Method and system for improving efficiency of physiotherapy treatment

Abstract

To provide a method for reducing burden on both therapists and patients associated with physiotherapy treatment in physiotherapy facilities.SOLUTION: A method for improving efficiency of physiotherapy treatment includes the steps of: using a processing unit 2 to create treatment realization operating information for operating a physiotherapy device 3 according to treatment of a patient on the basis of examination results of the patient by a therapist in physiotherapy facilities; installing the physiotherapy device 3 corresponding to the treatment of the patient at a location other than the physiotherapy facilities and related to the patient; providing the treatment realization operating information from the processing unit 2 to the physiotherapy device 3 by using provision means 5 and 15 that can move the treatment realization operating information; and operating the physiotherapy device 3 according to the treatment realization operating information.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a method for improving the efficiency of physical therapy treatment and a system for improving the efficiency of physical therapy treatment using the method for improving the efficiency of physical therapy treatment.

Background Art

[0002] As a physical therapy device for performing physical therapy, an electrical stimulation device is known. For example, such an electrical stimulation device includes a low-frequency type that supplies a stimulation current of low frequency (for example, 1 to 200 Hz), a medium-frequency type that supplies a stimulation current of medium frequency (for example, 2500 to 6000 Hz) (sometimes referred to as a high-frequency type corresponding to the low-frequency type), an interference low-frequency type that obtains a low-frequency stimulation current by interfering medium frequencies with different frequencies from each other, and the like. Among these, the interference low-frequency type is suitable for applying stimulation to three-dimensional parts of a patient such as the elbow and knee because it uses a pair of electrodes forming two pairs, and it is possible to apply stimulation to the deep part of the patient by medium frequency and to give a strong sense of stimulation by interference low frequency. Such an interference low-frequency type electrical stimulation device has been improved, and as shown in Patent Document 1, there has been proposed a device that makes full use of the advantages of interference low frequency and also sufficiently feels the sense of stimulation at medium frequency.

[0003] By the way, physical therapy may be used in a physical therapy facility mainly to restore the basic motor ability of a person with a disability. In that physical therapy, exercise therapy such as stretching, muscle strength training, and walking training, and in addition to that exercise therapy, physical therapy is performed to improve physical function more efficiently. Among them, physical therapy uses physical therapy devices such as heat, light (laser, etc.), electricity (low frequency, interference wave, etc.), massage (water bed, medma), etc. to relieve pain, improve circulation, reduce swelling, etc. When using such physical therapy, a therapist (doctor, etc.) in a physical therapy facility first determines the patient's condition, evaluates physical function and basic movements, etc., and then decides on a treatment plan for that patient. Then, according to that treatment plan, the most suitable physical therapy device is selected for that patient, and the operation content of that physical therapy device is set to be accurate according to the patient's symptoms. For this reason, the treatment effect in a physical therapy facility is high, and expecting this, many patients visit the physical therapy facility every day.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

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Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0005] However, when many patients visit a physical therapy facility, the therapist has to examine and treat many patients, and accordingly, the examination and treatment time of a day has to be lengthened.

[0006] On the other hand, before receiving a medical examination, the patient not only has to wait for a long time in the waiting room until their turn for the examination comes, but also, even after receiving the examination, the examination time tends to end in a short period. Moreover, even if the patient tries to undergo physical therapy within a physical therapy facility in accordance with the guidelines based on the examination, while the number of staff and the number of physical therapy devices in the physical therapy facility are limited, there are still quite a few patients waiting to use the physical therapy devices. Therefore, each patient has to wait for their turn for treatment within the physical therapy facility. Thus, both the therapist and the patient feel a burden regarding examinations and treatments in the physical therapy facility.

[0007] Under such circumstances, the inventor of the present invention has focused on the following points. (i) When looking at the actual usage state of a physical therapy device, it is difficult for anyone other than an expert (therapist) to set the treatment realization operation information corresponding to each patient for the physical therapy device. On the other hand, the method of using the physical therapy device excluding such setting is relatively easy, and even the patient themselves can handle it. (ii) Also, in recent years, even if physical therapy devices have advanced functions, simple and miniaturized ones have been developed, and their transportation has become relatively easy. For this reason, if the problem of setting the treatment realization operation information corresponding to each patient for such a physical therapy device can be solved, it is not necessarily necessary to use the physical therapy device in a physical therapy facility.

[0008] The present invention has been made in consideration of the above circumstances, and its first object is to provide a method for improving the efficiency of physical therapy treatment that can reduce the burdens of both the therapist and the patient associated with physical therapy treatment in a physical therapy facility. The second object is to provide a system for improving the efficiency of physical therapy treatment that uses the method for improving the efficiency of physical therapy treatment.

[0009] In order to achieve the first object, the present invention is configured as follows in (1) to (2) below.

[0010] (1) Based on the examination results of a patient by a therapist in a physical therapy facility, a physical therapy device selected from various physical therapy devices according to the treatment of the patient is transported to a location related to the patient outside the physical therapy facility, Based on the examination results of the patient by the therapist, treatment realization operation information for operating the selected physical therapy device is created by a processing device according to the treatment of the patient, The treatment realization operation information is input from the processing device into the selected physical therapy device transported to a location related to the patient outside the physical therapy facility by using a providing means that enables the movement of the treatment realization operation information, and the physical therapy device is operated according to the treatment realization operation information. It is configured as a method for improving the efficiency of physical therapy treatment, which is characterized by the above.

[0011] According to this configuration, based on the examination results of a patient by a therapist in a physical therapy facility, using a processing device, treatment realization operation information for operating a physical therapy device according to the treatment of the patient is created. On the other hand, a physical therapy device according to the treatment of the patient is installed at a location related to the patient outside the physical therapy facility, and the treatment realization operation information is provided to the physical therapy device by using a providing means. Therefore, the patient can operate a physical therapy device according to his / her treatment outside the physical therapy facility and receive physical therapy treatment according to the treatment policy based on the examination results. For this reason, except when it is necessary to receive new instructions from the therapist, the patient basically does not need to visit the physical therapy facility, and the situation where the number of patients visiting the physical therapy facility always increases can be avoided. As a result, for the therapist, the burden of having to examine and treat many patients can be avoided, and for each patient, while ensuring that they receive accurate physical therapy treatment, they can avoid encountering situations where they have to wait a long time for their turn for examination and treatment within the physical therapy facility as much as possible.

[0012] (2) Under the configuration of (1) above, Input information including selection information of a physical therapy device according to the treatment of the patient into the processing device, The information regarding the patient is transmitted to an external delivery agency using the processing device, thereby arranging for the delivery of a physical therapy device according to the treatment of the patient.

[0013] According to this configuration, a physical therapy device reflecting the examination results of the therapist can be provided to the patient quickly and accurately under a certain provision system, and the treatment of the patient can be accurately performed with the physical therapy device. Regarding the delivery of the physical therapy device, the burden on the physical therapy facility and the therapist can be reduced.

[0014] In order to achieve the second object, the present invention is configured as follows in (3) to (4).

[0015] (3) Installed at a location other than a physical therapy facility and related to a patient examined by a therapist at the physical therapy facility. Based on the examination results of the therapist, a physical therapy device selected as appropriate for the treatment of the patient from various physical therapy devices, A processing device that creates treatment realization operation information for operating the selected physical therapy device according to the treatment of the patient based on the examination results of the therapist on the patient, Providing means for providing the treatment realization operation information created by the processing device from the processing device to the selected physical therapy device, Comprising, Characterized in that it is configured as an efficiency improvement system for physical therapy treatment.

[0016] According to this configuration, an efficiency improvement system for physical therapy treatment using the method according to (1) can be provided.

