Information processing system, information processing method, and program

Abstract

To encourage a user to continue improving user's lifestyle at a time when a predetermined period elapses since the user starts using an application that supports improvement of the lifestyle.SOLUTION: An information processing system has one or more processors. The one or more processors cause a user to start using an application which supports improvement of user's lifestyle over a set period of improvement, and display a content which encourages the user to continue improving the user's lifestyle at a time when a predetermined period elapses since the user starts using the application.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 10

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to an information processing system, an information processing method, and a program. [Background technology]

[0002] Patent Document 1 describes a lifestyle habit improvement suggestion device that acquires measured biometric information of a first user or lifestyle habit information representing the lifestyle habits of the first user, and if the acquired information satisfies predetermined conditions, transmits a message suggesting an improvement to the lifestyle habit to a user device used by the specified user. Patent document 2 describes a health management system in which an information terminal for patients etc. is equipped with a measurement screen display means for displaying a measurement screen for performing measurements for the prevention and treatment of lifestyle-related diseases, a receiving means for receiving measurement data of patients etc. from a measuring device, a display means for displaying the measurement data, a transmitting means for transmitting the measurement data to a management server, a receiving means for receiving advice from medical professionals from an information terminal for medical professionals, and a display means for displaying the received advice. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] JP 2020-160569 A [Patent Document 2] JP 2011-180817 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] It is conceivable to make suggestions regarding lifestyle improvement based on the user's environmental information regardless of the length of time since the user started using an app that supports lifestyle improvement. However, if such suggestions are made, for example, if the user has just started using the app, there is no so-called mid-point slump, and the suggestions may not be effective.

[0005] An object of the present disclosure is to encourage a user to continue improving their lifestyle habits when a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the user started using an app that assists in improving lifestyle habits. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] The present disclosure provides an information processing system having one or more processors that cause a user to start using an app that supports improving the user's lifestyle habits over a set improvement period, and displays content that encourages the user to continue improving their lifestyle habits when a predetermined period has elapsed since the user started using the app.

[0007] The time when a predetermined period has passed may be a time when it is likely to be difficult for the user to continue improving their lifestyle habits. The time when the predetermined period has elapsed may be a time when the user's motivation to maintain an appropriate lifestyle decreases or a time before the time when the motivation decreases. A plurality of time periods may be set as the time when a predetermined period has elapsed, and the plurality of time periods may be set more in the latter half of the improvement set period than in the first half.

[0008] The one or more processors may be configured to display the content if a predetermined condition is satisfied after a predetermined period of time has elapsed, or to display a first content as the content if the predetermined condition is satisfied after a predetermined period of time has elapsed, and to display a second content as the content if the predetermined condition is not satisfied. In this case, the predetermined condition may be that the user is not performing an action that suggests the user will continue to improve their lifestyle habits. In this case, the predetermined condition may be that the user's usage rate of the app is decreasing. The predetermined condition may also be that the user's implementation rate of a predetermined behavioral goal is decreasing. Furthermore, the predetermined condition may be that the number of characters in the diary about the improvement of lifestyle habits input by the user is decreasing. The predetermined condition may be that the user's measurement value does not satisfy a standard that suggests continued improvement of the user's lifestyle habits. Furthermore, the predetermined condition may be a condition that the time is approaching when an event that may hinder the user from continuing to improve their lifestyle habits will occur. Furthermore, the predetermined condition may be that the user is in an environment that makes it difficult for the user to continue improving their lifestyle habits.

[0009] The content may be configured to allow a user to input information regarding improvement of the user's lifestyle habits. In this case, the information regarding improvement of the user's lifestyle habits may be notified to a terminal of an instructor for improving the user's lifestyle habits.

[0010] The present disclosure also provides an information processing method including the steps of: a computer causing a user to start using an app that supports the user in improving their lifestyle habits over a set improvement period; and a computer displaying content that encourages the user to continue improving their lifestyle habits when a predetermined period has elapsed since the user started using the app.

[0011] The present disclosure also provides a program for enabling a computer to realize a function of having a user start using an app that supports the user in improving their lifestyle habits over a set improvement period, and a function of displaying content that encourages the user to continue improving their lifestyle habits after a predetermined period has elapsed since the user started using the app. Effect of the Invention

[0012] According to the present disclosure, it is possible to encourage a user to continue improving their lifestyle habits when a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the user started using an app that assists in improving their lifestyle habits. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0013] [Figure 1] 1 is a diagram illustrating an example of the overall configuration of a medical application operation system according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Diagram 2] 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of a hardware configuration of a treatment application operation server according to the present embodiment. FIG. [Diagram 3] FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of a hardware configuration of a terminal device according to the present embodiment. [Figure 4] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of a normal home screen displayed on a patient terminal. [Diagram 5] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of a 12th week home screen displayed on the patient terminal. [Figure 6] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of a 16th week home screen displayed on the patient terminal. [Figure 7] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of a first home screen for the 18th week displayed on the patient terminal. [Figure 8] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of a second home screen for the 18th week displayed on the patient terminal. [Figure 9] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of a 20th week home screen displayed on the patient terminal. [Figure 10] 4 is a block diagram showing an example of a functional configuration of a treatment application operation server according to the present embodiment. FIG. [Figure 11] 10 is a diagram showing a specific example of patient management information stored in a storage unit. FIG. [Figure 12] 10 is a diagram showing a specific example of patient condition management information stored in a storage unit. FIG. [Figure 13] 11A and 11B are diagrams illustrating specific examples of display control information stored in a storage unit. [Figure 14]11 is a sequence diagram showing an example of the operation of the therapeutic application operation system when a patient activates a therapeutic application and registers various pieces of information. FIG. [Figure 15] 11 is a sequence diagram showing an example of the operation of the therapeutic application operation system when a patient uses a therapeutic application after activating the therapeutic application. FIG. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0014] Hereinafter, the present embodiment will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0015] <Outline of the present embodiment> This embodiment provides an information processing system that prompts a user to start using an app that supports the user in improving their lifestyle habits over a set improvement period, and displays content that encourages the user to continue improving their lifestyle habits when a predetermined period has elapsed since the user started using the app.

[0016] There are various types of apps that can be considered as apps that support users in improving their lifestyle habits, but below we will use as an example an app (hereinafter referred to as a "treatment app") that is intended to treat hypertension and is used by hypertension patients. In addition, when the medical insurance system applies to the therapeutic app, the patient is permitted to use the therapeutic app only during the period during which the medical insurance system applies (hereinafter referred to as the "insured medical treatment period"). Therefore, the following will take the insured medical treatment period as an example of the improvement setting period for supporting the improvement of the user's lifestyle habits. Furthermore, the "system" may be configured by a single device or multiple devices. In the following, an information processing system configured by a single device will be described as an example, and the single device will be a therapeutic application operation server that operates a therapeutic application.

[0017] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present disclosure will be described with reference to the drawings. <Overall configuration of the treatment app operation system> FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of the overall configuration of a medical application operation system 1 according to the present embodiment. As shown in the figure, the therapeutic application operation system 1 is configured by connecting a therapeutic application operation server 10, a doctor terminal 30, and a patient terminal 40 via a network 80.

[0018] The therapeutic application operation server 10 is a server that distributes therapeutic applications, authenticates patients, stores various information input through the therapeutic applications, provides patient data to health insurance medical institutions (specifically, doctor terminals 30), etc. However, the distribution of therapeutic applications may be performed by an entity different from the entity that operates the therapeutic application operation server 10.

