Medical information processing device, medical training apparatus, medical information processing method, and program

Abstract

To efficiently learn a medical technique.SOLUTION: A medical information processing device includes a providing section, an acquisition section, a temporary stop section, a determination section, and a resumption section. The providing section provides training information to a trainee who executes training related to medical treatment. The acquisition section acquires training execution information related to the training executed by the trainee. If specific training by the trainee is not completed when specific training information related to the specific training included in the training is provided, the temporary stop section temporarily stops the provision of the training information. The determination section determines whether or not a resumption condition for resuming the provision of the training information is satisfied on the basis of the training execution information. The resumption section resumes the provision of the training information when the resumption condition is satisfied.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The embodiments disclosed in this specification and the drawings relate to a medical information processing device, a medical training device, a medical information processing method, and a program. [Background technology]

[0002] In the medical field where catheter examinations and treatments are performed, there is a shortage of medical staff, and young medical staff are required to quickly become proficient in medical techniques. In order for medical staff to improve their skills, it is generally necessary for them to experience procedures multiple times. In addition, clinical skills and knowledge are acquired through practical training and specialized books, and when it comes to operating equipment, they learn how to operate it by reading manuals or asking the person in charge of the manufacturer's application program (hereinafter referred to as "app").

[0003] However, improving the skills of medical staff requires repeated experience in examinations and treatments, which takes time to master.In addition, general knowledge and skills acquired from studying the types of examinations and treatments, the types of equipment used, learning from specialized books, and equipment operation manuals may not be sufficient for actual clinical practice. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2011-227365 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] The problem to be solved by the embodiments disclosed in this specification and the drawings is to enable efficient acquisition of medical skills. However, the problem to be solved by the embodiments disclosed in this specification and the drawings is not limited to the above problem. Problems corresponding to the effects of each configuration shown in the embodiments described below can also be positioned as other problems. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] A medical information processing device according to an embodiment includes a providing unit, an acquiring unit, a suspending unit, a determining unit, and a resuming unit. The providing unit provides training information to a trainee performing medical training. The acquiring unit acquires training execution information related to the training performed by the trainee. The suspending unit suspends the provision of specific training information when specific training information related to a specific training included in the training is being provided and the specific training has not been completed by the trainee. The determining unit determines whether a resume condition for resuming the provision of the training information is met based on the training execution information. The resuming unit resumes the provision of the training information when the resume condition is met. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0007] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram showing an example of a medical training device 100 according to a first embodiment. [Figure 2] 4 is a flowchart showing an example of processing of the medical training device 100 of the first embodiment. [Figure 3] FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of an image displayed on a display 121 according to the first embodiment. [Figure 4] FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a visualized example of the contents of medical training according to the first embodiment. [Figure 5] FIG. 10 is a configuration diagram showing an example of a medical training device 200 according to a second embodiment. [Figure 6] 10 is a flowchart showing an example of processing of the medical training device 100 of the second embodiment. [Figure 7] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a visualized example of the contents of medical training according to the second embodiment. [Figure 8] FIG. 10 is a configuration diagram showing an example of a medical training system 3 according to a third embodiment. [Figure 9] FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a visualized example of the contents of medical training according to the third embodiment. [Figure 10] FIG. 10 is a configuration diagram showing an example of a medical training system 4 according to a fourth embodiment. [Figure 11] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a visualized example of the contents of medical training according to the fourth embodiment. [Figure 12] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a visualized example of the contents of sample training information (part 1) in the fifth embodiment. [Figure 13] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a visualized example of the contents of medical training using sample training information (part 2) in the fifth embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0008] Hereinafter, a medical information processing apparatus, a medical training apparatus, a medical information processing method, and a program according to embodiments will be described with reference to the drawings.

[0009] The medical information processing device of the embodiment is a device that performs information processing to train medical personnel such as technicians, doctors, and nurses in medical procedures such as procedures and operation of medical equipment. The medical training device is a device that supports medical personnel (hereinafter referred to as trainees) who undergo medical training (hereinafter referred to as medical training) by using various information generated by the medical information processing device.

[0010] Medical training is, for example, training in the operation of a console device installed in an operation room adjacent to an examination room where doctors and other medical personnel perform examinations and treatments. The trainee may be a person who provides training in medical procedures in an examination room in which medical equipment, such as a medical imaging device, is installed in a medical facility, or a person who provides training in medical procedures in an operation room. An examination room is an example of a treatment room. The treatment room may be an examination room where examinations are performed, or a treatment room where treatments and other treatments are performed.

[0011] In the examination room, for example, a large-screen monitor that is viewed by an operator is installed hanging from the ceiling, and in the control room, a console device that is operated by an operator to perform controls such as switching the display on the large-screen monitor. Controls such as switching the display on the large-screen monitor include, for example, switching the layout of multiple images displayed on the large-screen monitor and replacing the images displayed on the large-screen monitor. The console device includes a monitor that the operator views and controls that the operator operates.

[0012] The medical training may be performed, for example, in an examination room or an operating room, or on a personal computer (hereinafter referred to as PC) installed in the trainee's home, etc. When the medical training is performed in an operating room, for example, images used for the medical training may be displayed on the monitor of a console device.

[0013] The medical information processing device stores, for example, training information (hereinafter, sample training information) regarding medical procedures performed by skilled medical personnel or the like (hereinafter, sample health workers) provided as samples. Sample health workers include, for example, doctors, nurses, technicians, and the like who perform medical procedures. The sample health workers are, for example, medical personnel in a medical facility where the medical training device 100 is installed, and the sample training information is, for example, created within the medical facility where the medical training device 100 is installed.

[0014] The sample training information includes at least one of medical images, audio, and video acquired during a procedure on a subject. The sample training information includes, for example, a usage image used when the sample health worker performs a medical procedure, a captured image of the sample health worker performing a medical procedure, and a projected image projected into the examination room during the sample health worker's procedure. These images include, for example, room-captured images of the examination room during the sample health worker's procedure and video captures of each screen displayed on a large-screen monitor. The images displayed on each screen on a large-screen monitor may be, for example, a live image, a reference image, or an examination image. Each image, including these images, may be video (video).

[0015] The sample training information includes, for example, at least one of operation information related to at least one operation related to generating, editing, or displaying a medical image, procedure information related to the procedure of the operation included in the operation information, and time information related to the time corresponding to the operation included in the operation information. Specifically, the sample training information includes an operation log of the operation of a medical device installed in an examination room or an operation room, such as a medical imaging device or a medical control device that controls the medical imaging device. The sample training information also includes information on the operation content and the time of the operation of these images and operation logs.

[0016] When a trainee performs medical training, the medical information processing device supports the trainee's medical training by acquiring the stored sample training information and providing it to the trainee by playing a video, etc. The trainee performs medical training while viewing and listening to the provided sample training information.

[0017] The sample training information includes, for example, information in which a sample health worker issues instructions regarding medical procedures. The trainee, for example, operates a medical training device and performs training in accordance with the sample training information by substituting the sample health worker's instructions for another sample health worker with instructions for himself / herself.

[0018] For example, in the sample training information, a sample health worker in a testing room issues an instruction such as "switch the 6-split layout" to another sample health worker in the control room while performing a test procedure on a subject. Using this sample training information, the trainee performs medical training by switching the display on the large-screen monitor to a 6-split display in response to the sample health worker's instruction.