[0017] (4) Under the configuration of (3) above, The processing device is provided with a storage unit and a delivery request information creation unit, The storage unit of the processing device is set to store relationship information between various physical therapy devices and external delivery agencies that can prepare and deliver the various physical therapy devices. The processing device is communicable with a terminal device of an external delivery agency in the relationship information via a network. The delivery request information creation unit of the processing device extracts an external delivery agency from the relationship information stored in the storage unit on the condition that the storage unit receives, as information about the patient, selection information of the physical therapy device and delivery destination information of the physical therapy device, and creates delivery request information for requesting delivery of the physical therapy device to the delivery destination of the physical therapy device, and is configured to transmit the delivery request information to the extracted external delivery agency.

[0018] According to this configuration, under the management of a therapist, it is possible to accurately deliver a physical therapy device corresponding to a patient's treatment to the patient (at home or residence, etc.) using an external delivery agency.

Advantages of the Invention

[0019] According to the present invention, there can be provided a method for improving the efficiency of physical therapy treatment that can reduce the burdens on both a therapist and a patient when performing physical therapy treatment at a physical therapy facility, and a system for improving the efficiency of physical therapy treatment used in the method for improving the efficiency of physical therapy treatment.

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[0021] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

[0022] [Outline of the Method for Improving the Efficiency of Physical Therapy Treatment and the System for Improving the Efficiency of Physical Therapy Treatment] In constructing the method for improving the efficiency of physical therapy treatment according to the present invention and the system for improving the efficiency of physical therapy treatment using the same, it has been noted that in recent years, physical therapy devices have advanced functions while being simple and miniaturized, and regarding the handling of these physical therapy devices, although it is difficult to make accurate operation settings according to the treatment, except for that, the operation itself is relatively easy. These points are considered in the configuration of the method for improving the efficiency of physical therapy treatment according to the present invention and the system for improving the efficiency of physical therapy treatment using the same, and the efficiency of treatment in physical therapy facilities is improved by using the method for improving the efficiency of physical therapy treatment and the system for improving the efficiency of physical therapy treatment.

[0023] FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram conceptually explaining a method for improving the efficiency of physical therapy treatment and the like. In a physical therapy facility, a therapist (such as a doctor) examines a patient who visits the physical therapy facility. Based on the examination results, the therapist determines whether to perform physical therapy treatment. When it is determined that physical therapy treatment should be performed, the therapist selects a physical therapy device corresponding to the treatment of the patient and creates treatment realization operation information (control information) for operating the physical therapy device in a state corresponding to the treatment of the patient using a processing device (such as a terminal device) 2. On the other hand, for the selected physical therapy device 3, it is arranged to be installed at a location other than the physical therapy facility, such as the patient's home or residence (hereinafter referred to as home or the like), a location related to the patient, by using a delivery system or the like through the processing device 2. For the treatment realization operation information for operating the selected physical therapy device 3, it is provided from the processing device 2 to the physical therapy device 3 held by the patient by using a providing means 4 such as a removable storage medium or a network (communication network). As a result, the patient can receive physical therapy treatment using the physical therapy device 3 at a location other than the physical therapy facility while following the treatment policy based on the examination results. Except when it is necessary to receive new instructions from the therapist, the patient basically does not need to visit the physical therapy facility. As a result, it is possible to avoid a situation where the number of patients visiting the physical therapy facility is always large, and the burdens on both the therapist and the patient can be reduced.

[0024] [System for Improving the Efficiency of Physical Therapy Treatment] Hereinafter, an efficiency improvement system 1 for physical therapy treatment using the method for improving the efficiency of physical therapy treatment of the present invention will be specifically described using an electrical stimulation device (hereinafter, reference numeral 3 is used), which is one of the physical therapy devices 3, and the method for improving the efficiency of physical therapy treatment will be explained therein.

[0025] The efficiency improvement system 1 for physical therapy treatment basically includes, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, a processing device 2 operated by a therapist in a physical therapy facility, an electrical stimulation device 3 as a physical therapy device installed at the patient's home or the like, and a providing means 4 for providing treatment wave data as treatment realization operation information to the electrical stimulation device 3.

[0026] [Treatment device 2] In this embodiment (the first embodiment), as shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the processing device 2 is configured to include a terminal device 2A provided in a physical therapy facility and a management server 2B capable of communicating with the terminal device 2A via a network 5 such as the Internet. An electrical stimulation device 3 and terminal devices 6A1, 6A2,... of a delivery company responsible for delivering the same (collectively denoted as 6A) can communicate with the terminal device 2A and the management server 2B using the network 5.

[0027] [Management server 2B] The management server 2B, which is a component of the processing device 2, mainly holds a plurality of editing data (editing data group) serving as an editing basis for creating treatment wave data (treatment realization operation information) for operating the electrical stimulation device 3. Among them, it plays a role of delivering the data corresponding to the distribution request from the terminal device 2A of the physical therapy facility, and also plays a role of requesting the delivery company as an external delivery agency to deliver the electrical stimulation device 3 selected by the therapist. This is to enable treatment in accordance with treatment guidelines, etc. based on diagnosis using the electrical stimulation device 3 at locations other than physical therapy facilities.

[0028] Either a single server or a cloud server can be used for the management server 2B. It is preferable that the management server 2B is operated by a manufacturing and selling manufacturer that manufactures and sells an electrical stimulation device (physical therapy device) 3 that meets a predetermined standard and operates according to at least the treatment wave data input from the outside. This is because it has a wealth of treatment wave data (editing data) for operating a variety of electrical stimulation devices 3 that meet the predetermined standard and can deliver them as described later. Of course, as long as the functions of the management server 2B can be exerted, the operating institution of the physical therapy facility or other operating institutions may operate the management server 2B.

[0029] As shown in FIG. 3, the management server 2B is provided with a communication unit 2Ba that communicates with a terminal device 2A of a physical therapy facility and the like, a storage unit 2Bb that stores various information received from the terminal device 2A via the communication unit 2Ba and the like and stores storage information prepared in advance, an arithmetic control unit 2Bc that executes a request received from the terminal device 2A, and an input / output unit 2Bf that can be associated with a detachable storage medium so as to be inputtable and outputtable.

[0030] The storage unit 2Bb is configured with storage elements such as a ROM (Read Only Memory) and a RAM (Random Access Memory). As shown in FIG. 4, the storage unit 2Bb is provided with a patient information storage unit 2Bb1, a delivery company information storage unit 2Bb2, an edited data storage unit 2Bb3, and a medical examination reservation status information storage unit 2Bb4 for storing necessary information, and a program storage unit 2Bb5 and the like for storing necessary programs.

[0031] In the patient information storage unit 2Bb1, information related to the patient associated with a patient ID (to be described later) transmitted from the terminal device 2A (the patient's address, name, selection information of the electrical stimulation device 3 planned to be used selected by the therapist, and if necessary (when entrusted with providing to the patient), treatment wave data for operating the electrical stimulation device 3 corresponding to the patient's treatment, etc.) is sequentially or collectively stored.

[0032] In the delivery company information storage unit 2Bb2, relationship information between various electrical stimulation devices 3 (low-frequency therapy devices, medium-frequency therapy devices, interference current type low-frequency therapy devices, etc.) that meet the predetermined standard and the delivery companies that can prepare and deliver the various electrical stimulation devices 3 is stored. As this delivery company, it is preferable to be a manufacturing and selling manufacturer that manufactures and sells electrical stimulation devices 3 that meet the predetermined standard. This is because the selected electrical stimulation device 3 can be delivered quickly and surely. Of course, as long as various electrical stimulation devices 3 that meet the predetermined standard can be prepared and delivered, there is no particular limitation on the delivery company.

[0033] The editing data storage unit 2Bb3 stores a plurality of types of editing data for creating treatment wave data (control information for controlling the operation of various electrical stimulation devices 3). This is to enable the rapid and easy creation of treatment wave data suitable for the electrical stimulation device 3 selected by the therapist (according to the patient) for the treatment of the patient. This editing data includes not only standard treatment wave data such as sine waves and rectangular waves, waveform pattern data generated in advance, etc., but also treatment wave data of unique treatment waves created (used) by the therapist in the past. This is to effectively utilize past treatment wave data. Of course, the editing data also incorporates frequency, period, operating time, etc., and they can be edited and adjusted as appropriate.

