Safe medication system and safe medication method for elderly patients

Abstract

The invention discloses a safe medication system and a safe medication method for elderly patients, which can monitor whether the elderly take medicine according to medical advice or not and monitor the health state of the elderly. The physiological data of the patient is monitored by the wearable end, so that the health state of the patient can be roughly judged by combining data such as heart rate, electrocardio, respiratory rate and blood pressure, and whether the patient is in danger or not can be found in time; and meanwhile, whether the drug effect of the patient is exerted and whether the patient has drug safety can be known by monitoring the physiological data for a period of time after drug use. According to the invention, the medical advice is uploaded or issued through the medical care terminal, and the medication information in the medical advice is analyzed into the medicine type counting quantity and the medication mode of the medication, so that the medication plan of the patient is planned, and then the patient is prompted to take the medication on time according to the plan. And the medicines are distributed through the intelligent terminal module, and the intelligent terminal module communicates through the system, so that the medicines can be distributed according to the control of the medical care terminal, the management terminal and the system to prevent the patient from eating by mistake, and the medication safety is greatly improved.

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Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to medical assistance technology, and in particular to a safe medication system and a safe medication method for elderly patients. Background Art

[0002] As the global aging population deepens, health management of the elderly has become a focus of social attention. Drug therapy plays an important role in disease management for the elderly, but due to the decline in physical function of the elderly, they are often accompanied by memory loss, decreased vision, weakened cognitive ability and other problems, and various safety hazards are prone to occur during medication. For example, taking the wrong medication, missing a dose, taking more medication, and lack of understanding of drug interactions and adverse reactions may lead to worsening of the disease or cause new health problems. Existing medication assistance tools, such as ordinary medicine boxes and simple reminder software, have limited functions and cannot fully meet the complex needs of the elderly for safe medication. Summary of the invention

[0003] In view of the above-mentioned defects of the prior art, the technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a safe medication system and a safe medication method for elderly patients, which can monitor whether the elderly take medication according to the doctor's orders and monitor the health status of the elderly.

[0004] To achieve the above object, the present invention provides a safe medication system for elderly patients, comprising: The medication information collection module is used to collect the medication information in the doctor's prescription and the patient's medication information, and generate a medication plan based on the medication information, that is, the medication method, drug type and corresponding quantity; and detect the patient's medication status, the efficacy of the drug after taking it, and the physical health status through the patient's medication information; The database is installed on the server as a software body, which is used to store pathology and drug matching data, patient medication history and medical history, and patient medication contraindication data; after the doctor's order is issued, it is compared with the doctor's order medication information. Once the drug that does not match the pathology or the drug that does not suit the patient is identified, the information that affects the medication safety is fed back to the medical staff to prompt the medical staff to make adjustments to avoid medication risks; The medication management module calculates the medication plan, such as medication time, dosage, and medication method, based on the medication plan, medication type and quantity, and medication method. It also obtains or estimates the dosage, that is, the dosage of each medication. The medication management module also has a medication feedback function, through which users can input medication suggestions, medication status, and physical feelings after medication into the system, and directly communicate with the medical and nursing end and the management end for feedback and communication. Wearable end, which is worn by patients to detect their physiological data. The wearable end communicates with the medical end, management end, and server; Medical end, used by medical staff. Specific medical staff are bound to the database through ID numbers. After logging into the system through ID, medical staff can issue or upload medical advice, guide and monitor patients’ medication, and monitor and manage patients’ medication through information fed back by the patient end, wearable end, and smart terminal module, as well as information communicated by the medical end with the patient; The management side is used by the patient's guardian or close relatives. After logging into the system with their ID number, the management personnel can obtain information such as doctor's orders, medication plans, patient medication status, wearable devices, and feedback from smart terminal modules, thereby assisting patients in medication and monitoring and managing their medication. Patient end, used by patients, the database binds patients by ID number, and patients can obtain medical advice, medication plan, and medication reminder information after logging into the system by ID number. At the same time, the patient end communicates with the smart terminal module to detect whether the patient end is close or whether the wearable end is close; Intelligent terminal module, used to output built-in medicines on demand according to the program for patients to take; The medication information collection module, database, medication management module, wearable terminal, medical terminal, management terminal, patient terminal, and intelligent terminal module communicate with each other through the Internet.