[0019] (First embodiment) 1 is a configuration diagram showing an example of a medical training device 100 according to the first embodiment. The medical training device 100 includes, for example, an input interface 110, an output interface 120, a processing circuit 130, and a storage unit 140. The storage unit 140 stores, for example, a medical training application (hereinafter referred to as a medical training application) that enables a computer to be used as a medical information processing device.

[0020] The processing circuit 130 functions as a medical information processing device by activating a medical training application. The medical training device 100 may be a device dedicated to performing medical training, or may be a console device or a personal computer on which a medical training application is installed. In the following description, medical procedures are defined as procedures related to catheter examination and treatment, and a trainee is defined as a person who trains operators using a personal computer as the medical training device 100.

[0021] The input interface 110 is realized by, for example, a mouse 111 and a keyboard 112. Both the mouse 111 and the keyboard 112 are elements that can be operated by the trainee. The trainee performs medical training while operating the input interface 110. The input interface 110 generates operation information according to the operation of the trainee and transmits the generated operation information to the processing circuit 130. The input interface 110 is an example of an input unit.

[0022] The input interface 110 may be realized by elements other than the mouse 111 and the keyboard 112. The input interface 110 may be realized by, for example, a touch panel, a drag ball, a switch, a button, a joystick, a camera, an infrared sensor, a microphone, etc. The input interface 110 may be realized by a touch panel that uses a display device (for example, a tablet terminal) that can wirelessly communicate with the main body.

[0023] In this specification, the input interface is not limited to an interface having physical operation parts such as a mouse, keyboard, etc. For example, an example of an input interface also includes an electrical signal processing circuit that receives an electrical signal corresponding to an input operation from an external input device provided separately from the device and outputs this electrical signal to a control circuit.

[0024] The output interface 120 is realized by, for example, a display 121 and a speaker 122. The output interface 120 displays various information as images or videos on the display 121, and outputs the information as audio through the speaker 122. The output interface 120 may be realized integrally with the input interface 110 by a touch panel or the like. The output interface 120 is an example of an output unit.

[0025] The processing circuitry 130 includes, for example, a providing function 131, a receiving function 132, an acquiring function 133, a pausing function 134, a determining function 135, and a resuming function 136. The processing circuitry 130 realizes these functions by, for example, a hardware processor executing a program stored in a storage unit 140 (storage device, storage circuit).

[0026] A hardware processor refers to a circuit such as a CPU (Central Processing Unit), a GPU (Graphics Processing Unit), an Application Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC), a programmable logic device (e.g., a Simple Programmable Logic Device (SPLD) or a Complex Programmable Logic Device (CPLD), or a Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA)).

[0027] Instead of storing a program in the storage unit 140, the program may be directly embedded in the circuit of the hardware processor. In this case, the hardware processor realizes its functions by reading and executing the program embedded in the circuit. The hardware processor is not limited to being configured as a single circuit, but may be configured as a single hardware processor by combining multiple independent circuits to realize each function. Furthermore, multiple components may be integrated into a single hardware processor to realize each function.

[0028] The providing function 131, for example, reads out sample training information stored in the storage unit 140. The providing function 131 transmits the sample training information included in the read-out training information to the output interface 120 and provides it to the trainee by, for example, outputting it as a video from the output interface 120. The providing function 131 is an example of a providing unit.

[0029] The reception function 132 receives operation information transmitted by the input interface 110. The operation information includes information corresponding to operations of the input interface 110 by a trainee who performs medical training while viewing and listening to sample training information. The reception function 132 is an example of a reception unit.

[0030] The acquisition function 133 acquires training execution information related to the medical training performed by the trainee based on the operation information received by the reception function 132. The training execution information includes, for example, operation information related to the operation of the input interface 110 by the trainee at the time when the sample training information was provided. The acquisition function 133 is an example of an acquisition unit.

[0031] The pause function 134 pauses the provision of training information, for example, playback of a video, when specific training information regarding specific training included in medical training is provided and the trainee has not completed the specific training. The specific training is, for example, the training that the trainee is training. The pause function 134 pauses the provision of sample training information, for example, playback of a video, provided by the provision function 131 when specific training information is provided and the trainee has not completed the specific training.

[0032] The specific training described in the first embodiment is, for example, medical training in which the layout of a screen displayed on a large-screen monitor in an examination room is changed by operating a console device in an operation room. The sample training information that the pause function 134 stops providing may be all or part of the sample training information. For example, if the sample training information is a video of a medical procedure performed by a sample health worker and an explanatory video explaining the procedure of the medical procedure, the pause function 134 may pause the video of the medical procedure and continue providing the explanatory video explaining the procedure of the medical procedure. The paused video may be displayed as an image in a stopped state, or the image may be erased.

[0033] The specific training execution start condition is a condition that requires the trainee to start the specific training. For example, the specific training execution start condition is the time when the sample health worker starts the specific training. The specific training execution start condition may be other conditions. For example, the specific training execution start condition may be a time that is a few minutes (a few seconds) before or after the time when the sample health worker starts the specific training. The specific training may be, for example, preset in the sample training information, or may be specified based on an input operation by the trainee.

[0034] The input interface 110 allows an input operation to specify a request to pause a medical training currently being performed. The specific training may be, for example, the medical training being performed when the pause request is specified. The pause function 134 is an example of a pause unit.

[0035] While the pause function 134 pauses the provision of the sample training information, the determination function 135 determines whether or not a resume condition is met based on the training execution information transmitted by the input interface 110 and acquired by the acquisition function 133. The resume condition is a condition for resuming the provision of the training information.

[0036] The resumption condition is, for example, that the trainee has completed the specific training while the provision of the sample training information was paused. The determination function 135 determines the completion of the specific training based on, for example, information about an input operation transmitted in response to an input operation of the input interface 110 by the trainee performing the specific training.

[0037] The determination function 135 may determine that the trainee has completed the specific training by other means. For example, the determination function 135 may determine that the resumption condition is met based on completion designation information indicating the designation of the completion of the specific training transmitted by the input interface 110, which allows an input operation designating the completion of the specific training. The determination function 135 is an example of a determination unit.

[0038] When the determination function 135 determines that the resumption condition is met, the resume function 136 resumes the transmission of the sample training information that was paused by the pause function 134, and resumes the provision of the sample training information to the trainee via the output interface 120. The resume function 136 is an example of a resuming unit.

[0039] Next, the processing in the medical training device 100 of the embodiment will be described. Here, the processing of the processing circuit 130 (medical information processing device) will be mainly described. FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing an example of the processing of the medical training device 100 of the first embodiment. When the trainee starts medical training, the medical training device 100 first reads out sample training information stored in the storage unit 140 in the providing function 131 (step S101). The providing function 131 transmits the read sample training information to the output interface 120, and causes the output interface 120 to provide it to the trainee by, for example, playing a video (step S103).

[0040] While the sample training information is being provided, the trainee performs medical training by operating the input interface 110. During this time, the input interface 110 transmits operation information corresponding to the trainee's operation to the processing circuitry 130. The processing circuitry 130 receives and acquires the operation information transmitted by the input interface 110 in the reception function 132 (step S105).