[0019] Here, a therapeutic app is an app that has been approved under the Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Act, and patients who use a therapeutic app can receive insured medical treatment from a doctor during the insured medical treatment period. In addition, insured medical treatment here includes not only face-to-face medical treatment but also online medical treatment. In this embodiment, the insured medical treatment period is six months. However, six months is just an example, and it may be nine months or twelve months. It may also be set in days, such as 180 days or 360 days, or in weeks, such as 26 weeks or 52 weeks. Needless to say, these values ​​are just examples. In this embodiment, the patient is permitted to use the treatment app only during the period of insured medical treatment. That is, the patient is allowed to input and record blood pressure values ​​and the like through the treatment app.

[0020] The doctor terminal 30 is a terminal device operated by a doctor who prescribes a treatment app at an insurance medical institution or the like. FIG. 1 shows a plurality of doctor terminals 30. As the doctor terminal 30, for example, a desktop computer, a notebook computer, a tablet computer, or a smartphone may be used. Alternatively, a wearable computer such as smart glasses or a headset may be used as the doctor terminal 30. Note that, within an allowable range, operation of the doctor terminal 30 by nurses, licensed practical nurses, pharmacists, public health nurses, nutritionists, hospital staff, and other medical personnel is also assumed.

[0021] The patient terminal 40 is a terminal device operated by a patient who is examined or treated for hypertension. Fig. 1 shows a plurality of patient terminals 40. As the patient terminal 40, for example, a desktop computer, a notebook computer, a tablet computer, or a smartphone may be used. Alternatively, as the patient terminal 40, a wearable computer such as smart glasses or a headset may be used.

[0022] The network 80 is, for example, a LAN (Local Area Network), the Internet, or a mobile communication system (4G, 5G). FIG. 1 illustrates an example in which the therapeutic application operation server 10, the doctor terminal 30, and the patient terminal 40 are connected to one network 80, but they may be connected via multiple networks that are connected to each other.

[0023] <Hardware configuration of the treatment application operation server> FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of a hardware configuration of the treatment application operation server 10 according to the present embodiment. As shown in the figure, the therapeutic application operation server 10 includes a processor 11, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 12, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 13, an auxiliary storage device 14, and a communication interface 15. Each device is connected via a bus or other signal lines 16.

[0024] The processor 11 is a device that realizes various functions through the execution of programs. The ROM 12 stores a BIOS (Basic Input Output System) and the like. The RAM 13 is used as a work area for the processor 11. The processor 11, the ROM 12, and the RAM 13 function as a computer.

[0025] The auxiliary storage device 14 is configured by, for example, a hard disk device or a semiconductor storage device. In addition to the therapeutic app, the auxiliary storage device 14 stores data related to authentication of patients to whom the therapeutic app is prescribed and patient data registered through the therapeutic app.

[0026] The communication interface 15 is an interface for communicating with other servers and terminal devices via the network 80. The communication interface 15 supports Ethernet (registered trademark), Wi-Fi (registered trademark), mobile communication systems, and other communication standards.

[0027] <Hardware configuration of terminal device> Fig. 3 is a diagram showing an example of the hardware configuration of a terminal device in this embodiment. The hardware configuration shown in Fig. 3 is common to the doctor terminal 30 and the patient terminal 40. Therefore, in the following, the patient terminal 40 will be described as a representative example of the terminal device. As shown in the figure, the patient terminal 40 has a processor 41, a ROM 42, a RAM 43, an auxiliary storage device 44, a communication interface 45, a display 46, and an input reception device 47. Each device is connected via a bus or other signal lines 48.

[0028] The processor 41 is a device that realizes various functions by executing programs. The ROM 42 stores the BIOS, etc. The RAM 43 is used as a work area for the processor 41.

[0029] The auxiliary storage device 44 is configured with, for example, a hard disk device or a semiconductor storage device. In addition to the therapeutic application, the auxiliary storage device 44 stores data related to authentication of the patient to whom the therapeutic application is prescribed.

[0030] The communication interface 45 is an interface for communicating with other terminal devices and servers and an interface for communicating with peripheral devices through the network 80. The communication interface 45 supports Ethernet (registered trademark), Wi-Fi (registered trademark), Bluetooth (registered trademark), USB (Universal Serial Bus), mobile communication systems, and other communication standards.

[0031] The display 46 is, for example, a liquid crystal display or an organic EL (Electro Luminescence) display. The input reception device 47 is, for example, a mouse or a keyboard. Incidentally, when the patient terminal 40 is a smartphone, a capacitive touch sensor having transparency that does not impede the visibility of the image displayed on the display 46 is used as the input reception device 47. A device that combines this type of touch sensor with a display is called a touch panel.

[0032] Although not shown, the patient terminal 40 may be provided with a camera.

[0033] <Patient device screen> In this embodiment, when a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the patient started using the therapeutic app, the patient terminal 40 displays content that encourages the patient to continue improving their lifestyle habits.

[0034] Here, the time when the patient starts using the therapeutic app after a predetermined period of time has elapsed may be set to a time when it is likely to be difficult for the patient to continue improving their lifestyle. The time when the patient starts using the therapeutic app after a predetermined period of time has elapsed may be set to a time when the patient's motivation for an appropriate lifestyle decreases. Furthermore, the time when the patient starts using the therapeutic app after a predetermined period of time has elapsed may be set to a time before the patient's motivation for an appropriate lifestyle decreases. Here, the time when the patient's motivation for an appropriate lifestyle decreases is exemplified by a time when the treatment stage changes. The time before the time when the patient's motivation for an appropriate lifestyle decreases may be, for example, a time a predetermined number of days before the time when the patient's motivation for an appropriate lifestyle decreases. In the following, we will use as examples the time when a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the patient started using the therapeutic app: 12 weeks, 16 weeks, 18 weeks, and 20 weeks after the patient started using the therapeutic app.

[0035] In addition, in this embodiment, if predetermined conditions are met after a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the patient began using the treatment app, the patient terminal 40 displays content encouraging the patient to continue improving their lifestyle habits.

[0036] Here, the predetermined condition may be a condition that the patient does not perform an action that suggests the patient continues to improve his / her lifestyle. As an example of such a condition, the following will be described using a condition that the patient has not measured blood pressure or input a review for a certain period of time. In particular, if the condition that the patient has not measured blood pressure or input a review for a certain period of time is met 16 weeks after the patient started using the treatment app, the patient terminal 40 displays content that encourages the patient to continue improving their lifestyle.

[0037] Alternatively, in this embodiment, if a predetermined condition is satisfied when a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the patient started using the therapeutic app, the patient terminal 40 displays the first content as content encouraging the patient to continue improving his / her lifestyle habits. On the other hand, if a predetermined condition is not satisfied when a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the patient started using the therapeutic app, the patient terminal 40 displays the second content as content encouraging the patient to continue improving his / her lifestyle habits.

[0038] Here, the predetermined condition may be a condition that the time when an event that may hinder the patient from continuing to improve his / her lifestyle is approaching. As an example of such a condition, a condition that a long vacation is approaching will be described below. In particular, if such a condition is met 18 weeks after the patient starts using the therapeutic app, the patient terminal 40 displays a first content that encourages the patient to continue to improve his / her lifestyle. On the other hand, if such a condition is not met 18 weeks after the patient starts using the therapeutic app, the patient terminal 40 displays a second content that encourages the patient to continue to improve his / her lifestyle.

