Support program, support device, storage medium, and support method

Abstract

To provide a support program, a support device, a storage medium, and a support method for supporting a patient's health management.SOLUTION: A support program according to an aspect of the present invention causes a support device 1 achieved by a computer to function as: storage means 102 that stores event history information related to the history of events including a first event related to ingestion of nutrition through at least one of a user's meal and medication, and a second event related to at least the user's tenesmus; and display means 106 that displays support information that supports medical examination for the user, and that is generated on the basis of the event history information.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a support program, a support device, a storage medium, and a support method.

Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, a technique for supporting the health management of a patient by recording the patient's information has been known. In Patent Document 1, a life information system for enabling a user to notice the causal relationship between lifestyle habits and physical condition and obtaining an objective and post-verifiable analysis result is described. Patent Document 2 describes a system for automatically collecting a patient's excretion information and performing health management.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

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Patent Document 1

Patent Document 2

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] However, with the techniques described in the prior art documents, it may not be possible to sufficiently support the health management of a patient. Specifically, for a patient suffering from a specific disease (for example, Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)), depending on the prior art, it may not be possible to sufficiently support the health management of the patient.

[0005] Therefore, in view of the above problems, an object of the present invention is to support the health management of a patient.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0006] A support program according to one aspect of the present invention causes a computer to store event history information regarding a history of events including a first event related to nutrition intake by at least one of the user's diet and medication, and a second event related to at least the user's fullness and a storage step, and a display means for displaying support information for supporting a diagnosis of the user, the support information being generated based on the event history information, and function as the display means. A support device according to another aspect of the present invention includes a storage unit that stores event history information regarding a history of events including a first event related to nutrition intake by at least one of the user's diet and medication, and a second event related to at least the user's fullness and a display unit that displays support information for supporting a diagnosis of the user, the support information being

[0007] generated based on the event history information, and a display unit. A support method according to another aspect of the present invention includes a step of causing a computer to store event history information regarding a history of events including a first event related to nutrition intake by at least one of the user's diet and medication, and a second event related to at least the user's fullness and a step of displaying support information for supporting a diagnosis of the user, the support information being generated based on the event history information, and execute the step.

[0008] Another aspect of the present invention causes a computer to store event history information regarding a history of events including a first event related to nutrition intake by at least one of the user's diet and medication, and a second event related to at least the user's fullness and a step of displaying support information for supporting a diagnosis of the user, the support information being generated based on the event history information, and execute the step. and a step of displaying support information for supporting a diagnosis of the user, the support information being generated based on the event history information.

Advantages of the Invention

[0009] The present invention can support the health management of patients.

Brief Description of the Drawings

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Embodiments for Carrying Out the Invention

[0011] With reference to the accompanying drawings, preferred embodiments of the present invention (hereinafter referred to as the present embodiment) will be described. In each figure, those denoted by the same reference numerals have the same or similar configurations.

[0012] ​In the present invention, the "section", "means", "device", and "system" do not simply refer to physical means, but also include the case where the functions of the "section", "means", "device", and "system" are realized by software. Also, even if the functions of one "section", "means", "device", "system" are realized by two or more physical means, devices, or software, or even if the functions of two or more "sections", "means", "devices", "systems" are realized by one physical means or device or software, it is acceptable.

[0013] <1. Configuration of the System According to the Present Embodiment> Referring to FIG. 1, the configuration of the system according to the present embodiment will be described. The system according to the present embodiment includes a support device 1, a server device 2, and a communication network 3.

[0014] - Support Device 1 - The support device 1 is typically a device that can utilize a support program for supporting the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease. The support device 1 is typically used by patients with inflammatory bowel disease (including adult patients, pediatric patients, and close relatives such as the patient's family members). The patient can check the display screen of the support device 1 and utilize it to understand their own situation. Also, the patient can present the display screen of the support device 1 to the doctor who treats the patient, and the doctor can view it and determine or change the treatment policy, etc. That is, the support device 1 can support the maintenance of the patient's motivation for treatment by objectively observing the user's situation, and can also be said to support the doctor who treats the patient. The support device 1 is, for example, a smart phone, a personal computer, a tablet terminal, a smart watch, etc., which have a display function. ​It is an electronic device. In this embodiment, the support device 1 is a smartphone, and the support program is application software installed and used in the support device 1 and will be described as such. Also, in this embodiment, a patient with inflammatory bowel disease who uses the support device 1 is referred to as a "user". The support device 1 is provided with a touch panel, and the user can operate the support device 1 by touching the touch panel.

[0015] The support device 1 supports the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease by displaying information on nutrient intake and information on the occurrence of abdominal distension. Although details will be described later, the occurrence of abdominal distension is closely related to inflammation in the intestine, and a doctor can more efficiently determine, change, or treat the treatment policy of inflammatory bowel disease by observing the occurrence status of abdominal distension (not only the stool characteristics and the occurrence status of constipation, but also ).

[0016] Note that "treatment" in this embodiment includes not only completely curing the disease, but also leading the disease to a remission state (also referred to as remission induction) and maintaining the remission state.

[0017] The support device 1 includes a control unit 10, a storage unit 14, and a network interface unit 18, and each is electrically connected via a bus 16.

[0018] By executing various programs stored in the storage unit 14, the control unit 10 functions as an input reception means 100, a storage means 102, a generation means 104, a display means 106, a selection reception means 108, a comparison means 110, an input means 112, and an output means 114.

[0019] [Input reception means 100] ​​​​​​The input receiving means 100 is for receiving input of information regarding a first event related to intake of nutrients by at least one of the user's diet and medication, and a second event related to at least any one of constipation, abdominal pain, and defecation of the events.

[0020] Information regarding nutrient intake by diet includes, for example, information such as the diet menu, ingredients included in the diet, items of the diet, the amount of calories ingested by the diet, the amount of nutrients (e.g., protein, carbohydrates, lipids, vitamins, minerals, etc.) ingested by the diet, the time when the diet was taken, the place where the diet was taken, the time taken for the diet, and information regarding beverages ingested together with the diet.

[0021] Information regarding nutrient intake by medication includes, for example, information such as the name, ingredients, manufacturer and effects of the drug taken, the amount of calories ingested by the medication, the amount of nutrients ingested by the medication, the time when the medication was taken, the place where the medication was taken, etc. Further, medication includes intake of nutritional agents such as enteral nutritional agents and component nutritional agents (e.g., Enteral (registered trademark), Ensure (registered trademark), Lacol (registered trademark), Inolas (registered trademark), but is not limited thereto).) In the present embodiment, medication will be described as intake of nutritional agents. Therefore, those that assist nutrition such as supplements are also included, but may be included in the diet as appropriate .

[0022] Information regarding constipation includes, for example, information such as the time when constipation occurred and the severity of the constipation symptoms . Constipation is also referred to as tenesmus, and those skilled in the art can understand its definition as appropriate. In this specification, even though there is a desire to defecate Symptoms of no defecation, having the urge to defecate but accompanied by defecation regardless of the stool shape (hard stool, normal stool, soft stool), Symptoms of having a small amount of stool regardless of the stool shape, having the urge to defecate and being accompanied by defecation but feeling a sense of incomplete evacuation. In addition, abdominal distension may occur in diseases such as inflammatory bowel disease (ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease), colorectal cancer, irritable bowel syndrome, and infectious enteritis. Recording its occurrence frequency and degree can lead to assisting the doctor's judgment regarding the remission, relapse, or treatment of the disease.

[0023] Information regarding abdominal pain includes, for example, information regarding the time when abdominal pain occurred and the severity of the symptoms of abdominal pain, etc. Abdominal pain is one of the main symptoms of inflammatory bowel disease. Recording its occurrence frequency and degree can lead to assisting the doctor's judgment regarding the remission or relapse of the disease.

[0024] Information regarding defecation includes, for example, information regarding the time of defecation, the amount of stool, the shape of the stool, the color of the stool, and the presence or absence of bloody stool. The shape of the stool may be represented by the Bristol Stool Form Scale. The bloody stool in the present invention is a general term for any one or more of fresh bloody stool, dark red stool, mucoid bloody stool, black stool, and occult blood stool. Recording such information regarding defecation can lead to assisting the doctor's judgment regarding the remission, relapse, or treatment of the disease.

[0025] An example of the display screen when the input receiving means 100 receives the input of information regarding the first event (i.e., diet and medication) will be described later with reference to FIGS. 5 - 8. Also, an example of the display screen when the input receiving means 100 receives the input of information regarding the second event (i.e., defecation, abdominal pain, and abdominal distension) will be described later with reference to FIGS. 9 - 11.

[0026] [Memory means 102] The memory means 102 stores the information regarding the event received by the input reception means 100 as event history information. The event history information is stored in the event history information DB140 of the storage unit 14.

[0027] Also, in the present embodiment, the event history information includes information related to the time when the event occurred and information regarding whether the event is any of eating, taking medicine, defecation, abdominal pain, and flatulence.

[0028] [Generation means 104] The generation means 104 generates support information for assisting in grasping the situation regarding the user based on the event history information. The support information is typically information for assisting the user in objectively viewing their own situation, or information for assisting a doctor in making, determining, or changing a diagnosis, treatment policy, or performing treatment regarding the user's inflammatory bowel disease. The support information includes information obtained by expressing the event history information, for example, as a table, bar graph (including a stacked bar graph), pie chart, line graph, histogram, radar chart, timeline, scatter plot, bubble chart, box-and-whisker plot, diagram, heat map, etc. The generation means 104 may change or regenerate the support information based on the user's operation.

[0029] [Display means 106] The display means 106 displays the support information generated by the generation means 104. An example of the display screen of the support information will be described later with reference to FIGS. 12 - 14.

[0030] [Selection reception means 108] The selection reception means 108 displays information regarding at least a part of flatulence, abdominal pain, and defecation. Accept a selection for causing. That is, the user causes the selection reception means 108 to function Thereby, a filter is applied to the support information displayed by the display means 106, and desired information can be selectively displayed An example of the display screen when the selection reception means 108 receives a selection will be described later with reference to FIG. 14

[0031] [Comparison means 110] The comparison means 110 is calculated based on at least a part of the user's height, weight, gender, age, disease type, and physical activity level, and is a reference information that is a standard for the amount of nutrients that the user should ingest per unit period, and the ingestion information that is the amount of nutrients that the user ingested during the unit period by the first event are compared

[0032] In addition, the support information displayed by the display means 106 may include the comparison result by the comparison means 110. An example of the display screen of the support information including the comparison result will be described later with reference to FIG. 13

[0033] [Input means 112] The input means 112 accepts the input of various information to the support device 1 by operating the devices connected to the data I / F 306, the communication I / F 308, and the input I / F 304 described later The input means 112 accepts, for example, input of operation information, video information, image information, text information, voice information, and position information from the user The input means 112 may accept input of at least a part of the user's height, weight, gender, age, disease type, and physical activity level

[0034] [Output means 114] The output means 114 is a device connected to the data I / F 306 and the communication I / F 308 described later ​​​​​​​​By operating the display device 310, various types of information are output from the support device 1. Output The output means 114 outputs, for example, video information, image information, text information, audio information, and the like.

[0035] - Server device 2 - The server device 2 is a device having a function of enabling the support device 1 to use a support program. In the present embodiment, the server device 2 is a device that transmits software (i.e., an installer) for installing a support program to the support device 1. shall be.

[0036] - Communication network 3 - The communication network 3 is a network configured such that the support device 1 and the server device 2 can communicate with each other. Communication via the communication network 3 may be realized by any suitable protocol.

[0037] <2. Hardware configuration of the support device 1> With reference to FIG. 2, an example of the hardware configuration when the support device 1 described above is realized by a computer 400 will be described. Note that the functions of each device can also be realized by dividing them among a plurality of devices.

