Information provision device, information provision method, and program

Abstract

This makes it easy to determine whether measures implemented for healthcare workers are contributing to an increase in the dispensing of medicines. [Solution] The information providing device comprises an acquisition unit that acquires dispensing information including the quantity of pharmaceuticals dispensed within a medical facility by medical personnel; an implementation unit that implements predetermined measures for medical personnel via a web service; an analysis unit that analyzes the relationship between predetermined measures and the quantity of pharmaceuticals dispensed within a medical facility based on the dispensing information; and an output unit that outputs the analysis results from the analysis unit.

Description

Technical Field

[0004]

[0001] The present invention relates to an information providing apparatus, an information providing method, and a program.

Background Art

[0002] Measures such as providing content related to pharmaceuticals to medical staff are being implemented through web services. Patent Document 1 discloses a method for providing a web service, which is an information communication service using the Internet. Patent Document 2 discloses a user registration support system and a user registration support method for user registration to a medical-related web service.

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] Although various measures are being implemented for medical staff through web services, it is not easy to grasp whether the measures implemented for medical staff contribute to an increase in the dispensing of pharmaceuticals within a medical facility. For example, in a questionnaire survey of medical staff for whom the measures have been implemented, the satisfaction level of the measures can be grasped, but it cannot be determined whether the measures contribute to an increase in the dispensing of pharmaceuticals within the medical facility.

[0005] The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object thereof is to provide a technology that can easily grasp whether the measures implemented for medical staff contribute to an increase in the dispensing of pharmaceuticals within a medical facility.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0006] An information providing device according to one aspect of the present invention comprises: an acquisition unit that acquires dispensing information including the quantity of pharmaceuticals dispensed within a medical facility by medical personnel; an implementation unit that implements predetermined measures for the medical personnel via a web service; an analysis unit that analyzes the relationship between the predetermined measures and the quantity of pharmaceuticals dispensed within the medical facility based on the dispensing information; and an output unit that outputs the analysis results from the analysis unit. The information providing device makes it easy to determine whether a predetermined measure contributes to an increase in the dispensing of pharmaceuticals within a medical facility by analyzing the relationship between a predetermined measure and the quantity of pharmaceuticals dispensed within a medical facility based on dispensing information including the quantity of pharmaceuticals dispensed within a medical facility by medical personnel.

[0007] The analysis unit analyzes the relationship based on the quantity of pharmaceuticals dispensed within the medical facility by healthcare workers who have implemented the predetermined measures and the quantity of pharmaceuticals dispensed within the medical facility by healthcare workers who have not implemented the predetermined measures. This makes it possible to more appropriately determine whether the predetermined measures contribute to an increase in the dispensing of pharmaceuticals within the medical facility.

[0008] The analysis results show the quantity of the pharmaceuticals dispensed within the medical facility by the medical personnel who implemented the predetermined measures, and the quantity of the pharmaceuticals dispensed within the medical facility by the medical personnel who did not implement the predetermined measures. The report includes at least one of the following: numerical data, figures, graphs, and tables showing the comparison results. This allows for a more detailed understanding of whether a given measure is contributing to an increase in the dispensing of pharmaceuticals within healthcare facilities.

[0009] The analysis unit analyzes the relationship based on the quantity of pharmaceuticals dispensed within the medical facility before the predetermined measures are implemented by the medical personnel and the quantity of pharmaceuticals dispensed within the medical facility after the predetermined measures are implemented by the medical personnel. This makes it possible to more appropriately determine whether the predetermined measures contribute to an increase in the dispensing of pharmaceuticals within the medical facility.

[0010] The analysis results include at least one of numerical values, figures, graphs, and tables showing a comparison between the quantity of pharmaceuticals dispensed within the medical facility before the predetermined measures were implemented by the medical personnel and the quantity of pharmaceuticals dispensed within the medical facility after the predetermined measures were implemented by the medical personnel. This allows for a more detailed understanding of whether the predetermined measures contribute to an increase in the dispensing of pharmaceuticals within the medical facility.