[0005] As a further improvement of the present invention, the wearable terminal includes: A pickup for acquiring audio; Speaker, used to play audio; A camera, used to acquire images; A positioning module, used for positioning the patient; The wireless communication module is used for wireless communication and networking with external devices. The wireless communication module has a device ID, which is used to bind the corresponding wearable terminal. The wearable terminal ID is then bound to the patient ID to identify the information of the wearable terminal and the patient. NFC module, used to store patient ID via electronic tag, and then identify patient information after reading the ID via RFID reader; Electronic gyroscope, used to detect the patient's movement status and posture to achieve fall monitoring; The physiological data monitoring module includes a respiratory rate sensor, a heart rate sensor, an electrocardiogram sensor, a blood pressure sensor, etc. The respiratory rate sensor, heart rate sensor, electrocardiogram sensor, and blood pressure sensor are used to detect the respiratory rate, heart rate, electrocardiogram, and blood pressure, respectively.

[0006] As a further improvement of the present invention, the intelligent terminal module includes a wireless communication module, an RFID reader, and a camera. The wireless communication module is used for wireless networking; the RFID reader is used for reading the information of the electronic tag; the camera is used for acquiring the drug image to identify the type and quantity of the drug, so as to compare it with the drug image of the doctor's order to determine whether the output drug type and quantity are accurate, and if they are inaccurate, the patient is promptly notified; Once the wearable end or the patient end is connected to the network where the smart terminal module is located, it is determined that the patient is near the smart terminal module, and medication information is pushed to the patient on time.

[0007] As a further improvement of the present invention, when a patient needs to take medicine, he comes near the smart terminal module, and the RFID reader reads the information of the electronic tag, thereby judging that the patient is close to get the medicine, and then starts the smart terminal module to output the medicine. At the same time, the camera of the smart terminal module obtains the image of the medicine and uploads it to the server for image recognition. The server returns the type and quantity of the medicine, and whether it complies with the doctor's order. Once it complies with the doctor's order, the patient takes the medicine, and the system records the patient's medication information; if it does not comply, the patient is reminded, and a reminder is sent to the medical and nursing end and the management end, requiring the medical and nursing end and the management end to intervene in the management. Medical staff and management personnel can remotely contact the patient for guidance, or control the smart terminal module to issue missing medicines; for multiple medicines, the patient can be guided to store them separately and wait for family members to handle them.

[0008] The present invention also discloses a safe medication method based on the above-mentioned safe medication system for elderly patients, comprising the following steps: S100, input medication information, the medical staff inputs the doctor's order, and generates the type and quantity of medication, the method of medication, and the image of the medicine through the doctor's order; S200, medication monitoring and management, reminding patients to take medication on time according to the information entered in S100, and monitoring the types and quantities of medications taken by patients to prevent over- or under-use of medications; S300, patient feedback, monitoring the patient's medication status and physical condition after medication by collecting physiological parameters through the wearable terminal and actively providing feedback from the patient; S400, patient monitoring, positioning patients through wearable terminals, medical terminals, and management terminals, identifying dangers, identifying whether rescue is needed, and providing life assistance.

[0009] As a further improvement of the present invention, S100 also includes: S110. Medical staff log in to the system through their ID and issue or upload medical orders. The system identifies the medication information in the medical orders, including the drug name, the disease being treated, the patient ID, the method of medication, and the drug photo; S120, compare the medication contraindications, patient medical history, medication rules, etc. with the doctor's orders through the database, and promptly remind the medical staff to confirm if any abnormality is found. After the medical staff confirms, all information is formally entered into the system; S130, the patient retrieves the medicine, and puts the medicine into the smart terminal module after logging in the patient ID or identifying the patient information by identifying the electronic tag. The smart terminal module downloads the type and quantity of the medicine, the type and corresponding quantity of each medication, the time of medication, and the method of medication from the system.

[0010] As a further improvement of the present invention, S200 also includes: S210. When the medication time is reached, the system sends a medication reminder to the patient and the wearable device. The medication reminder can be a reminder notification, voice notification, or short video; S220, after receiving the prompt, the patient goes to the smart terminal module. At this time, the network recognizes that one of the wearable terminal and the patient terminal has entered the network where the smart terminal module is located, and determines that the patient is preparing to take medicine. Then, the smart terminal module starts to download the type and quantity of the medicine to be taken and prepares to release the medicine; S230, the patient comes to the smart terminal module, logs in to the smart terminal module by scanning the code or recognizing the electronic tag, and confirms the placement of the medicine. The smart terminal module then outputs the medicine to be taken this time, and collects the medicine image through the camera of the smart terminal module, and uploads it to the server for image recognition; S240, the server identifies the type of medicine and the corresponding quantity. If the type and quantity are accurate, a notification that the medicine can be taken is sent to the patient or wearable device; if they are inaccurate, an error is reported, and then a notification is sent to the patient, management, and medical staff. S250. After the patient takes the medicine, the system counts the types of medicines taken and the corresponding quantities, and then deducts them from the total number of medicines prescribed by the doctor.