[0038] As shown in FIG. 2, the computer 400 includes a processor 300, a storage device 302, an input I / F 304, a data I / F 306, a communication I / F 308, and a display device 310. include.

[0039] The processor 300 controls various processes in the computer 400 by executing a program stored in the storage device 302. For example, the control unit 10 of the support device 1 ​​​​​​​Each functional unit and the like included in the device can be realized by the processor 300 executing a program stored in the storage device 302. This can be achieved by execution.

[0040] The storage device 302 is a storage medium such as a RAM (Random Access Memory). The RAM temporarily stores the program code of the program executed by the processor 300 and the data required during the execution of the program.

[0041] In addition, the storage device 302 is a non-volatile storage medium such as a hard disk drive (HDD) or a flash memory. The storage device 302 stores an operating system and various programs for realizing the above-described respective configurations. The storage medium storing the various programs may be a computer-readable non-transitory storage medium (Non-transitory computer readable medium). In addition, the storage device 302 can also store a table for registering various information such as business operator information and a DB for managing the table. Such programs and data are referred to by the processor 300 by being loaded into the storage device 302 as necessary.

[0042] The input I / F 304 is a device for receiving an input from a user. Specific examples of the input I / F 304 include a camera, a button, a microphone, a keyboard, a mouse, a touch panel, various sensors, wearable devices, and the like. The input I / F 304 may be connected to the computer 400 via an interface such as USB (Universal Serial Bus).

[0043] The data I / F 306 is a device for inputting data from outside the computer 400. As a specific example of the data I / F 306, there is a drive device for reading data stored in various storage media. The data I / F 306 may be provided outside the computer 400. In that case, the data I / F 306 is connected to the computer 400 via an interface such as USB. For example,

[0044] The communication I / F 308 is a device for performing data communication via the communication network 3 with a device outside the computer 400, either wired or wirelessly. The communication I / F 308 may be provided outside the computer 400. In that case, the communication I / F 308 is connected to the computer 400 via an interface such as USB. For example,

[0045] The display device 310 is a device for displaying various information. Specific examples of the display device 310 include, for example, a liquid crystal display, an organic EL (Electro-Luminescence) display, a display of a wearable device, etc. The display device 310 may be provided outside the computer 400. In that case, the display device 310 is connected to the computer 400 via, for example, a display cable. Also, when a touch panel is adopted as the input I / F 304, the display device 310 can be configured integrally with the input I / F 304. For example, nce) display, a display of a wearable device, etc. For example, Further, when a touch panel is adopted as the input I / F 304, the display device 310 can be configured integrally with the input I / F 304.

[0046] Also, the components included in the support device 1 described in the above embodiment are determined by the program stored in the storage device 302 being executed by the processor 300, so that the defined processing is performed. It is assumed to be realized in cooperation with other hardware. In other words, these configurations elements can be assumed as software or firmware, as well as the corresponding hardware, and in both concepts, they are also described as "function", "means", "part", "processing circuit", "unit", or "module", etc., and can be read as such respectively.

[0047] <3. Operation and Display Screen of Support Device 1> Hereinafter, while explaining an example of the operation of the support device 1 with reference to FIG. 3, an example of the display screen in each step will be described with reference to FIGS. 4 - 14. The display screen includes a home screen, a meal recording screen, a nutrient recording screen, a stomachache recording screen, a bowel movement recording screen, a bloating recording screen, and a review screen, etc., and the user can transition the display screen to each screen by operating the support device 1.

[0048] [Home Screen (FIG. 4)] First, the support device 1 displays a home screen (S2). FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of the home screen which is the display screen in S2. The home screen includes a greeting message 20, a date 22, a timeline display area 24, a scroll bar 32, a meal recording button 34, a nutrient recording button 36, a bowel movement recording button 38, a stomachache recording button 40, a bloating recording button 4 1, a home button 42, a review button 44, and other buttons 46.

[0049] The greeting message 20 is a message for the user who has activated the support device 1. The date 22 is, for example, the current date when the user is inputting or editing the support device 1. ​​​​​​Yes. By pressing the date 22, the user can also select it as the date to be input or edited for other dates. It can also be selected.

[0050] The timeline display area 24 is an area for displaying support information in the form of a timeline. The support information displayed in the timeline display area 24 is related to the time when the event occurred and the information on whether the event is any of a meal, taking medicine, defecation, abdominal pain, and abdominal distension. The event history information is arranged in the order in which the events occurred. It includes the event history information associated with the time when the event occurred and the information on whether the event is any of a meal, taking medicine, defecation, abdominal pain, and abdominal distension, and is sorted information according to the order in which the events occurred. It includes.

[0051] The timeline display area 24 in this embodiment includes history 24a, history 24b, history 24 c and history 24d, but the number of histories is not particularly limited and may exist before history 24a or may exist after history 24d. History 24a is associated with "10:25", which is the time when the event occurred, and the information that the event is defecation. History 24b is associated with "12:25", which is the time when the event occurred, and the information that the event is taking a nutritional agent. History 24c is associated with "12:25", which is the time when the event occurred, and the information that the event is a meal of curry rice and salad. History 24d is associated with "14:50", which is the time when the event occurred, and the information that the event is abdominal distension. The user can press history 24a - history 24d to check the details of the history and may be able to edit (update) and delete the information related to the history (not shown in the figure). History 24d is associated with "14:50", which is the time when the event occurred, and the information that the event is abdominal distension. The user can press history 24a - history 24d to check the details of the history and may be able to edit (update) and delete the information related to the history (not shown in the figure). The user can press history 24a - history 24d to check the details of the history and may be able to edit (update) and delete the information related to the history. (not shown).

[0052] The scroll bar 32 is an element that can change the period of the event history information displayed in the timeline display area 24 by the user's operation. The user can display the history of events that occurred before "10:25" by moving (swiping or scrolling) the timeline display area 24 or the scroll bar 32, for example, upward on the screen. In addition, the user can display the history of events that occurred after "14:50" by moving the timeline display area 24 or the scroll bar 32, for example, downward on the screen. Also, the scroll bar 32 does not need to be always displayed on the home screen, and it can be appropriately displayed in response to the user's movement operation (swiping or scrolling) of the timeline display area 24. The meal record button 34, the nutrient record button 36, the bowel movement record button 38, the abdominal pain record button 40, and the flatulence record button 41 are buttons that can move the display screen to the event input screen corresponding to each button. The home button 42 is a button for moving the display screen to the home screen. Note that when the home button 42 is pressed on the home screen, the display screen does not necessarily need to be moved. The review button 44 is a button for moving the display screen to the review screen. An example of the display screen of the destination of the transition will be described later. The other button 46 is for changing the settings of the support program (including settings related to accounts and notifications or settings related to the amount of physical activity, etc.), the terms of use related to the support program, and the support program

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[0056] ​ This is a button for transitioning the display screen to a screen for performing legal displays and the like according to . The destination display screen will not be described in this embodiment.

[0057] Next, the support device 1 receives a selection regarding the function to be used from the user (S4).

[0058] [Meal Recording Screen (Figs. 5 - 7)] When the user presses the meal recording button 34 on the home screen (S4 Meal Recording), the support device 1 displays the meal recording screen (S6). The support device 1 receives, from the input reception means 100 an input of information regarding a meal (an example of the first event) from the user.

[0059] Fig. 5 is a diagram showing an example of the meal recording screen. The meal recording screen includes a screen title 48, a recording date 50, a time display area 52, a recording method selection area 54, an image reading method selection area 56, a determination method selection area 58, a close button 62, and a next button 60.

[0060] The screen title 48 is an overview of the meal recording screen. The recording date 50 and the time display area 52 represent the date and time related to the meal recording, respectively. For example, as shown in Fig. 5, when the recording date 50 is displayed as "December 1, 2022" and the time display area 52 is displayed as "22:00", recording can be performed as having had a meal at "December 1, 2022 22:00".

[0061] In the example of Fig. 5, the user cannot change the date related to the meal recording to another date, but it may be made changeable to another date by pressing the recording date 50. Also, the user By pressing the triangular button in the time display area 52, the time and minute related to the meal record can be changed. It can be changed.

[0062] The recording method selection area 54 is an area where options for the user to select the method of recording the content of the meal are displayed. In the meal record screen of FIG. 5, the checkbox corresponding to "Photo of the meal" is checked. It is an area where options are displayed. In the meal record screen of FIG. 5, the checkbox corresponding to "Photo of the meal" is checked. The checkbox corresponding to "Photo of the meal" is checked.

[0063] The image loading method selection area 56 is an area where options for loading the image to be used for the meal record are displayed when the checkbox corresponding to "Photo of the meal" in the recording method selection area 54 is checked. When the checkbox corresponding to "Photo of the meal" in the recording method selection area 54 is checked, it is an area where options for loading the image to be used for the meal record are displayed. It is an area where options for loading the image to be used for the meal record are displayed.

[0064] Specifically, the user can load the image to be used for the meal record by pressing "Take a photo" or "Select from album" in the image loading method selection area 56. More specifically, when the user presses "Take a photo", the camera provided in the support device 1 is activated, and the user can take a photo to be used for the meal record. On the other hand, when the user presses "Select from album", a list of images stored in the storage unit 14 of the support device 1 is displayed, and the user can select the image to be used for the meal record from among them. The user can load the image to be used for the meal record by pressing "Take a photo" or "Select from album" in the image loading method selection area 56. More specifically, when the user presses "Take a photo", the camera provided in the support device 1 is activated, and the user can take a photo to be used for the meal record. On the other hand, when the user presses "Select from album", a list of images stored in the storage unit 14 of the support device 1 is displayed, and the user can select the image to be used for the meal record from among them. A list of images stored in the storage unit 14 of the support device 1 is displayed, and the user can select the image to be used for the meal record from among them. The user can select the image to be used for the meal record from among them.

[0065] After the support device 1 reads the image taken or selected for use in the meal record, typically, it analyzes the content of the meal included in the image by image analysis using machine learning or the like. It analyzes the content of the meal included in the image by image analysis using machine learning or the like. The image analysis may be performed by the server device 2. Specifically, the support device 1 may send the read image to the server device 2 and receive the analysis result related to the image from the server device 2. The support device 1 may send the read image to the server device 2 and receive the analysis result related to the image from the server device 2.

[0066] The determination method selection area 58 is a check corresponding to "photo of meal" in the recording method selection area 54 When the box is checked, it is an area for selecting a method to determine the content of the meal based on the analysis result of the image The support device 1 analyzes the content of the meal by image analysis After that, based on the method selected in the determination method selection area 58, the content of the meal to be recorded is determined Determined

[0067] Specifically, on the meal recording screen of FIG. 5, the check box corresponding to "select by oneself from the candidates automatically selected by AI" is checked for "do" When the button is checked, the support device 1 can send the image information to the server device 2 and receive the analysis result related to the image information from the server device 2 Press the Next button 60, and the analysis result includes a plurality of candidates for the content of the meal and can be displayed on the display screen of the support device 1 (see FIG. 7 described later) The support device 1 determines the content of the meal selected by the user from the candidates as the object of recording On the other hand, when the check box corresponding to "do not" in the determination method selection area 58 is checked, the support device 1 is based on the analysis result of the image From a plurality of candidates for the content of the meal, the one determined to have the highest probability as the content of the meal included in the read image is autonomously determined as the object of recording Determined

[0068] On the other hand, when the check box corresponding to "do not" in the determination method selection area 58 is checked The support device 1 is based on the analysis result of the image, and from a plurality of candidates for the content of the meal The one determined to have the highest probability as the content of the meal included in the read image is autonomously determined as the object of recording Determined

[0069] The Close button 62 is a button for transitioning the display screen to the home screen

[0070] FIG. 6 is a diagram showing another example of the meal recording screen. Specifically, FIG. 5 shows the case where the check box corresponding to "photo of meal" in the recording method selection area 54 is checked When the check box corresponding to "photo of meal" in the recording method selection area 54 is checked Although it was a figure showing an example of a meal record screen in , Fig. 6 is a figure showing an example of a meal record screen when the checkbox corresponding to "keyword" is checked in the recording method selection area 54.