[0039] FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of a normal home screen 50 displayed by the patient terminal 40. The normal home screen 50 is a home screen that is displayed at times other than 12 weeks, 16 weeks, 18 weeks, and 20 weeks after the patient started using the therapeutic app. Even if 12 weeks have passed since the patient started using the therapeutic app, the normal home screen 50 is displayed if the patient is not taking medication. Furthermore, even if 16 weeks have passed since the patient started using the therapeutic app, the normal home screen 50 is displayed if the patient has measured blood pressure values ​​and entered review data for a certain period of time. As shown in the figure, the normal home screen 50 includes a normal content start area 501 , a blood pressure measurement area 503 , an outpatient record input area 505 , and a review input area 507 .

[0040] The normal content start area 501 is an area for starting the display of normal content, which is interactive content that makes the patient aware of general precautions for hypertension. For example, when the patient taps the "Start" button 502 in the normal content start area 501, the patient terminal 40 displays the normal content.

[0041] The blood pressure measurement area 503 is an area for the patient to measure the blood pressure value. For example, when the patient taps the "Measure" button 504 in the blood pressure measurement area 503, the patient terminal 40 displays a message instructing the patient to turn on the blood pressure monitor and measure the blood pressure. As a result, when the patient measures the blood pressure with the blood pressure monitor, the patient terminal 40 acquires the blood pressure value from the blood pressure monitor, for example, via Bluetooth (registered trademark), and displays the blood pressure value in the blood pressure measurement area 503. At that time, the blood pressure value measured in the morning is displayed in the upper part of the blood pressure measurement area 503, and the blood pressure value measured in the evening is displayed in the lower part of the blood pressure measurement area 503. Alternatively, the blood pressure measurement area 503 may be an area for the patient to manually input the blood pressure value measured with the blood pressure monitor.

[0042] The outpatient record input area 505 is an area for inputting outpatient records, which are records of outpatient care received for the treatment of hypertension. The outpatient records include records related to the prescriptions given by the doctor during outpatient care, and agreements made with the doctor during outpatient care. For example, when the patient taps the "Enter" button 506 in the outpatient record input area 505, the patient terminal 40 displays options and input fields for inputting the outpatient record, enabling the patient to enter the outpatient record.

[0043] The reflection input area 507 is an area for the patient to reflect on today, that is, to input the matters that the patient felt about improving lifestyle habits by reflecting on the whole day. The reflection may be written in a form such as a diary. For example, when the patient taps the "Enter" button 508 in the reflection input area 507, the patient terminal 40 displays an input field for inputting the reflection, enabling input of the reflection.

[0044] In contrast, when 12 weeks, 16 weeks, 18 weeks, and 20 weeks have passed since the patient started using the treatment app, the patient terminal 40 displays a home screen to prevent the patient from slackening in improving their lifestyle habits.

[0045] 5 is a diagram showing an example of a 12th week home screen 51 displayed by the patient terminal 40. The 12th week home screen 51 is a screen that is displayed when 12 weeks have passed since the patient started using the treatment app and the patient is taking medication. As shown in the figure, the 12th week home screen 51 includes a 12th week content start area 511, a blood pressure measurement area 513, an outpatient record input area 515, and a review input area 517.

[0046] The 12th week content start area 511 is an area for starting the display of the 12th week content, which is interactive content that makes the patient aware of points to be aware of when taking medicine. Here, it is assumed that medicine will be prescribed to a patient whose hypertension has not improved even after 12 weeks have passed since starting to use the treatment app, so if the patient is taking the medicine at this time, the display of the 12th week content will start. For example, when the patient taps the "Start" button 512 in the 12th week content start area 511, the patient terminal 40 displays the 12th week content.

[0047] The blood pressure measurement area 513, outpatient record input area 515, and review input area 517 are similar to the blood pressure measurement area 503, outpatient record input area 505, and review input area 507 in FIG. 4, and therefore will not be described.

[0048] In addition, when displaying the 12th week home screen 51, it is preferable to determine whether the patient is taking medication based on the outpatient record input in the outpatient record input area 515.

[0049] 6 is a diagram showing an example of a 16th week home screen 52 displayed by the patient terminal 40. The 16th week home screen 52 is a screen that is displayed when 16 weeks have passed since the patient started using the treatment app, if the patient has not measured blood pressure values ​​or entered a review for a certain period of time. As shown in the figure, the 16th week home screen 52 includes a 16th week content start area 521, a blood pressure measurement area 523, an outpatient record input area 525, and a review input area 527.

[0050] The 16th week content start area 521 is an area for starting the display of the 16th week content, which is interactive content that makes the patient aware of the need to continue improving their lifestyle habits. For example, when the patient taps the "Start" button 522 in the 16th week content start area 521, the patient terminal 40 displays the 16th week content.

[0051] The blood pressure measurement area 523, outpatient record input area 525, and review input area 527 are similar to the blood pressure measurement area 503, outpatient record input area 505, and review input area 507 in FIG. 4, and therefore will not be described.

[0052] In addition, when the 16th week home screen 52 is displayed, it is preferable to determine whether the patient has not measured his / her blood pressure for a certain period of time based on the date and time when the blood pressure was measured in the blood pressure measurement area 523. In addition, when the 16th week home screen 52 is displayed, it is preferable to determine whether the patient has not input any review for a certain period of time based on the date and time when the review was input in the review input area 527.

[0053] 7 is a diagram showing an example of the 18th week first home screen 53 displayed by the patient terminal 40. The 18th week first home screen 53 is a screen that is displayed when 18 weeks have passed since the patient started using the treatment app and a long vacation is approaching. As shown in the figure, the 18th week first home screen 53 includes an 18th week first content start area 531, a blood pressure measurement area 533, an outpatient record input area 535, and a review input area 537.

[0054] The 18th week first content start area 531 is an area for starting the display of the 18th week first content, which is interactive content that makes the patient aware of matters to be aware of in order to continue improving lifestyle habits during a long vacation. For example, when the patient taps the "Start" button 532 in the 18th week first content start area 531, the patient terminal 40 displays the 18th week first special content.

[0055] The blood pressure measurement area 533, outpatient record input area 535, and review input area 537 are similar to the blood pressure measurement area 503, outpatient record input area 505, and review input area 507 in FIG. 4, and therefore will not be described.

[0056] In addition, when displaying the first home screen 53 for the 18th week, it is preferable to determine whether a long vacation is approaching by checking that the current date corresponds to a predetermined date before the long vacation. Examples of the predetermined dates before the long vacation include April 15th to April 30th, July 20th to August 10th, September 1st to September 20th, and December 1st to December 31st, but these are merely examples. Dates other than these dates may be added, or some of these dates may be excluded.

[0057] 8 is a diagram showing an example of the 18th week second home screen 54 displayed by the patient terminal 40. The 18th week second home screen 54 is a screen that is displayed when 18 weeks have passed since the patient started using the treatment app, except when a long vacation is approaching. As shown in the figure, the 18th week second home screen 54 includes an 18th week second content start area 541, a blood pressure measurement area 543, an outpatient record input area 545, and a review input area 547.

[0058] The 18th week second content start area 541 is an area for starting the display of the 18th week second content, which is interactive content that makes the patient aware of the dangers of drinking parties that may be held even outside of long holidays in order to continue improving lifestyle habits. For example, when the patient taps the "Start" button 542 in the 18th week second content start area 541, the patient terminal 40 displays the 18th week second special content.

[0059] The blood pressure measurement area 543, outpatient record input area 545, and review input area 547 are similar to the blood pressure measurement area 503, outpatient record input area 505, and review input area 507 in FIG. 4, and therefore will not be described.