[0011] As a further improvement of the present invention, S240 also includes: S241. After receiving the notification, if the patient believes that the system has made an error in identification, the patient can take a photo of the drug and upload it for verification. After uploading the photo to the server, image recognition is performed again to identify the type and quantity of the drug. If the verification still shows an inaccuracy, a notification is sent to the patient, management, and medical staff in a timely manner, and the patient is reminded not to take the drug temporarily. S242, after receiving the notification, the medical end communicates with the patient end if it can be processed in time, so as to confirm the drug situation again. If the type is missing or the quantity is insufficient, the server sends an instruction to the intelligent terminal module to request the intelligent terminal module to replenish the corresponding quantity; if the type is too much or the quantity is too much, the server notifies the patient end to put the drug back to the intelligent terminal module. After the patient agrees, the module storing the corresponding drug in the intelligent terminal module is remotely controlled to open, and the patient is guided to put the drug back; if the patient does not know how to operate, the patient is required to put the drug separately and wait for family members to handle it; S243. After the management end receives the notification, if there is no medical care end involved in the treatment, the management end will contact the patient end to guide the patient to handle the situation. The management end also has the authority to send additional drugs to the smart terminal module and open the smart terminal module to put back the drugs.

[0012] As a further improvement of the present invention, S300 also includes: S310. Some patients need to take medicine only when a certain physiological value is reached. At this time, the wearable terminal detects physiological data to determine whether the patient may reach a certain physiological value. Once it is determined that the patient may be in these states, the system sends an inquiry message to the patient terminal or the wearable terminal to inquire the patient. If the patient responds and confirms, the patient is guided to the smart terminal module to take the medicine; S320, the patient can actively feedback the physical condition to the system through the patient terminal or the wearable terminal. Once it is determined that the patient's health is abnormal, the system will search for the medicine or relief method that can be taken in the smart terminal module according to the abnormal situation, and then guide the patient to take the medicine; S330: If the system cannot handle the exception by itself or is about to handle the exception, it will send a notification to the medical and nursing end and the management end to remind them; different permissions are set for different events and drugs. The system guides patients to take their commonly used drugs by themselves, while some drugs that need to be controlled can only be guided to patients after confirmation by the management end and the medical and nursing end; S340, for specific medication and drug dispensing processes, refer to S200; S350. Focus on monitoring the patient's physical condition for a period of time after the completion of medication, especially the patient's feedback and changes in physiological data, so as to determine whether the patient has medication risks.

[0013] As a further improvement of the present invention, S400 also includes: S410. The system roughly determines the health status of the patient through the physiological indicators detected by the wearable terminal. Once an emergency is found, the system directly calls the emergency number and contacts the emergency center through the emergency number for assistance. If the patient does not meet the emergency standards but needs assistance, the system notifies the medical staff and management personnel to provide assistance. For some problems that the patient can overcome on his own, the system sends operation prompts, and the medical staff and management personnel remotely guide the completion. S420, if the wearable terminal determines that a fall may occur, promptly notify medical staff and management personnel so that they can verify and provide assistance; S430. For some medicines that need to be taken before or after meals, patients can be notified in advance based on their dining habits and meal times, and medical staff and managers can also monitor and remind them.

[0014] The beneficial effects of the present invention are: The present invention uses the wearable end to monitor the patient's physiological data so that the patient's health status can be roughly judged by combining heart rate, electrocardiogram, respiratory rate, blood pressure and other data, and timely discover whether the patient is in danger. At the same time, monitoring the physiological data for a period of time after taking the medicine can also know whether the patient's medication effect is exerted and whether the patient has medication safety. The present invention uploads or issues medical orders through the medical end, and parses the medication information in the medical order into the type and quantity of the medication, the method and method of medication, so as to plan the patient's medication plan, and then remind the patient to take the medicine on time according to the plan. The medicine is issued through the intelligent terminal module, and the intelligent terminal module communicates with the system, so that the medicine can be issued according to the control of the medical end, the management end, and the system to avoid the patient from taking it by mistake, greatly improving the safety of medication. The intelligent terminal module can also collect the issued medicine image and upload it to the server for identification to confirm whether the type and quantity of the medicine are accurate. If it is inaccurate, it can be remotely processed through the medical end and the management end to ensure that the patient takes the medicine according to the doctor's order. In addition, it can also communicate with community canteens, supermarkets, health centers, elderly care and other systems, so as to provide patients with more convenient and direct services, and further enhance the protection of patient safety. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] Figure 1 It is a schematic block diagram of the system structure of the present invention; Figure 2 It is a schematic block diagram of the patient side, wearable side, and smart terminal module. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0016] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be described clearly and completely below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present invention.