[0071] In the meal record screen of Fig. 6, instead of the image reading method selection area 56 and the decision method selection area 58 in the meal record screen of Fig. 5, a keyword input box 72 and a search button 73 are shown. The user inputs a keyword related to the content of the meal into the keyword input box 72 and presses the search button 73, whereby the support device 1 transmits the text information of the input keyword to the server device 2 and can receive the analysis result related to the text information from the server device 2. The analysis result includes candidates for the content of a plurality of meals and can be shown on the screen of the support device 1 (see Fig. 7 described later). The support device 1 determines the content of the meal selected by the user from among the candidates as the object of recording.

[0072] Fig. 7 is a figure showing an example of the analysis result received from the server device 2. The meal record screen of Fig. 7 includes a meal content selection area 74. In the meal content selection area 74, candidates for the content of a plurality of meals (in this embodiment, curry rice 74a, udon 74b, and hamburger 74c) are displayed. The user can select the content of the meal to be recorded from these candidates and record the content of the meal by pressing the confirmation button 92. In addition, the user can change the display screen to the display screen that was displayed before the meal record screen of Fig. 7 by pressing the return button 90.

[0073] ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​In FIG. 7, three options for meal contents are displayed, but the displayed options are not limited to these. The number of candidates to be displayed may be arbitrarily selected by the user. The menu bar and page switching buttons are displayed on the meal record screen, and the menu is displayed according to the user's operation. The meal content candidates may be displayed continuously without setting a particular upper limit on the number of candidates to be displayed.

[0074] The information about meals input by the user is stored in the storage means 102 as event history information. The event history information is stored as event information in the event history information DB 140 (S18).

[0075] [Nutrition Record Screen (Figure 8)] When the user presses the Nutrient Record button 36 on the home screen (S4 Nutrient Record ), the support device 1 displays a nutritional supplement record screen (S8). The support device 1 includes an input receiving means 1 00 receives input of information about taking nutritional supplements (an example of a first event) from the user. wear.

[0076] FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of a nutrient recording screen. The nutrient recording screen has a screen title 94. , record date 96, time display area 98, dose selection area 101, close button 105 and confirm The screen title 94, the recording date 96, the time display area 98 The Close button 105 is similar to the screen title 48 and the record button 105 in the meal record screen of FIG. This corresponds to the recording date 50, the time display area 52 and the close button 62, so it will not be explained below. .

[0077] The dosage selection area 101 is an area for the user to select the dosage of the nutrient. The user can select the dose to be recorded by pressing the triangle button in the dose selection area 101. The dosage can be increased or decreased. The dosage is not limited to the dosage that a doctor can prescribe to a user. For example, the calorie content, weight (grams) or liquid volume (ml) of the nutritional supplement is not included. L), or if the nutritional supplement is packaged in a package that contains a fixed amount of nutritional supplement, In the case of the number of packets, for example, 1 packet or more and 10 packets or less may be displayed. can be done.

[0078] The confirmation button 107 is a button for recording the intake of nutritional supplements at the set date, time and dosage. By pressing the confirm button 107, the user can confirm the intake of the nutritional supplement. Information can be recorded.

[0079] The information regarding the intake of nutritional supplements input by the user is stored in the storage means 102 as an event. The event history information is stored in the event history information DB 140 as event history information (S18).

[0080] [Defecation record screen (Figure 9)] When the user presses the defecation record button 38 on the home screen (S4 defecation record), The support device 1 displays a defecation record screen (S10). The support device 1 includes an input receiving means 100 Thus, an input of information regarding defecation (an example of a second event) is accepted from the user.

[0081] 9 is a diagram showing an example of a defecation record screen. The defecation record screen has a screen title 132, Recording date 134, time display area 136, stool shape classification 138, stool shape selection area 140, bloody stool It includes a yes / no selection area 156, a close button 158, and a confirm button 160. Title 132, Recording Date 134, Time Display Area 136, and Close Button 158 The screen title 48, the recording date 50, the time display area 52, and the Similar to the closing button 62, the confirmation button 160 follows the confirmation button 107 on the nutrient recording screen in FIG. 8, and thus will not be described below. Similar to the closing button 62, the confirmation button 160 follows the confirmation button 107 on the nutrient recording screen in FIG. 8, and thus will not be described below.

[0082] The stool shape selection area 140 is an area that displays options for the shape of the stool related to the bowel movement record. The stool shapes displayed in the stool shape selection area 140 can be, for example, options based on the Bristol Stool Form Scale. In the bowel movement record screen of FIG. 9, the options of "soft and mushy", "hard lump", "slightly hard", "normal", "soft", "watery", and "like water" are displayed, corresponding to the "soft and mushy stool", "hard stool", "slightly hard stool", "normal stool", "slightly soft stool", "mushy stool", and "watery stool" on the Bristol Stool Form Scale respectively. Among these, "soft and mushy" is selected by the user. In addition, in order for the user to visually understand what state each stool shape is in, illustrations or images may be displayed associated with each option. The user can select the stool shape from the stool shape selection area 140 and press the confirmation button 160 to record information related to the bowel movement. The stool shape classification 138 is an element that indicates whether the stool shape displayed in the stool shape selection area 140 is classified as "hard stool", "normal stool", or "soft stool". In the bowel movement record screen of FIG. 9, "soft and mushy" and "hard lump" are classified as hard stools, "slightly hard", "normal", and "soft" are classified as normal stools, and "watery" and "like water" are classified as soft stools. Also, in the Bristol Stool Form Scale, hard stools have a long retention time in the intestine (i.e., the stool stays in the intestine for a long time), and the user can record information related to the bowel movement by selecting the stool shape from the stool shape selection area 140 and pressing the confirmation button 160.

[0083] The stool shape classification 138 is an element that indicates whether the stool shape displayed in the stool shape selection area 140 is classified as "hard stool", "normal stool", or "soft stool". In the bowel movement record screen of FIG. 9, "soft and mushy" and "hard lump" are classified as hard stools, "slightly hard", "normal", and "soft" are classified as normal stools, and "watery" and "like water" are classified as soft stools. Also, in the Bristol Stool Form Scale, hard stools have a long retention time in the intestine (i.e., the stool stays in the intestine for a long time), and the user can record information related to the bowel movement by selecting the stool shape from the stool shape selection area 140 and pressing the confirmation button 160. It indicates a secret tendency, and loose stools indicate that the stool is too soft and has a tendency to diarrhea.

[0084] The presence / absence of bloody stools selection area 156 is an area for displaying options as to whether the stool related to the defecation record contains bloody stools. When the user checks the checkbox corresponding to "Yes" if the stool related to the defecation record contains bloody stools, and checks the checkbox corresponding to "No" if it does not contain bloody stools, and then presses the confirmation button 160, information regarding bloody stools can be recorded.

[0085] The information regarding defecation input by the user is stored in the event history information DB 140 as event history information by the storage means 102 (S18).

[0086] [Abdominal pain record screen (Figure 10)] When the user presses the abdominal pain record button 40 on the home screen (S4 abdominal pain record), the support device 1 displays the abdominal pain record screen (S12). The support device 1 receives input of information regarding abdominal pain (an example of the second event) from the user by the input reception means 100.

[0087] Figure 10 is a diagram showing an example of the abdominal pain record screen. The abdominal pain record screen includes a screen title 122, a recording date 124, a time display area 126, a close button 128, and a confirmation button 130. Among these, the screen title 122, the recording date 124, the time display area 126, and the close button 128 correspond to the screen title 48, the recording date 50, the time display area 52, and the close button 62 on the meal record screen in Figure 5, and the confirmation button 130 corresponds to the confirmation button 107 on the nutritional supplement record screen in Figure 8. Therefore, they will not be described below.

[0088] Information about abdominal pain input by the user is stored in the event history information database 140 as event history information by the storage means 102 (S18).

[0089] [Constipation Record Screen (Figure 11)] When the user presses the constipation record button 41 on the home screen (S4 Constipation Record), the support device 1 displays the constipation record screen (S14). The support device 1 receives input of information about constipation (an example of the second event) from the user by the input receiving means 100.

[0090] Figure 11 is a diagram showing an example of a constipation record screen. The constipation record screen includes a screen title 162, a recording date 164, a time display area 166, an explanatory text 168, a close button 170, and a confirm button 172. Among these, the screen title 162, the recording date 164, the time display area 166, and the close button 170 follow the screen title 48, the recording date 50, the time display area 52, and the close button 62 on the meal record screen in Figure 5, and the confirm button 172 follows the confirm button 107 on the nutritional supplement record screen in Figure 8, so they will not be described below.

[0091] The explanatory text 168 is an example of an explanation about constipation. On the constipation record screen in Figure 11, "Constipation means that there is a desire to defecate but no stool comes out, or only a small amount of stool comes out even if it does come out." is displayed. The explanatory text 168 may display explanations such as the difference between constipation and abdominal pain and the difference between constipation and diarrhea.

[0092] Information about constipation input by the user is stored in the event history by the storage means 102 ​​​​​​​​​​​​​It is stored in the event history information DB 140 as history information (S18).

[0093] [Review screen (Figs. 12 - 14)] When the user presses the review button 44 on the home screen (S4 Review), the support device 1 displays a review screen (S16). The support device 1 generates support information based on the event history information by the generation means 104, and the display means 106 displays the support information on the review screen.

[0094] Fig. 12 is a diagram showing an example of a review screen. The review screen in Fig. 12 includes a screen title 174, a meal record tab 176, a physical condition record tab 178, a display target date 180, a detailed display button 182, a radar chart display area 184, a home button 192, a review button 194, and other buttons 196. Among these, since the home button 192, the review button 194, and the other buttons 196 correspond to the home button 42, the review button 44, and the other buttons 46 on the home screen in Fig. 4, they will not be described below.

[0095] The meal record tab 176 is a tab that can display information related to the recording of the first event (i.e., meals and taking nutritional supplements) when pressed by the user. In the review screens of Figs. 12 - 13, the meal record tab 176 is in a pressed state.

[0096] The physical condition record tab 178 is a tab that can display information related to the recording of the second event (i.e., flatulence, abdominal pain, and bowel movements) when pressed by the user. In the review screen of Fig. 14, the physical condition record tab 178 is in a pressed state.

[0097] ​​​​​​​​​​ The display target date 180 displays the date corresponding to the information displayed on the review screen. For example the review screen in FIG. 12 displays the information related to the first event recorded on December 1, 2022 The user can also select another date as the display target by pressing the display target date 180. Note that the support device 1 may synchronize the display target date 180 with the date 22 on the home screen described with reference to FIG. 4 For example, when the user presses the review button 44 with the date 22 set to a specific time on the home screen the support device 1 may display the review screen in FIG. 12 with the display target date 180 set to the specific time. Similarly, when the user presses the home button 192 when the display target date 180 is set to a specific time the support device 1 may display the home screen described with reference to FIG. 4 with the date 22 set to the specific time The detail display button 182 is a button that can display the details of the meal record when the user presses it An example of the display screen when the detail display button 182 is pressed will be described later with reference to FIG. 13 The radar chart display area 184 is an area that displays the nutritional summary information regarding the nutrients ingested by the user in the form of a radar chart. In the radar chart information regarding the types (particularly, energy, protein, lipid, carbohydrate

[0098] dietary fiber, and salt) and amounts of the nutrients ingested by the user during a unit period is displayed. In the display screen of FIG. 12 the unit period is 24 hours (i.e., one day), but it may be a period such as one week, one month, and three months etc

[0099] The radar chart display area 184 is an area that displays nutritional summary information about the nutrients the user has consumed in the form of a radar chart. In the radar chart information about the types (especially energy, protein, lipids, carbohydrates dietary fiber, and salt) and amounts of the nutrients the user has consumed during a unit period is displayed. In the display screen of Figure 12 the unit period is 24 hours (i.e., one day), but it can also be a period such as one week, one month, or three months etc Alternatively, the nutritional summary information to be displayed may be information on the aggregated value or average value in a unit period or information on the transition of the intake amount in a unit period. It may also be information on the intake amount.