[0060] In addition, when displaying the second home screen 52 for the 18th week, it is preferable to determine whether the current date is a period other than when the long vacation is approaching by checking that the current date does not fall on a specific date before the long vacation. The specific date before the long vacation is the same as that explained in FIG. 7, so the explanation will be omitted.

[0061] 9 is a diagram showing an example of a 20th week home screen 55 displayed by the patient terminal 40. The 20th week home screen 55 is a screen that is displayed when 20 weeks have passed since the patient started using the therapeutic app. As shown in the figure, the 20th week home screen 55 includes a 20th week content start area 551, a blood pressure measurement area 553, an outpatient record input area 555, and a review input area 557.

[0062] The 20th week content start area 551 is an area for starting the 20th week content, which is interactive content that encourages a review of hypertension treatment to date. For example, when the patient taps the "Start" button 552 in the 20th week content start area 551, the patient terminal 40 displays the 20th week content.

[0063] The blood pressure measurement area 553, outpatient record input area 555, and review input area 557 are similar to the blood pressure measurement area 503, outpatient record input area 505, and review input area 507 in FIG. 4, and therefore will not be described.

[0064] In addition, in the review input area 557, the patient can input the degree of change in lifestyle habits from the patient's perspective by looking back on the use of the therapeutic app so far. The degree of change in lifestyle habits from the patient's perspective may include, for example, how much the frequency of exercise has improved, how much the degree of salt reduction has improved, etc. Then, when the degree of change in lifestyle habits from the patient's perspective is transmitted to the therapeutic app operation server 10, the therapeutic app operation server 10 may transmit the degree of change in lifestyle habits from the patient's perspective to the doctor's terminal 30. In general, the degree of change in lifestyle habits from the user's perspective may be transmitted to the terminal of an instructor for improving the user's lifestyle habits. In this case, the 20th week home screen 55 is an example of content configured to allow the user to input information regarding the improvement of the user's lifestyle habits. Then, transmitting the degree of change in lifestyle habits from the patient's perspective to the doctor's terminal 30 is an example of information regarding the improvement of the user's lifestyle habits being notified to the terminal of an instructor for improving the user's lifestyle habits.

[0065] In the above, 12 weeks, 16 weeks, 18 weeks, and 20 weeks are shown as the predetermined period, but these are merely examples and are not limited to these. However, when multiple periods are set within the improvement setting period as the time when the predetermined period has passed, it is preferable to set the multiple periods more in the latter half of the improvement setting period than in the first half in order to prevent mid-way slackness. In the examples of Figures 4 to 9, the insured medical treatment period is set to 6 months, that is, 26 weeks, so 12 weeks is set in the first half of the insured medical treatment period, and 16 weeks, 18 weeks, and 20 weeks are set in the second half of the insured medical treatment period. Therefore, the multiple periods are set more in the second half of the insured medical treatment period than in the first half.

[0066] In addition, in the above description, the predetermined condition is that the patient does not perform an action that suggests the patient should continue improving his / her lifestyle, or that the time when an event that may hinder the patient from continuing to improve his / her lifestyle is approaching, but the predetermined condition is not limited to this. For example, the predetermined condition may be that the patient's measurements do not meet a criterion that suggests the patient should continue to improve his / her lifestyle, or that the patient is in an environment that makes it difficult to continue to improve his / her lifestyle.

[0067] Furthermore, in the above, it is determined whether the condition that the patient has not measured blood pressure or input a review for a certain period of time is met when 16 weeks have passed since the patient started using the therapeutic app. Alternatively, it is determined whether the condition that a long vacation is approaching is met when 18 weeks have passed since the patient started using the therapeutic app. However, it may be freely determined which of the predetermined conditions is met when a certain number of weeks have passed since the patient started using the therapeutic app.

[0068] Furthermore, in the above, the patient terminal 40 switches between displaying or not displaying the content encouraging the patient to continue improving their lifestyle habits, depending on whether or not the condition that the patient has not measured the blood pressure value or input a review for a certain period of time is satisfied. Alternatively, the patient terminal 40 switches between displaying the first content or the second content as the content encouraging the patient to continue improving their lifestyle habits, depending on whether or not the condition that a long vacation is approaching is satisfied. However, the patient terminal 40 may perform either switching depending on whether or not a certain condition is satisfied. That is, the patient terminal 40 may switch between displaying or not displaying the content encouraging the patient to continue improving their lifestyle habits, or may switch between displaying the first content or the second content as the content encouraging the patient to continue improving their lifestyle habits.

[0069] <Functional configuration of the treatment application operation server> FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing an example of a functional configuration of the treatment application operation server 10 according to the present embodiment. As shown in the figure, the therapeutic application operation server 10 includes a receiving unit 21, a storage unit 22, an authentication unit 23, an information registration unit 24, a screen acquisition unit 25, and a transmitting unit .

[0070] The receiving unit 21 receives a patient ID and a prescription code from the patient terminal 40 when the patient activates the therapeutic app. In addition, the receiving unit 21 receives an account ID and a password from the patient terminal 40 when the patient registers an account ID and a password to be used to log in to the therapeutic app. Furthermore, the receiving unit 21 receives patient information from the patient terminal 40 when the patient registers information about the patient (hereinafter referred to as "patient information").

[0071] The receiving unit 21 receives an account ID and a password from the patient terminal 40 when the patient logs in to the treatment app. In addition, when the patient makes a request to start interactive content on the home screen, the receiving unit 21 receives an interactive content start request from the patient terminal 40. Furthermore, when the patient performs measurement or input on the home screen, the receiving unit 21 receives information obtained by measurement or input (hereinafter referred to as "measurement input information") from the patient terminal 40.

[0072] The storage unit 22 stores patient management information 221 for managing patients, patient status management information 222 for managing the status of patients, and display control information 223 for controlling the display of a home screen on the patient terminal 40. Details of the patient management information 221, the patient status management information 222, and the display control information 223 will be described later.

[0073] The authentication unit 23 authenticates the patient when activating the therapeutic app, based on the patient ID and prescription code received by the receiving unit 21 from the patient terminal 40. Since the patient ID and prescription code are registered in the patient management information 221 stored in the memory unit 22 as described later, the authentication unit 23 refers to the patient management information 221 during this authentication. Furthermore, the authentication unit 23 authenticates the patient when using the therapeutic app, based on the account ID and password received by the receiving unit 21 from the patient terminal 40. Since the account ID and password are registered in the patient management information 221 stored in the memory unit 22 as described later, the authentication unit 23 refers to the patient management information 221 during this authentication.

[0074] The information registration unit 24 registers the account ID and password received by the receiving unit 21 from the patient terminal 40 in the patient management information 221 stored in the storage unit 22. The information registration unit 24 also registers the patient information received by the receiving unit 21 from the patient terminal 40 in the patient management information 221 stored in the storage unit 22. Furthermore, the information registration unit 24 sets the date on which the receiving unit 21 receives the patient information as the start date of use of the treatment app, and registers this start date of use in the patient management information 221 stored in the storage unit 22. In this case, the process performed by the information registration unit 24 is an example of a process for causing the user to start using an app that supports the improvement of the user's lifestyle habits over a set improvement period. Furthermore, the information registration unit 24 also registers the measurement input information received by the receiving unit 21 in the patient condition management information 222 stored in the storage unit 22.