[0041] Next, the acquisition function 133 generates and acquires training execution information based on the operation information accepted by the acceptance function 132 (step S107). Next, the pause function 134 determines whether the provision of a specific training has started based on the training execution information acquired by the acquisition function 133 and the sample training information provided by the provision function 131 (step S109).

[0042] If it is determined that the provision of the specific training has not started, the pause function 134 advances the process to step S121. If it is determined that the provision of the specific training has been executed, the pause function 134 determines whether the specific training by the trainee has been completed based on the training execution information acquired by the acquisition function 133 (step S111).

[0043] If it is determined that the specific training by the trainee has been completed, the pause function 134 proceeds to step S121. If it is determined that the specific training by the trainee has not been completed, the pause function 134 determines whether the provision of the specific training information has been completed based on the sample training information provided by the provision function 131 (step S113).

[0044] If it is determined that the provision of the specific training information has not ended, the pause function 134 returns the process to step S111. If it is determined that the provision of the specific training information has ended, the pause function 134 pauses the provision of the sample training information by the output interface 120 (step S115).

[0045] In this state, although the provision of the specific training information has ended, the trainee has not yet completed the specific training, so if the subsequent sample training information is provided, the trainee may end the specific training halfway. Therefore, the medical training device 100 temporarily stops providing the sample training information to give the trainee time to continue the specific training.

[0046] Next, the determination function 135 determines whether the trainee has completed the specific training and the restart condition is met (step S117) based on the training execution information acquired by the acquisition function 133. If it is determined that the restart condition is not met, the determination function 135 returns the process to step S117 and waits until the restart condition is met.

[0047] If the determination function 135 determines that the resumption information is established, the resumption function 136 resumes the playback of the sample training information (step S119). Subsequently, the reception function 132 determines whether the medical training by the trainee has ended (step S121). If it is determined that the medical training has not ended, the reception function 132 returns the process to step S107. If the reception function 132 determines that the medical training has not ended, the medical training device 100 ends the process shown in FIG. 2.

[0048] Next, an example of an image (including a moving image) displayed on the display 121 when medical training is performed will be described. The trainee performs training while viewing the image displayed on the display 121. Fig. 3 is a diagram showing an example of an image displayed on the display 121 of the first embodiment.

[0049] The display 121 displays, for example, an examination room reproduction image GA10, an operation room reproduction image GA20, and a seek bar image GA30. The examination room reproduction image GA10 includes a large screen monitor display image GA11 and an actual processed image GA12. The large screen monitor display image GA11 includes a first monitor image GA11-1 to a sixth monitor image GA11-6. The first monitor image GA11-1 to the sixth monitor image GA11-6 are reproductions of images actually displayed on a large screen monitor in an examination room when a sample health worker demonstrates a sample medical procedure. The first monitor image GA11-1 to the sixth monitor image GA11-6 include, for example, images of reproduction videos of various monitors included in the sample training information (e.g., reference images and predicted images).

[0050] The actual processed image GA12 includes a first actual processed image GA12-1 and a second actual processed image GA12-2. The first actual processed image GA12-1 and the second actual processed image GA12-2 include images (e.g., live images) of a sample health worker performing a medical procedure captured from different angles by a camera installed in an examination room.

[0051] The large-screen monitor display image GA11 and the actual processed image GA12 are part of a moving image that changes over time. By viewing the large-screen monitor display image GA11 and the actual processed image GA12 displayed on the display 121 of the medical training device 100, the trainee can see an actual medical procedure in images.

[0052] The control room reproduction image GA20 includes a first display candidate image GA21-1 to a ninth display candidate image GA21-9, a console display image GA22, and a switch image GA23. The first display candidate image GA21-1 to the ninth display candidate image GA21-9 are images that are candidates for display on the large screen monitor. The large screen monitor display image GA11 includes an image selected from the first display candidate image GA21-1 to the ninth display candidate image GA21-9.

[0053] The console display image GA22 is an image that imitates the image that is actually displayed on the monitor of the console device in the operation room when the sample health worker is demonstrating a medical procedure (hereinafter referred to as the console display image). The console display image GA22 may be the same as the console display image, or may be an image in which part of the console display image has been modified, for example, an image in which part of the console display image has been highlighted.

[0054] The console display image GA22 may be changed, for example, while the sample training information progresses. The console display image GA22 includes, for example, a setting screen display for selecting and specifying information to be set when setting various information related to medical procedures, and a layout switching screen that is changed based on an operation on the setting screen display.

[0055] The layout switching screen includes a plurality of monitor layout number designation switches and layout change execution switches. The monitor layout number designation switches and layout change execution switches are, for example, GUI (Graphical User Interface) switches. When the trainee operates these GUI switches, the console display image GA22 is switched to a screen corresponding to the operation of the GUI switches.

[0056] The switch image GA23 is an image (hereinafter referred to as an operator image) that imitates an input operator provided on a console device in the operation room. The operator image is, for example, a GUI switch. When the trainee operates the operator image, the medical training device 100 simulates the same processing as when an input operator provided on the console device is operated. This allows the trainee to perform medical training by regarding the input operator of the switch image GA23 as an input operator provided on an actual console device. Instead of or in addition to the switch image GA23, a simulator may be provided that has a model that imitates the input operator of an actual console device.

[0057] The seek bar image GA30 displays the timing at which the medical procedure included in the sample training information is being performed. The seek bar image GA30 includes, for example, a bar image GA31, a slider GA32, and an ON / OFF image GA33. The bar image GA31 indicates the medical procedure being performed in the sample training information.

[0058] The bar image GA31 includes the first bar image GA31-1 to the sixth bar image GA31-6. The first bar image GA31-1 includes the text "Prepare, start examination," the second bar image GA31-2 includes the text "Puncture, advance catheter to heart," and the third bar image GA31-3 includes the text "CAG." The fourth bar image GA31-4 includes the text "IVUS·OCT," the fifth bar image GA31-5 includes the text "PCI," and the sixth bar image GA31-6 includes the text "Examination completed."

[0059] The characters displayed on the bar images are characters that are reflected when, for example, various images and operation logs included in the sample training information are linked to phases of the procedure. The first bar image GA31-1 to the sixth bar image GA31-6 may be color-coded in different colors, for example, to make them easy to distinguish from one another.

[0060] The slider GA32 moves to the right or stops moving depending on the trainee's operation of the ON / OFF image GA33. The medical-related practice corresponding to the character included in the bar image GA31 where the slider GA32 is located is the medical-related practice currently provided in the sample training information.

[0061] For example, when the slider GA32 is located on the first bar image GA31-1, preparations for catheter examination and treatment are being made and the examination is about to begin. When the slider GA32 is located on the second bar image GA31-2, puncture and catheter feeding to the heart are being performed. When the slider GA32 is located on the third bar image GA31-3, CAG (coronary angiography) is being performed.

[0062] When the slider GA32 is positioned on the fourth bar image GA31-4, IVUS (intravascular ultrasound) and OCT (optical coherence tomography) are being performed. When the slider GA32 is positioned on the fifth bar image GA31-5, PCI (percutaneous coronary intervention) is being performed. When the slider GA32 is positioned on the sixth bar image GA31-6, an examination end process is being performed.