[0017] See also Figure 1 The safe medication system for elderly patients of this embodiment includes: The medication information collection module is used to collect the medication information in the doctor's order and the patient's medication information, and generate a medication plan based on the medication information, that is, the medication method, type of medicine and the corresponding quantity; and detect the patient's medication status, as well as the efficacy of the medicine and physical health status after taking the medicine through the patient's medication information.

[0018] The database, as a software body, is installed on the server and is used to store pathology and drug matching data, patient medication history and medical history, patient medication contraindications and other data; after the doctor's order is issued, it is compared with the doctor's order medication information. Once the drug that does not match the pathology or the drug that does not suit the patient is identified, and other information that affects medication safety, it is fed back to the medical staff to prompt them to make adjustments to avoid medication risks.

[0019] The medication management module calculates the medication plan, such as medication time, dosage, and medication method, based on the medication plan, medication type and quantity, and medication method; it also obtains or infers the dosage, that is, the dosage of each medication, so that subsequent medication monitoring and management, medication status tracking, and remaining medication judgment can be carried out. At the same time, the medication management module also has a medication feedback function, through which users can input medication suggestions, medication status, and physical feelings after medication into the system, and directly communicate with the medical and management end for feedback and communication.

[0020] The wearable end is worn by the patient to detect the patient's physiological data, such as heart rate, electrocardiogram, blood pressure, respiratory rate, etc. At the same time, it can also collect audio, video, images and communicate with the medical end and management end through the built-in microphone, speaker, and camera. The wearable end of this embodiment can choose a smart bracelet or a smart watch. Of course, a GPS positioning chip, a Beidou positioning chip, etc. can be built into the wearable end, so that positioning can be achieved. At the same time, an electronic gyroscope can be built into the wearable end to monitor the patient's posture, so as to detect whether the patient has fallen in time.

[0021] The medical end is used by medical staff and can be a web page, APP, mini program, etc. The specific medical staff is bound to the ID number in the database. After the medical staff logs in to the system through the ID, they can issue or upload medical orders, guide and monitor patients' medication, and monitor and manage patients' medication through information feedback from the patient end, wearable end, and smart terminal module, as well as information communicated with the patient by the medical end.

[0022] The management end is used by the patient's guardian or close relatives. It can be a web page, APP, mini program, etc. The database is bound to a specific manager through an ID number. After logging into the system through the ID number, the manager can obtain medical advice, medication plans, patient medication status, wearable terminals, and smart terminal module feedback information, etc., to assist patients in medication and monitor and manage their medication. Of course, the management end can also communicate with the medical staff to assist medical staff in managing patients' medication status and assist patients in medication registration.

[0023] The patient side is used by the patient, which can be a web page, APP, mini program, etc. The patient is bound to the patient by ID number in the database. After the patient logs in to the system with the ID number, he can obtain information such as medical advice, medication plan, medication reminders, etc. At the same time, the patient side communicates with the smart terminal module to detect whether the patient side or the wearable side is close. After the smart terminal module detects that the patient side or the wearable side is close, it can output medicines on demand for the patient to take.

[0024] The intelligent terminal module is used to output the built-in medicines according to the program on demand so that the patient can take them. The intelligent terminal module of this embodiment can select a device such as an intelligent medicine box that can dispense corresponding types and quantities of medicines on demand. Of course, the intelligent terminal module can be equipped with a camera to collect images of medicines, so as to compare them with the images of medicines in the doctor's order to determine whether the output types and quantities of medicines are accurate. If they are inaccurate, the patient will be notified in time.

[0025] The medication information collection module, database, medication management module, wearable terminal, medical terminal, management terminal, patient terminal, and intelligent terminal module communicate with each other through the Internet, thereby enabling display data exchange and instruction transmission.

[0026] See also Figure 2 , the wearable terminal comprises: Pickup, used to obtain audio.

[0027] Speaker, used to play audio.

[0028] A camera is used to acquire images.

[0029] The positioning module is used to locate the patient and can be a Beidou module or a GPS module.

[0030] The wireless communication module is used for wireless communication and networking with external devices. In this embodiment, a WIFI module, a 5G module, etc. can be selected; the wireless communication module has a device ID, and the corresponding wearable terminal can be bound through the device ID, and then the wearable terminal ID and the patient ID can be bound to identify the information of the wearable terminal and the patient.

[0031] The NFC module is used to store the patient ID through an electronic tag, and then identify the patient information after reading the ID through an RFID reader.

[0032] Electronic gyroscope, used to detect the patient's movement status, posture, etc., to achieve fall monitoring.

[0033] The physiological data monitoring module includes a respiratory rate sensor, a heart rate sensor, an electrocardiogram sensor, a blood pressure sensor, etc. The respiratory rate sensor, heart rate sensor, electrocardiogram sensor, and blood pressure sensor are used to detect physiological data such as respiratory rate, heart rate, electrocardiogram, and blood pressure, respectively.