[0100] The information displayed in the radar chart display area 184 is information generated by the generation means 104 based on at least one of the records of meals and the records of taking nutritional supplements among the event history information. That is, the information displayed in the radar chart display area 184 is an example of the support information. It is information generated by the generation means 104 based on at least one of the records of meals and the records of taking nutritional supplements among the event history information. That is, the information displayed in the radar chart display area 184 is an example of the support information.

[0101] In the radar chart display area 184, information on the nutrients ingested by the user based on the records of meals and the records of taking nutritional supplements is displayed in a radar chart. In FIG. 12, an example of displaying separately in the nutritional supplement contribution area 186 and the meal contribution area 188 is shown. The meal contribution area 188 is an area for displaying information on the nutrients ingested by the user through meals. On the other hand, the nutritional supplement contribution area 186 is an area for displaying information on the nutrients ingested by taking nutritional supplements separately from the nutrients ingested by meals. In this way, in the radar chart display area 184, the nutrients ingested by the user through meals and the nutrients ingested by the user through taking medications (including taking nutritional supplements) may be displayed in a distinguishable state from each other. Also, the radar chart may display the total nutrients ingested by meals and taking nutritional supplements as a single radar chart. In the radar chart display area 184, information on the nutrients ingested by the user based on the records of meals and the records of taking nutritional supplements is displayed in a radar chart. In FIG. 12, an example of displaying separately in the nutritional supplement contribution area 186 and the meal contribution area 188 is shown. The meal contribution area 188 is an area for displaying information on the nutrients ingested by the user through meals. On the other hand, the nutritional supplement contribution area 186 is an area for displaying information on the nutrients ingested by taking nutritional supplements separately from the nutrients ingested by meals. In this way, in the radar chart display area 184, the nutrients ingested by the user through meals and the nutrients ingested by the user through taking medications (including taking nutritional supplements) may be displayed in a distinguishable state from each other. Also, the radar chart may display the total nutrients ingested by meals and taking nutritional supplements as a single radar chart. In FIG. 12, an example of displaying separately in the nutritional supplement contribution area 186 and the meal contribution area 188 is shown. The meal contribution area 188 is an area for displaying information on the nutrients ingested by the user through meals. On the other hand, the nutritional supplement contribution area 186 is an area for displaying information on the nutrients ingested by taking nutritional supplements separately from the nutrients ingested by meals. In this way, in the radar chart display area 184, the nutrients ingested by the user through meals and the nutrients ingested by the user through taking medications (including taking nutritional supplements) may be displayed in a distinguishable state from each other. Also, the radar chart may display the total nutrients ingested by meals and taking nutritional supplements as a single radar chart. The meal contribution area 188 is an area for displaying information on the nutrients ingested by the user through meals. On the other hand, the nutritional supplement contribution area 186 is an area for displaying information on the nutrients ingested by taking nutritional supplements separately from the nutrients ingested by meals. In this way, in the radar chart display area 184, the nutrients ingested by the user through meals and the nutrients ingested by the user through taking medications (including taking nutritional supplements) may be displayed in a distinguishable state from each other. Also, the radar chart may display the total nutrients ingested by meals and taking nutritional supplements as a single radar chart. On the other hand, the nutritional supplement contribution area 186 is an area for displaying information on the nutrients ingested by taking nutritional supplements separately from the nutrients ingested by meals. In this way, in the radar chart display area 184, the nutrients ingested by the user through meals and the nutrients ingested by the user through taking medications (including taking nutritional supplements) may be displayed in a distinguishable state from each other. Also, the radar chart may display the total nutrients ingested by meals and taking nutritional supplements as a single radar chart. In this way, in the radar chart display area 184, the nutrients ingested by the user through meals and the nutrients ingested by the user through taking medications (including taking nutritional supplements) may be displayed in a distinguishable state from each other. Also, the radar chart may display the total nutrients ingested by meals and taking nutritional supplements as a single radar chart. In the radar chart display area 184, the nutrients ingested by the user through meals and the nutrients ingested by the user through taking medications (including taking nutritional supplements) may be displayed in a distinguishable state from each other. Also, the radar chart may display the total nutrients ingested by meals and taking nutritional supplements as a single radar chart. In the radar chart display area 184, the nutrients ingested by the user through meals and the nutrients ingested by the user through taking medications (including taking nutritional supplements) may be displayed in a distinguishable state from each other. Also, the radar chart may display the total nutrients ingested by meals and taking nutritional supplements as a single radar chart. The radar chart may display the total nutrients ingested by meals and taking nutritional supplements as a single radar chart. The radar chart may display the total nutrients ingested by meals and taking nutritional supplements as a single radar chart.

[0102] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing another example of the review screen. The user can change the display screen to the review screen of FIG. 13 by pressing the detailed display button 182 on the review screen of FIG. 12. The user can change the display screen to the review screen of FIG. 13 by pressing the detailed display button 182 on the review screen of FIG. 12. The user can change the display screen to the review screen of FIG. 13 by pressing the detailed display button 182 on the review screen of FIG. 12.

[0103] ​ On the review screen of FIG. 13, instead of the detailed display button 182 and the radar chart display area 184 in the review screen of FIG. 12, a back button 206, a legend display area 208, a bar graph display area 210, and a scroll bar 218 are displayed.

[0104] The back button 206 is a button that allows the user to move the display screen to the review screen of FIG. 12 by pressing it.

[0105] The legend display area 208 is an area for displaying the legend of the bar graph display area 210. The legend display area 208 includes a legend corresponding to the "ingested" nutrient, a legend corresponding to the "excessive" nutrient, and a legend corresponding to the "deficient" nutrient.

[0106] The bar graph display area 210 is calculated based on at least a part of the user's height, weight, gender, age, type of disease, and physical activity level, and displays information obtained by comparing the reference information, which is the standard amount of nutrients that the user should ingest per unit period, with the intake information, which is the amount of nutrients that the user ingested during the unit period due to the first event. Specifically, it can be read from the bar graph display area 210 that the energy is ingested in excess of the standard, while for protein, fat, and carbohydrates, it can be read that the intake is insufficient. The information obtained by comparing the reference information and the intake information in this way is also an example of the support information. Also, the bar graph display area 210 may display the nutrients ingested by the user through diet and the nutrients ingested by taking medicine (including taking nutritional supplements) in separate areas in a distinguishable state from each other.

[0107] The scroll bar 218 is displayed in the bar graph display area 210 by the user's operation. This is an element that allows you to change the type of nutrients displayed. By moving (swiping or scrolling) the scroll bar 218, for example, downward on the screen And, nutrients other than protein, lipids and carbohydrates (e.g., vitamins and minerals, etc.) The intake status can be confirmed. Also, the scroll bar 218 is used on the review screen. It does not need to be displayed all the time, and can be changed by the user's movement (swaping) of the bar graph display area 210. The display can be adjusted to suit the user's needs (type or scroll).

[0108] FIG. 14 is another example of a review screen. The user can view the review screen of FIG. By pressing the health record tab 178 in the screen, the display screen is transitioned to the review screen of FIG. It is possible to do so.

[0109] In the review screen of FIG. 14, the display target date 180 in the review screen of FIG. 12, Instead of the display button 182 and the radar chart display area 184, the display target week 234, A graph display area 236 and a legend display area 238 are displayed.

[0110] The display target week 234 displays the week corresponding to the information displayed on the review screen of FIG. For example, the retrospective screen in Figure 14 shows the week of November 21, 2022 (i.e., This shows information about the second event recorded between November 21st and November 27th. In addition, when the user presses the display target week 234, the second event recorded in a different week can be displayed. You can also display information about the event. In this case, you can display a calendar, etc. Displays selectable dates, and when the user selects an arbitrary date, information regarding the second event recorded in the week to which the selected date belongs can be displayed (not shown). .

[0111] Also, in the calendar displayed when the display target week 234 is pressed, the support device 1 may change the display mode of at least some of the dates based on the operation history regarding various records of the user (for example, meal records and physical condition records, etc.). The support device 1 can, for example, distinguish between the dates on which the user has input various records and the dates on which the user has not input various records and display them distinguishable. The support device 1 may also display, in a plurality of different colors according to the presence or absence and type of various records, the dates and areas separately. The support device 1 may also associate and display a specific mark (for example, a mark indicating that a meal record has been made, a mark indicating that a physical condition record has been made, etc.) or an icon with the dates. In this way, the support device 1 may display the presence or absence of various records at each of a plurality of dates in a recognizable manner on the calendar.

[0112] The graph display area 236 displays information regarding the number of times for each unit period of the second event. Specifically, the graph display area 236 displays the number of hard stools, the number of normal stools, and the number of soft stools in the form of a stacked bar graph, and the number of bloody stools, constipation, and abdominal pain in a line graph . In these graphs, the number of occurrences of bloody stools, the number of occurrences of constipation, and the number of occurrences of abdominal pain are displayed by the display means 106 in a distinguishable state from each other. Such a graph is also an example of support information. Also, in the review screen of FIG. 14, the unit period is one week, but ​​​​It may be a period of one month, three months, etc.

[0113] The legend display area 238 is an area for displaying the legend of the graph display area 236. Specifically the legend display area 238 displays a corresponding legend for each of hard stools, normal stools, soft stools, bloody stools, abdominal pain, and infrequent stools.

[0114] In addition, a check box for determining whether or not to be a display target in the graph display area 236 is associated with each legend. On the review screen of FIG. 14 since the check boxes corresponding to hard stools, normal stools, soft stools, bloody stools, and infrequent stools are checked, these pieces of information are displayed in the graph display area 236. On the other hand since the check box corresponding to abdominal pain is not checked, the information regarding abdominal pain is not displayed in the graph display area 236. The check boxes corresponding to hard stools, normal stools, and soft stools may be provided individually, or a single check box may be provided overall as defecation. That is, the support device 1 may receive a selection for displaying information regarding at least one of infrequent stools, abdominal pain , defecation (including cases where hard stools, normal stools, and soft stools can be selected individually), and bloody stools by the selection reception means 108.

[0115] <4. Effects of the support device 1> According to the support device 1, treatment can be supported by recording and displaying information on the dietary records and physical condition records of patients with inflammatory bowel disease.

[0116] In treating inflammatory bowel disease, it is important to observe the nutrients ingested by the patient and the physical condition of the patient (including the states of defecation, abdominal pain, and infrequent stools). For example, what kind of diet the patient has ​​​​​​​By observing how the physical condition changes when a certain substance is ingested, it is possible to infer the food items to be avoided by the patient and the food items to be actively ingested, etc.

[0117] The support device 1 receives information regarding events including a first event (including ingestion of food and nutritional supplements) from a user who is a patient and a second event (including defecation, abdominal pain, and occurrence of abdominal distension) (see FIGS. 5-11), and displays a review screen (see FIGS. 12-14 ). Thereby, for example, a doctor who diagnoses or treats the user can check the review screen and make a decision on the diagnosis of the user, or determine or change the treatment policy. Also, for example, by the user himself / herself checking the review screen, the user can objectively view his / her nutritional intake status and the occurrence status of symptoms, and can obtain an opportunity to review his / her life.

[0118] In addition, according to the support device 1, information particularly important for the treatment of ulcerative colitis, which is one of the inflammatory bowel diseases can be displayed to support the treatment of the user.

[0119] In the treatment of ulcerative colitis, information regarding the occurrence of abdominal distension is particularly important. Since an increase in the number of occurrences of abdominal distension is considered to be a sign of deterioration of the symptoms of ulcerative colitis . That is, a doctor or a patient can know the signs of ulcerative colitis by recording and objectively viewing the number of occurrences of abdominal distension.