[0011] The analysis results include an indicator showing whether the pharmaceuticals are continuously being dispensed within the medical facility after the predetermined measures have been implemented by the healthcare professionals. This allows for a more detailed understanding of whether the predetermined measures are contributing to an increase in the dispensing of pharmaceuticals within the medical facility.

[0012] The acquisition unit acquires the dispensing information from the storage unit, which stores the pharmaceuticals while maintaining environmental conditions appropriate for those pharmaceuticals. This allows the analysis unit to analyze the relationship between predetermined measures and the quantity of pharmaceuticals dispensed within the medical facility, based on the dispensing information acquired from the storage unit.

[0013] The present invention can also be understood as an information provision method, analysis method, management method, or control method that includes at least a part of the above processing, a program for causing a computer to execute at least a part of the above processing, or a computer-readable recording medium that non-temporarily records such a program. Furthermore, the present invention can also be understood as an analysis system, management system, or control system that includes at least a part of the above processing. Each of the above configurations and processes can be combined with each other to constitute the present invention, provided that no technical inconsistencies arise. [Effects of the Invention]

[0014] According to the present invention, it is possible to easily determine whether measures implemented by healthcare professionals contribute to an increase in the dispensing of pharmaceuticals within a healthcare facility. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0015] [Figure 1] Figure 1 is a diagram showing an overview of the information provision system according to the embodiment. [Figure 2] Figure 2 shows an example of the hardware configuration of the management server. [Figure 3] Figure 3 shows an example of the functional configuration of the management server. [Figure 4] Figure 4 shows an example of a storage facility. [Figure 5] Figure 5 shows an example of information regarding dispensed medications. [Figure 6] Figure 6 shows the trend in the number of pharmaceuticals dispensed. [Figure 7] Figure 7 shows the trend in the number of pharmaceuticals dispensed. [Figure 8] Figure 8 is a flowchart showing an example of processing by the management server. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0016] Hereinafter, embodiments will be described with reference to the drawings. The embodiments shown below are one aspect of the present application and do not limit the scope of rights of the present application.

[0017] FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an overview of an information providing system 1 according to an embodiment. The information providing system 1 is a system that enables a predetermined measure to be implemented for medical workers such as doctors and pharmacists by means of a web service. Further, the information providing system 1 is a system that enables analysis of the relevance between a predetermined measure implemented for medical workers by means of a web service and the quantity of dispensed pharmaceuticals. The information providing system 1 has a portal site 2 capable of posting information such as web pages and video content on the Internet. The portal site 2 is managed and operated by a management server 10 shown in FIG. 2.

[0018] The measures implemented by means of the web service will be described. Medical workers can access the portal site 2 via the Internet using a user terminal 3. The user terminal 3 is an information processing device such as a smartphone, a tablet terminal, a personal computer, or a smartwatch. A user ID assigned to each medical worker is registered in the portal site 2. The user ID is an identification number for identifying a medical worker. By accessing the portal site 2 and inputting the user ID, a medical worker can view web pages, watch video content, apply for and participate in (attend) web seminars, lectures, etc. Further, when the user ID is input, the portal site 2 may request the medical worker to input a password.

[0019] The web page publishes information related to, for example, pharmaceuticals, medication guidance, etc., but is not limited thereto. The information related to pharmaceuticals is mainly for doctors, but may also be for pharmacists. The information related to medication guidance is mainly for pharmacists, but may also be for doctors. The video content explains, for example, information that is difficult to convey only in text, such as the method of using pharmaceuticals and examples of conversations during medication guidance, but is not limited thereto. Web seminars, lectures, etc. are, for example, seminars and lectures related to diseases and treatment methods, but are not limited thereto. Also, by registering for email delivery on the portal site 2, medical staff can receive emails and receive the delivery information attached to the emails using the user terminal 3. The delivery information may be, for example, information related to pharmaceuticals or information related to medication guidance. Medical staff may download a patient questionnaire from the web page or receive a patient questionnaire as delivery information attached to an email. Medical staff may conduct a questionnaire for patients using the patient questionnaire. Doctors may download doctor materials from the web page or receive doctor materials as delivery information attached to an email. By watching video content or visually recognizing doctor materials, doctors can enhance their understanding of diseases and treatment methods. Pharmacists may download pharmacist materials from the web page or receive pharmacist materials as delivery information attached to an email. By watching video content or visually recognizing doctor materials, pharmacists can improve the efficiency of medication guidance. Also, pharmacists can eliminate patients' lack of understanding and anxiety and promote the continuation of treatment.