[0034] The examination reservation status storage unit 2Bb4 stores examination reservation status information in a physical therapy facility (therapist), including examination reservation acceptance permission information (indicating examination available time slots) that can transmit examination reservation request information to the management server 2B by selection. This information is always updated to the latest. In this case, when the management server 2B is operated by the manufacturer and seller of the electrical stimulation device 3 (physical therapy device 3), the operating organization of that manufacturer and seller takes in the latest examination reservation status information from the physical therapy facility (the management server or terminal device 2A of the physical therapy facility) and reflects it in the examination reservation status information of the examination reservation status storage unit 2Bb4. Moreover, for the examination reservation request information received by the management server 2B, it should be distributed to the physical therapy facility (the management server or terminal device 2A of the physical therapy facility) so that it can be changed to the latest examination reservation status information reflecting the situation where the acceptance of the examination reservation at the physical therapy facility is completed. Of course, when the physical therapy facility manages and operates the management server 2B, that management server 2B directly distributes the examination reservation status information of the physical therapy facility (therapist) to the electrical stimulation device 3, and for the examination reservation request information from the electrical stimulation device 3, it directly accepts it, updates the examination reservation status information, and distributes the latest examination reservation status information to the electrical stimulation device 3.

[0035] In the program storage unit 2Bb5, in addition to the basic program, programs for the arithmetic control unit 2Bc to perform various processes are stored to store necessary programs.

[0036] The arithmetic control unit 2Bc is configured with a CPU (Central Processing Unit), and based on the program read from the storage unit 2Bb, as shown in FIG. 4, it functions as an in - storage information creation unit 2Bc1 for editing data, an editing data extraction unit 2Bc2, a delivery request information creation unit 2Bc3, a medical examination reservation status extraction unit 2Bc4, etc.

[0037] The in - storage information creation unit 2Bc1 for editing data exerts a function of creating the list information of the latest editing data in response to the distribution request of the list information of the editing data in the editing data storage unit 2Bb3 from the terminal device 2A, and sending it to the communication unit 2Ba to be distributed to the terminal device 2A. This list information of the editing data is displayed as a list table of the editing data on the terminal device 2A, and one or more selections in the list table are regarded as a distribution request for specific editing data from the terminal device 2A to the management server 2B, and this distribution request is sent to the management server 2B.

[0038] The editing data extraction unit 2Bc2 exerts a function of extracting the specific editing data from the editing data storage unit 2Bb3 in response to the distribution request of the specific editing data from the terminal device 2A, and sending it to the communication unit 2Ba to be distributed to the terminal device 2A.

[0039] When the delivery request information creation unit 2Bc3 receives the patient ID and the delivery request for the electrical stimulation device 3 from the terminal device 2A, it extracts from the storage unit 2Bb the electrical stimulation device 3 associated with the patient ID, the information regarding the patient, and the delivery company capable of delivering the electrical stimulation device 3. Then, it creates delivery request information for requesting the delivery of the electrical stimulation device 3 to the patient's home or the like, and exhibits the function of sending it to the communication unit 2Ba to be distributed to the terminal device 6A of the extracted delivery company. As a result, the delivery company receives the delivery request for the electrical stimulation device 3 and delivers the received electrical stimulation device 3 to the patient's home or the like, which is the delivery destination. At this time, prior to the delivery, the delivery company incorporates the patient ID of the patient into the physical therapy device 3 as setting information.

[0040] When the examination reservation status information extraction unit 2Bc4 receives the treatment end information from the electrical stimulation device 3, it extracts from the storage unit 2B (examination reservation status information storage unit 2Bb4) the latest examination reservation status information of the physical therapy facility, which includes examination reservation acceptance permission information (for example, indicating examination available date and time) that can transmit examination reservation request information to the management server 2B by selection, and exhibits the function of sending it to the communication unit 2Ba to be distributed to the electrical stimulation device 3.

[0041] [Terminal device 2A of the physical therapy facility] The terminal device 2A of the physical therapy facility basically plays the role of recording information regarding the patient examined by the therapist based on the input. Further, the terminal device 2A plays the role of arranging the electrical stimulation device 3 selected based on the examination result for the patient (at home or the like) examined by the therapist, and the role of creating treatment wave data (treatment realization operation information) for operating the electrical stimulation device 3, which is corresponding to the treatment of the patient. This is because if the electrical stimulation device 3 selected by the therapist and the treatment wave data created by the therapist cannot be used, the patient cannot receive treatment accurately in accordance with the treatment policy or the like.

[0042] For such a terminal device 2A, a communicable terminal device 2A such as a tablet terminal or a personal computer (PC) can be used. As shown in FIG. 3, the terminal device 2A includes a communication unit 2Aa that communicates with a management server 2B, an electrical stimulation device 3, etc., a storage unit 2Ab, an arithmetic control unit 2Ac, a display unit 2Ad that displays distribution information from the management server 2B, an operation input unit (keyboard, mouse) 2Ae for inputting a request operation, and an input / output unit 2Af that can be associated with a detachable storage medium, an existing therapeutic wave creation device that can output various therapeutic wave data, etc. so as to be inputtable and outputtable.

[0043] From the operation input unit 2Ae of the terminal device 2A, when recording information about a patient, information such as the patient's condition, the patient's address, name, ID as the patient's identification information, and selection information of the electrical stimulation device 3 corresponding to the patient's treatment is input by the input operation of the therapist. When creating therapeutic wave data, editing operation information for editing the editing data described later, etc. is input.

[0044] The storage unit 2Ab of the terminal device 2A is also configured with storage elements such as a ROM (Read Only Memory) and a RAM (Random Access Memory). As shown in FIG. 5, in the storage unit 2Ab, a patient information storage unit 2Ab1, a therapeutic wave data storage unit 2Ab2, etc. are provided to store necessary information, and a program storage unit 2Ab3, etc. are provided to store necessary programs.

[0045] The patient information storage unit 2Ab1 is a place for storing information about the patient input from the operation input unit 2Ae described above (the patient's address, name, patient ID, and selection information of the physical therapy device 3 corresponding to the patient's treatment selected by the therapist based on the diagnosis result, etc.). When storing, the information about each patient is associated with each patient ID.

[0046] The treatment wave data storage unit 2Ab2 is a place for storing treatment wave data created by a therapist (including treatment wave data imported from an external treatment wave creation device). The treatment wave data to be stored includes, as will be described later, data created by editing the editing data distributed by a delivery request to the management server 2B, and data imported from an external treatment wave creation device (see FIG. 2). In this case, as long as the therapist is involved in importing the treatment wave data from the external treatment wave creation device, it is included in the treatment wave data created by the therapist using the terminal device 2A (processing device 2).

[0047] In addition to the basic programs necessary to operate the terminal device 2A, the program storage unit 2Ab3 stores, as a program, a treatment wave creation tool (see FIG. 2). Under that treatment wave creation tool, there are a display program for displaying the distribution information (editing data) from the management server 2B on the display unit 2Ad, a display change program for changing the display by a change operation (such as a drag operation or a keyboard input operation) by the operation input unit 2Ae, a conversion program for converting the display on the display unit 2Ad into digital data, a storage program for storing that digital data, and so on.

[0048] The arithmetic control unit 2Ac of the terminal device 2A reads a program from the storage unit 2Ab and functions as a patient information adjustment unit 2Ac1, a display processing unit 2Ac2, a change processing unit 2Ac3, a conversion processing unit 2Ac4, a storage processing unit 2Ac5, etc., as shown in FIG. 5, based on the read program.

