursing home, and a care facility.

[0099] In the third embodiment, the control unit 410 includes a first control unit 410a and a second control unit 12b.

[0100] The hospital information system 401 comprises an information acquisition unit 10, a first control unit 410a, and a first storage unit 11a. The radiology department information system 2 comprises a second storage unit 11b and a second control unit 12b.

[0101] The first control unit 410a uses the patient identification information 30 to acquire location information 32 and angle information 31 associated with the patient identification information 30 from the storage unit 11. Then, the first control unit 410a uses the acquired location information 32 to transmit the angle information 31 to the information terminal 8.

[0102] The information terminal 8 is, for example, a smartphone or a tablet device. The information terminal 8 includes a display unit and a control unit, etc. The information terminal 8 is configured to display the transmitted angle information 31.

[0103] In the third embodiment, the storage unit 11 stores location information 32 indicating the caregiver's whereabouts and angle information 31 in association with each other. Specifically, the first storage unit 11a stores patient identification information 30, location information 32, and program 42. The second storage unit 11b stores patient identification information 30, angle information 31, and food type information 33.

[0104] In the third embodiment, the location information 32 includes contact information 32c for the caregiver or patient. The contact information 32c for the caregiver or patient includes, for example, the caregiver's telephone number, the caregiver's email address, the patient's telephone number, the patient's email address, and so on.

[0105] Program 42 is a program for patients with dysphagia. In the third embodiment, the method for patients with dysphagia can be implemented by having the control unit 12 execute program 42.

[0106] In the third embodiment, the hospital information system 1, the radiology department information system 2, and the X-ray imaging apparatus 200 are communicated together via a network 90 within the facility 80. Furthermore, the input reception unit 4, the angle meter 5, and the information terminal 8 are communicated together with the hospital information system 1 via a network 91 (see Figure 12). The network 91 is, for example, the Internet.

[0107] (Memory of location information) In the third embodiment, the first control unit 410a and the second control unit 12b store patient identification information 30, location information 32 indicating the patient's whereabouts, and angle information 31 in association with each other. Specifically, the first control unit 410a and the second control unit 12b acquire patient identification information 30, angle information 31, and location information 32 (contact information 32c of the caregiver or patient) in the same manner as the first control unit 12a and the second control unit 12b in the first embodiment, and store the acquired patient identification information 30, angle information 31, and contact information 32c of the caregiver or patient in association with each other in the storage unit 11.

[0108] (Transmission of angle information and food consistency information) Next, referring to Figure 12, we will describe the configuration in which the control unit 410 (first control unit 410a) transmits angle information 31 to the information terminal 8. In Figure 12, the numbers enclosed in circles indicate the order of processing.

[0109] First, the first control unit 410a acquires patient identification information 30 input via the input reception unit 4 (first process). Next, the first control unit 410a uses the patient identification information 30 input via the input reception unit 4 to acquire location information 32 and angle information 31 associated with the patient identification information 30 from the storage unit 11. Specifically, the first control unit 410a acquires location information 32 (contact information of the caregiver or patient 32c) associated with the patient identification information 30 from the first storage unit 11a (second and third processes). The first control unit 410a also uses the patient identification information 30 to acquire angle information 31 associated with the patient identification information 30 from the second storage unit 11b. Furthermore, the first control unit 410a uses the patient identification information 30 to acquire food type information 33 associated with the patient identification information 30 along with the angle information 31 from the second storage unit 11b (fourth and fifth processes). In other words, when the first control unit 410a transmits angle information 31 to the information terminal 8, it acquires the patient identification information 30, the associated contact information 32c, and the angle information 31.

[0110] Subsequently, the first control unit 410a transmits angle information 31 to the information terminal 8 using the acquired contact information 32c (sixth process). In the third embodiment, the first control unit 410a is configured to transmit the angle information 31 to the information terminal 8 located in a facility 81 different from the facility 80 where the storage unit 11 is located. In the third embodiment, the first control unit 410a transmits the acquired food type information 33 to the information terminal 8 along with the angle information 31.

[0111] (Registration of contact information for caregivers or patients) Next, referring to Figure 13, we will describe a configuration in which the contact information 32c of the caregiver or patient is stored in the first storage unit 11a.