[0063] The ON / OFF image GA33 is a GUI switch that instructs the start and end of the provision of sample training information. When the ON / OFF image GA33 is operated when sample training information is not being provided, the provision of sample training information begins, and when the ON / OFF image GA33 is operated when sample training information is being provided, the provision of sample training information ends.

[0064] The trainee can display the sample training information he or she wants to train on by moving the slider GA32 on the bar image GA31 displayed on the display 121 of the medical training device 100. For example, the trainee may pause the playback of the video when a system operation occurs in the operation room, based on the operation log included in the sample training information.

[0065] For example, the trainee can pause the playback of the video and perform (practice) the same operations as those during the procedure included in the sample training information without worrying about time. The medical training device 100 may resume the playback of the video of the sample training information when the degree of match between the operations included in the sample training information and the trainee's operations becomes high.

[0066] Next, the training for switching the display on the large-screen monitor installed in the examination room in the medical training device 100 will be explained in chronological order by visualizing the contents of sample training information. Figure 4 is a diagram showing a visualized example of the contents of medical training in the first embodiment. The sample training information here is information related to medical training on the operation of switching the layout of the large-screen monitor in the examination room.

[0067] The sample training information includes, for example, a video (hereinafter, sample video) of the examination room while a sample health worker is performing a medical-related action included in the sample training information (hereinafter, sample medical-related action), an operation log of the console device (hereinafter, sample operation log), and information on chronologically changing training images for training the operation of the console device according to the sample video and sample operation log. The sample video also includes images displayed on a large screen monitor in the examination room. The training images change as the trainee progresses in medical training.

[0068] While the sample medical procedure is being performed, for example, at time t11, the sample video is displayed in the actual processed image GA12, and the image displayed on the large screen monitor when the sample video was captured is displayed in the large screen monitor display image GA11. The doctor in the examination room (hereinafter, the sample doctor) included in the sample image issues an instruction to the technician in the control room (hereinafter, the sample technician) to "change to a 6-split layout." At this point, the large screen monitor display image GA11 displays a 3-split layout.

[0069] The sample technician executes the following processes: "Display setting screen," "Display layout switching screen," "Select monitor layout 2," and "Execute layout change." The processes executed by the sample doctor are recorded in the sample operation log. The trainee will undergo training in the same processes as these sample operation logs.

[0070] First, the trainee trains on the process of "setting screen display" included in the sample operation log. At this time, a first training image GT10 is displayed on the display 121 of the medical training device 100. The first training image GT10 includes an image (hereinafter referred to as a first reference image) that was displayed on the console device operated by the sample technician when the sample doctor issued instructions to the sample technician. The first training image GT10 includes a changeover switch image GT11, which is a GUI switch. The changeover switch image GT11 is an image that is also included in the first reference image and is an image for displaying a setting image.

[0071] The changeover switch image GT11 in the first training image GT10 is different from the changeover switch included in the first reference image in that it is highlighted. By highlighting the changeover switch image GT11 in the first training image GT10, the trainee can easily recognize the changeover switch image GT11 for displaying the setting image.

[0072] When the trainee operates the changeover switch image GT11, a second training image GT20 is displayed on the display 121, and the trainee practices the process of "layout switching screen display" included in the sample operation log. The second training image GT20 is the same image (setting image, hereinafter referred to as the second reference image) that was displayed on the console device operated by the sample engineer when the operation log of "setting screen display" was created.

[0073] The second training image GT20 is an image in which a second switch image GT21 is displayed on the first training image GT10. The second switch image GT21 includes a position designation switch image GT21-1 and a layout changeover switch image GT21-2. The second switch image GT21 is an image included in the second reference image.

[0074] The position designation switch image GT21-1 is an image for displaying a position change screen for designating the position of the monitor image whose display content is to be changed among the monitor images in the large-screen monitor display image GA11. The layout change switch image GT21-2 is an image for displaying a layout change screen for instructing switching of the layout of the monitor image on the large-screen monitor. The layout change switch image GT21-2 is not highlighted, but may be highlighted.

[0075] When the trainee operates the layout changeover switch image GT21-2, a third training image GT30 is displayed on the display 121, and the trainee practices the process of "select monitor layout 2" included in the sample operation log. The third training image GT30 is the same image (layout changeover image, hereinafter referred to as the third reference image) that was displayed on the console device operated by the sample engineer when the operation log of "layout changeover screen display" was created.

[0076] The third training image GT30 is an image in which a third switch image GT31 is displayed on the first training image GT10. The third switch image GT31 includes a monitor layout designation switch image GT31-1, a layout number display image GT31-2, and a switching execution switch image GT31-3.

[0077] The monitor layout designation switch image GT31-1 is an image for designating the layout of monitor images on a large screen monitor. For example, the monitor layout is set in advance with a plurality of types of numbers assigned, and by designating a number with the monitor layout designation switch image GT31-1, the layout corresponding to the number is designated.

[0078] The layout number display image GT31-2 is an image that indicates the number of monitor screens included in the monitor layout. For example, the number of monitor screens in monitor layout 2 is "6", and the number of monitor screens in monitor layout 4 is "3". The switch execution switch image GT31-3 is a screen for deciding on the monitor layout specified by the monitor layout designation switch image GT31-1. By operating the switch execution switch image GT31-3, the layout of the large-screen monitor is decided on the monitor layout specified by operating the monitor layout designation switch image GT31-1.

[0079] For example, the third training image GT30 displays the monitor layout before the monitor layout was switched, with the monitor layout designation switch image GT31-1 displaying "4" and the layout number display image GT31-2 displaying "3." In accordance with the sample doctor's instructions, the trainee switches the layout number display image GT31-2 in the third training image GT30 from "4" to "2" to switch the monitor layout from 3-split to 6-split, resulting in the fourth training image GT40.

[0080] When the trainee operates the switch image GT31-3, a fourth training image GT40 is displayed on the display 121, and the trainee practices the "execute layout change" process included in the sample operation log. The fourth training image GT40 is the same image (post-monitor layout switching image, hereinafter referred to as the fourth reference image) that was displayed on the console device operated by the sample engineer when the operation log for "select monitor layout 2" was created. The fourth training image GT40 is an image in which a fourth switch image GT41 is displayed on top of the first training image GT10.

[0081] The fourth switch image GT41 includes a monitor layout designation switch image GT41-1, a layout number display image GT41-2, and a switching execution switch image GT41-3. The fourth switch image GT41 is an image in which the numerical values ​​of the monitor layout designation switch image GT31-1 and the layout number display image GT31-2 of the third switch image GT31 have been changed.

[0082] In the fourth training image GT40, the monitor layout designation switch image GT41-1 is set to "2" and the layout number display image GT41-2 is set to "6." At this time, the trainee operates the monitor layout designation switch image GT41-1 to switch the display on the large-screen monitor.

[0083] The video of the inside of the examination room is played continuously until the sample technician operates the monitor layout designation switch image in the fourth reference image. When the sample technician then operates the monitor layout designation switch image, an operation log for "execute layout change" is created, and after a predetermined processing time has passed, the large-screen monitor display image GA11 is switched to an image with a six-split layout.