[0049] The patient information adjustment unit 2Ac1 extracts information about a patient based on the patient ID from the storage unit 2Ab (patient information storage unit 2Ab1) on the condition of an instruction (input operation) by the therapist, and sends the information necessary for the delivery of the electrical stimulation device 3 among the information about the patient to the communication unit 2Ab to be transmitted to the management server 2B. Since the transmission of the information about the patient to the management server 2B will start the delivery preparation of the electrical stimulation device 3 based on that information, it becomes an opportunity to arrange the selected electrical stimulation device 3 for the patient based on the examination results.

[0050] The display processing unit 2Ac2 exhibits a function of displaying the distribution information from the management server 2B on the display unit 2Ad. As a result, among the distribution information from the management server 2B, the edited data (standard treatment wave data such as sine waves and rectangular waves, waveform pattern data generated in advance, treatment wave data of treatment waves created in the past, etc.) distributed based on the distribution request from the terminal device 2A is displayed on the display unit 2Ad as a treatment wave (graphics) for editing in the form of an analog signal.

[0051] The change processing unit 2Ac3 exhibits a function of changing (editing and adjusting) the treatment wave for editing based on an editing operation (input operation) on the treatment wave for editing (graphics) of various waveforms in the form of an analog signal displayed on the display unit 2Ad. As a result, the treatment wave for editing displayed on the display unit 2Ad is changed, and a desired treatment wave is created. In forming this desired treatment wave, for example, various editing adjustments are performed, such as editing adjustments for connecting a plurality of different treatment waves for editing, editing adjustments for superimposing (combining) a plurality of different edited treatment waves, and editing adjustments for directly using the existing waveform of the edited treatment wave. In each of these editing adjustments, the period, operating time, number of repetitions, etc. of each treatment wave for editing are also changed and adjusted by an input operation.

[0052] The conversion processing unit 2Ac4 exhibits a function of converting the above treatment wave (analog signal) displayed on the display unit 2Acd into digital data (treatment wave data) on the condition of a conversion instruction (input operation) to digital data. For example, the treatment wave (analog signal) is sampled at a predetermined sampling rate, and the voltage value of the treatment wave is extracted (pulse code modulation (PCM)).

[0053] The storage processing unit 2Ac5 exhibits a function of storing therapeutic wave data (digital data) in a storage location on the condition that the storage location and the instruction (input operation) to store in the storage location are specified. Specifically, the therapeutic wave data is stored by the storage processing unit 2Ac5 in the aforementioned therapeutic wave data storage unit 2Ab2, and further, for example, when a removable storage medium is associated with the input / output unit 2Af, it is stored in the removable storage medium 15. In this case, at the time of storage, regarding the format of the storage information, various formats such as the raw data format or encoded data that takes into account convenience and confidentiality such as compression and encryption can be selected. Also, when importing therapeutic wave data from an external therapeutic wave creation device to the terminal device 2A, the therapeutic wave data is stored in the therapeutic wave data storage unit 2Ab2 via the input / output unit 2Af.

[0054] [Electrical stimulation device (physical therapy device) 3] The electrical stimulation device 3 is installed at the home of a patient who has received a diagnosis by a therapist, etc., and plays a role of allowing the patient to receive treatment in a place other than a physical therapy facility in accordance with a treatment policy, etc. based on the diagnosis result. For this reason, as described above, the electrical stimulation device 3 is selected by the therapist according to the patient's treatment, and is under the management of the therapist (the operating organization of the physical therapy facility) (under a rental contract, etc. that the operating organization of the physical therapy facility makes with the patient, delivery company, etc.), and is delivered by the delivery company to the home of the patient, etc., which is a place other than the physical therapy facility.

[0055] As the electrical stimulation device 3, there are various types such as a low-frequency therapeutic apparatus (for example, one that supplies a stimulating current of 1 to 200 Hz), a medium-frequency therapeutic apparatus (for example, one that supplies a stimulating current of 2500 to 6000 Hz), an interference current type low-frequency therapeutic apparatus (one that supplies a stimulating current of interference low frequency), a therapeutic apparatus that alternately repeats a stimulating current of interference low frequency and a stimulating current of medium frequency, etc. Among these various electrical stimulation devices 3, one or a plurality of electrical stimulation devices 3 corresponding to the treatment of the patient are selected by the therapist. Each of the various electrical stimulation devices 3 becomes an operation in which the input content is reflected by inputting treatment wave data (treatment realization operation information) corresponding to each of the various electrical stimulation devices 3, and the operation content becomes an operation corresponding to the unique treatment of the patient by inputting the treatment wave data created by the therapist for the patient. For this reason, as shown in FIG. 3, in addition to the original treatment device main body 3A that directly treats the patient using physical means, each of the various electrical stimulation devices 3 is provided with a control device 3B so that the operation of the treatment device main body 3A becomes an operation in which the treatment wave data is reflected.

[0056] As shown in FIG. 3, the control device 3B includes a communication unit 3Ba that communicates with the terminal device 2A and the management server 2B, a storage unit 3Bb, an arithmetic control unit 3Bc, a display unit 3Bd that displays distribution information from the terminal device 2A and the management server 2B, an operation input unit (keyboard, mouse) 3Be for inputting a request operation, and an input / output unit 3Bf that can be associated with a detachable storage medium so as to be inputtable and outputtable.

[0057] The storage unit 3Bb is also configured with storage elements such as a ROM (Read Only Memory) and a RAM (Random Access Memory). In the storage unit 3Bb, the patient ID of the patient is stored as necessary setting information. Regarding the patient ID of this patient, as described above, when the delivery company receives a delivery request, it is stored in the storage unit 3Bb as setting information by the delivery company. In addition to the basic program, programs for performing various processes in the arithmetic control unit 3Bc are stored as necessary programs.

[0058] The arithmetic control unit 3Bc is also configured with a CPU (Central Processing Unit). The arithmetic control unit 3Bc is in a situation where ON and OFF signals from the power switch 3Bg and ON and OFF signals from the operation start / stop switch 3Bh are input. Under this situation, based on the program read from the storage unit 3Bb, as shown in FIG. 6, the arithmetic control unit 3Bc functions as a collation unit 3Bc1, an information acquisition unit 3Bc2, a treatment end information creation unit 3Bc3, a display processing unit 3Bc4, etc.

[0059] When the ON signal is input from the power switch 3Bg, the collation unit 3Bc1 collates whether the treatment wave data as the treatment realization operation information as external input information from the input / output unit 3Bf or the communication unit 3Ba contains the same ID as the patient ID as the setting information stored in the storage unit 3Bb. When the treatment wave data does not contain the patient ID or when it is determined that the patient ID of the treatment wave data does not match the patient ID of the electrical stimulation device 3 (control device 3B), the treatment wave data is not stored in the storage unit 3Bb. When it is determined that the patient ID of the treatment wave data matches the patient ID of the electrical stimulation device 3, the function of storing the treatment wave data in the storage unit 3Bb is exerted.

[0060] When the ON signal is input not only from the power switch 3Bg but also from the operation start / stop switch 3Bh, the information acquisition unit 3Bc2 extracts the treatment wave data stored in the storage unit 3Bb and outputs the treatment wave data to the treatment device main body 3 so as to operate the treatment device main body 3A according to the treatment wave data. At this time, when extracting the treatment wave data stored in the storage unit 3Bb, if the treatment wave data is coded data, the treatment wave data is decoded at this stage.

[0061] When it is determined that the operation time of the electrical stimulation device 3 (the operation time throughout the treatment) has ended or is before the predetermined end time (reaching a time near the end of the treatment), the treatment end information creation unit 3Bc3 creates treatment end information and exerts the function of transmitting it to the management server 2B.

[0062] When the display processing unit 3Bc4 receives the distribution information (such as examination reservation status information) from the management server 2B, it exhibits the function of causing the display unit 3Bd to display the distribution information.