[0112] The caregiver or patient's contact information 32c, along with the patient identification information 30, is transmitted from the information terminal 8 to the control unit 410 via the network 91. For example, the caregiver or patient's contact information 32c is transmitted to the control unit 410 when the caregiver operates an application installed on the information terminal 8. When the caregiver operates the application and registers the patient's information, a patient ID in the application, which is associated with the patient identification information 30, is assigned. Therefore, the control unit 410 can identify the patient using the patient identification information 30 and the patient ID in the application.

[0113] The control unit 410 associates the patient identification information 30 and contact information 32c transmitted from the information terminal 8 and stores them in the first storage unit 11a.

[0114] (Angle information transmission process) Next, referring to Figure 14, the process by which the first control unit 410a (see Figure 11) and the second control unit 12b (see Figure 11) transmit angle information 31 (see Figure 11) and food type information 33 (see Figure 11) to the information terminal 8 (see Figure 11) will be described.

[0115] In step 120a, the first control unit 410a acquires patient identification information 30.

[0116] Next, in step 122a, the first control unit 410a acquires location information 32 using patient identification information 30. In the third embodiment, the first control unit 410a acquires contact information 32c for the caregiver or patient using patient identification information 30. The process in step 122a corresponds to the second and third processes in Figure 12.

[0117] Next, at 120c, the first control unit 410a and the second control unit 12b acquire angle information 31 and food form information 33.

[0118] Next, in step 122b, the first control unit 410a uses the acquired location information 32 to transmit angle information 31 to the information terminal 8 held by the caregiver. Specifically, the first control unit 410a uses contact information 32c to transmit the angle information 31 to the information terminal 8. In addition, in the processing of step 122b, the first control unit 410a uses contact information 32c to transmit the food type information 33 along with the angle information 31 to the information terminal 8. The processing of step 122b is the sixth process in Figure 12.

[0119] Next, in step 122c, the information terminal 8 displays the angle information 31 and the food type information 33. After that, the process ends.

[0120] (Storage and processing of contact information for caregivers or patients) Next, referring to Figure 15, the process by which the control unit 410 stores the contact information 32c of the caregiver or patient will be described.

[0121] In step 140a, the control unit 410 obtains contact information 32c for the caregiver or patient and patient identification information 30 from the information terminal 8.

[0122] Next, in step 140b, the control unit 410 associates the caregiver or patient's contact information 32c and the patient identification information 30 and stores them in the first storage unit 11a. After that, the process ends.

[0123] Furthermore, the other configurations of the third embodiment are the same as those of the first embodiment described above.

[0124] [Differentiation] It should be noted that the embodiments disclosed herein are illustrative and not restrictive in all respects. The scope of the present invention is defined by the claims rather than by the description of the embodiments above, and further includes all modifications (exceptions) within the meaning and scope equivalent to the claims.

[0125] For example, in a system for patients with dysphagia, angle information may be transmitted to the bed, the display device, and the information terminal. Furthermore, when transmitting angle information to a bed, it is not necessary to display the angle information on the display device or information terminal. Furthermore, the display device does not need to be located near the bed, as long as it is visible from the bed. For example, one display device may be provided for a hospital room with multiple beds, and it may be configured to transmit angle information corresponding to each bed to the display device. Furthermore, if angle information is transmitted, it is not necessary to transmit information about the food's form. Furthermore, the system may be configured to transmit angle information when it is time for the patient to eat, regardless of input from the input reception unit. Alternatively, location information and angle information may be stored in a single memory unit, associated with patient identification information. Furthermore, angle information may be transmitted to a bed (angle adjustment mechanism) or display device located in a facility different from the facility where the memory unit is installed. Furthermore, the control unit may transmit angle information to an information terminal held by a caregiver located within the same facility as the facility where the storage unit is installed. Furthermore, if the device is configured to transmit angle information, it does not need to be configured to update the angle information. Furthermore, when notifying a patient that the bed angle is incorrect, notification may be given by sound, light, etc., or by a combination of a message display and sound, etc. Additionally, it may be helpful to inform the patient that the bed angle is correct. Furthermore, there is no need to notify the patient if the bed angle is incorrect. Furthermore, the system may be configured to acquire contact information for caregivers or patients at a reception machine installed in a hospital or other facility. In this case, the system should be configured to acquire contact information for caregivers or patients when the QR code (registered trademark) on the reception machine is read by an information terminal. Additionally, contact information for caregivers or patients may be obtained during the patient's medical interview. Furthermore, the memory unit does not necessarily have to be located within a facility such as a hospital. Furthermore, the control unit may be an information processing device provided separately from the hospital information system and the radiology department information system. Furthermore, patient identification information may also be My Number (social security number). In that case, My Numbers stored in memory systems other than the hospital information system and the radiology department information system can be obtained and used as patient identification information. Furthermore, when displaying angle information on a display device or information terminal, for example, as shown in screen 52 in Figure 16, a display area 50c for an illustration 35 showing the angle of the bed 6 may be provided along with display areas 50a and 50b, and the illustration 35 showing the angle of the bed 6 may be displayed along with the angle information 31 and the food type information 33. Furthermore, although the processes performed by the control unit have been described using a flow-driven flowchart that processes them sequentially according to the processing flow, the present invention is not limited to this. In the present invention, each process performed by the control unit may be carried out by an event-driven process that executes processing on an event-by-event basis. In this case, it may be carried out as a completely event-driven process, or a combination of event-driven and flow-driven processes may be used.