[0034] The intelligent terminal module includes a wireless communication module, an RFID reader, and a camera. The wireless communication module is used for wireless networking and can be a WIFI module; the RFID reader is used to read the information of the electronic tag, such as the information of the electronic tag of the wearable end; the camera is used to obtain the image of the medicine to identify the type and quantity of the medicine. When in use, once the wearable end or the patient end is connected to the network where the intelligent terminal module is located, it can be judged that the patient is near the intelligent terminal module, so that the medication information can be pushed to the patient on time. When the patient needs to take medicine, he comes near the intelligent terminal module, and the RFID reader reads the information of the electronic tag, so as to judge that the patient is close to take medicine, and then the intelligent terminal module is started to output the medicine. At the same time, the camera of the intelligent terminal module obtains the image of the medicine and uploads it to the server for image recognition. The server returns the information such as the type and quantity of the medicine, whether it complies with the doctor's order, etc. Once it complies with the doctor's order, the patient takes the medicine, and the system records the patient's medication information. If it does not comply, the patient is reminded, and a reminder is sent to the medical and nursing end and the management end, requiring the medical and nursing end and the management end to intervene in the management. The medical staff and management personnel can contact the patient remotely for guidance, or control the intelligent terminal module to issue the missing medicine, thereby effectively controlling the patient's drug dosage and improving the performance of safe medication.

[0035] The operation process of this embodiment is as follows: S100, enter medication information S110. Medical staff log in to the system through their ID and issue or upload medical orders. The system identifies the medication information in the medical orders, including the drug name, the disease being treated, the patient ID, the method of medication, and the drug photo; S120, compare the medication contraindications, patient medical history, medication rules, etc. with the doctor's orders through the database, and promptly remind the medical staff to confirm if any abnormality is found. After the medical staff confirms, all information is formally entered into the system; S130, the patient retrieves the medicine, logs in the patient ID or identifies the patient information by identifying the electronic tag, and then puts the medicine into the smart terminal module. The smart terminal module downloads the type and quantity of the medicine, the type and corresponding quantity of each medication, the time of medication, and the method of medication from the system.

[0036] S200, Medication Monitoring and Management S210. When the medication time is reached, the system sends a medication reminder to the patient and the wearable device. The medication reminder can be a reminder notification, voice notification, short video, etc.; S220, after receiving the prompt, the patient goes to the smart terminal module. At this time, the network recognizes that one of the wearable terminal and the patient terminal has entered the network where the smart terminal module is located, and determines that the patient is preparing to take medicine. Then, the smart terminal module starts to download the type and quantity of the medicine to be taken and prepares to release the medicine; S230, the patient comes to the smart terminal module, logs in to the smart terminal module by scanning the code, identifying the electronic tag, etc., to confirm the placement of the medicine, and then the smart terminal module outputs the medicine to be taken this time, and collects the medicine image through the camera of the smart terminal module, and uploads it to the server for image recognition; S240, the server identifies the type of medicine and the corresponding quantity. If the type and quantity are accurate, a notification that the medicine can be taken is sent to the patient or wearable device. If they are inaccurate, an error is reported, and then a notification is sent to the patient, management, and medical staff. In actual operation, the system, management, and medical staff can send operation video tutorials to the patient or smart terminal module (when equipped with a screen) to guide the patient.

[0037] S241. After receiving the notification, if the patient believes that the system has made an error in identification, he or she may take a photo of the medicine and upload it for verification. After uploading the photo to the server, image recognition is performed again to identify the type and quantity of the medicine. If there is still an inaccuracy in the verification, a notification is promptly sent to the patient, management, and medical staff, and the patient is reminded not to take the medicine for the time being.

[0038] S242, after receiving the notification, the medical staff communicate with the patient side if it can handle it in time, so as to confirm the drug situation again. If the type is missing or the quantity is insufficient, the server sends a command to the smart terminal module to request the smart terminal module to replenish the corresponding quantity. If the type is too much or the quantity is too much, the server notifies the patient side to put the drug back to the smart terminal module. After the patient agrees, the module storing the corresponding drug in the smart terminal module is remotely controlled to open and guide the patient to put the drug back. If the patient does not know how to operate, the patient is required to put the drug separately and wait for the family to handle it.

[0039] S243. After the management end receives the notification, if there is no medical care end involved in the treatment, the management end will contact the patient end to guide the patient to handle the situation. The management end also has the authority to send additional drugs to the smart terminal module and open the smart terminal module to put back the drugs.