[0063] An example of the operation and control content of such an electrical stimulation device 3 will be specifically described. As shown in the block diagram of FIG. 7, for example, the electrical stimulation device 3 includes a control device 3B and a treatment device main body (treatment wave generation device) 3A that is controlled by the control device 3B to supply a stimulation current to a pair of electrodes 10A and 10B. The control device 3B has the configuration as described above, while the treatment device main body 3A includes a digital signal generation circuit 11 that outputs a digital signal according to treatment wave data, a DA conversion circuit 12 that converts the digital signal output by the digital signal generation circuit 11 into an analog signal, and an amplification circuit 13 that amplifies the analog signal output from the DA conversion circuit 12 and supplies a stimulation current to a pair of electrodes 10A and 10B.

[0064] In this configuration, when treatment wave data is about to be input to the control device 3B from the outside (connection of the storage medium 15 to the input / output unit 3Bf, distribution to the communication unit 3Ba) while the ON signal of the power switch 3Bg is input, it is verified whether the patient ID incorporated in the electrical stimulation device 3 (control device 3B) matches the patient ID in the treatment wave data from the outside. The treatment wave data is stored in the storage unit 3Bb on the condition that both match. After that, when the ON signal of the operation start / stop switch 3Bh is input, the treatment wave data in the storage unit 3Bb is output to the digital signal generation circuit 11 of the treatment device main body 3A, and the digital signal generation circuit 11 outputs a digital signal according to the treatment wave data. The digital signal is converted into an analog signal by the DA conversion circuit 12, and the analog signal is amplified by the amplification circuit 13 and then supplied as a stimulation current to a pair of electrodes 10A and 10B.

[0065] [Means 4 for Providing Treatment Wave Data (Treatment Realization Operation Information)] The treatment wave data providing means 4 enables the provision of treatment wave data to the electrical stimulation device 3 disposed at a location other than a physical therapy facility, and even if the electrical stimulation device 3 is disposed at a location other than a physical therapy facility, it plays a role of causing the electrical stimulation device 3 to perform an operation (treatment) in accordance with a treatment policy or the like based on a diagnosis result.

[0066] In the present embodiment, two means can be used as the providing means 4. One of the means is a removable storage medium 15. As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, this removable storage medium 15 can be associated (mounted) so as to be inputtable and outputtable to the input / output unit 2Bf of the terminal device 2A of the physical therapy facility and the input / output unit 3Bf of the physical therapy device 3, and it is possible to store treatment wave data inside the storage medium 15 and also output the stored treatment wave data to the outside. As such, a USB memory, an SD card, an optical disk medium, etc. can be used. When using such a removable storage medium 15, the treatment wave data created by the terminal device 2A of the physical therapy device is stored in the storage medium 15, and the removable storage medium 15 is carried to the electrical stimulation device 3, and the treatment wave data stored therein is input from its input / output unit 3Bf to the electrical stimulation device 3. At this time, when carrying the removable storage medium 15 to the electrical stimulation device 3, when the patient visits the physical therapy facility, the patient directly receives the storage medium 15 and the patient carries the storage medium 15 to his / her home or the like, or the storage medium 15 is carried to the patient's home or the like by mail or the like. Which mode to take can be appropriately determined according to the intention of the therapist, the patient, etc.

[0067] The other means is the network 5. Since the electrical stimulation device 3 can communicate with the terminal device 2A of the physical therapy facility via the network 5, by using the network 5, it is also possible to transmit treatment wave data from the terminal device 2A to the electrical stimulation device 3 and input the treatment wave data to the electrical stimulation device 3. Regarding which of the use of this network 5 and the use of the aforementioned removable storage medium 15 to select, it is determined according to the intention of the therapist, the patient, etc. based on the patient's condition or the like.

[0068] [Overall Movements of the System 1 for Improving the Efficiency of Physiotherapy Treatment] Next, the overall movements of the system 1 for improving the efficiency of physiotherapy treatment will be described with reference to FIG. 8.

[0069] In a physiotherapy facility, a therapist (such as a doctor) examines a patient and determines a treatment plan for that patient. At this time, as examination result information, the therapist inputs information about the patient (name, address or place of residence, patient ID as identification information) along with the patient's condition into the terminal device 2A. Furthermore, at that time or afterwards, the therapist inputs selection information of the electrical stimulation device 3 judged from the patient's condition into the terminal device 2A. Along with this, these pieces of information are stored in the storage unit 2Ab of the terminal device 2A in a state linked to the patient ID. Among these, the information about the patient (name, address or place of residence, patient ID as identification information, selection information of the electrical stimulation device 3) is transmitted to the management server 2B, and they are stored in the storage unit 2Bb (patient information storage unit 2Bb1) of the management server 2B. And after that, when the therapist decides to deliver the electrical stimulation device 3 to the patient, the patient ID of that patient and the delivery request information of the electrical stimulation device 3 are transmitted to the management server 2B.

[0070] When the management server 2B receives the patient ID and the delivery request for the electrical stimulation device 3 from the terminal device 2A, it extracts the name, address, etc. of the patient who is the delivery destination and the electrical stimulation device 3 to be delivered from the patient ID, and extracts a delivery company that can prepare the extracted electrical stimulation device 3. Then, it distributes delivery request information including patient-related information to the terminal device 6A of the delivery company. Based on this, the delivery company prepares the electrical stimulation device 3 according to the patient's treatment based on the patient-related information, and delivers the electrical stimulation device 3 to the patient's home or other places outside the physical therapy facility. At this time, prior to delivering the electrical stimulation device 3, the delivery company stores the patient ID in the storage unit 3Bb of the control device 3B in the electrical stimulation device 3 as setting information. Of course, when transmitting patient-related information from the terminal device 2A to the management server 2B, as a prerequisite, prior to the transmission, a rental contract or the like for lending the electrical stimulation device (physical therapy device) 3 is made between the physical therapy facility (operating institution or therapist) and the patient, and between the physical therapy facility and the delivery company (manufacturing and selling manufacturer).

[0071] After the above-mentioned examination, in order to operate the selected electrical stimulation device 3 so that it works effectively for the patient, the therapist creates treatment wave data of the electrical stimulation device 3 corresponding to the patient's treatment (desired treatment wave data). When creating the treatment wave data, for example, the following processes and operations are performed. That is, first, when the terminal device 2A accesses the management server 2B, initial screen information is distributed from the management server 2B to the terminal device 2A, and an initial screen is displayed on the display unit 2Ad of the terminal device 2A. This initial screen includes a delivery request display (button) for a list of edited data in the edited data storage unit 2Bb3. On the condition that the delivery request is selected, a list (list display) of edited data in the edited data storage unit 2Bb3 is displayed on the display unit 2Ad of the terminal device 2A. By selecting one or more of the lists in the edited data storage unit 2Bb3, the selected edited data is distributed from the management server 2B, and it is displayed as an editing treatment wave (graphics of an analog signal) on the display unit 2Ad of the terminal device 2A.

[0072] When the therapist looks at the therapeutic wave for editing displayed on the display unit 2Ad and determines that the therapeutic wave for editing can be used as it is as the desired therapeutic wave, the desired therapeutic wave is digitally converted into therapeutic wave data, and the therapeutic wave data is stored in the therapeutic wave data storage unit 2Ab2, the removable storage medium 15, etc. On the other hand, when the therapist determines that the above-mentioned therapeutic wave for editing cannot be used as it is as the desired therapeutic wave, the therapist's editing adjustment for the therapeutic wave for editing is continued until the therapeutic wave for editing becomes the desired therapeutic wave, and the desired therapeutic wave created by the editing adjustment is digitally converted into therapeutic wave data and stored in the therapeutic wave data storage unit 2Ab2, the removable storage medium 15, etc. in the same manner as above. When creating this therapeutic wave data, the patient ID as the identification information of the patient is incorporated into the therapeutic wave data.