[0120] The support device 1 receives an input of information regarding the occurrence of abdominal distension (see FIG. 11) and can display the transition of the number of occurrences thereof (see FIG. 14). When a doctor observes, for example, an increase in the number of occurrences of abdominal distension, the doctor determines that the symptoms of the user's ulcerative colitis may deteriorate in the future, and the user It can be used as support information when changing the type and amount of medicine prescribed to the user. It can be used.

[0121] By paying attention not only to the state of defecation but also to the occurrence of rumbling abdomen, which is an index indicating the degree of intestinal inflammation, the support device 1 supports the treatment of the user more effectively. Moreover, according to the support device 1, it is possible to display whether the user is ingesting necessary and sufficient nutrients and support the treatment of the user.

[0122] In treating inflammatory bowel disease, it is important for the patient to ingest necessary and sufficient nutrients. For example, depending on the type of disease, the patient may preferably avoid ingesting foods containing a large amount of nutrients that are likely to burden the digestive tract, such as lipids. In addition, for example, depending on the type of disease, foods rich in dietary fiber have an effect of regulating the intestinal environment, so the patient may preferably ingest them actively.

[0123] In treating inflammatory bowel disease, it is important for the patient to ingest necessary and sufficient nutrients. The patient may, for example, preferably avoid ingesting foods containing a lot of nutrients that are likely to burden the digestive tract, such as lipids, depending on the type of disease. In addition, for example, depending on the type of disease, foods rich in dietary fiber have an effect of regulating the intestinal environment, so the patient may preferably ingest them actively. In addition, for example, depending on the type of disease, foods rich in dietary fiber have an effect of regulating the intestinal environment, so the patient may preferably ingest them actively. In addition, for example, depending on the type of disease, foods rich in dietary fiber have an effect of regulating the intestinal environment, so the patient may preferably ingest them actively.

[0124] The support device 1 displays a review screen regarding the nutrients ingested by the user in the form of a radar chart (see FIG. 12) and a bar graph (see FIG. 13). Thereby, for example, a doctor who has checked the review screen can use it as a support tool for giving advice to the user regarding the items and intake amounts of foods and nutrients. In addition, the user who has checked the review screen can objectively view his or her own nutrient intake situation and use it for improving life, or use it as a consultation support tool for seeking advice from a doctor. In addition, the user who has checked the review screen can objectively view his or her own nutrient intake situation and use it for improving life, or use it as a consultation support tool for seeking advice from a doctor. In addition, the user who has checked the review screen can objectively view his or her own nutrient intake situation and use it for improving life, or use it as a consultation support tool for seeking advice from a doctor. In addition, the user who has checked the review screen can objectively view his or her own nutrient intake situation and use it for improving life, or use it as a consultation support tool for seeking advice from a doctor.

[0125] In particular, in the review screen of FIG. 12, the display of the nutrient contribution area 186 and the diet contribution area 188 As shown, the breakdown of the nutrients ingested through diet and the nutrients ingested through nutritional supplements can be grasped. Thus, a doctor who has checked the review screen in Fig. 12 can, for example, know that the user is ingesting excessive nutrients through nutritional supplements, and give advice to the user that they should reduce the intake of certain nutrients through diet, or that they should ingest more amounts or types of nutrients. Also, a user who has checked the review screen can objectively view their own nutritional intake situation and utilize it to improve their life, or utilize it as a consultation support tool for seeking advice on their own nutritional intake situation when consulting a doctor. In treating inflammatory bowel disease, the intake of nutritional supplements is important. The support device 1 not only displays the intake situation of nutrients through diet, but also the intake situation of nutrients through nutritional supplements, thereby supporting the treatment of the user more effectively.

[0126]

[0127] Also, on the review screen in Fig. 13, the bar graph display area 210 enables the user to grasp whether they are actually ingesting the amount of nutrients that should be ingested based on their height, weight, gender, age, type of disease, physical activity level, etc. Thus, a doctor or user who has checked the review screen in Fig. 13 can, for example, know that the intake amount of lipids is large compared to the standard, and that the amount of dietary fiber is small compared to the standard. The amount of nutrients that should be ingested as the standard is not particularly limited as long as it is appropriately calculated based on the above items, but as an example, it can be preset with reference to the "Dietary Intake Standards for Japanese People" issued by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, etc.

[0128] ​​​​​​In addition, the support device 1 displays the amount of nutrients that should be ingested based on the settings at the timing of actual recording, rather than the timing of the playback screen display. This is possible. As a result, even if the user's height, weight, gender, age, disease type, physical activity level, etc. change between the time of recording and the time of displaying the playback screen (that is, even if the amount of nutrients that should be ingested changes), the amount of nutrients ingested at the time based on the criteria at the time of recording can be displayed. For example, when the support device 1 displays a playback screen related to the recording at the first time point at the second time point after the first time point, regardless of the user's height, etc. at the second time point, it is set based on the user's height, etc. at the first time point. The relationship between the amount of nutrients that should be ingested and the amount of nutrients that the user actually ingested at the first time point may be displayed. The support device 1 may display the relationship between the amount of nutrients that should be ingested and the amount of nutrients that the user actually ingested at the first time point. When displaying a playback screen related to the recording at the first time point at the second time point after the first time point, regardless of the user's height, etc. at the second time point, it is based on the user's height, etc. at the first time point. The relationship between the amount of nutrients that should be ingested and the amount of nutrients that the user actually ingested at the first time point may be displayed.

[0129] Typically, the physical activity level can be selected by the user from a plurality of levels (for example, level 1, level 2 and level 3). The amount of nutrients that the user should ingest may be set to be larger when the physical activity level is relatively high (for example, level 3) and smaller when the physical activity level is relatively low (for example, level 1). In this way, the user can grasp the amount of nutrients that should be ingested according to their own physical activity level.

[0130] Patients with inflammatory bowel disease have a weakened digestive ability and may need to ingest more nutrients compared to healthy people. On the other hand, nutrients that burden the digestive tract, such as lipids and proteins, may need to be ingested less compared to healthy people. The support device 1 is for the user ​​​​​By displaying whether or not the user is able to ingest sufficient nutrients, the treatment of the user is more effectively supported.

[0131] <5. Modes for Carrying Out the Invention> Based on the knowledge of those skilled in the art, the above embodiments can be combined, changed, and deleted within a range where no contradiction occurs. The description of the above embodiments is merely an example and does not limit the content of the present invention.

[0132] The support device 1 in the above embodiment may be composed of a combination of a plurality of devices. Alternatively, for example, the support device 1 may be a part of another device. Similarly, the support program executed by the support device 1 may be composed of a combination of a plurality of programs, and each of the plurality of programs may be stored in different devices. Alternatively, the support program executed by the support device 1 may have functions other than the functions described in the above embodiment.

[0133] The support device 1 may have a function of displaying a notification screen. On the notification screen, typically, information regarding updates of the support program, occurrence of malfunctions, etc. is displayed. The notification screen may be either a notification list screen that displays an overview of a plurality of notifications in a list format or a notification detail screen that displays details of a notification selected by the user from the plurality of notifications. On the notification screen, the support device 1 may further display a button for transitioning to the notification screen on the home screen described

[0134] with reference to FIG. 4. In response to a user's press on a push notification displayed on the screen, a screen corresponding to the push notification may be displayed. Note that the push notification may be either a remote push notification performed by receiving an instruction to perform the push notification from the server device 2 or a local push notification performed without requiring communication with the server device 2. The push notification may be, for example, a notification (i.e., a reminder) prompting the user to input a record when at least one of the meal record, medication record, and physical condition record is missing by a predetermined time every day. In this case, the support device 1 may display a meal record screen or a physical condition record screen in response to the user's press on the push notification of the reminder. Thereby, the support device 1 can efficiently support continuous recording by the user. The support device 1 may accept an operation from the user regarding activation or deactivation of the reminder. Also, when a reminder regarding the medication record is set to be effective, the user can set the name and usage volume of the drug to be taken in association with the reminder. The push notification may also be a notification indicating that a new notice has been added. In this case, the support device 1 may display a notice details screen regarding the added notice in response to the user's press on the push notification indicating that a new notice has been added.

[0135] For example, when at least one of the meal record, medication record, and physical condition record is missing by a predetermined time every day, it may be a notification (i.e., a reminder) prompting the user to input a record. In this case, the support device 1 may display a meal record screen or a physical condition record screen in response to the user's press on the push notification of the reminder. Thereby, the support device 1 can efficiently support continuous recording by the user. In response to the user's press on the push notification of the reminder, a meal record screen or a physical condition record screen may be displayed. Thereby, the support device 1 can efficiently support continuous recording by the user.

[0136] The support device 1 may accept an operation from the user regarding activation or deactivation of the reminder. Also, when a reminder regarding the medication record is set to be effective, the user can set the name and usage volume of the drug to be taken in association with the reminder. The name and usage volume of the drug to be taken can be set in association with the reminder.

[0137] The push notification may also be a notification indicating that a new notice has been added. In this case, the support device 1 may display a notice details screen regarding the added notice in response to the user's press on the push notification indicating that a new notice has been added. In response to the user's press on the push notification indicating that a new notice has been added, a notice details screen regarding the added notice may be displayed.

[0138] Also, the support device 1 may have a function of displaying a medication guidance note and information regarding inflammatory bowel disease. The support device 1 may display a medication guidance note on the home screen described with reference to FIG. 4. Further display a button for transitioning to a screen that displays information regarding inflammatory bowel disease, which is also acceptable. In response to the user pressing the button, the support device 1 may, for example, launch the browser software installed in the device itself to display a web page on which a medication instruction sheet or information regarding inflammatory bowel disease is described.

[0139] The display screens described with reference to FIGS. 4 to 14 are merely examples, and the design, display items, explanatory text, types of graphs, screen transitions, etc. may be changed. For example, the nutrient items displayed in the radar chart display area 184 or the bar graph display area 210 may include, in addition to "energy", "salt", "protein", "dietary fiber", "carbohydrates", and "lipids", "vitamins", "iron", "calcium", "zinc", "potassium", etc. Further, when displaying the intake status of vitamins in the radar chart display area 184 or the bar graph display area 210, examples of the types of vitamins include, for example, vitamin A, vitamin D, vitamin E, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, vitamin C, vitamin K, niacin, folic acid, pantothenic acid, and biotin. All of these may be displayed, only some of these may be displayed, and it is not limited thereto, and different vitamins may be displayed. Further, when displaying the intake status of minerals, examples of the types of minerals include, for example, sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium, iron, phosphorus, zinc, copper, manganese, iodine, selenium, chromium, and molybdenum. All of these may be displayed, only some of these may be displayed, and it is not limited thereto, and different minerals may be displayed.

[0140] ​ In the above-described embodiment, the support device 1 including the input reception means 100 has been described. However, the support device 1 does not necessarily include the input reception means 100. The support device 1 may receive event history information from another device (for example, the server device 2) and display the support information generated based on this. It may be so.

[0141] In the above-described embodiment, the server device 2 has been described as transmitting an installer to the support device 1. However, it is not limited to this. For example, the server device 2 may operate a support program on the support device 1 by transmitting response information (for example, an HTTP response) in response to request information (for example, an HTTP request) from the support device 1. For example, the server device 2 may operate a support program on the support device 1 by transmitting response information (for example, an HTTP response) in response to request information (for example, an HTTP request) from the support device 1. responding to request information (for example, an HTTP request) from the support device 1 and transmitting response information (for example, an HTTP response). It may be so.