[0040] S250. After the patient takes the medicine, the system counts the types of medicines taken and the corresponding quantities, and then deducts them from the total number of medicines prescribed by the doctor.

[0041] S300, Patient Feedback S310. Some patients need to take medicine only when a certain physiological value is reached. For example, if they have symptoms such as angina pectoris and palpitations, they need to take medicine immediately. At this time, the respiratory rate, heart rate, electrocardiogram, blood pressure and other data detected by the wearable terminal are used to judge whether the patient may be in these states. Once it is determined that the patient may be in these states, the system sends an inquiry message to the patient or the wearable terminal to ask the patient. If the patient responds and confirms, the patient is guided to the smart terminal module to take the medicine.

[0042] S320. The patient can also actively provide feedback of the physical condition to the system through the patient terminal or the wearable terminal. Once it is determined that the patient's health is abnormal, the system will search for the medicine or relief method that can be taken in the smart terminal module according to the abnormal situation, and then guide the patient to take the medicine.

[0043] S330: If the system cannot handle the exception by itself or is about to handle the exception, it will send a notification to the medical and management end to give a prompt. In actual operation, different permissions can be set for different events and drugs. For example, the system can guide patients to take their commonly used drugs by themselves, while some drugs that need to be controlled can only be guided to patients after confirmation by the management end and the medical end. This design can adapt to the high-frequency needs of patients and also meet the safety management of patients' medication.

[0044] S340, for specific medication and drug dispensing processes, refer to S200.

[0045] S350. Focus on monitoring the patient's physical condition within 1 hour after the completion of medication, especially the patient's feedback and changes in physiological data, to determine whether the patient has medication risks.

[0046] S400, Patient Monitoring S410. The system roughly judges the patient's health status through the physiological indicators detected by the wearable terminal. Once an emergency is discovered, the system will directly call the emergency number and contact the emergency center through the emergency number for assistance. If the patient does not meet the emergency standards but needs assistance, the system can notify medical staff and management personnel to provide assistance. For some problems that the patient can overcome on his own, the system can send operation prompts, and medical staff and management personnel can remotely guide the completion.

[0047] S420. If the wearable terminal determines that a fall may have occurred, medical staff and management personnel are notified in a timely manner so that they can verify and provide assistance.

[0048] S430. For some medicines that need to be taken before or after meals, advance planning and notification can be made based on the patient's dining habits and meal times, or medical staff and management personnel can monitor and remind them.

[0049] S440. For the problem of inaccurate drug dispensing by the smart terminal module, the smart terminal module can be configured to complete drug testing and verification before dispensing, thereby preventing patients from taking the drugs by mistake.

[0050] S450. For some patients with hearing, vision and perception degeneration, stimulation electrodes can be built into the wearable end, and stimulation motors can be used to release stimulation current for prompting. Of course, the stimulation current needs to be within a safe range and can provide a prompt to the patient.

[0051] S460. This system can be integrated with takeaway systems, community canteens, community supermarkets, etc., so that patients can order meals, prepare meals, and deliver daily necessities through the system. This can greatly facilitate patients on the one hand, and on the other hand, it can also determine whether patients have eaten through meal preparation and ordering information. At the same time, this method can also be connected to the community elderly care monitoring system to achieve the integration of medication safety and elderly care.

[0052] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the technical terms or scientific terms used in this application should have the common meanings understood by technicians in the field to which this application belongs.

[0053] The above is only a preferred specific implementation of the present application, but the protection scope of the present application is not limited thereto. Any changes or substitutions that can be easily thought of by a person skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in the present application should be included in the protection scope of the present application. Therefore, the protection scope of the present application should be based on the protection scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A safe medication system for elderly patients, characterized in that: include: The medication information collection module is used to collect the medication information in the doctor's prescription and the patient's medication information, and generate a medication plan based on the medication information, that is, the medication method, drug type and corresponding quantity; and detect the patient's medication status, the efficacy of the drug after taking it, and the physical health status through the patient's medication information; The database is installed on the server as a software body, which is used to store pathology and drug matching data, patient medication history and medical history, and patient medication contraindication data; after the doctor's order is issued, it is compared with the doctor's order medication information. Once the drug that does not match the pathology or the drug that does not suit the patient is identified, the information that affects the medication safety is fed back to the medical staff to prompt the medical staff to make adjustments to avoid medication risks; The medication management module calculates the medication plan, such as medication time, dosage, and medication method, based on the medication plan, medication type and quantity, and medication method. It also obtains or estimates the dosage, that is, the dosage of each medication. The medication management module also has a medication feedback function, through which users can input medication suggestions, medication status, and physical feelings after medication into the system, and directly communicate with the medical and nursing end and the management end for feedback and communication. Wearable end, which is worn by patients to detect their physiological data. The wearable end communicates with the medical end, management end, and server; Medical end, used by medical staff. Specific medical staff are bound to the database through ID numbers. After logging into the system through ID, medical staff can issue or upload medical advice, guide and monitor patients’ medication, and monitor and manage patients’ medication through information fed back by the patient end, wearable end, and smart terminal module, as well as information communicated by the medical end with the patient; The management side is used by the patient's guardian or close relatives. After logging into the system with their ID number, the management personnel can obtain information such as doctor's orders, medication plans, patient medication status, wearable devices, and feedback from smart terminal modules, thereby assisting patients in medication and monitoring and managing their medication. Patient end, used by patients, the database binds patients by ID number, and patients can obtain medical advice, medication plan, and medication reminder information after logging into the system by ID number. At the same time, the patient end communicates with the smart terminal module to detect whether the patient end is close or whether the wearable end is close; Intelligent terminal module, used to output built-in medicines on demand according to the program for patients to take; The medication information collection module, database, medication management module, wearable terminal, medical terminal, management terminal, patient terminal, and intelligent terminal module communicate with each other through the Internet.