[0075] When the authentication unit 23 authenticates the patient based on the account ID and password and the authentication is successful, the screen acquisition unit 25 acquires a home screen to be displayed on the patient terminal 40. Specifically, the screen acquisition unit 25 acquires a home screen depending on the number of weeks since the start of use of the treatment app and whether a condition set for the number of weeks is satisfied. For example, if the number of weeks since the start of use of the treatment app and a condition set for the number of weeks are defined in the display control information 223 stored in the storage unit 22 as described later, the screen acquisition unit 25 acquires a home screen by referring to the display control information 223. Alternatively, the screen acquisition unit 25 may acquire a home screen by program logic without referring to the display control information 223. Note that the screen acquisition unit 25 may display a home screen only depending on the number of weeks since the start of use of the treatment app. In this case, the process performed by the screen acquisition unit 25 is an example of a process of displaying content that encourages the user to continue improving their lifestyle habits when a predetermined period has elapsed since the user started using the app.

[0076] The screen acquisition unit 25 acquires the interactive content to be displayed on the patient terminal 40 when the receiving unit 21 receives the interactive content start request from the patient terminal 40 .

[0077] When the authentication unit 23 authenticates a patient based on a patient ID and a prescription code when activating a therapeutic app, the transmission unit 26 transmits the authentication result to the patient terminal 40. In addition, when the authentication unit 23 authenticates a patient based on an account ID and a password when using a therapeutic app, the transmission unit 26 transmits the authentication result to the patient terminal 40.

[0078] When the information registration unit 24 has registered the account ID and password in the patient management information 221, the transmission unit 26 transmits a registration completion notification to the patient terminal 40. When the information registration unit 24 has registered the patient information and the start date of use in the patient management information 221, the transmission unit 26 transmits a registration completion notification to the patient terminal 40. When the information registration unit 24 has registered the measurement input information in the patient condition management information 222, the transmission unit 26 transmits a registration completion notification to the patient terminal 40.

[0079] When the screen acquisition unit 25 acquires the home screen, the transmission unit 26 transmits the home screen to the patient terminal 40. In addition, when the screen acquisition unit 25 acquires interactive content, the transmission unit 26 transmits the interactive content to the patient terminal 40.

[0080] In the above description, in the therapeutic application operation system 1, the patient terminal 40 has a function of receiving and displaying a screen, and the therapeutic application operation server 10 has all other functions, but this is not limited to the above. Some of the functions of the therapeutic application operation server 10 may be provided by the patient terminal 40.

[0081] FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a specific example of the patient management information 221 stored in the storage unit 22. As shown in FIG. As shown in the figure, the patient management information 221 includes a patient ID, a patient name, a prescription date, a prescription code, an account ID, a password, and a usage start date.

[0082] The patient ID is an ID that identifies the patient and is notified by the health insurance medical institution when a medical treatment app is prescribed. The patient name is recorded when the patient name is notified by the health insurance medical institution. In Figure 11, the patient name is "Tokyo Taro." The prescription date is the date on which the therapeutic app was prescribed. In Figure 11, the prescription date is July 31, 2023. The prescription code is a code that is notified to the patient to activate the treatment app. A prescription code is generated for each prescription. A prescription code has a usage period, and prescription codes that have passed the usage period will be invalidated. The usage period of a prescription code is, for example, three days from the prescription date. The account ID and password are required when logging in to the treatment app. The usage start date is the date on which the use of the treatment app started. In Figure 11, the usage start date is August 1, 2023.

[0083] FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a specific example of the patient condition management information 222 stored in the storage unit 22. As shown in FIG. As shown in the figure, the patient condition management information 222 includes a patient ID, a patient name, a measurement input date and time, a blood pressure value, an outpatient record, and a review.

[0084] The patient ID and the patient name are the same as the patient ID and the patient name included in the patient management information 221 in Fig. 11. The patient ID is used for linking with the patient management information 221. The measurement input date and time is the date and time when blood pressure measurement, outpatient record input, or review input was performed. The blood pressure value is the blood pressure value measured in the blood pressure measurement area of ​​the home screen. In FIG. 12, the blood pressure value was measured at 6:35 on August 2, 2023, the day after the start of use, and the systolic blood pressure value was "145" and the diastolic blood pressure value was "97" at the same time on the same day. The patient condition management information 222 also shows the blood pressure value on the night of August 2, 2023. The outpatient record is an outpatient record entered in the outpatient record input area on the home screen. Figure 12 shows that a medication was entered at 10:42 on October 23, 2023, 12 weeks after the start date of use. The review is a review entered in the review input area on the home screen. Figure 12 shows that the review was entered at 23:11 on August 2, 2023, the day after the start date of use.

[0085] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a specific example of the display control information 223 stored in the storage unit 22. As shown in FIG. As shown in the figure, the display control information 223 includes the number of weeks, a condition, and a home screen.

[0086] The number of weeks is the number of weeks since the patient started using the treatment app. The condition is a condition defined for the number of weeks. The home screen is a home screen that is displayed on the patient terminal 40 when a corresponding condition is satisfied when a corresponding number of weeks has elapsed since the patient started using the therapeutic app. By making the definitions as shown in FIG. 13, the home screens shown in FIGS. 4 to 9 are displayed.

[0087] As described above, when the screen acquisition unit 25 acquires the home screen by program logic, the display control information 223 does not need to be provided.

[0088] <Operation of the treatment application operation server> First, a doctor determines that a patient needs to be prescribed a therapeutic app, and operates the doctor terminal 30 to request the therapeutic app operation server 10 to issue a prescription code. In response, the therapeutic app operation server 10 issues a prescription code and registers it in the patient management information for that patient. The therapeutic app operation server 10 also transmits the prescription code to the doctor terminal 30, and the doctor prints the prescription code on a sheet of paper, for example, and hands the sheet of paper to the patient. On the other hand, the patient terminal 40 requests a therapeutic app from the therapeutic app operation server 10 in response to an operation by the patient. In response, the therapeutic app operation server 10 transmits the therapeutic app to the patient terminal 40, and the patient installs the transmitted therapeutic app in the patient terminal 40. However, the therapeutic app cannot be used simply by being installed, and activation by inputting a prescription code is required.

[0089] FIG. 14 is a sequence diagram showing an example of the operation of the therapeutic application operation system 1 when a patient activates a therapeutic application and registers various pieces of information.

[0090] As shown in the figure, first, the patient terminal 40 starts a therapeutic application in response to an operation by the patient (step 401). When the therapeutic application starts, the patient terminal 40 transmits a patient ID and a prescription code to the therapeutic application operation server 10 (step 402).

[0091] In response to this, in the medical application operation server 10, the receiving unit 21 receives the patient ID and the prescription code from the patient terminal 40 (Step 101). Then, the authentication unit 23 authenticates the patient by comparing the prescription code received together with the patient ID in step 101 with the prescription code linked to that patient ID in the patient management information 221 (step 102).

[0092] If these two prescription codes match, the authentication unit 23 determines that the authentication is successful. On the other hand, if these two prescription codes do not match, the authentication unit 23 determines that the authentication is unsuccessful. Note that even if the two prescription codes match, if the prescription code usage period has expired, the authentication unit 23 considers the authentication to be unsuccessful. The prescription code usage period may be set to, for example, three days from the prescription date. In the medical application operation server 10, the transmission unit 26 transmits the result of the authentication to the patient terminal 40 (step 103).

[0093] As a result, the patient terminal 40 receives the result of the authentication from the therapeutic application operation server 10 (step 403). If the authentication is successful, the result of the authentication includes a code that authorizes activation of the therapeutic application. Then, the patient terminal 40 activates the therapeutic application (step 404). As a result, the therapeutic application becomes available on the patient terminal 40. On the other hand, if the authentication fails, the authentication result does not include a code that allows activation of the therapeutic application. In this case, an error screen is displayed on the display 46 of the patient terminal 40 (see FIG. 3).