[0142] The storage means 102 storing information includes the support device 1 making the information available. Specifically, in the above-described embodiment, the storage means 102 has been described as storing event history information in the event history information DB 140 of the storage unit 14. However, it is not limited to this. For example, the storage means 102 may transmit event history information to the server device 2 and cause the storage unit provided in the server device 2 to store the event history information. In the above-described embodiment, the storage means 102 has been described as storing event history information in the event history information DB 140 of the storage unit 14. However, it is not limited to this. For example, the storage means 102 may transmit event history information to the server device 2 and cause the storage unit provided in the server device 2 to store the event history information. For example, the storage means 102 may transmit event history information to the server device 2 and cause the storage unit provided in the server device 2 to store the event history information. It may be so.

[0143] The display means 106 displaying information includes making the information visible to the user. Specifically, in the above-described embodiment, the display means 106 has been described as displaying support information on the display device 310 of the support device 1. However, it is not limited to this. For example, the display means 106 may enable a device other than the support device 1 to display the support information. In the above-described embodiment, the display means 106 has been described as displaying support information on the display device 310 of the support device 1. However, it is not limited to this. For example, the display means 106 may enable a device other than the support device 1 to display the support information. It may be so.

[0144] In the above-described embodiment, the home screen includes a greeting message 20, a date 22, a time line display area 24, a scroll bar 32, a meal recording button 34, a nutrient recording button 36 , a bowel movement recording button 38, an abdominal pain recording button 40, a bloating recording button 41, a home button 4 2, a review button 44, and other buttons 46, but is not limited thereto. For example, in addition to or instead of these, it may include a medication recording button or a growth recording button. The medication recording button is a button for transitioning to a screen for recording information regarding the administration of pharmaceuticals other than nutrients prescribed by a doctor for the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease. Further, the growth recording button is a button for transitioning to a screen for confirming whether a user, if the user is a child, is growing along a general growth curve by recording their age, height, weight, etc. On the screen, a graph showing the user's growth curve may be displayed, and the user's growth curve and the general growth curve may be displayed in a comparable manner. Note that the support device 1 may have a function of determining whether the user is a child based on registration information of the application software, etc. . In this case, the support device 1 may display the input growth record as, for example, an aspect of the review screen. The support device 1 may display, as an aspect of the review screen, for example, a list of growth records recorded over the entire period or any

[0145] period selected by the user in tabular form or in graph form. Inflammatory bowel disease may reduce the absorption efficiency of nutrients. Therefore, especially when the patient is a child, it is necessary to observe whether the patient is absorbing sufficient nutrients. The support device 1 may display, as an aspect of the review screen, a list of growth records recorded over the entire period or any period selected by the user in tabular form or in graph form. Inflammatory bowel disease may reduce the absorption efficiency of nutrients. Therefore, especially when the patient is a child, it is necessary to observe whether the patient is absorbing sufficient nutrients. This is important. According to this configuration, it is possible to display the user's growth records as a list. Therefore, as a doctor, it is possible to determine whether the user is absorbing sufficient nutrition. Also, regardless of whether the user is a child, the support device 1 may display a body record button, for example, on the home screen. The body record button is a button that transitions to a screen for recording body records (for example, height, weight, body temperature, physical activity level, etc.). When the user is a child, it may be the same as the growth record button. Further, the body record button may be a button that transitions to a screen where all information related to body records can be input on one screen,

[0146] or may be provided with individual buttons that transition to individual input screens for each type of body record. For example, the support device 1 may display a screen that allows the user to input three items: height, weight, and body temperature in response to the user pressing the body record button. Also, the support device 1 may display a screen that allows the user to input height in response to the user pressing the height record button, and may display a screen that allows the user to input weight in response to the user pressing the weight record button. The support device 1 can acquire information related to the height and other information input by the user. Also, the support device 1 can acquire information related to height and other information by communicating with other devices that collect data related to the body (for example, smartwatches, IoT devices, and scales equipped with communication functions). temperature, physical activity level, etc.). When the user is a child, it may be the same as the growth record button. Further, the body record button may be a button that transitions to a screen where all information related to body records can be input on one screen, or may be provided with individual buttons that transition to individual input screens for each type of body record. For example, the support device 1 may display a screen that allows the user to input three items: height, weight, and body temperature in response to the user pressing the body record button. Also, the support device 1 may display a screen that allows the user to input height in response to the user pressing the height record button, and may display a screen that allows the user to input weight in response to the user pressing the weight record button. The support device 1 can acquire information related to the height and other information input by the user. Also, the support device 1 can acquire information related to height and other information by communicating with other devices that collect data related to the body (for example, smartwatches, IoT devices, and scales equipped with communication functions). or may be provided with individual buttons that transition to individual input screens for each type of body record. For example, the support device 1 may display a screen that allows the user to input three items: height, weight, and body temperature in response to the user pressing the body record button. Also, the support device 1 may display a screen that allows the user to input height in response to the user pressing the height record button, and may display a screen that allows the user to input weight in response to the user pressing the weight record button. The support device 1 can acquire information related to the height and other information input by the user. Also, the support device 1 can acquire information related to height and other information by communicating with other devices that collect data related to the body (for example, smartwatches, IoT devices, and scales equipped with communication functions). or may be provided with individual buttons that transition to individual input screens for each type of body record. For example, the support device 1 may display a screen that allows the user to input three items: height, weight, and body temperature in response to the user pressing the body record button. Also, the support device 1 may display a screen that allows the user to input height in response to the user pressing the height record button, and may display a screen that allows the user to input weight in response to the user pressing the weight record button. The support device 1 can acquire information related to the height and other information input by the user. Also, the support device 1 can acquire information related to height and other information by communicating with other devices that collect data related to the body (for example, smartwatches, IoT devices, and scales equipped with communication functions). or may be provided with individual buttons that transition to individual input screens for each type of body record. For example, the support device 1 may display a screen that allows the user to input three items: height, weight, and body temperature in response to the user pressing the body record button. Also, the support device 1 may display a screen that allows the user to input height in response to the user pressing the height record button, and may display a screen that allows the user to input weight in response to the user pressing the weight record button. The support device 1 can acquire information related to the height and other information input by the user. Also, the support device 1 can acquire information related to height and other information by communicating with other devices that collect data related to the body (for example, smartwatches, IoT devices, and scales equipped with communication functions). or may be provided with individual buttons that transition to individual input screens for each type of body record. For example, the support device 1 may display a screen that allows the user to input three items: height, weight, and body temperature in response to the user pressing the body record button. Also, the support device 1 may display a screen that allows the user to input height in response to the user pressing the height record button, and may display a screen that allows the user to input weight in response to the user pressing the weight record button. The support device 1 can acquire information related to the height and other information input by the user. Also, the support device 1 can acquire information related to height and other information by communicating with other devices that collect data related to the body (for example, smartwatches, IoT devices, and scales equipped with communication functions). In the above embodiment, the meal record button 34, the nutritional supplement record button 36, the bowel movement record button 38, the abdominal pain record button 40, and the bloating record button 41 correspond to the display screen for each button. In the above embodiment, the meal record button 34, the nutritional supplement record button 36, the bowel movement record button 38, the abdominal pain record button 40, and the bloating record button 41 correspond to the display screen for each button. In the above embodiment, the meal record button 34, the nutritional supplement record button 36, the bowel movement record button 38, the abdominal pain record button 40, and the bloating record button 41 correspond to the display screen for each button.

[0147] In the above embodiment, the meal record button 34, the nutritional supplement record button 36, the bowel movement record button 38, the abdominal pain record button 40, and the bloating record button 41 correspond to the display screen for each button. Although it has been described as a button that can transition to the vent input screen, it is not limited to this. For example, an event input modal corresponding to each button may be displayed overlapping the home screen. This may be done.

[0148] In the above embodiment, by pressing the triangular button in the time display areas 52, 98, 126, 136, or 166 or the dosage setting area 101, it has been described that the minutes and seconds or the dosage related to each corresponding record can be changed, but it is not limited to this. For example, the content may be selectable by scrolling the numerical values displayed in a drum roll format up and down in each area. It has been described that by pressing the triangular button in the time display areas 52, 98, 126, 136, or 166 or the dosage setting area 101, the minutes and seconds or the dosage related to each corresponding record can be changed, but it is not limited to this. For example, the content may be selectable by scrolling the numerical values displayed in a drum roll format up and down in each area. It has been described that by pressing the triangular button in the time display areas 52, 98, 126, 136, or 166 or the dosage setting area 101, the minutes and seconds or the dosage related to each corresponding record can be changed, but it is not limited to this. For example, the content may be selectable by scrolling the numerical values displayed in a drum roll format up and down in each area. It has been described that by pressing the triangular button in the time display areas 52, 98, 126, 136, or 166 or the dosage setting area 101, the minutes and seconds or the dosage related to each corresponding record can be changed, but it is not limited to this. For example, the content may be selectable by scrolling the numerical values displayed in a drum roll format up and down in each area. This may be selectable.

[0149] In the above embodiment, it has been described that the image analysis of the image used for the photographed or selected meal record and the search related to the text information input by keyword are performed by the server device 2, but it is not limited to this. For example, the image or text information may be transmitted to a meal / nutrient database or an I / F in the form of a Web API (Application Programming Interface) that can be connected via the communication network 3, and the result analyzed by the database or I / F may be received by the support device 1. Examples of such a meal / nutrient database or I / F include, for example, the Calomil (registered trademark) API. In the above embodiment, it has been described that the image analysis of the image used for the photographed or selected meal record and the search related to the text information input by keyword are performed by the server device 2, but it is not limited to this. For example, the image or text information may be transmitted to a meal / nutrient database or an I / F in the form of a Web API (Application Programming Interface) that can be connected via the communication network 3, and the result analyzed by the database or I / F may be received by the support device 1. Examples of such a meal / nutrient database or I / F include, for example, the Calomil (registered trademark) API. In the above embodiment, it has been described that the image analysis of the image used for the photographed or selected meal record and the search related to the text information input by keyword are performed by the server device 2, but it is not limited to this. For example, the image or text information may be transmitted to a meal / nutrient database or an I / F in the form of a Web API (Application Programming Interface) that can be connected via the communication network 3, and the result analyzed by the database or I / F may be received by the support device 1. Examples of such a meal / nutrient database or I / F include, for example, the Calomil (registered trademark) API. In the above embodiment, it has been described that the image analysis of the image used for the photographed or selected meal record and the search related to the text information input by keyword are performed by the server device 2, but it is not limited to this. For example, the image or text information may be transmitted to a meal / nutrient database or an I / F in the form of a Web API (Application Programming Interface) that can be connected via the communication network 3, and the result analyzed by the database or I / F may be received by the support device 1. Examples of such a meal / nutrient database or I / F include, for example, the Calomil (registered trademark) API. In the above embodiment, it has been described that the image analysis of the image used for the photographed or selected meal record and the search related to the text information input by keyword are performed by the server device 2, but it is not limited to this. For example, the image or text information may be transmitted to a meal / nutrient database or an I / F in the form of a Web API (Application Programming Interface) that can be connected via the communication network 3, and the result analyzed by the database or I / F may be received by the support device 1. Examples of such a meal / nutrient database or I / F include, for example, the Calomil (registered trademark) API. In the above embodiment, it has been described that the image analysis of the image used for the photographed or selected meal record and the search related to the text information input by keyword are performed by the server device 2, but it is not limited to this. For example, the image or text information may be transmitted to a meal / nutrient database or an I / F in the form of a Web API (Application Programming Interface) that can be connected via the communication network 3, and the result analyzed by the database or I / F may be received by the support device 1. Examples of such a meal / nutrient database or I / F include, for example, the Calomil (registered trademark) API. Examples of such a meal / nutrient database or I / F include, for example, the Calomil (registered trademark) API.