[0084] During this time, the trainee performs specific training in which the first training image GT10 to the fourth training image GT40 are displayed, and finally, the trainee operates the monitor layout designation switch image GT41-1. The medical training device 100 determines whether the specific training has ended at time t12, when the playback of the specific training video has ended.

[0085] If the medical training device 100 determines that the specific training has ended, it continues playing the video of the inside of the examination room. If the medical training device 100 determines that the specific training has not ended, it pauses the playing of the video of the inside of the examination room. Thereafter, the medical training device 100 resumes playing the video of the inside of the examination room from the point when it determines that the specific training has ended.

[0086] The medical training device 100 of the first embodiment temporarily suspends the provision of sample training information when a specific training information provision termination condition is met, and resumes the provision of sample training information when a resumption condition is met. Therefore, even if the specific training takes a long time, the provision of sample training information is not resumed. This allows the trainee to concentrate on the specific training without worrying about time, allowing the trainee to efficiently acquire medical skills.

[0087] (Second embodiment) Next, a second embodiment will be described. Fig. 5 is a configuration diagram showing an example of a medical training device 200 according to the second embodiment. The medical training device 200 differs from the medical training device 100 according to the first embodiment mainly in that the processing circuit 130 has an evaluation function 137.

[0088] The evaluation function 137 evaluates the trainee's level of proficiency in the specific training based on the trainee's operations during the pause. For example, after the provision of sample training information is resumed by the resume function 136, the evaluation function 137 evaluates the trainee who performed the specific training based on the training execution information acquired by the acquisition function 133. For example, the evaluation function 137 uses the specific training completion time required from the start to the end of the specific training as an evaluation index, and evaluates that the shorter the specific training completion time, the higher the trainee's proficiency.

[0089] The evaluation function 137 determines the proficiency level, for example, by comparing the processing speed of a specific training session performed by the sample health worker and the trainee. The proficiency level is determined, for example, by comparing the processing speed of the sample health worker's procedure (the time required for the sample health worker to perform the procedure, hereinafter referred to as the reference speed) with the processing speed of the trainee's procedure (the time required for the trainee to perform the procedure, hereinafter referred to as the target speed). The reference speed may be included in the sample training information in advance. In this case, the target speed may be measured and compared with the reference speed included in the sample training information.

[0090] The evaluation function 137, for example, uses the time from when playback of the specific training video starts to when playback of the specific training video ends as the reference speed, and the time from when playback of the specific training video starts to when playback of the specific training video ends as the target speed. The evaluation function 137 calculates the difference between the time when playback of the specific training video ends and the time when the trainee finishes the specific training (= the difference between the reference speed and the target speed, hereinafter referred to as the evaluation target time). The evaluation target time is correlated with the completion time of the specific training, and the longer the evaluation target time, the longer the completion time of the specific training. The evaluation function 137 evaluates the trainee's proficiency based on the calculated evaluation target time. The evaluation function 137 is an example of an evaluation unit.

[0091] Next, the processing in the medical training device 200 of the second embodiment will be described. Fig. 6 is a flowchart showing an example of the processing of the medical training device 200 of the second embodiment. The medical training device 200 of the second embodiment executes the processing of steps S101 to S117 in the same manner as the medical training device 100 of the first embodiment. Of these processing, in step S109, the pause function 134 starts measuring the reference speed and the target speed when the provision of specific training information starts.

[0092] After the resumption function 136 resumes providing the sample training information, the evaluation function 137 calculates the evaluation time and evaluates the trainee based on the calculated evaluation time (step S201). The evaluation function 137 calculates, for example, the difference between the time when the playback of the video of the specific training ends and the time when the trainee finishes the specific training as the evaluation time.

[0093] Thereafter, similar to the medical training device 100 of the first embodiment, the medical training device 200 executes the processes of step S119 and step S121, and ends the process shown in FIG. 6. The medical training device 200 may execute the process of step S201 at other timings, for example, at the timing when it is determined that the medical training has ended in step S121, or at a timing outside the flow shown in FIG. 6.

[0094] Next, the same medical training as that of the medical training device 100 of the first embodiment in the medical training device 200 will be described with reference to FIG. 7. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of visualizing the content of the medical training of the second embodiment. Here, it is information regarding the sample training information and the medical training related to the operation of switching the layout of the large-screen monitor in the examination room.

[0095] In the medical training device 200 of the second embodiment, training is performed in the same procedure as the medical training using the medical training device 100 of the first embodiment. The evaluation function 137 measures the time t13 which is the time when a specific training ends, and calculates the evaluation target time T (= t13 - t12) by obtaining the difference from the time t12.

[0096] For example, when the evaluation target time T is greater than the first reference value Δ1 (T > 0), the evaluation function 137 regards the operation speed as slow and gives the trainee an evaluation 1 with the lowest proficiency level. For example, when the evaluation target time T is greater than the second reference value Δ2 and less than or equal to the first reference value Δ1 (Δ2 < T ≦ Δ1), the evaluation function 137 regards the operation speed as normal and gives the trainee an evaluation 2 with a medium proficiency level. For example, when the evaluation target time T is less than or equal to the second reference value Δ2 (T ≦ Δ2), the evaluation function 137 regards the operation speed as fast and gives the trainee an evaluation 3 with the highest proficiency level. Note that the second reference value Δ2 only needs to be less than or equal to the first reference value Δ1, and the second reference value Δ2 = the first reference value Δ1 is also possible. When the second reference value Δ2 = the first reference value Δ1, it may be evaluation 2 when T = 0.

[0097] The medical training device 200 of the second embodiment has the same effects as the medical training device 100 of the first embodiment. Furthermore, the medical training device 200 of the second embodiment evaluates the trainee using the trainee's proficiency as an evaluation index by the evaluation function 137. Therefore, for example, the trainee's proficiency can be used to generate a training plan.

[0098] (Third embodiment) Next, a third embodiment will be described. Fig. 8 is a configuration diagram showing an example of a medical training system 3 according to the third embodiment. The medical training system 3 according to the third embodiment includes, for example, a medical training device 300, a medical imaging device 301, and an image storage server 302.

[0099] The medical training device 300, medical imaging device 301, and image storage server 302 can communicate with each other via a network NW. The network NW refers to a general information communication network that uses electrical communication technology. The network NW includes wireless / wired LANs, the Internet, telephone communication networks, optical fiber communication networks, cable communication networks, satellite communication networks, etc.

[0100] The medical training device 300 differs from the medical training device 100 of the first embodiment mainly in that it is provided with a communication interface capable of communicating with a medical imaging device 301 and an image storage server 302. The medical training device 300 is a device that can perform medical training using medical images transmitted by the medical imaging device 301 and the image storage server 302.

[0101] The medical imaging device 301 is a device that captures medical images of a subject. The medical imaging device 301 is realized by, for example, an X-ray CT (Computed Tomography) device, an MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) device, an ultrasound diagnostic device, a SPECT (Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography) device, a PET (Positron Emission Computed Tomography) device, an angio system, or the like.

[0102] The medical imaging device 301 includes an imaging device for capturing medical images and a medical image transmission device for transmitting the medical images captured by the imaging device. The medical imaging device 301 transmits the medical images captured by the imaging device to the medical training device 300 or the image storage server 302 via a network NW, wirelessly or via a wired connection.