[0094] When the therapeutic application is activated, various information can be registered in the therapeutic application operation server 10 . Specifically, the patient terminal 40 transmits the account ID and password used for logging in to the therapeutic application operation server 10 (step 405). As a result, in the therapeutic application operation server 10, the receiving unit 21 receives the account ID and password from the patient terminal 40 (step 104). Then, the information registration unit 24 registers the account ID and password received in step 104 in the patient management information 221 (step 105). When the registration of the account ID and password used for logging in is completed, the transmission unit 26 in the therapeutic application operation server 10 transmits a registration completion notification to the patient terminal 40 (step 106). As a result, the patient terminal 40 receives a notification of the completion of registration from the therapeutic application operation server 10 (step 406).

[0095] After completing the registration of the account ID and password used for logging in, the patient inputs the patient information into the patient terminal 40. When the input is confirmed, the patient terminal 40 transmits the patient information to the therapeutic application operation server 10 (step 407). As a result, in the therapeutic application operation server 10, the receiving unit 21 receives the patient information from the patient terminal 40 (step 107). Then, the information registration unit 24 registers the patient information received in step 107 in the patient management information 221 (step 108). Furthermore, the information registration unit 24 determines that the therapeutic application can be used upon registration of this patient information, and sets the date on which the patient information was registered as the use start date of the therapeutic application, and registers this use start date in the patient management information 221 (step 109). When the registration of the patient information and the use start date is completed, the transmission unit 26 in the therapeutic application operation server 10 transmits a registration completion notification to the patient terminal 40 (step 110). As a result, the patient terminal 40 receives a notification of the completion of registration from the therapeutic application operation server 10 (step 408). The completion of registration is displayed on the display 46 of the patient terminal 40 (see FIG. 3).

[0096] FIG. 15 is a sequence diagram showing an example of the operation of the therapeutic application operation system 1 when a patient uses a therapeutic application after activating the therapeutic application.

[0097] As shown in the figure, first, the patient terminal 40 starts the therapeutic application in response to an operation by the patient (step 451). When the therapeutic application starts, the patient terminal 40 transmits an account ID and a password used for logging in to the therapeutic application operation server 10 (step 452).

[0098] As a result, in the medical application operation server 10, the receiving unit 21 receives the account ID and password from the patient terminal 40 (step 151). Then, authentication unit 23 executes authentication processing using the account ID and password received in step 151 (step 152). If the account ID and password received in step 151 exist in the patient management information 221, the authentication unit 23 determines that the authentication has been successful. On the other hand, if the account ID and password received in step 151 do not exist in the patient management information 221, the authentication unit 23 determines that the authentication has failed.

[0099] If it is determined that the authentication is successful, the screen acquisition unit 25 acquires a home screen according to the number of weeks from the start date of use of the treatment app by the patient and the conditions set for this number of weeks (step 153). Specifically, the screen acquisition unit 25 first calculates the number of days from the start date of use registered in the patient management information 221 in step 109 of FIG. 14 to the current date, and divides this number of days by 7 to obtain the number of weeks from the start date of use. If the number of days is not divisible by 7, the number may be rounded up or down to the nearest whole number, or may be rounded up or down to the nearest whole number. Next, the screen acquisition unit 25 identifies a record in which the number of weeks in the display control information 223 in FIG. 13 is the number of weeks from the start date of use obtained above. Next, the screen acquisition unit 25 determines whether the conditions in the record are satisfied. If the conditions are "medication taken" or "no blood pressure measurement or no retrospective input for a certain period of time", the screen acquisition unit 25 refers to the patient condition management information 222 in FIG. 12 to determine whether the conditions are satisfied. Furthermore, if the conditions are "4 / 15-4 / 30, 7 / 20-8 / 10, 9 / 1-9 / 20, 12 / 1-12 / 31," screen acquisition unit 25 refers to the current date and determines whether the conditions are met. If it is determined that the conditions are met, screen acquisition unit 25 acquires a home screen for that record. Here, the home screen is any of the home screens shown in Figs. 4 to 9. Therefore, the home screen includes a content start area for starting the display of any of the normal content, the 12th week content, the 16th week content, the 18th week first content, the 18th week second content, and the 20th week content. In the medical application operation server 10, the transmission unit 26 transmits the home screen acquired in step 153 to the patient terminal 40 (step 154).

[0100] As a result, the patient terminal 40 receives the home screen from the medical application operation server 10 (step 453). Then, the patient terminal 40 displays the home screen received in step 453 on the display 46 (see FIG. 3) (step 454). If the authentication fails, an error screen is displayed on the display 46 of the patient terminal 40 (see FIG. 3).

[0101] Thereafter, when the patient requests the start of the interactive content on the content start area of ​​the home screen, the patient terminal 40 transmits the request to start the interactive content to the medical application operation server 10 (step 455). Here, if the home screen is the normal home screen 50, the interactive content is the normal content. If the home screen is the 12th week home screen 51, the interactive content is the 12th week content. If the home screen is the 16th week home screen 52, the interactive content is the 16th week content. If the home screen is the 18th week first home screen 53, the interactive content is the 18th week first content, and if the home screen is the 18th week second home screen 54, the interactive content is the 18th week second content. If the home screen is the 20th week home screen 55, the interactive content is the 20th week content.

[0102] As a result, in the medical application operation server 10, the receiving unit 21 receives the request to start the interactive content (step 155), and the screen capture unit 25 acquires the interactive content (step 156). In the medical application operation server 10, the transmission unit 26 transmits the dialogue content to the patient terminal 40 (step 157).

[0103] As a result, the patient terminal 40 receives the interactive content from the medical application operation server 10 (step 456). Then, the patient terminal 40 displays the interactive content received in step 456 on the display 46 (see FIG. 3) (step 457).

[0104] Thereafter, when the patient performs measurement or input on the home screen, the patient terminal 40 transmits the measurement input information obtained by the measurement or input to the medical application operation server 10 (step 458). Here, the measurement input information includes blood pressure values ​​measured in the blood pressure value measurement area, outpatient records input in the outpatient record input area, and reviews input in the review input area, as shown in Figs. 4 to 9.

[0105] As a result, in the therapeutic application operation server 10, the receiving unit 21 receives the measurement input information (step 158). Then, the information registering unit 24 registers the measurement input information in the patient condition management information 222 (step 159). Note that the measurement input information registered in the patient condition management information 222 here will be referred to in step 153 when this flowchart is operated at a later timing. When the registration of the measurement input information is completed, the transmission unit 26 in the therapeutic application operation server 10 transmits a notification of the completion of registration to the patient terminal 40 (step 160). As a result, the patient terminal 40 receives a notification of the completion of the registration from the therapeutic application operation server 10 (step 459). The completion of the registration is displayed on the display 46 of the patient terminal 40 (see FIG. 3).

[0106] <Modification> In the above embodiment, an application for treating hypertension has been described as an example of an application for supporting the improvement of a user's lifestyle, but the present invention is not limited to this. The application for supporting the improvement of a user's lifestyle may be an application for treating other diseases that require long-term treatment, changes in lifestyle, or lifestyle modification. Here, examples of other diseases include post-transplant, anticancer drug treatment, renal dysfunction, introduction of dialysis, and general lifestyle-related diseases. Alternatively, the application for supporting the improvement of a user's lifestyle may be a health care application for the purpose of behavioral change in dieting and exercise.