[0150] In the above embodiment, in an example of the screens shown in FIGS. 5 to 9, it has been described that the selection of the corresponding item or the selection of the function is indicated by whether or not there is a check in the checkbox, but it is not limited to this. For example, the tap of the icon image representing the item or the function In the above embodiment, in an example of the screens shown in FIGS. 5 to 9, it has been described that the selection of the corresponding item or the selection of the function is indicated by whether or not there is a check in the checkbox, but it is not limited to this. For example, the tap of the icon image representing the item or the function In the above embodiment, in an example of the screens shown in FIGS. 5 to 9, it has been described that the selection of the corresponding item or the selection of the function is indicated by whether or not there is a check in the checkbox, but it is not limited to this. For example, the tap of the icon image representing the item or the function Selection may be indicated by presence or absence, and radio buttons may be displayed instead of check boxes. It may also be indicated by the presence or absence of selection of the radio button.

[0151] In the above embodiment, for example, in FIG. 7, it has been described that the user inputs a record of a meal of a predetermined unit amount. In contrast, the support device 1 may accept input of information regarding the difference or ratio between the predetermined unit amount and the amount of the meal actually consumed by the user. The support device 1 may accept input of information regarding the difference or ratio between the predetermined unit amount and the amount of the meal actually consumed by the user. The support device 1 may accept input of information regarding the difference or ratio between the predetermined unit amount and the amount of the meal actually consumed by the user. The support device 1 may display buttons for selecting whether the amount of the meal actually consumed by the user is, for example, 25%, 50%, 75%, 100%, 125%, 150%, 200%, 250%, 300%, etc. of any of the ratios with respect to the predetermined unit amount. In contrast, the user may be able to select a meal menu and select a ratio. For example, when the user eats curry rice for two people, the user may select the "curry rice" menu and press the button of the "200%" ratio. This enables more accurate recording of the amount of nutrients according to the user's meal amount. Note that the predetermined unit amount may be, for example, one person's portion, the total amount, 10 0 g, etc.

[0152] In the above embodiment, the support device 1 has been described as accepting input of records related to the second event, such as records related to abdominal distension, records related to abdominal pain, and records related to defecation. The support device 1 may further accept input of other records as records related to the second event. The support device 1 may accept input of a record related to an urgent need to defecate, for example. The support device 1 may display an input field for recording the presence or degree of an urgent need to defecate on the defecation record screen described with reference to FIG. 9, for example. The support device 1 may also, for example, refer to FIG. 4. The support device 1 may further accept input of other records as records related to the second event. The support device 1 may accept input of a record related to an urgent need to defecate, for example. The support device 1 may accept input of a record related to an urgent need to defecate, for example. The support device 1 may display an input field for recording the presence or degree of an urgent need to defecate on the defecation record screen described with reference to FIG. 9, for example. The support device 1 may also, for example, refer to FIG. 4.​ In the home screen described above, the defecation urgency record button is changed to the bowel movement record button 38, the abdominal The pain record button 40 and the tenesmus record button 41 may be displayed side by side. To record the presence or absence or the degree of defecation urgency in response to the user pressing the defecation urgency record button A screen of the following may be displayed. The defecation urgency is a symptom in which the patient feels the urge to defecate. There are cases where you feel the urge to defecate but are able to go to the toilet in time, and cases where you feel the urge to defecate but are unable to move to the toilet in time. This includes cases where stool leaks.

[0153] <6. Other functions of the support device 1> In addition to the functions described in the above embodiment, the support device 1 has the following functions: It may be possible.

[0154] - Ability to export recorded information - The support device 1 may have a function for exporting the recorded information. The support device 1 displays a screen for recording a meal, a screen for recording a nutrient, a screen for recording abdominal pain, a screen for recording bowel movements, and Record on the screen for recording your belly fat and your physical condition (height, weight, temperature, etc.) The information collected or processed may be stored in a format such as a text file, CSV file, or PDF file. It may have a function to output the information as a DF file, etc. An example of the information is a graph as shown in FIG. 12-14. In addition, the support device 1 Sending the recorded information by email to other devices, such as your own terminal device It may be possible to do so.

[0155] The support device 1 stores information for accessing the recorded information, for example, a QR code ( The doctor may have the function of outputting the image code, such as a registered trademark, or a URL, etc. For example, by reading the QR code (registered trademark) displayed on the support device 1 with one's own terminal device, one can confirm, on one's own terminal device, graphs as shown in FIGS. 12-14, for example. Also, the support device 1 can send information for accessing the recorded information to other devices such as one's own terminal device by e-mail. In this case, the user may set a password for accessing the recorded information. In this case, the support device 1 can send the password to other devices.

[0156] - Function of displaying the location of toilets on a map - The support device 1 may have a function of displaying on a map the locations of toilet facilities in a predetermined area. The support device 1 may acquire location information by means of the GPS provided in the device itself and display on a map the locations of toilet facilities near the device itself, or may display on a map the locations of toilet facilities near the location specified by the user. Also, the support device 1 may display on the map the usage status or congestion status of the toilet facilities together with or independently of the location information. As such a function, for example, known programs described in JP-A-2019-95924, JP-A-2009-841126, or JP-A-2004-326414, etc. may be referred to and incorporated into the device itself.

[0157] - Function of changing the date by a swipe operation - In the above embodiment, it was explained that the user can also select, by pressing the date 22 on the home screen in FIG. 4, another date as the date to be input or edited. The support device 1 can also accept, for example, a left-right swipe operation from the user on the home screen. k. The date to be displayed may be changed according to the swipe operation. The support device 1 may, for example, display the record of the previous day in response to a rightward swipe operation from the user. - Function of displaying explanatory text -

[0158] The support device 1 may further display an explanatory text of the display content on the review screen of FIGS. 12-14. The explanatory text may be displayed on the same screen, may be displayed by transitioning to another screen based on a tap operation or the like at an arbitrary location, or may be displayed so that a modal overlaps the review screen. For example, on the review screen of FIG. 13, the support device 1 may further display an explanatory text regarding an example of the bar graph display area 210. The support device 1 may further display an explanatory text of the display content on the review screen of FIGS. 12-14. The explanatory text may be displayed on the same screen, may be displayed by transitioning to another screen based on a tap operation or the like at an arbitrary location, or may be displayed so that a modal overlaps the review screen. For example, on the review screen of FIG. 13, the support device 1 may further display an explanatory text regarding an example of the bar graph display area 210. The explanatory text may be displayed on the same screen, may be displayed by transitioning to another screen based on a tap operation or the like at an arbitrary location, or may be displayed so that a modal overlaps the review screen. For example, on the review screen of FIG. 13, the support device 1 may further display an explanatory text regarding an example of the bar graph display area 210. The explanatory text may be displayed on the same screen, may be displayed by transitioning to another screen based on a tap operation or the like at an arbitrary location, or may be displayed so that a modal overlaps the review screen. For example, on the review screen of FIG. 13, the support device 1 may further display an explanatory text regarding an example of the bar graph display area 210. The support device 1 may further display an explanatory text regarding an example of the bar graph display area 210. - Function of recording a memo -

[0159] The support device 1 may, for example, have a function of accepting input of a memo regarding the date of a hospital visit, a medical institution, and matters discussed during the hospital visit. The input memo is, for example, displayed in a list on the home screen of FIG. 4. The support device 1 may, for example, have a function of accepting input of a memo regarding the date of a hospital visit, a medical institution, and matters discussed during the hospital visit. The input memo is, for example, displayed in a list on the home screen of FIG. 4. The support device 1 may, for example, have a function of accepting input of a memo regarding the date of a hospital visit, a medical institution, and matters discussed during the hospital visit. The input memo is, for example, displayed in a list on the home screen of FIG. 4. The input memo is, for example, displayed in a list on the home screen of FIG. 4.

[0160] - Function of displaying the transition of nutrient intake - In the above embodiment, the support device 1 displays the number of hard stools, the number of normal stools, and the number of soft stools in the form of a stacked bar graph on the review screen of FIG. 14, and also displays the number of bloody stools, constipation, and abdominal pain in the form of a line graph. In this regard, the support device 1 may display the transition of nutrient intake in the form of a graph based on the information input by the user on the meal record screen of FIG. 7 and the nutrient agent record screen of FIG. 8. For example, the support device 1 may display a bar graph showing the amount of protein ingested by the user on each day of the most recent week, and a line graph showing the amount of calories ingested by the user on each day of the most recent week. In the above embodiment, the support device 1 displays the number of hard stools, the number of normal stools, and the number of soft stools in the form of a stacked bar graph on the review screen of FIG. 14, and also displays the number of bloody stools, constipation, and abdominal pain in the form of a line graph. In this regard, the support device 1 may display the transition of nutrient intake in the form of a graph based on the information input by the user on the meal record screen of FIG. 7 and the nutrient agent record screen of FIG. 8. For example, the support device 1 may display a bar graph showing the amount of protein ingested by the user on each day of the most recent week, and a line graph showing the amount of calories ingested by the user on each day of the most recent week. In the above embodiment, the support device 1 displays the number of hard stools, the number of normal stools, and the number of soft stools in the form of a stacked bar graph on the review screen of FIG. 14, and also displays the number of bloody stools, constipation, and abdominal pain in the form of a line graph. In this regard, the support device 1 may display the transition of nutrient intake in the form of a graph based on the information input by the user on the meal record screen of FIG. 7 and the nutrient agent record screen of FIG. 8. For example, the support device 1 may display a bar graph showing the amount of protein ingested by the user on each day of the most recent week, and a line graph showing the amount of calories ingested by the user on each day of the most recent week. In the above embodiment, the support device 1 displays the number of hard stools, the number of normal stools, and the number of soft stools in the form of a stacked bar graph on the review screen of FIG. 14, and also displays the number of bloody stools, constipation, and abdominal pain in the form of a line graph. In this regard, the support device 1 may display the transition of nutrient intake in the form of a graph based on the information input by the user on the meal record screen of FIG. 7 and the nutrient agent record screen of FIG. 8. For example, the support device 1 may display a bar graph showing the amount of protein ingested by the user on each day of the most recent week, and a line graph showing the amount of calories ingested by the user on each day of the most recent week. In the above embodiment, the support device 1 displays the number of hard stools, the number of normal stools, and the number of soft stools in the form of a stacked bar graph on the review screen of FIG. 14, and also displays the number of bloody stools, constipation, and abdominal pain in the form of a line graph. In this regard, the support device 1 may display the transition of nutrient intake in the form of a graph based on the information input by the user on the meal record screen of FIG. 7 and the nutrient agent record screen of FIG. 8. For example, the support device 1 may display a bar graph showing the amount of protein ingested by the user on each day of the most recent week, and a line graph showing the amount of calories ingested by the user on each day of the most recent week. For example, the support device 1 may display a bar graph showing the amount of protein ingested by the user on each day of the most recent week, and a line graph showing the amount of calories ingested by the user on each day of the most recent week. For example, the support device 1 may display a bar graph showing the amount of protein ingested by the user on each day of the most recent week, and a line graph showing the amount of calories ingested by the user on each day of the most recent week. Good.

[0161] - Function to manually set the amount of reference nutrients In the above embodiment, the amount of reference nutrients that the user should ingest is mainly based on the user's own height, weight, gender, age, type of disease, physical activity level, etc. Although it has been described as such, it is not limited thereto. The support device 1 may receive an input of the amount of reference nutrients that the user should ingest and use it for comparison with the amount of nutrients that the user actually ingests. The amount of reference nutrients that the user should ingest may be input, for example, by a doctor or the user himself / herself.

[0162] - Function to display the intake status of nutritional supplements The support device 1 may further display the intake status of nutritional supplements on the review screen of FIGS. 12-13. The intake status of nutritional supplements is, for example, the date and time and amount that the user has taken nutritional supplements in the past, and whether the user has taken nutritional supplements on the current day, etc. Such intake status may be displayed in a list format, or may be displayed in a graph or the like independent of the bar graph display area 210 and the radar chart display area 184.