[0126] [Pattern] Those skilled in the art will understand that the exemplary embodiments described above are specific examples of the following embodiments.

[0127] (Item 1) An information acquisition unit that acquires patient identification information that allows for patient identification from an X-ray imaging device and information on the angle of the patient's bed, which is set based on the patient's swallowing function. A storage unit stores the patient identification information, location information indicating one of the following: the address of the bed, the address of a display device installed in a location visible from the bed, and the patient's residence, and the angle information in association with each other. It includes a control unit, The control unit, Using the patient identification information, the location information and angle information associated with the patient identification information are obtained from the storage unit. Using the acquired location information, the angle information is transmitted to at least one of the bed, the display device, and the information terminal held by the patient's meal assistant. A system for patients with dysphagia. The angle information of the patient's bed, which is set based on the patient's swallowing function, is transmitted to at least one of the following: the patient's bed, a display device installed in a location visible from the bed, and an information terminal held by the patient's mealtime assistant, using location information associated with patient identification information. This allows doctors or speech therapists to transmit the bed angle information to nurses and other staff without the need for intermediaries such as notes. As a result, human error related to the transmission of bed angle information can be suppressed when adjusting the bed angle for patients with swallowing impairments. (Item 2) The location information includes the location information of the bed, the location information of the display device, or the contact information of the caregiver or patient. The control unit, When transmitting the angle information to the bed, the position information of the bed associated with the patient identification information and the angle information are acquired, and the angle information is transmitted to the bed using the acquired position information of the bed. When transmitting the angle information to the display device, the position information of the display device associated with the patient identification information and the angle information are acquired, and the angle information is transmitted to the display device using the acquired position information of the display device. When transmitting the angle information to the information terminal, the contact information associated with the patient identification information and the angle information are acquired, and the angle information is transmitted to the information terminal using the acquired contact information. The system for patients with swallowing difficulties described in item 1. When transmitting angle information to a bed, obtaining the bed's position information allows for easy and reliable transmission of the angle information to the patient's bed. Similarly, when transmitting angle information to a display device located within the patient's line of sight, obtaining the display device's position information allows for easy and reliable transmission. Furthermore, when transmitting angle information to an information terminal, obtaining the contact information of the caregiver or patient allows for easy and reliable transmission to the caregiver's information terminal. As a result, human error related to the transmission of bed angle information during bed angle adjustments can be further reduced. (Item 3) The control unit is configured to transmit the angle information to the display device or the information terminal. The display device or information terminal is configured to display the transmitted angle information. The system for patients with swallowing difficulties described in item 2. Since angle information is displayed on the display device, caregivers can adjust the angle of the patient's bed while checking the angle information. As a result, human errors related to the transmission of bed angle information can be more effectively suppressed when adjusting the angle of the patient's bed. (Item 4) The display device is provided near the bed, The system further includes an angle meter for acquiring the angle of the bed, The system for patients with swallowing disorders according to item 3, wherein the control unit is configured to notify that the angle of the bed is set to an incorrect angle when the angle of the bed obtained by the angle meter differs from the angle information. If the bed angle differs from the angle information, a notification is sent, allowing caregivers to easily recognize that the bed angle is incorrect. As a result, caregivers can readjust the bed angle if it is incorrect, thus reducing the likelihood of patients eating while the bed is at an incorrect angle. (Item 5) The memory unit stores information on the food consistency corresponding to the patient's swallowing function, in association with the patient identification information. The control unit, Using the patient identification information, the information of the food type associated with the patient identification information is obtained from the storage unit along with the location information and the angle information. The acquired information on the food form, along with the angle information, is transmitted to at least one of the display device and the information terminal. A system for patients with swallowing difficulties as described in item 3 or 4. Here, the consistency of the patient's food and the angle of the bed during meals are determined according to the patient's swallowing function. Therefore, if either the food consistency or the bed angle is not suitable for the patient's swallowing function, it is necessary to avoid having the patient eat. By configuring the system as described above, information on the food consistency along with the angle information is transmitted to at least one of the display device and the information terminal, so that the caregiver can check the food consistency information along with the angle information when adjusting the angle of the patient's bed. Therefore, if the food served to the patient does not match the information on the food consistency, the caregiver can be notified in advance before the patient eats. As a result, it is possible to further reduce the likelihood of the patient eating food in a consistency unsuitable for their swallowing function. (Item 6) It further includes an input receiving unit that receives user input, The control unit, Using the patient identification information input via the input receiving unit, the location information and angle information associated with the patient identification information are obtained from the storage unit. Using the acquired location information, the angle information is transmitted to at least one of the bed, the display device, and the information terminal. A system for patients with swallowing disorders described in any one of items 1 to 5. For example, when a caregiver initiates an operation to adjust the bed angle via the input reception unit, angle information is transmitted to the bed, the display device, and at least one of the information terminals. Therefore, when a caregiver assists a patient with feeding, angle information can be transmitted to the bed, the display device, and at least one of the information terminals at