[0107] In the above embodiment, the timing for displaying the content for preventing mid-use slack is set to 12 weeks, 16 weeks, 18 weeks, and 20 weeks after the start of use of the app, but this is not limited to this. The timing for displaying the content for preventing mid-use slack may be set to an appropriate time according to the purpose of the app.

[0108] For example, if the app is intended to treat an illness, then two or three months or six months after starting treatment, or some other time when the user is considered to have become accustomed to the treatment, may be the time to display content to prevent the user from becoming sluggish.

[0109] In addition, a period when minor troubles or side effects are likely to occur during treatment may be set, and the set period may be used as the display timing for content to prevent mid-treatment slump. This makes it possible to deal with pregnancy and other periods according to the stage, or deal with side effects that occur during anticancer drug treatment according to the stage, etc.

[0110] In the above embodiment, the condition for displaying the content for preventing mid-use slackness when a certain number of weeks have passed since the start of use of the app is that no blood pressure measurement or review input has been performed for a certain period of time, but this is not limited to this. Appropriate conditions according to the purpose of the app may be used as the condition for displaying the content for preventing mid-use slackness.

[0111] For example, the condition for displaying the content for preventing mid-life slump may be that the result of the therapeutic intervention does not meet the standard. Here, the result of the therapeutic intervention may include weight, blood glucose level, etc., in addition to the blood pressure value described above. In this case, the condition that the result of the therapeutic intervention does not meet the standard is an example of a condition that the patient's measured value does not meet the standard that suggests the patient's continued improvement of their lifestyle habits.

[0112] In addition, the condition that the therapeutic intervention implementation status does not meet the standard may be used as a display condition for the content to prevent mid-course slackness. Here, the therapeutic intervention implementation status includes the implementation status of exercise in addition to the implementation status of the above-mentioned measurement. In addition, the condition that the therapeutic intervention implementation status does not meet the standard may include, for example, the following three conditions. The first condition is that the patient's use rate of the app is decreasing. The second condition is that the patient's implementation rate for the goal of a predetermined behavior is decreasing, and the third condition is that the number of characters in the diary about the improvement of lifestyle habits entered by the patient is decreasing. Here, the diary may be, for example, a reflection entered in the reflection input area 507 to 557 in FIG. 4 to FIG. 9, and the number of characters in the diary may be, for example, the number of characters in the free entry in the diary. In this case, the condition that the therapeutic intervention implementation status does not meet the standard is an example of a condition that the patient does not take an action that infers the continuation of the improvement of his / her lifestyle habits.

[0113] Furthermore, conditions related to the external environment, such as seasonal events, temperature, weather, etc., may be used as display conditions for content to prevent mid-workout fatigue. For example, for a patient who is known to live in a heavy snowfall area based on geographical data, when the conditions related to the external environment indicate winter, content showing measures to take when it is not possible to exercise outdoors may be presented as content to prevent mid-workout fatigue. In this case, the conditions related to the external environment are an example of a condition that the patient is in an environment where it is likely to be difficult to continue improving his / her lifestyle habits.

[0114] Furthermore, conditions according to the acceptance process or the stage of behavioral change may be set as display conditions for content to prevent mid-course stagnation. The acceptance process is the idea that the process of deep grief progresses through five emotional stages: denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. The display condition can be set to a certain psychological state of the patient in response to therapeutic intervention. In other words, content that is in line with the acceptance process can be presented based on numerical values ​​and emotional expressions. The stages of behavior change are based on a model that assumes that when people change their behavior, they go through five stages: indifference, interest, preparation, execution, and maintenance. To move forward, it is necessary to understand which stage a person is currently in and to work with them according to their stage, which means presenting content appropriate to the stage.

[0115] <Effects of this embodiment> In this embodiment, content that encourages the user to continue improving their lifestyle habits is displayed when a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the user started using an app that supports lifestyle improvement. This makes it possible to intensively display content that encourages the user to continue improving their lifestyle habits during a period when the user is likely to experience a slump, which is an effective suggestion for improving lifestyle habits. In addition, in this embodiment, when a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the user started using the application that supports lifestyle improvement, if there is, for example, a factor that hinders the continuation of the lifestyle improvement, content that encourages the user to continue the lifestyle improvement is displayed. This makes it possible to efficiently continue the practice of lifestyle improvement or behavior change, for example, even if there is a factor that hinders the continuation of the lifestyle improvement.

[0116] <Processor> In this embodiment, the term "processor" refers to a processor in a broad sense, and includes general-purpose processors (e.g., CPU: Central Processing Unit, etc.) and dedicated processors (e.g., GPU: Graphics Processing Unit, ASIC: Application Specific Integrated Circuit, FPGA: Field Programmable Gate Array, programmable logic device, etc.). In addition, the operations of the processor in this embodiment may be performed not only by one processor, but also by multiple processors located at physically separate locations working together. The order of the operations of the processor is not limited to the order described in this embodiment, and may be changed.

[0117] <Program> The processes performed by the medical application operation server 10 in the present embodiment are prepared as programs such as application software, for example. In this case, the program for realizing this embodiment can be understood as a program for causing a computer to realize the following functions: causing a user to start using an app that supports the user in improving their lifestyle habits over a set improvement period; and displaying content that encourages the user to continue improving their lifestyle habits when a predetermined period has elapsed since the user started using the app. The program for realizing the present embodiment can be provided not only by communication means but also by being stored in a recording medium such as a CD-ROM.

[0118] <Summary> The disclosed examples described in the above-mentioned embodiments are shown below. (((1))) An information processing system having one or more processors, the one or more processors causing a user to start using an app that supports the improvement of the user's lifestyle habits over a set improvement period, and displaying content that encourages the user to continue improving their lifestyle habits when a predetermined period has elapsed since the user started using the app. According to this information processing system, it is possible to encourage a user to continue improving their lifestyle habits when a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the user started using an app that assists in improving their lifestyle habits.

[0119] (((2))) The information processing system according to (((1))), wherein a time after a predetermined period has passed is a time when it is likely to be difficult for the user to continue improving their lifestyle habits. According to this information processing system, it is possible to encourage the user to continue improving their lifestyle habits at a time when it may be difficult for the user to continue improving their lifestyle habits. (((3))) The information processing system according to (((1))), wherein the time when the predetermined period has elapsed is a time when the user's motivation for appropriate lifestyle habits decreases or a time before the time when such motivation decreases. According to this information processing system, it is possible to encourage the user to continue improving their lifestyle habits at a time when the user's motivation for appropriate lifestyle habits decreases or before that time. (((4))) The information processing system according to (((1))), wherein a plurality of periods are set as the time when a predetermined period has elapsed, and the plurality of periods are set more in the latter half of the improvement setting period than in the first half. According to this information processing system, it is possible to encourage the user to continue improving their lifestyle habits more intensively in the latter half of the set improvement period than in the first half.