[0103] The image storage server 302 includes a transmission / reception device for transmitting and receiving medical images, and a storage device for storing the transmitted medical images. The image storage server 302 receives medical images transmitted by the medical imaging device 301 using the transmission / reception device. The image storage server 302 appropriately organizes the received medical images and stores and manages them in the storage device. The image storage server 302 transmits the medical images it manages to the medical training device 300 using the transmission / reception device. The image storage server 302 is an example of a medical image storage device.

[0104] The medical training device 300 differs from the medical training device 100 of the first embodiment in that it includes a communication interface 150 and the processing circuit 130 includes a medical image acquisition function 138. The communication interface 150 controls the transmission and communication of various data sent and received between the medical training device 300 and other devices connected via a network NW. The communication interface 150 is realized by, for example, a network card, a network adapter, a NIC (Network Interface Controller), etc.

[0105] The medical image acquisition function 138 acquires medical images transmitted by the medical imaging device 301 and the image storage server 302 and received by the communication interface 150. The medical image acquisition function 138 stores the acquired medical images in the memory unit 140, including them in sample training information 141. The medical image acquisition function 138 is an example of a medical image acquisition unit.

[0106] Next, medical training in the medical training device 300 will be described with reference to Fig. 9. Fig. 9 is a diagram visualizing an example of the contents of medical training in the third embodiment. To perform medical training using the medical training device 300 in the third embodiment, first, medical images captured by the medical imaging device 301 in the medical training system 3 are transmitted to the image storage server 302 and stored in the image storage server 302. The medical images stored in the image storage server 302 may be images actually captured of the subject's body or the like by the medical imaging device 301.

[0107] The medical images stored in the storage device of the image storage server 302 include medical images captured by the medical imaging device 301 and pre-stored medical images. The image storage server 302 transmits the medical images stored in the storage device to the medical training device 300, for example, in response to a request from the medical training device 300.

[0108] The medical training device 300 receives medical images transmitted by the image storage server 302 via the communication interface 150 and outputs them to the processing circuit 130. The medical images received by the communication interface 150 may be transmitted by the medical imaging device 301 in addition to the image storage server 302.

[0109] The processing circuitry 130, in the medical image acquisition function 138, acquires medical images output by the communication interface 150, includes them in sample training information 141, and stores them in the storage unit 140. Thereafter, the medical training device 300 is used for medical training including specific training in the same procedure as in the first embodiment.

[0110] The medical training performed by the medical training device 300 includes, for example, training in the process of processing medical images. The medical images are generated, for example, as CT images by reconstructing original images captured by the medical imaging device 301. Trainees train in the process of reconstructing medical images as a medical procedure.

[0111] In the medical training system 3 of the third embodiment, for example, actually collected images are stored in an external image storage server 302, and the medical training device 300 can display images read from the image storage server 302 for medical training. For example, operations on past images can be reproduced by executing the same processes as those performed during reading of past images in an actual procedure. Furthermore, the medical training device 300 can train operations such as playing, stopping, frame-by-frame playback of collected images, saving only one frame, and annotating images.

[0112] The medical training device 300 of the third embodiment has the same effects as the medical training device 100 of the first embodiment. Furthermore, the medical training device 300 of the third embodiment can be used for medical training using information on medical procedures provided by devices external to the medical training device 300, such as a medical imaging device 301 or an image storage server 302.

[0113] (Fourth embodiment) Next, a fourth embodiment will be described. Fig. 10 is a configuration diagram showing an example of a medical training system 4 of the fourth embodiment. The medical training system 4 of the fourth embodiment includes, for example, a medical training device 400, a medical imaging device 401, an image storage server 402, a medical guidance device 403, a first image processing server 404, and a second image processing server 405.

[0114] The medical training device 400, medical imaging device 401, image storage server 402, medical guidance device 403, first image processing server 404, and second image processing server 405 can communicate with each other via a network NW. The medical training device 400 has a communication interface similar to that of the medical training device 300 of the third embodiment, and trainees can perform medical training similar to that of the medical training device 300. The medical training device 400, medical imaging device 401, and image storage server 402 have the same configurations as the medical training device 300, medical imaging device 301, and image storage server 302, respectively.

[0115] The medical training system 4 includes a medical guidance device 403. For example, suppose a sample technician operates the medical guidance device 403 to perform a medical procedure on a medical image, such as a request for post-processing image processing, to a first image processing server 404. In this case, the medical training device 400 acquires the processing provided by the medical guidance device 403 as sample training information and provides it to the trainee while medical training is being performed using the medical training device 400. The trainee performs medical training by using the medical training device 400 to request post-processing image processing from a second image processing server 405.

[0116] Next, the training procedure in the medical training system 4 of the fourth embodiment will be described. Fig. 11 is a diagram showing a visualized example of the contents of medical training of the fourth embodiment. In the fourth embodiment, a sample technician performs image processing as a medical procedure on medical images captured by a medical imaging device 401. The trainee performs image processing training using the image processing of the sample technician as sample training information.

[0117] First, the medical imaging device 401 transmits medical images (hereinafter referred to as raw images) of a subject to the image storage server 402 (Y1). Next, the medical guidance device 403 and the medical training device 400 each request the image storage server 402 and acquire the images from the image storage server 402 (Y2).

[0118] Next, the sample technician transmits raw image information to be processed, which identifies the raw image to be processed, to the first image processing server 404, and requests post-processing of the image (Y3). The medical training device 400 provides the trainee with sample training information including a procedure for requesting post-processing of the image. The trainee, using the sample training information as a reference, transmits raw image information to be processed to the second image processing server 405, and requests post-processing of the image (Y3).

[0119] Upon receiving the image processing request, the first image processing server 404 and the second image processing server 405 read out images corresponding to the raw image information to be processed from the image storage server 402 (Y4). The first image processing server 404 and the second image processing server 405 perform post-processing on the read out medical images to generate processed images. The first image processing server 404 and the second image processing server 405 transmit the generated processed images to the image storage server 402 (Y5).

[0120] Meanwhile, the first image processing server 404 transmits a processing completion notice indicating that the processing has been completed to the medical guidance device 403 (Y6). Similarly, the second image processing server 405 transmits a processing completion notice to the medical training device 400 (Y6). The image storage server 402 stores the processed images transmitted by the first image processing server 404 in a storage device, and then transmits them to the medical guidance device 403 (Y7). Similarly, the image storage server 402 stores the processed images transmitted by the second image processing server 405 in a storage device, and then transmits them to the medical training device 400 (Y7).

[0121] The medical training device 400 of the fourth embodiment has the same effects as the medical training device 100 of the first embodiment. Furthermore, the medical training device 400 of the fourth embodiment uses the sample technician's operation of the medical guidance device 403 as sample training information, so that the trainee can train the process currently being performed by the sample technician.

[0122] (Fifth embodiment) Next, a fifth embodiment will be described. In the medical training device of the fifth embodiment, a trainee, for example, trains movements in an examination room. In the medical training device of the fifth embodiment, the trainee moves a character in a 3D (three dimensions) map that reproduces the state of the examination room from the perspective of a person acting in the 3D map, thereby performing training that simulates the movements of a technician in the examination room. The medical training of the fifth embodiment may be performed by the trainee wearing a VR (Virtual Reality) head-mounted display.