[0073] On the other hand, when the electrical stimulation device 3 is delivered and the electrical stimulation device 3 is held (installed) at the patient's home or the like, the therapeutic wave data created by the terminal device 2A is provided from the terminal device 2A to the electrical stimulation device 3. When providing the therapeutic wave data to the electrical stimulation device 3, as described above, the removable storage medium 15 and the network 5 are used according to the patient's situation (see FIG. 2). Thereby, when using the removable storage medium 15, even in an environment where the network 5 is not available, treatment by the electrical stimulation device 3 can be received, and it is possible to enable many people including those in generations with a strong tendency to become patients to use it. On the other hand, when using the network 5, the therapeutic wave data can be transmitted from the terminal device 2A to the electrical stimulation device 3 and the therapeutic wave data can be input to the electrical stimulation device 3, and the use of the storage medium 15 can be made unnecessary, and the convenience can be enhanced.

[0074] When inputting this treatment wave data into the electrical stimulation device 3, the verification unit 3Bc1 of the control device 3B verifies whether the patient ID incorporated in the electrical stimulation device 3 matches the patient ID incorporated in the treatment wave data. As a result of this verification, unless both patient IDs match, the verification unit 3Bc1 does not cause the treatment wave data as input information to be input (stored) in the storage unit 3Bb of the control device 3B. This is to prevent a person other than the target patient from receiving treatment based on the treatment wave data serving as input information.

[0075] With the treatment wave data input into the storage unit 3Bb of the control device 3B, when not only the power switch 3Bg but also the operation start / stop switch 3Bh are turned ON to receive treatment by the electrical stimulation device 3, the treatment wave data is retrieved from the storage unit 3Bb by the information retrieval unit 3Bc2, and the treatment wave data is output to the treatment device main body 3A. As a result, the treatment device main body 3A operates according to the treatment wave data. When retrieving the treatment wave data from this storage unit 3Bb, when the treatment wave data is coded data, the information retrieval unit 3Bc2 decodes it based on a control signal from the arithmetic control unit 3Bc.

[0076] After that, when the treatment end information creation unit 3Bc3 determines that it is the last treatment among a plurality of treatments performed over a plurality of days and that the treatment has ended or reached a predetermined time before the end of the treatment (a time point close to the end of the treatment) based on the treatment wave data, treatment end information is transmitted from the electrical stimulation device 3 to the management server 2B. When the management server 2B receives this treatment end information, the electrical stimulation device 3 receives, as distribution information from the management server 2B, physical therapy facility examination reservation status information including examination reservation acceptance permission information (indicating examination available dates and times) that allows the transmission of examination reservation request information by selection, and displays it on the display unit 3Bd as an examination reservation status table. The patient selects an examination reservation desired date and time (for example, a blank date and time column) in the examination reservation status table and transmits the examination reservation request information, which is the selection information, to the management server 2B. In response to this, the latest examination reservation status information incorporating the reservation request information is distributed to the electrical stimulation device 3, and by viewing the display on the display unit 3Bd, the patient can confirm that the next examination reservation has been completed.

[0077] Figures 9 and 10 are flowcharts specifically showing control examples of the electrical stimulation device 3. In this control example, it is assumed that the treatment by the electrical stimulation device 3 is performed once a day over a plurality of days. In Figures 9 and 10, the symbol Q indicates a step.

[0078] When the power switch 3Bg is turned on, first, in Q1, various types of information are read. Specifically, the timer time T0 (constant: for example, a predetermined value of 15 to 30 minutes), the elapsed time ΔT (constant: for example, 1 second), the number of operations C0 (initial constant), and the flag F = 0 are read when the treatment device main body 3A operates. Here, the flag F indicates whether the operation start / stop switch 3Bh is turned off during the operation of the treatment device main body 3A. F = 1 indicates a state where the operation start / stop switch 3Bh is turned off (the treatment device main body 3A stops) during the operation of the treatment device main body 3A, and F = 0 indicates a state other than F = 1.

[0079] In the next Q2, it is determined whether or not treatment wave data for operating the electrical stimulation device 3 (treatment device main body 3A) is stored in the storage unit 3Bb of the control device 3B in the electrical stimulation device 3. This is because if the treatment wave data is not stored in the storage unit 3Bb, the situation is not ready to start treating the patient. Therefore, when Q2 is NO, in Q3, it is determined whether or not treatment wave data is being input from the input / output unit 3Bf or the communication unit 3Ba (Q3), and whether or not the same patient ID as the patient ID incorporated in the electrical stimulation device 3 is incorporated in the treatment wave data (Q4). In this determination, when either Q3 or Q4 is NO, the process returns to Q2, while when both Q3 and Q4 are YES, the process proceeds to Q5 and the treatment wave data from the outside is stored in the storage unit 3Bb.

[0080] In the next Q6, it is determined whether or not the operation start / stop switch 3Bh has been turned on. This is to determine whether or not the patient intends to operate the electrical stimulation device 3 (treatment device main body 3A). Therefore, when Q6 is NO, this determination is repeated, while when Q6 is YES, the information acquisition unit 3Bc2 extracts the treatment wave data from the storage unit 3Bb and outputs it to the treatment device main body 3A (Q7). At this time, if the treatment wave data is coded data, the treatment wave data is decoded. As a result, the treatment device main body 3A starts operating according to the treatment wave data (Q8).

[0081] When the operation of the treatment device main body 3A starts, after determining whether F = 1 in Q9, the timer starts operating in Q10. Initially, since it is in the state of F = 0, the operation of the timer starts through the NO determination of Q9, and the operation of the treatment device main body 3A continues for that timer time (Q10, Q11, Q12 NO). During the operation of that timer (while the treatment device main body 3A is operating), if the patient turns off the operation start / stop switch 3Bh for some reason and the operation of the treatment device main body 3A is stopped (Q12 YES), the flag F is set in Q13 (F = 1), and the process proceeds to the aforementioned Q6. And after that, when the operation start / stop switch 3Bh is turned on again, it proceeds to the aforementioned Q6 - Q9, and it is determined as YES in Q9. Thereby, it proceeds to Q14, and the remaining time T = T0 - T of the operation of the treatment device main body 3A is calculated, and that remaining time T = T0 - T is provided to the aforementioned Q10 through the reset process of the flag in Q15 (F = 0). Thereby, the treatment device main body 3A will operate for the remaining time T = T0 - T.

[0082] When the timer time T0 ends (Q11 YES), in Q16, the operation start / stop switch 3Bh is turned off, and then, in Q17, it is determined whether the number of operations (number of days: C) reaches the last time (C = 1). This is to determine whether it is necessary to make the next medical examination reservation. For this reason, in the determination of Q17, when the number of operations is not the last, in Q18, the number obtained by subtracting 1 from the number of operations C (initially Co) is set as the number of operations C, and in Q19, in order to set that number of operations C as the initial value Co for the next time, the initial value Co of the number of operations C is changed from the previous one to the number of operations C. After that, in Q20, the power switch 3Bg is turned off. In this case, even if the power switch 3Bg is turned off, the Co changed in Q19 continues to be stored, and when the operation of the electrical stimulation device 3 starts next time, that changed Co is read as the initial value.

[0083] When Q17 is YES (when the number of operations is the last time), in Q21, treatment end information is transmitted to the management server 2B. Along with this, in the next Q22, it is determined whether there is distribution of examination reservation status information from the management server 2B. When Q22 is NO, it returns to Q21. On the other hand, when Q22 is YES, in Q23, it is determined whether it has been transmitted to the management server 2B depending on whether the examination reservation desired date and time information in the received distribution of examination reservation status information has been selected. On the condition that Q23 is YES, it receives the distribution of new examination reservation status information incorporating the examination reservation desired date and time (Q24), and the patient checks that the next examination reservation has been completed by looking at the new examination reservation status table displayed on the display unit 3Bd.

[0084] When Q2 is YES, it is when treatment wave data is stored in the storage unit 3Bb. At this time, in Q21, it is determined whether the number of operations C is 0 or less. This is to determine whether the specified number of operations Co has been completed. Therefore, when Q21 is YES, assuming that the default number of operations has been completed, the process proceeds to Q20. On the other hand, when Q21 is NO, assuming that the number of operations has not yet ended, the process proceeds to Q6.