[0120] (((5))) The information processing system according to (((1))), wherein the one or more processors display the content when a predetermined period of time has elapsed and a predetermined condition is satisfied. According to this information processing system, it is possible to switch whether or not to encourage the user to continue improving their lifestyle habits depending on whether or not predetermined conditions are satisfied a predetermined period of time after the user starts using an app that assists in improving their lifestyle habits. (((6))) The information processing system described in (((1))), wherein the one or more processors display a first content as the content if a predetermined condition is satisfied after a predetermined period of time has elapsed, and display a second content as the content if the predetermined condition is not satisfied. According to this information processing system, the way in which the user is encouraged to continue improving their lifestyle habits can be switched depending on whether or not predetermined conditions are satisfied a predetermined period of time after the user starts using an app that assists in improving their lifestyle habits. (((7))) The information processing system according to ((5))) or ((6))), wherein the predetermined condition is that the user is not performing an action that would suggest continuation of improving the user's lifestyle habits. According to this information processing system, it is possible to switch whether or not to encourage the user to continue improving their lifestyle habits, and how to encourage the user, depending on whether or not the user is engaging in behavior that suggests the user should continue improving their lifestyle habits. (((8))) The information processing system according to (((7))), wherein the predetermined condition is that a usage rate of the application by users is decreasing. According to this information processing system, it is possible to switch whether or not to encourage the user to continue improving their lifestyle habits, and how to encourage the user, depending on whether or not the user's utilization rate of the app is declining. (((9))) The information processing system according to (((7))), wherein the predetermined condition is that the implementation rate of a predetermined behavior by the user with respect to a goal is decreasing. According to this information processing system, it is possible to switch whether or not to encourage the user to continue improving their lifestyle habits, and how to encourage the user, depending on whether or not the user's implementation rate of a specified behavioral goal is declining. (((10))) The information processing system according to (((7))), wherein the predetermined condition is that the number of characters in a diary entry about lifestyle habit improvement input by the user is decreasing. According to this information processing system, it is possible to switch whether or not to encourage the user to continue improving their lifestyle habits, and how to encourage the user, depending on whether the number of characters in the diary about improving lifestyle habits entered by the user is decreasing. (((11))) The information processing system according to ((5))) or ((6))), wherein the predetermined condition is that the user's measurement value does not satisfy a standard that suggests continued improvement of the user's lifestyle habits. According to this information processing system, it is possible to switch whether or not to encourage the user to continue improving their lifestyle habits, and how to encourage the user to continue improving their lifestyle habits, depending on whether or not the user's measurement values ​​do not meet the criteria that would suggest continuing to improve their lifestyle habits. (((12))) The information processing system according to (((5))) or (((6))), wherein the predetermined condition is that the time is approaching when an event that may hinder the user from continuing to improve their lifestyle habits will occur. According to this information processing system, it is possible to switch whether or not to encourage the user to continue improving their lifestyle habits, and how to encourage the user to continue improving their lifestyle habits, depending on whether the time is approaching when an event that may hinder the user from continuing to improve their lifestyle habits will occur. (((13))) The information processing system according to ((5))) or ((6))), wherein the predetermined condition is that the user is in an environment in which it is likely to be difficult for the user to continue improving their lifestyle habits. According to this information processing system, it is possible to switch whether or not to encourage the user to continue improving their lifestyle habits, and how to encourage the user, depending on whether or not the user is in an environment where it is likely to be difficult to continue improving their lifestyle habits.

[0121] (((14))) The information processing system according to (((1))), wherein the content is configured to enable a user to input information regarding improvement of the user's lifestyle habits. According to this information processing system, the user can input information regarding the improvement of their lifestyle habits on the content. (((15))) The information processing system according to (((14))), wherein the information relating to improvement of the user's lifestyle habits is notified to a terminal of an instructor for improving the user's lifestyle habits. According to this information processing system, information regarding the improvement of the user's lifestyle habits can be provided to a lifestyle improvement instructor.

[0122] (((16))) An information processing method including the steps of: a computer causing a user to start using an app that supports the user in improving their lifestyle habits over a set improvement period; and a computer displaying content that encourages the user to continue improving their lifestyle habits when a predetermined period has elapsed since the user started using the app. According to this information processing method, it is possible to encourage a user to continue improving their lifestyle habits when a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the user started using an app that assists in improving their lifestyle habits. Incidentally, in this information processing method as well, it is possible to combine techniques corresponding to (((2))) to (((15))).

[0123] (((17))) A program for enabling a computer to realize a function of causing a user to start using an app that supports the user in improving their lifestyle habits over a set improvement period, and a function of displaying content that encourages the user to continue improving their lifestyle habits when a predetermined period has elapsed since the user started using the app. According to this program, it is possible to encourage a user to continue improving their lifestyle habits when a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the user started using an app that assists in improving their lifestyle habits. In addition, in this program, it is possible to combine technologies corresponding to (((2))) to (((15))). [Explanation of symbols]

[0124] 1... medical application operation system, 10... medical application operation server, 21... receiving unit, 22... storage unit, 23... authentication unit, 24... information registration unit, 25... screen acquisition unit, 26... transmission unit, 30... doctor terminal, 40... patient terminal

Claims

1. One or more processors; The one or more processors: causing the user to start using an app that supports improvement of the user's lifestyle habits over a set improvement period; displaying content encouraging the user to continue improving their lifestyle habits when a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the user started using the app; Information processing system.

2. The information processing system according to claim 1 , wherein the time when the predetermined period has elapsed is a time when it is likely to be difficult for the user to continue improving their lifestyle habits.

3. The information processing system according to claim 1 , wherein the time when the predetermined period has elapsed is a time when the user's motivation to maintain a proper lifestyle decreases or a time before the time when the motivation decreases.

4. A plurality of times are set as the time when the predetermined period has elapsed, The information processing system according to claim 1 , wherein the plurality of time periods are set more in a latter half of the improvement setting period than in a first half of the improvement setting period.

5. The information processing system according to claim 1 , wherein the one or more processors display the content when a predetermined condition is satisfied at the time when the predetermined period has elapsed.

6. 2. The information processing system of claim 1, wherein the one or more processors display a first content as the content if a predetermined condition is satisfied at the time when the predetermined period has elapsed, and display a second content as the content if the predetermined condition is not satisfied.

7. 7. The information processing system according to claim 5, wherein the predetermined condition is that the user does not perform any behavior that suggests continuation of improvement in the user's lifestyle habits.

8. The information processing system according to claim 7 , wherein the predetermined condition is that a utilization rate of the application by the user is decreasing.

9. The information processing system according to claim 7 , wherein the predetermined condition is that an implementation rate of a predetermined behavior by the user with respect to a goal is decreasing.

10. 8. The information processing system according to claim 7, wherein the predetermined condition is that the number of characters in the diary entry about the improvement of lifestyle habits input by the user is decreasing.

11. 7. The information processing system according to claim 5, wherein the predetermined condition is that the measured value of the user does not satisfy a standard that suggests continuation of improvement in the user's lifestyle habits.

12. 7. The information processing system according to claim 5, wherein the predetermined condition is that a time is approaching when an event that may hinder the user from continuing to improve their lifestyle habits will occur.

13. 7. The information processing system according to claim 5, wherein the predetermined condition is that the user is in an environment that makes it difficult for the user to continue improving his / her lifestyle habits.

14. The information processing system according to claim 1 , wherein the content is configured to enable the user to input information regarding improvement of the user's lifestyle habits.

15. 15. The information processing system according to claim 14, wherein the information regarding the improvement of the lifestyle habits of the user is notified to a terminal of an instructor for improving the lifestyle habits of the user.

16. A step of having a user start using an app that supports improvement of a lifestyle habit of the user for a set improvement period by a computer; a step of displaying content encouraging the user to continue improving their lifestyle habits when a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the user started using the app by the computer; An information processing method comprising:

17. On the computer, A function of causing the user to start using an app that supports the user in improving their lifestyle habits for a set improvement period; a function of displaying content encouraging the user to continue improving their lifestyle habits when a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the user started using the app; A program to achieve this.

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