the caregiver's desired timing. As a result, angle information can be transmitted at the caregiver's desired timing, improving the caregiver's convenience (usability). (Item 7) The memory unit includes a first memory unit included in the hospital information system and a second memory unit included in the radiology department information system. The first storage unit stores the patient identification information and the location information in association with each other. The second memory unit stores the patient identification information and the angle information in association with each other. The control unit, Using the patient identification information, the location information associated with the patient identification information is obtained from the first storage unit. Using the patient identification information, the angle information associated with the patient identification information is obtained from the second storage unit. Using the acquired location information, the angle information is transmitted to at least one of the bed, the display device, and the information terminal. A system for patients with swallowing disorders described in any one of items 1 to 6. Since location information is stored in the first memory unit in association with patient identification information, and angle information is stored in the second memory unit in association with patient identification information, even if the angle information and location information are stored in different memory units, the corresponding angle information and location information can be easily obtained using the patient identification information. (Item 8) The angle adjustment mechanism for adjusting the angle of the bed is further provided. The control unit is configured to transmit the angle information to the angle adjustment mechanism when transmitting the angle information to the bed. The angle adjustment mechanism adjusts the angle of the bed using the transmitted angle information, as described in any one of items 2 to 7, for a swallowing disorder patient system. The angle adjustment mechanism uses angle information to adjust the bed angle, allowing caregivers to adjust the bed angle to a position suitable for the swallowing function of patients with dysphagia without having to manually adjust it. As a result, human error related to the transmission of bed angle information can be effectively suppressed when adjusting the bed angle for patients with swallowing difficulties. (Item 9) The bed or the display device is located in the same facility as the facility where the storage unit is provided. The system for patients with swallowing disorders according to any one of items 1 to 8, wherein the control unit is configured to transmit the angle information to the bed or the display device located in the same facility as the facility where the storage unit is located. When the memory unit and the bed or display device are installed in the same facility, such as a hospital, angle information is transmitted to the bed or display device. Therefore, a system for patients with swallowing difficulties can be provided that can suppress human error related to the transmission of bed angle information when adjusting the bed angle for patients with swallowing difficulties in a facility such as a hospital. (Item 10) The bed or the display device is located in a facility different from the facility where the storage unit is provided. The swallowing disorder patient system according to any one of items 1 to 9, wherein the control unit is configured to transmit the angle information to at least one of the bed, the display device, and the information terminal located in a facility different from the facility where the storage unit is located. Even if the memory unit is installed in a hospital or other facility, and the bed or display device is installed in a facility other than the hospital, such as the patient's home, nursing home, or care facility, angle information is transmitted to the patient's home or other facility. Therefore, it is possible to provide a system for patients with swallowing difficulties that can suppress human error related to the transmission of bed angle information when adjusting the bed angle of a patient with swallowing difficulties at their home or other facility. (Item 11) The control unit is configured to acquire the angle information stored in the memory unit when the X-ray imaging device is repeated, and to update the angle information if there is a change in the angle information as a result of the examination of the patient's swallowing function, as described in any one of items 1 to 10. When a patient's swallowing function changes, the angle information is updated to reflect the change in swallowing function, allowing the caregiver to be presented with angle information to adjust the bed angle to suit the patient's swallowing function. As a result, even when a patient's swallowing function changes, this system for patients with swallowing difficulties can help prevent human errors related to the transmission of bed angle information when adjusting the bed angle for patients with swallowing impairments. (Item 12) The steps include obtaining patient identification information that allows for the identification of a patient from an X-ray imaging device and the angle information of the patient's bed, which is set based on the patient's swallowing function, The steps include: storing the patient identification information, location information indicating one of the following: the address of the bed, the address of a display device installed in a location visible from the bed, and the patient's residence, in association with the angle information; Using the patient identification information, the steps include obtaining the location information and angle information associated with the patient identification information, A method for a patient with dysphagia, comprising the step of transmitting the angle information to at least one of the bed, the display device, and an information terminal held by the patient's caregiver, using the acquired location information. Similar to the system for patients with dysphagia described above, this method for patients with dysphagia can help prevent human error related to the transmission of bed angle information when adjusting the bed angle for patients with swallowing impairments. (Item 13) Control for acquiring patient identification information that allows for patient identification from an X-ray imaging device and patient bed angle information set based on the patient's swallowing function, A control system that stores the patient identification information, location information indicating one of the following: the address of the bed, the address of a display device installed in a location visible from the bed, and the patient's whereabouts, in association with the angle information. Control to acquire location information and angle information associated with the patient identification information using the patient identification information, A program for patients with swallowing disorders, which causes a computer to perform the following actions: using the acquired location information, control the transmission of angle information to at least one of the bed, the display device, and an information terminal held by the patient's caregiver during meals. Similar to the swallowing disorder patient system described above, it is possible to provide a swallowing disorder patient program that can suppress human error related to the transmission of bed angle information when adjusting the bed angle for patients with swallowing impairments. [Explanation of symbols]