[0123] In the medical training device of the fifth embodiment, for example, a controller equipped with multiple buttons and joysticks and operated by an operator (trainee) using a part of the body such as a hand, finger, foot, etc. is used as the input interface. Alternatively, a sensor such as an acceleration sensor provided on a VR head-mounted display worn by the operator may be used as the input interface, allowing operation by the operator's movements.

[0124] The medical training device of the fifth embodiment can execute medical training to reproduce, for example, optimal positioning in an examination room, behavior along flow lines, timing of nurses' tool preparation and device preparation, and instructions to speak to patients and hold their breath, as medical procedures. For example, the actual timing of nurses' tool preparation can be trained by watching a video. The actual types of devices can be trained based on video audio and procedure records. For this medical training, it is necessary to set in advance the layout of an actual examination room and which devices are stored on which shelves.

[0125] The medical training system of the fifth embodiment can execute sample training information (1) and sample training information (2). Sample training information (1) relates to medical training on optimal positioning of medical personnel in an examination room and behavior along flow lines. Sample training information (2) relates to medical training on timing for nurses to prepare tools and devices.

[0126] Next, as a specific example of medical training in the medical training device of the fifth embodiment, medical training using sample training information (part 1) will be described. In this medical training, the subject of training is the procedure by which a technician switches from a normal image (2D image) to a three-dimensional image (3D image) according to an imaging protocol for a medical image (hereinafter referred to as a target image) to be imaged by a medical imaging device (angio system).

[0127] Fig. 12 is a diagram visualizing an example of the contents of sample training information (part 1) in the fifth embodiment. Fig. 12 shows, as sample training information (part 1), changes over time in each of the items called examination room video, examination room operation reproduction (nurse), examination room operation reproduction (technician A), operation log, and operation room operation reproduction (technician B).

[0128] The examination room video shows the playback state of a video taken inside the examination room. The examination room operation reproduction (nurse) shows the actions (= actions of the sample nurse) that the trainee is training in accordance with the actions of the sample nurse included in the played video. The examination room operation reproduction (technician A) shows the actions (= actions of sample technician A) that the trainee is training in accordance with the actions of technician A (hereinafter, sample technician A) included in the played video. The control room operation reproduction (technician B) shows an image displayed on the display 121 for the trainee to use the medical training device to train technician B (hereinafter, sample technician B) in the operation of the console device in the control room.

[0129] First, in the examination room video, when the sample doctor says, "Prepare for 3D," the sample nurse and sample technician included in the examination room video prepare to switch the imaging protocol for the target image. Furthermore, sample technician B in the control room operates the console device to switch the imaging protocol for the target image. For example, sample technician B operates the imaging protocol changeover switch GD11 on the integrated monitor image GD10 displayed on the display (hereinafter, the integrated monitor) of the console device to switch the imaging protocol for the target image.

[0130] During this time, the trainee performs medical training (3D switching training) on ​​the operation of switching the imaging protocol for the target image in the examination room after the sample doctor says "Prepare for 3D" in the playback video. When the 3D switching training starts, the medical training device pauses the playback of the video in the examination room.

[0131] After the trainee has completed the medical training, the medical training device starts playing a video of the examination room. In the video, the sample nurse in the examination room refers to information that maps the range of movement of the angiography system's arm and the impact of scattered radiation, and moves to a safe position where the arm is less likely to come into contact with or be exposed to scattered radiation.

[0132] Sample technician A operates the angio system in the examination room, moving the arm and pressing the switch of the angio system. The sample operation log created at this time contains entries such as "moving the arm," "checking the positioning and clearance," and "pressing the imaging switch."

[0133] The trainee performs medical training on medical-related procedures while watching the operations of the sample nurse and sample technician. For example, when the trainee performs medical training on medical-related procedures for a nurse in an examination room, the trainee performs the same movements as the sample nurse in the examination video. Similarly, when the trainee performs medical training on medical-related procedures for a technician in an examination room, the trainee performs the same movements as the sample technician A in the examination video.

[0134] While the trainee is training, the medical training device continues to play the examination room video. If the 3D switching playback of the examination room video ends before the trainee has completed the 3D switching medical training, the medical training device pauses the playback of the examination room video. Then, when the trainee has completed the 3D switching medical training, the medical training device resumes the playback of the examination room video.

[0135] Next, as a specific example of medical training in the medical training device of the fifth embodiment, medical training using sample training information (part 2) will be described. In this medical training, the timing of nurses' tool preparation and device preparation are the subjects of training.

[0136] Fig. 13 is a diagram showing a visualized example of the contents of medical training using sample training information (part 2) in the fifth embodiment. Fig. 13 shows, as medical training using sample training information (part 2), examination room videos, procedure records, and changes over time in operation of a medical training device.

[0137] The examination room video, like the sample training information (part 1), shows the playback status of a video taken inside the examination room. The procedure record is information about the procedure actually performed by the sample nurse and is included in the sample training information (part 2). The medical training device operations are operations performed by the trainee on the medical training device.

[0138] The sample training information (part 2) includes an examination room map that simulates the inside of an examination room and information about the character that moves within the examination room map. The examination room map includes information such as the devices used for the examination and their locations. Trainees perform medical training by controlling the character that moves within the examination room map.

[0139] In medical training using sample training information (part 2), first, when the sample doctor says "Take out the XX coil" in the examination room video, the trainee controls the character on the examination room map and moves the character to the position where the XX coil is placed.

[0140] Next, the trainee selects the device (XX coil) instructed by the sample doctor. The procedure record states, "Hand over XX coil." The medical training device compares the device selected by the trainee with the device recorded in the procedure record and determines whether the trainee selected the device included in the sample training information (the correct device).

[0141] In the examination room video, playback is paused at the point where the sample nurse hands the XX coil to the sample doctor. If the trainee selects the correct device, the medical training device will start playing the examination room video at time t21, when the character hands the device (XX coil) to the doctor in the examination room map.

[0142] The medical training device of the fifth embodiment has the same effects as the medical training device of the first embodiment. In addition, the medical training device of the fifth embodiment can perform medical training that reproduces optimal positioning in an examination room, behavior along a flow line, and the nurse's tool placement.

[0143] (Sixth embodiment) Next, a sixth embodiment will be described. In each of the above embodiments, the sample training information is information including medical content such as images and sounds created at a medical facility where the medical training device is installed. In contrast, the sample training information may be information including medical content created by a medical facility (hereinafter referred to as a third party) other than the medical facility where the medical training device is installed.

[0144] When medical training is performed using sample training information including medical content created by a third party, for example, an image created by the third party may be captured, and an image to be displayed on a large screen monitor or an image to be displayed on an integrated monitor of the console device may be generated and displayed on the large screen monitor or the integrated monitor. The image capture may be performed by a compositor device, or the medical training device may function as the compositor device. The trainee performs medical training using this sample training information.

[0145] In this case, for example, the medical training device may detect the timing of importing images created by a third party from the log of a compositor PC that generates the display screen for the large screen monitor or integrated monitor. Furthermore, if there are multiple images created by third parties, the screen to be displayed on the large screen monitor or integrated monitor may be selected by selecting an input source. Alternatively, a separate training examination room that simulates an actual examination room may be prepared, and a simulation may be performed, including connecting devices such as IVUS, in collaboration with a simulated nurse or technician in the examination room.