[0085] Therefore, by using the physical therapy treatment efficiency improvement system 1, the patient can receive physical therapy treatment for a predetermined time of 15 to 30 minutes per day for about one week while following the treatment policy based on the examination results using the electrical stimulation device 3 at the patient's home or other places outside the physical therapy facility. Except when it is necessary to receive new instructions from the therapist, the patient basically does not need to visit the physical therapy facility. As a result, it is possible to avoid a situation where the number of patients visiting the physical therapy facility is always increasing. The therapist can solve the problem of having to examine and treat many patients, and the patient can solve the problem of having to wait for a long time for their turn for examination and treatment within the physical therapy facility.

[0086] In addition, since the electrical stimulation device 3 used by the patient at home or the like is based on a rental contract, while suppressing the patient's out-of-pocket expenses, the electrical stimulation device 3 can be changed as appropriate according to the symptoms, and the treatment effect can be enhanced. Moreover, the delivery of the electrical stimulation device 3 to the patient's home or the like will be systematically carried out on the occasion of an instruction from the therapist, enabling the patient to accurately possess the electrical stimulation device 3 and reducing the burden borne by the therapist (physical therapy facility) and the patient regarding the arrangement of the electrical stimulation device 3.

[0087] Furthermore, when the treatment by the electrical stimulation device 3 ends or is approaching the end of the treatment, the electrical stimulation device 3 receives the examination reservation status information and can smoothly and easily make a reservation for the next examination by selecting the reservation acceptance permission information in the examination reservation status information, enhancing the convenience for the patient.

[0088] FIG. 11 and FIG. 12 show the second embodiment, and FIG. 13 shows the third embodiment. In each of these embodiments, the same reference numerals are given to the same components as in the first embodiment, and the description thereof is omitted.

[0089] The second embodiment shown in FIGS. 11 and 12 shows a modification of the first embodiment. In this second embodiment, different from the first embodiment, the creation and storage of treatment wave data are performed in the management server 2B.

[0090] In the second embodiment, when the change processing unit 2Ac3 (see FIG. 5) of the terminal device 2A (arithmetic processing unit 2Ac) changes the state of the graphics of the editing treatment wave displayed on the display unit 2Ad of the terminal device 2A by an input operation (such as a change operation like dragging), it exhibits a function of immediately transmitting the change information (digitized) to the communication unit 2Aa for transmission to the management server 2B. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 11, a treatment wave data storage unit 2Bb6 is provided in the storage unit 2Bb of the management server 2B, and a change processing unit 2Bc5 is provided in the arithmetic control unit 2Bc of the management server 2B.

[0091] The treatment wave data storage unit 2Bb6 functions to store the data sent from the editing data extraction unit 2Bc2 and the change processing unit 2Bc5 (and further an external treatment wave creation device) described later as treatment wave data. That is, when the management server 2B receives a distribution request for the editing data in the editing data storage unit 2Bb3 from the terminal device 2A, the editing data extraction unit 2Bc2 extracts the requested editing data and distributes it to the terminal device 2A, and also sends the requested editing data to the treatment wave data storage unit 2Bb6 of the management server 2B. The treatment wave data storage unit 2Bb6 temporarily stores the requested editing data as treatment wave data. If, after the storage, the treatment wave data (editing data) is changed (when changed by the change processing unit 2Bc5 described later), the changed treatment wave data is stored (updated) as the latest treatment wave data.

[0092] The change processing unit 2Bc5 functions to incorporate the change information (based on the editing operation) sent by the change processing unit 2Ac3 of the terminal device 2A into the treatment wave data stored in the treatment wave data storage unit 2Bb6 (corresponding to the editing data on which the editing operation was performed) by sending the change information to the treatment wave data storage unit 2Bb6. Thereby, as described above, the treatment wave data storage unit 2Bb6 stores (updates) the treatment wave data changed by the incorporation of the change information as the latest treatment wave data. Further, the change processing unit 2Bc5 functions to distribute the treatment wave data (latest treatment wave data) with the change information incorporated to the terminal device 2A. As a result, the edited treatment wave for editing is displayed following the operation, and it becomes possible to immediately confirm through the display unit 2Ad whether the edited treatment wave for editing has become the desired treatment wave.

[0093] As a result, in the terminal device 2A, when the therapeutic wave for editing in which the edited data is displayed as graphics is changed by editing, the change information is sent to the management server 2B, and the therapeutic wave data incorporating the change information is created and stored as the latest therapeutic wave data in the management server 2B (therapeutic wave data storage unit 2Bb6). Moreover, the latest therapeutic wave data is immediately distributed to the terminal device 2A as edited data and is displayed as graphics of the therapeutic wave for editing on the display unit 2Ad. For this reason, if an editing operation is repeated on the therapeutic wave for editing in the terminal device 2A, therapeutic wave data that is displayed as graphics of a desired therapeutic wave can be obtained. When the therapist determines that the therapeutic wave for editing displayed on the display unit 2Ad is the desired therapeutic wave, at that time, the desired therapeutic wave data forming the desired therapeutic wave is stored in the therapeutic wave data storage unit 2Ab2 of the management server 2B.

[0094] Therefore, in this second embodiment, as a result of being able to create and store therapeutic wave data in the management server 2B, by associating a detachable storage medium 15 with the input / output unit 2Bf of the management server 2B, the desired therapeutic wave data stored in the management server 2B (therapeutic wave data storage unit 2Bb6) can be stored in the storage medium 15, and the storage medium 15 can be sent to the patient's home or the like using mail or the like. Also, since the management server 2B and the electrical stimulation device 3 can communicate with each other via the network 5, it is also possible to distribute the desired therapeutic wave data from the management server 2B to the electrical stimulation device 3 by performing a distribution operation. As a result, it is possible to have a person other than the operator of the physical therapy facility or the therapist provide the therapeutic wave data, and the burden on the operator of the physical therapy facility and the therapist can be further reduced.

[0095] Furthermore, since the desired treatment wave data created by the management server 2B is distributed to the terminal device 2A, the operator of the physical therapy facility and the therapist can also use the removable storage medium 15 and the network 5 to provide the distributed desired treatment wave data to the electrical stimulation device 3 at the patient's home or the like. As a result, the basic style in which the operator of the physical therapy facility and the therapist provide treatment wave data to the patient (the style of handing over a prescription) can be maintained.

[0096] FIG. 12 is a flowchart specifically showing a control example of the management server according to the second embodiment. In FIG. 12, reference symbol R indicates a step.

[0097] On the condition that the terminal device 2A accesses the management server 2B, the management server 2B distributes initial screen information to the terminal device 2A (R1, R2). By this distribution, an initial screen is displayed on the display unit 2Ad of the terminal device 2A, and the distribution request display (button) of the list information of the edit data in the edit data storage unit 2Bb3 is also included in the initial screen. In response to this, it is determined whether or not the list information of the edit data is requested for distribution (R3), and on the condition that there is such a distribution request, the list information of the edit data is distributed to the terminal device 2A (R4). By this distribution, a list table (list display) of the edit data is displayed on the display unit 2Ad of the terminal device 2A, and one or a plurality of edit data in the list table of the edit data can be selected. In response to this, it is determined whether or not the selection information is received (R5). On the condition that the selection information is received (R5 YES), the selected edit data is extracted from the edit data storage unit 2Bb3, and the extracted edit data is stored as treatment wave data in the treatment wave data storage unit 2Bb6 of the storage unit 2Bb (Q6), and is distributed to the terminal device 2A as edit data (Q7).