[0128] 1, 301, 401 Hospital Information System 2. Radiology Information System 3 Display device 4. Input Reception Section 5 Angle Gauge 6 beds 7 Angle adjustment mechanism 8. Information terminals 10 Information acquisition department 11 Storage section 11a 1st memory section 11b 2nd memory section 12, 310, 410 Control Unit 30 Patient-specific information 31. Angle information (angle information of the patient's bed) 32 Location Information 32a Location information of the display device 32b Bed location information 32c Contact information for the caregiver or patient Programs 40, 41, and 42 (Programs for patients with swallowing difficulties) 80 facilities (facilities equipped with memory units) 81 facilities (facilities different from those equipped with memory units) 100, 300, 400 Swallowing Disorders System 200 X-ray imaging equipment

Claims

1. An information acquisition unit that acquires patient identification information that allows for the identification of a patient from an X-ray imaging device and information on the angle of the patient's bed, which is set based on the patient's swallowing function, A storage unit stores the patient identification information, location information indicating one of the following: the address of the bed, the address of a display device installed in a location visible from the bed, and the patient's residence, and the angle information in association with each other. It includes a control unit, The control unit, Using the patient identification information, the location information and angle information associated with the patient identification information are obtained from the storage unit. Using the acquired location information, the angle information is transmitted to at least one of the bed, the display device, and the information terminal held by the patient's meal assistant. A system for patients with dysphagia.

2. The location information includes the location information of the bed, the location information of the display device, or the contact information of the caregiver or the patient. The control unit, When transmitting the angle information to the bed, the position information of the bed associated with the patient identification information and the angle information are acquired, and the angle information is transmitted to the bed using the acquired position information of the bed. When transmitting the angle information to the display device, the position information of the display device associated with the patient identification information and the angle information are acquired, and the angle information is transmitted to the display device using the acquired position information of the display device. When transmitting the angle information to the information terminal, the contact information associated with the patient identification information and the angle information are acquired, and the angle information is transmitted to the information terminal using the acquired contact information. The system for patients with swallowing disorders according to claim 1.