2. The safe medication system for elderly patients as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The wearable terminal includes: A pickup for acquiring audio; Speaker, used to play audio; A camera, used to acquire images; A positioning module, used for positioning the patient; The wireless communication module is used for wireless communication and networking with external devices. The wireless communication module has a device ID, which is used to bind the corresponding wearable terminal. The wearable terminal ID is then bound to the patient ID to identify the information of the wearable terminal and the patient. NFC module, used to store patient ID via electronic tag, and then identify patient information after reading the ID via RFID reader; Electronic gyroscope, used to detect the patient's movement status and posture to achieve fall monitoring; The physiological data monitoring module includes a respiratory rate sensor, a heart rate sensor, an electrocardiogram sensor, a blood pressure sensor, etc. The respiratory rate sensor, heart rate sensor, electrocardiogram sensor, and blood pressure sensor are used to detect the respiratory rate, heart rate, electrocardiogram, and blood pressure, respectively.

3. The safe medication system for elderly patients as claimed in claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The intelligent terminal module includes a wireless communication module, an RFID reader, and a camera. The wireless communication module is used for wireless networking; the RFID reader is used for reading the information of the electronic tag; the camera is used for acquiring the drug image to identify the type and quantity of the drug, and then compare it with the drug image in the doctor's order to determine whether the output drug type and quantity are accurate, and if they are inaccurate, the patient is promptly notified; Once the wearable end or the patient end is connected to the network where the smart terminal module is located, it is determined that the patient is near the smart terminal module, and medication information is pushed to the patient on time.

4. The safe medication system for elderly patients as claimed in claim 3, characterized in that: When a patient needs to take medicine, he comes near the smart terminal module. The RFID reader reads the information on the electronic tag and determines that the patient is close to get the medicine. The smart terminal module is then started to output the medicine. At the same time, the camera of the smart terminal module obtains the image of the medicine and uploads it to the server for image recognition. The server returns the type and quantity of the medicine, and whether it complies with the doctor's order. Once it complies with the doctor's order, the patient takes the medicine, and the system records the patient's medication information. If it does not comply, the patient is reminded and a reminder is sent to the medical and management ends, requiring the medical and management ends to intervene in the management. Medical staff and managers can contact the patient remotely for guidance, or control the smart terminal module to issue missing medicines. For multiple drugs, patients can be guided to store them separately and wait for family members to handle them.

5. A safe medication method based on the safe medication system for elderly patients according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The steps include: S100, input medication information, the medical staff inputs the doctor's order, and generates the type and quantity of medication, the method of medication, and the image of the medicine through the doctor's order; S200, medication monitoring and management, reminding patients to take medication on time according to the information entered in S100, and monitoring the types and quantities of medications taken by patients to prevent over- or under-use of medications; S300, patient feedback, monitoring the patient's medication status and physical condition after medication by collecting physiological parameters through the wearable terminal and actively providing feedback from the patient; S400, patient monitoring, positioning patients through wearable terminals, medical terminals, and management terminals, identifying dangers, identifying whether rescue is needed, and providing life assistance.

6. The safe medication method according to claim 5, characterized in that: Also included in the S100: S110. Medical staff log in to the system through their ID and issue or upload medical orders. The system identifies the medication information in the medical orders, including the drug name, the disease being treated, the patient ID, the method of medication, and the drug photo; S120, compare the medication contraindications, patient medical history, medication rules, etc. with the doctor's orders through the database, and promptly remind the medical staff to confirm if any abnormality is found. After the medical staff confirms, all information is formally entered into the system; S130, the patient retrieves the medicine, and puts the medicine into the smart terminal module after logging in the patient ID or identifying the patient information by identifying the electronic tag. The smart terminal module downloads the type and quantity of the medicine, the type and corresponding quantity of each medication, the time of medication, and the method of medication from the system.