[0098] In the next R8, it is determined whether change information has been sent from the change processing unit 2Ac3 of the terminal device 2A. This is because, in response to R7, in the display unit 2Ad of the terminal device 2A, the edited data is displayed as the graphics of the therapeutic wave for editing, and there is a possibility that it may be edited and changed by the therapist. When change information is sent from the terminal device 2A to the management server 2B, the change processing unit 2Bc5 sends the change information to the therapeutic wave data storage unit 2Bb6 (R9) in order to incorporate the change information into the therapeutic wave data stored in the therapeutic wave data storage unit 2Bb6. The therapeutic wave data storage unit 2Bb6 stores (updates) the therapeutic wave data with the change information incorporated as the latest therapeutic wave data (R10). Further, the therapeutic wave data with the change information incorporated is distributed to the terminal device 2A as if an edit operation has been performed (R11), and in the display unit 2Ad of the terminal device 2A, the graphics of the therapeutic wave data are displayed to allow the therapist to determine whether to continue the edit operation (whether the creation of the therapeutic wave data is completed).

[0099] In the third embodiment shown in FIG. 13, the processing device 2 consists only of the terminal device 2A of the physical therapy facility. In the terminal device 2A, arrangements for the delivery of the electrical stimulation device 3 are made, therapeutic wave data is created, and the therapeutic wave data is provided from the terminal device 2A to the electrical stimulation device 3.

[0100] For this reason, in the terminal device 2A, a first storage unit 2Ab(1) and a second storage unit 2Ab(2) are provided in the storage unit 2Ab. The first storage unit (1) is provided with the same components as the storage unit 2Ab of the terminal device 2A according to the first embodiment. The second storage unit 2Ab(2) is provided with components similar to the delivery company information storage unit 2Bb2, the edited data storage unit 2Bb3, the diagnostic reservation status information storage unit 2Bb4, and the program storage unit 2Bb5, excluding the patient information storage unit 2Bb1 from those provided in the storage unit 2Bb of the management server 2B according to the first embodiment. Also, in the arithmetic control unit 2Ac, a first arithmetic control unit 2Ac(1) and a second arithmetic control unit 2Ac(2) are provided. The first arithmetic control unit 2Ac(1) is provided with components similar to the display processing unit 2Ac2, the change processing unit 2Ac3, the conversion processing unit 2Ac4, and the storage processing unit 2Ac5, excluding the patient information adjustment unit 2Ac1 from those provided in the arithmetic control unit 2Ac of the terminal device 2A according to the first embodiment. The second arithmetic control unit 2Ac(2) is provided with components similar to the arithmetic control unit 2Bc of the management server 2B according to the first embodiment. Thus, in addition to what has been done in the first embodiment, the terminal device 2A of the physical therapy facility will also perform what the management server 2B has been doing in the first embodiment. In FIG. 13, for components similar to those used in the management server 2B, the description is omitted, so the reference numerals of the components used in the management server 2B are used.

[0101] Although the above embodiments have been described, the present invention includes the following aspects. (1) As the physical therapy device 3, in addition to an electrical stimulation device (low-frequency therapeutic apparatus, medium-frequency therapeutic apparatus, interference current type low-frequency therapeutic apparatus), an ultrasonic therapeutic apparatus that uses electromagnetic ultrasonic waves and utilizes the thermal action and mechanical action caused by its mechanical vibration, a microwave therapeutic apparatus that uses the heat of waves to warm the affected area and enhance the analgesic effect, a hot pack that applies a warmed pack to the affected area to promote blood flow and relieve pain, a traction device that removes the compression between each vertebra by traction of the cervical vertebra and pelvis and improves the pain caused by muscle tension, etc., a Medoma that promotes the flow of lymph and blood by the massage effect using air pressure and improves muscle fatigue, etc., a water bed type massager that utilizes water pressure stimulation, etc., various devices are the subject of this case, and in order to operate each of the physical therapy devices 3, treatment realization operation information corresponding to each of the physical therapy devices 3 is used. (2) When performing the input operation of input information, the delivery request of the electrical stimulation device (physical therapy device) 3, etc., the actions performed by receiving the instructions of the therapist or by a person other than the therapist under management are also included in the substantial actions of the therapist. (3) Encrypt the treatment wave data (treatment realization operation information) and provide it to the electrical stimulation device (physical therapy device) 3, and decrypt the cipher when using the treatment wave data (treatment realization operation information) in the electrical stimulation device (physical therapy device) 3. (4) With the support of the therapist, the patient prepares (purchases or borrows) the electrical stimulation device (physical therapy device) 3. (5) When performing treatment with the electrical stimulation device (physical therapy device) 3, during or after treatment, detect the patient's condition (body temperature, pulse, etc.) from the sensor, and use the detection result for the subsequent diagnosis by the therapist, or reflect it in the subsequent treatment (treatment wave data (treatment realization operation information)) by the electrical stimulation device (physical therapy device) 3. In this case, utilize AI in the analysis of the detection result of the patient's condition.

Industrial Applicability

[0102] The present invention can be used to reduce the burdens of both the therapist and the patient associated with physical therapy treatment in a physical therapy facility.

Explanation of Signs

[0103] 1 System for improving the efficiency of physical therapy treatment 2 Processing device 2A Terminal device of a physical therapy facility (processing device 2) 2Ab Storage unit 2Ba Communication unit (distribution unit) 2Bb Storage unit 2Bb2 Delivery company information storage unit 2Bb6 Therapeutic wave data storage unit (storage unit) 2Bc3 Delivery request information creation unit 3 Electrical stimulation device (physical therapy device) 3Bb Storage unit 3Bc Arithmetic control unit 3Bc1 Verification unit 4 Providing means 5 Network (providing means 4) 6A, 6A1, 6A2 Terminal devices of delivery companies (terminal devices of external delivery agencies) 15 Removable storage medium (providing means 4)

Claims

1. Based on the examination results of a patient by a therapist in a physical therapy facility, a physical therapy device selected from various physical therapy devices as suitable for the treatment of the patient is transported to a location outside the physical therapy facility and related to the patient, Based on the examination results of the patient by the therapist, treatment realization operation information for operating the selected physical therapy device is created by a processing device as suitable for the treatment of the patient, The treatment realization operation information is input from the processing device into the selected physical therapy device transported to a location outside the physical therapy facility and related to the patient by using a providing means that enables the movement of the treatment realization operation information, and the physical therapy device is operated according to the treatment realization operation information, A method for improving the efficiency of physical therapy treatment, characterized by the above.

2. In Claim 1, Information related to the patient including selection information of a physical therapy device suitable for the treatment of the patient is input into the processing device as input information, The information related to the patient is transmitted to an external delivery agency by using the processing device to arrange for the delivery of a physical therapy device suitable for the treatment of the patient, A method for improving the efficiency of physical therapy treatment, characterized by the above.

3. A physical therapy device installed at a location outside the physical therapy facility and related to a patient examined by a therapist in the physical therapy facility, and selected from various physical therapy devices as suitable for the treatment of the patient based on the examination results of the therapist, A processing device that creates treatment realization operation information for operating the selected physical therapy device as suitable for the treatment of the patient based on the examination results of the patient by the therapist, Providing means for providing the treatment realization operation information created by the processing device from the processing device to the selected physical therapy device, Comprising, A system for improving the efficiency of physical therapy treatment, characterized by the above.

4. In Claim 3, The processing device is provided with a storage unit and a delivery request information creation unit, The storage unit of the processing device is set to store relationship information between various physical therapy devices and external delivery agencies that can prepare and deliver the various physical therapy devices, The processing device is communicable with the terminal device of the external delivery agency in the relationship information via a network, The storage unit extracts an external delivery agency from the relationship information stored therein on the condition that the delivery request information creation unit of the processing device receives, as information regarding the patient, selection information of the physical therapy device and delivery destination information of the physical therapy device, and creates delivery request information for requesting delivery of the physical therapy device to the delivery destination of the physical therapy device, and is set to transmit the delivery request information to the extracted external delivery agency. A system for improving the efficiency of physical therapy treatment, characterized by the above.

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