3. The control unit is configured to transmit the angle information to the display device or the information terminal. The display device or information terminal is configured to display the transmitted angle information. The system for patients with swallowing disorders according to claim 2.

4. The display device is provided near the bed, The system further includes an angle meter for acquiring the angle of the bed, The system for patients with swallowing disorders according to claim 3, wherein the control unit is configured to notify that the angle of the bed is set to an incorrect angle when the angle of the bed obtained by the angle meter differs from the angle information.

5. The memory unit stores information on the food consistency corresponding to the patient's swallowing function, in association with the patient identification information. The control unit, Using the patient identification information, the information of the food type associated with the patient identification information is obtained from the storage unit along with the location information and the angle information. The acquired information on the food form, along with the angle information, is transmitted to at least one of the display device and the information terminal. The system for patients with swallowing disorders according to claim 3.

6. It further includes an input receiving unit that receives user input, The control unit, Using the patient identification information input via the input receiving unit, the location information and angle information associated with the patient identification information are obtained from the storage unit. Using the acquired location information, the angle information is transmitted to at least one of the bed, the display device, and the information terminal. The system for patients with swallowing disorders according to claim 1.

7. The memory unit includes a first memory unit included in the hospital information system and a second memory unit included in the radiology department information system. The first storage unit stores the patient identification information and the location information in association with each other. The second storage unit stores the patient identification information and the angle information in association with each other. The control unit, Using the patient identification information, the location information associated with the patient identification information is obtained from the first storage unit. Using the patient identification information, the angle information associated with the patient identification information is obtained from the second storage unit. Using the acquired location information, the angle information is transmitted to at least one of the bed, the display device, and the information terminal. The system for patients with swallowing disorders according to claim 1.

8. The angle adjustment mechanism for adjusting the angle of the bed is further provided. The control unit is configured to transmit the angle information to the angle adjustment mechanism when transmitting the angle information to the bed. The system for patients with swallowing disorders according to claim 2, wherein the angle adjustment mechanism adjusts the angle of the bed using the transmitted angle information.

9. The bed or the display device is located in the same facility as the facility where the storage unit is provided. The system for patients with swallowing disorders according to claim 1, wherein the control unit is configured to transmit the angle information to the bed or the display device located in the same facility as the facility where the storage unit is located.

10. The bed or the display device is located in a facility different from the facility where the storage unit is provided. The system for patients with swallowing disorders according to claim 1, wherein the control unit is configured to transmit the angle information to at least one of the bed, the display device, and the information terminal, which are located in a facility different from the facility where the storage unit is located.

11. The system for patients with swallowing disorders according to claim 1, wherein the control unit is configured to acquire the angle information stored in the memory unit when the X-ray imaging device is repeated, and to update the angle information if there is a change in the angle information as a result of the examination of the patient's swallowing function.

12. The steps include obtaining patient identification information that allows for the identification of the patient from an X-ray imaging device and the angle information of the patient's bed, which is set based on the patient's swallowing function, The steps include: storing the patient identification information, location information indicating one of the following: the address of the bed, the address of a display device installed in a location visible from the bed, and the patient's residence, in association with the angle information; Using the patient identification information, the steps include obtaining the location information and angle information associated with the patient identification information, A method for a patient with swallowing difficulties, comprising the step of transmitting the angle information to at least one of the bed, the display device, and an information terminal held by the patient's caregiver, using the acquired location information.

13. Control for acquiring patient identification information that allows for patient identification from an X-ray imaging device and patient bed angle information set based on the patient's swallowing function, A control system that stores the patient identification information, location information indicating one of the following: the address of the bed, the address of a display device installed in a location visible from the bed, and the patient's whereabouts, in association with the angle information. Control to acquire location information and angle information associated with the patient identification information using the patient identification information, A program for patients with swallowing disorders, which causes a computer to perform the following actions: using the acquired location information, control the transmission of angle information to at least one of the bed, the display device, and an information terminal held by the patient's caregiver during meals.

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