[0163] - Function to set an email address The support device 1 may be provided with a function to set the user's email address and a function to change the set email address. The support device 1 may send various notifications such as reminders for meal records and bowel movement records to the set email address. The support device 1 may also send a report summarizing the information displayed on the review screen to the set email address.

[0164] - Function to display information content​​​​​​​​​​​​​ The support device 1 may display information content including, for example, information regarding the taking of nutritional agents or therapeutic drugs for inflammatory bowel disease and information regarding inflammatory bowel disease. The support device 1 may display the information content on an individual page that can be transitioned from the home screen in FIG. 4, or may display the information content, a link for accessing the information content, etc. on the home screen in FIG. 4.

[0165] -Function to enlarge and reduce the display of the review screen- The support device 1 may enlarge or reduce and display the graph displayed on the review screen in FIGS. 12-14 according to the user's operation. For example, the support device 1 may enlarge the graph display area 236 of the review screen in FIG. 14 based on the user's pinch-out operation. Similarly, the support device 1 may reduce the graph display area 236 of the review screen in FIG. 14 based on the user's pinch-in operation, for example.

[0166] -Function to display the recording of body temperature- When the support device 1 records the body temperature information on the screen for recording the body records, it may display them in a list on the review screen or the like. The mode of display in a list may be in a list format or in a graph format. Also, the period of display in a list may be appropriately changed according to the user's operation, and for example, only an arbitrary period such as one week may be displayed in a list. Also, the recording of only the body temperature may be independently displayed in a list, or may be displayed in a list as processed information combined with other information recorded in the support device 1 (for example, information recorded on the meal recording screen, nutritional agent recording screen, abdominal pain recording screen, bowel movement recording screen, constipation recording screen, and screens for recording body records (height, weight, body temperature, etc.)).

[0167] Embodiments according to the present invention include the following aspects.

[0168] [Appendix 1] A support program according to one aspect of the present invention causes a computer to perform a first event related to the intake of nutrition by at least one of the user's diet and medication, and at least the user's abdominal fullness A storage step 102 that stores event history information regarding the history of events including a second event related to the event, and a display means 106 that displays support information for assisting in the diagnosis of the user. The support information is generated based on the event history information, and causes the display means 106 to function.

[0169] [Appendix 2] The support program of Appendix 1 may further cause a computer to function as an input receiving means 100 that receives input of information regarding an event from the user.

[0170] [Appendix 3] In Appendix 1 or Appendix 2, the second event may further include information regarding the user's abdominal pain and bowel movement.

[0171] [Appendix 4] In Appendix 3, the event history information may include information related to the time when the event occurred and information regarding whether the event is a meal, Medication, bowel movement, abdominal pain, and abdominal fullness are associated with each other.

[0172] [Appendix 5] In Appendix 4, the support information may include information obtained by sorting the event history information according to the order in which the events occurred.

[0173] [Appendix 6] ​​​​​​​In Supplementary Note 3, the support information may include information on the number of times per unit period in the second event. It may be included.

[0174] [Supplementary Note 7] In Supplementary Note 6, the information on the number of times per unit period in the second event may be displayed by the display means 106 in a state where the number of occurrences of constipation, the number of occurrences of defecation, and the number of occurrences of abdominal pain are distinguishable from each other. The number of occurrences of constipation, the number of occurrences of defecation, and the number of occurrences of abdominal pain are displayed by the display means 106 in a state where they are distinguishable from each other. It may be displayed.

[0175] [Supplementary Note 8] The support program of Supplementary Note 7 may function as a selection reception means 108 that receives a selection for causing the computer to further display information related to at least a part of constipation, abdominal pain, and defecation. The support program of Supplementary Note 7 may function as a selection reception means 108 that receives a selection for causing the computer to further display information related to at least a part of constipation, abdominal pain, and defecation. It may function.

[0176] [Supplementary Note 9] In any one of Supplementary Notes 1 to 8, the support information may include information on the types and amounts of nutrients ingested by the user in a unit period. It may include information on the types and amounts of nutrients ingested by the user in a unit period.

[0177] [Supplementary Note 10] In Supplementary Note 9, the information on the types and amounts of nutrients may be displayed by the display means 106 in a state where the nutrients ingested by the user through diet and the nutrients ingested by the user through medication are distinguishable from each other. The information on the types and amounts of nutrients may be displayed by the display means 106 in a state where the nutrients ingested by the user through diet and the nutrients ingested by the user through medication are distinguishable from each other. It may be displayed.

[0178] [Supplementary Note 11] The support program described in any one of Supplementary Notes 1 to 10 further causes the computer to calculate based on at least a part of the user's height, weight, gender, age, type of disease, and physical activity level, and is a reference information on the amount of nutrients that the user should ingest per unit period, and the ingestion information on the amount of nutrients that the user ingested in a unit period by the first event. The support program described in any one of Supplementary Notes 1 to 10 further causes the computer to calculate based on at least a part of the user's height, weight, gender, age, type of disease, and physical activity level, and is a reference information on the amount of nutrients that the user should ingest per unit period, and the ingestion information on the amount of nutrients that the user ingested in a unit period by the first event. The support program described in any one of Supplementary Notes 1 to 10 further causes the computer to calculate based on at least a part of the user's height, weight, gender, age, type of disease, and physical activity level, and is a reference information on the amount of nutrients that the user should ingest per unit period, and the ingestion information on the amount of nutrients that the user ingested in a unit period by the first event. The support program described in any one of Supplementary Notes 1 to 10 further causes the computer to calculate based on at least a part of the user's height, weight, gender, age, type of disease, and physical activity level, and is a reference information on the amount of nutrients that the user should ingest per unit period, and the ingestion information on the amount of nutrients that the user ingested in a unit period by the first event. Function as a comparison means 110 for comparison, and the support information may include information regarding the result of the comparison by the comparison means 110. The result may be included.

[0179] [Appendix 12] Any one of the support programs from Appendix 1 to Appendix 11 may be a program for assisting in inducing remission and maintaining the remission state of patients with inflammatory bowel disease. It may be a program for assisting in inducing remission and maintaining the remission state of patients with inflammatory bowel disease.

[0180] [Appendix 13] The recording medium according to another aspect of the present invention has recorded any one of the support programs from Appendix 1 to Appendix 12. It has recorded.

[0181] [Appendix 14] The support device 1 according to another aspect of the present invention includes a storage unit that stores event history information regarding the history of events including a first event related to the intake of nutrients by at least one of the user's diet and medication, and a second event related to at least the user's constipation, and a display unit that displays support information for assisting in the diagnosis of the user, where the support information is generated based on the event history information. It includes a storage unit that stores event history information regarding the history of events including a first event related to the intake of nutrients by at least one of the user's diet and medication, and a second event related to at least the user's constipation, and a display unit that displays support information for assisting in the diagnosis of the user, where the support information is generated based on the event history information. It includes a storage unit that stores event history information regarding the history of events including a first event related to the intake of nutrients by at least one of the user's diet and medication, and a second event related to at least the user's constipation, and a display unit that displays support information for assisting in the diagnosis of the user, where the support information is generated based on the event history information. It includes a storage unit that stores event history information regarding the history of events including a first event related to the intake of nutrients by at least one of the user's diet and medication, and a second event related to at least the user's constipation, and a display unit that displays support information for assisting in the diagnosis of the user, where the support information is generated based on the event history information. It includes a storage unit that stores event history information regarding the history of events including a first event related to the intake of nutrients by at least one of the user's diet and medication, and a second event related to at least the user's constipation, and a display unit that displays support information for assisting in the diagnosis of the user, where the support information is generated based on the event history information.

[0182] [Appendix 15] The support method according to another aspect of the present invention causes a computer to execute a step of storing event history information regarding the history of events including a first event related to the intake of nutrients by at least one of the user's diet and medication, and a second event related to at least the user's constipation, and a step of displaying support information for assisting in the diagnosis of the user, where the support information is generated based on the event history information. It causes a computer to execute a step of storing event history information regarding the history of events including a first event related to the intake of nutrients by at least one of the user's diet and medication, and a second event related to at least the user's constipation, and a step of displaying support information for assisting in the diagnosis of the user, where the support information is generated based on the event history information. It causes a computer to execute a step of storing event history information regarding the history of events including a first event related to the intake of nutrients by at least one of the user's diet and medication, and a second event related to at least the user's constipation, and a step of displaying support information for assisting in the diagnosis of the user, where the support information is generated based on the event history information. It causes a computer to execute a step of storing event history information regarding the history of events including a first event related to the intake of nutrients by at least one of the user's diet and medication, and a second event related to at least the user's constipation, and a step of displaying support information for assisting in the diagnosis of the user, where the support information is generated based on the event history information. It causes a computer to execute a step of storing event history information regarding the history of events including a first event related to the intake of nutrients by at least one of the user's diet and medication, and a second event related to at least the user's constipation, and a step of displaying support information for assisting in the diagnosis of the user, where the support information is generated based on the event history information.

Explanation of Reference Numerals

[0183] 1. Support device, 2. Server device, 10. Control unit, 14. Storage unit, 100. Input reception means, 102. Storage means, 104. Generation means, 106. Display means, 108. Selection reception means, 11 0. Comparison means

Claims

1. A computer, a first event related to the user's intake of nutrients by at least one of diet and medication, and at least a second event related to the user's abdominal distension, a storage means for storing event history information related to the history of events including the second event, a display means for displaying support information for assisting in the diagnosis of the user, wherein the support information is generated based on the event history information, a display means, a support program that functions as.

2. The computer further functions as an input reception means for receiving input of information related to the event from the user, The support program according to claim 1.

3. The second event further includes those related to the user's abdominal pain and defecation, as described in claim 1 The support program described.

4. The event history information includes information in which the time point when the event occurred and information regarding whether the event is diet, medication, defecation, abdominal pain, or abdominal distension are associated, The support program according to claim 3.

5. The support information includes information obtained by arranging the event history information according to the order in which the events occurred, The support program according to claim 4.

6. The support information includes information regarding the number of times per unit period in the second event, The support program according to claim 3.

7. The information regarding the number of times per unit period in the second event is such that the number of occurrences of abdominal distension, the number of occurrences of defecation, and the number of occurrences of abdominal pain are displayed by the display means in a distinguishable state from each other, The support program according to claim 6.

8. The computer further functions as a selection reception means for receiving a selection for displaying information related to at least a part of abdominal distension, abdominal pain, and defecation, The support program according to claim 7.

9. The support information includes information regarding the types and amounts of nutrients ingested by the user in a unit period, The support program according to claim 1.

10. The information regarding the types and amounts of nutrients is such that the nutrients ingested by the user through diet and the nutrients ingested by the user through medication are displayed by the display means in a distinguishable state from each other, The support program according to claim 9.

11. The computer further based on at least a part of the user's height, weight, gender, age, disease type, and physical activity level, ​ ​ It is calculated and serves as a standard for the amount of nutrients that a user should ingest per unit period. Comparison means for comparing the standard information with the intake information, which is the amount of nutrients ingested by the user in a unit period due to the first event. Function as, The support information includes information regarding the result of the comparison by the comparison means. The support program according to claim 1.

12. The support program supports the induction of remission and the maintenance of the remission state in patients with inflammatory bowel disease. The support program according to any one of claims 1 to 11.

13. A recording medium storing the support program according to any one of claims 1 to 11. 。

14. A first event related to the intake of nutrients by at least one of the user's diet and medication, and a second event related to at least the user's abdominal distension. A storage unit that stores event history information regarding the history of events including, A display unit that displays support information for assisting in the diagnosis of the user. The support information is, Generated based on the event history information. A display unit, An assistance device comprising:

15. On a computer, A step of storing event history information regarding a history of events including a first event related to the intake of nutrients by at least one of the user's diet and medication, and a second event related to at least the user's abdominal distension. A step of displaying support information for assisting in the diagnosis of the user. The support information is Generated based on the event history information. A step, To execute. An assistance method. ​ ​ ​ ​

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