[0146] (Other examples) The above-described medical training device can be used, for example, as a simulation of the following operations (tasks) of technicians or as a tutorial on how to use the device. The medical training device can be used for medical training such as image analysis and measurement using clinical applications, displaying the results on a large-screen monitor, switching the monitor layout and input source of the large-screen monitor, switching imaging programs, and switching imaging conditions such as fluoroscopy rates.

[0147] The medical training device can also be used for medical training, such as switching the roadmap on and off, checking images on a reference monitor, stopping video playback, frame-by-frame playback, saving any frame in a video, image processing, annotation, organizing images from past examinations, and PACS transfer.In addition to training technicians, the medical training device can also be used, for example, to investigate clinical workflows.Videos from within the examination room can be digitized by linking the collected images (videos) with operation logs, for example.

[0148] The logic for determining whether an operation is correct may be such that the operation is determined to be correct even if the movements of the sample health worker and the trainee do not completely match. Therefore, for example, the operation may be determined based on the state before and after the operation is started, regardless of the process. Furthermore, the medical training device may present the trainee with efficient processing, such as the processing with the fewest steps, when performing medical training.

[0149] In each of the above embodiments, when specific training information is provided and the trainee has not completed the specific training, the pause function 134 pauses the provision of the sample training information provided by the provision function 131. Instead of pausing the provision of the sample training information in this way, the provision function 131 may again provide other information, for example, sample training information that has already been provided (hereinafter, previously displayed sample training information). The previously displayed sample training information may be, for example, the specific training information that was provided immediately before the pause. In this case, the trainee who has not completed the specific training can aim to complete the specific training while receiving the incomplete specific training information.

[0150] According to at least one of the embodiments described above, the medical information processing device has a providing unit that provides training information to a trainee performing medical training, an acquiring unit that acquires training execution information related to the training performed by the trainee, a pausing unit that suspends the provision of the training information when an operation request condition is met in which specific training related to the training is requested of the trainee, a determining unit that determines the execution status of the operation based on the trainee execution information, and a resuming unit that determines whether a resuming condition is met based on the execution status and resumes the provision of the training information when the resuming condition is met, thereby enabling efficient acquisition of medical skills.

[0151] Although several embodiments have been described, these embodiments are presented as examples and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. These embodiments can be implemented in various other forms, and various omissions, substitutions, and modifications can be made without departing from the spirit of the invention. These embodiments and their modifications are included within the scope and spirit of the invention, as well as within the scope of the invention and its equivalents as defined in the claims. [Explanation of symbols]

[0152] 3,4 Medical Training System 100,200,300,400 Medical training equipment 110 Input Interface 111 Mouse 112 keyboards 120 output interface 121 Display 122 Speaker 130 Processing circuit 131 Provided functions 132 Reception function 133 Acquisition Function 134 Pause function 135 Judgment Function 136 Resume function 137 Evaluation Function 138 Medical Image Acquisition Function 140 Storage section 140 Memory device (memory circuit) 141 Sample Training Information 150 Communication Interface 301,401 Medical imaging equipment 302,402 Image storage server 403 Medical Guidance Devices 404 First Image Processing Server 405 Second Image Processing Server

Claims

1. a providing unit that provides training information to trainees who perform medical training; an acquisition unit that acquires training execution information regarding the training performed by the trainee; a pause unit that pauses provision of specific training information related to a specific training included in the training when the specific training has not been completed by the trainee while the specific training information is being provided; a determination unit that determines whether a restart condition for restarting provision of the training information is met based on the training execution information; a restart unit that restarts providing the training information when the restart condition is met. Medical information processing equipment.

2. an evaluation unit that evaluates the trainee's level of proficiency in the specific training based on the trainee's operation during the pause; The medical information processing device according to claim 1 .

3. the evaluation unit evaluates that the shorter the evaluation target time required from the start to the end of the specific training, the higher the trainee's proficiency in the specific training. The medical information processing device according to claim 2 .

4. The medical image acquisition unit further includes a medical image acquisition unit for acquiring medical images transmitted by the medical image acquisition device or the medical image storage device, the providing unit provides the training information including the medical images used for training in image processing of the medical images to the trainee. The medical information processing device according to claim 1 .

5. the providing unit, when the resumption condition is not satisfied, re-provides the training information that has already been provided. The medical information processing device according to claim 1 .

6. obtaining the training information provided by a medical guidance device for generating the training information; The medical information processing device according to claim 1 .

7. acquiring the training information provided by the medical guidance device while the training is being performed using the medical information processing device; The medical information processing device according to claim 6 .

8. The trainees include medical personnel who receive training in at least one of a treatment room in a medical facility where medical equipment is installed and an operation room where a control device for controlling the medical equipment is installed. The medical information processing device according to claim 1 .

9. the training information includes information regarding the medical personnel's movements within a treatment room; The medical information processing device according to claim 8 .

10. the training information includes medical content acquired by a medical facility other than the medical facility where the medical information processing device is installed; The medical information processing device according to claim 1 .

11. The training information includes at least one of information of a medical image, an audio, or a video acquired during a procedure on a subject. The medical information processing device according to claim 1 .

12. the training information includes at least one of information on an image used when the sample health worker performs a medical-related procedure, or information on an image of the sample health worker performing a medical-related procedure; The utilization image includes at least one of an indoor image captured in an examination room during the sample health worker's procedure or a projected image projected onto the examination room during the sample health worker's procedure; the projection image includes at least one of a live image, a reference image, or an inspection image; The medical information processing device according to claim 1 .

13. The training information includes at least one of operation information relating to at least one operation relating to generation, editing, or display of a medical image, procedure information relating to a procedure of the operation included in the operation information, or time information relating to a time corresponding to the operation included in the operation information. The medical information processing device according to claim 1 .

14. an input unit that can be operated by a trainee who is performing medical training; a providing unit that provides training information to the trainee; an acquisition unit that acquires training execution information regarding the training performed by the trainee; a pause unit that pauses provision of specific training information related to a specific training included in the training when the specific training has not been completed by the trainee while the specific training information is being provided; a determination unit that determines whether a restart condition for restarting provision of the training information is met based on the training execution information; a restart unit that restarts providing the training information when the restart condition is met; an output unit that outputs the training information provided by the providing unit to the trainee, Medical training equipment.

15. The output unit includes a display for displaying an image; a speaker for outputting audio; 15. A medical training device according to claim 14.

16. The computer Providing training information to trainees who carry out medical training; acquiring training execution information regarding the training performed by the trainee; When specific training information regarding a specific training included in the training is being provided, if the specific training has not been completed by the trainee, suspending the provision of the training information; determining whether a restart condition for restarting provision of the training information is met based on the training execution information; When the resumption condition is met, the provision of the training information is resumed. Medical information processing method.

17. On the computer, Providing training information to trainees who carry out medical training; acquiring training execution information regarding the training performed by the trainee; When specific training information regarding a specific training included in the training is being provided, if the specific training has not been completed by the trainee, suspending the provision of the training information; determining whether a restart condition for restarting provision of the training information is met based on the training execution information; When the resumption condition is met, the provision of the training information is resumed. program.

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