7. The safe medication method according to claim 5, characterized in that: Also included in the S200: S210. When the medication time is reached, the system sends a medication reminder to the patient and the wearable device. The medication reminder can be a reminder notification, voice notification, or short video; S220, after receiving the prompt, the patient goes to the smart terminal module. At this time, the network recognizes that one of the wearable terminal and the patient terminal has entered the network where the smart terminal module is located, and determines that the patient is preparing to take medicine. Then, the smart terminal module starts to download the type and quantity of the medicine to be taken and prepares to release the medicine; S230, the patient comes to the smart terminal module, logs in to the smart terminal module by scanning the code or recognizing the electronic tag, and confirms the placement of the medicine. The smart terminal module then outputs the medicine to be taken this time, and collects the medicine image through the camera of the smart terminal module, and uploads it to the server for image recognition; S240, the server identifies the type of medicine and the corresponding quantity. If the type and quantity are accurate, a notification that the medicine can be taken is sent to the patient or wearable device; if they are inaccurate, an error is reported, and then a notification is sent to the patient, management, and medical staff. S250. After the patient takes the medicine, the system counts the types of medicines taken and the corresponding quantities, and then deducts them from the total number of medicines prescribed by the doctor.

8. The safe medication method according to claim 7, characterized in that: Also included in the S240: S241. After receiving the notification, if the patient believes that the system has made an error in identification, the patient can take a photo of the drug and upload it for verification. After uploading the photo to the server, image recognition is performed again to identify the type and quantity of the drug. If the verification still shows an inaccuracy, a notification is sent to the patient, management, and medical staff in a timely manner, and the patient is reminded not to take the drug temporarily. S242, after receiving the notification, the medical end communicates with the patient end if it can be processed in time, so as to confirm the drug situation again. If the type is missing or the quantity is insufficient, the server sends an instruction to the intelligent terminal module to request the intelligent terminal module to replenish the corresponding quantity; if the type is too much or the quantity is too much, the server notifies the patient end to put the drug back to the intelligent terminal module. After the patient agrees, the module storing the corresponding drug in the intelligent terminal module is remotely controlled to open, and the patient is guided to put the drug back; if the patient does not know how to operate, the patient is required to put the drug separately and wait for family members to handle it; S243. After the management end receives the notification, if there is no medical care end involved in the treatment, the management end will contact the patient end to guide the patient to handle the situation. The management end also has the authority to send additional drugs to the smart terminal module and open the smart terminal module to put back the drugs.

9. The safe medication method according to claim 5, characterized in that: The S300 also includes: S310. Some patients need to take medicine only when a certain physiological value is reached. At this time, the wearable terminal detects physiological data to determine whether the patient may reach a certain physiological value. Once it is determined that the patient may be in these states, the system sends an inquiry message to the patient terminal or the wearable terminal to inquire the patient. If the patient responds and confirms, the patient is guided to the smart terminal module to take the medicine; S320, the patient can actively feedback the physical condition to the system through the patient terminal or the wearable terminal. Once it is determined that the patient's health is abnormal, the system will search for the medicine or relief method that can be taken in the smart terminal module according to the abnormal situation, and then guide the patient to take the medicine; S330: If the system cannot handle the exception by itself or is about to handle the exception, it will send a notification to the medical and nursing end and the management end to remind them; different permissions are set for different events and drugs. The system guides patients to take their commonly used drugs by themselves, while some drugs that need to be controlled can only be guided to patients after confirmation by the management end and the medical and nursing end; S340, for specific medication and drug dispensing processes, refer to S200; S350. Focus on monitoring the patient's physical condition for a period of time after the completion of medication, especially the patient's feedback and changes in physiological data, so as to determine whether the patient has medication risks.

10. The safe medication method according to claim 5, characterized in that: The S400 also includes: S410. The system roughly determines the health status of the patient through the physiological indicators detected by the wearable terminal. Once an emergency is found, the system directly calls the emergency number and contacts the emergency center through the emergency number for assistance. If the patient does not meet the emergency standards but needs assistance, the system notifies the medical staff and management personnel to provide assistance. For some problems that the patient can overcome on his own, the system sends operation prompts, and the medical staff and management personnel remotely guide the completion. S420, if the wearable terminal determines that a fall may occur, promptly notify medical staff and management personnel so that they can verify and provide assistance; S430. For some medicines that need to be taken before or after meals, patients can be notified in advance based on their dining habits and meal times, and medical staff and managers can also monitor and remind them.

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