[0020] (Hardware Configuration) FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of the hardware configuration of the management server 10 that manages and operates the portal site 2. The management server 10 is a processor such as a CPU (Central Processing Unit) The system includes a processor 101, a main memory 102 such as RAM (Random Access Memory) or ROM (Read Only Memory), an auxiliary storage device 103 such as an HDD (Hard Disk Drive) or SSD (Solid State Drive), a communication interface (I / F) 104, and a display device 105. The processor 101 reads programs stored in the auxiliary storage device 103 into the main memory 102 and executes them, thereby realizing the functions of each functional configuration described in Figure 3. The communication interface 104 is an interface for wired or wireless communication. 105 is, for example, a device for displaying various information and data, such as a display. The management server 10 is an example of an information providing device.

[0021] The management server 10 may be composed of a general-purpose computer such as a personal computer or a server computer, or it may be composed of an embedded computer such as an onboard computer. The management server 10 may be implemented, for example, by distributed computing using multiple computer devices, and some of its functional units may be implemented by a cloud server. Furthermore, some of the functional units of the management server 10 may be implemented by dedicated hardware devices such as FPGAs or ASICs.

[0022] (Functional Configuration) Figure 3 shows an example of the functional configuration of the management server 10. The management server 10 comprises an acquisition unit 201, an implementation unit 202, an analysis unit 203, and an output unit 204. The acquisition unit 201 acquires dispensing information, including the quantity of pharmaceuticals dispensed by healthcare professionals. The implementation unit 202 implements predetermined measures for healthcare professionals via a web service.

[0023] Referring to Figures 4 and 5, an example of the process for acquiring dispensing information within a medical facility will be explained. Figure 4 is a diagram showing an example of a storage facility 20 in which one or more pharmaceuticals are stored. The storage facility 20 is a refrigerated storage facility (including refrigerators, freezers, shelves, insulated containers, cold storage rooms, etc.) installed in a facility such as a medical institution or pharmacy. One or more storage facilities 20 may be installed in one facility. One or more storage facilities 20 may be installed in each of multiple facilities. The storage facility 20 stores pharmaceuticals delivered from pharmaceutical manufacturers or distributors while maintaining environmental conditions (temperature environment) appropriate for the pharmaceuticals.

[0024] Figure 4 illustrates a front view of the storage cabinet 20, with the cabinet door omitted for illustrative purposes. Inside the storage cabinet 20 are a reading sensor 21, a temperature sensor 22, and multiple shelves 23 for placing pharmaceuticals. In Figure 4, the reading sensor 21 is located on the inside of the left and right side walls of the storage cabinet 20, and the temperature sensor 22 is located inside the storage cabinet 20 near the ceiling, but the positions of the reading sensor 21 and temperature sensor 22 are not limited to these.

[0025] Pharmaceuticals (either the pharmaceuticals themselves or their packaging) are fitted with an identification element 31 on which the pharmaceutical's identification information (ID) is recorded. The reading sensor 21 should be positioned in a location suitable for detecting the pharmaceutical identification information from the identification element 31 attached to the pharmaceuticals stored in the storage cabinet 20. The reading sensor 21 may also be an unattached sensor such as a handheld scanner or a camera mounted on a smartphone. The temperature sensor 22 may be positioned in a location other than near the ceiling, as long as it is suitable for measuring the temperature inside the storage cabinet 20. The temperature sensor 22 may be, for example, a thermographic camera. The storage cabinet 20 is equipped with a control device 24 that controls the storage cabinet 20. The control device 24 is located outside the storage cabinet 20 and near the ceiling, but its position is not limited to this. The storage cabinet 20 is an example of a storage unit.

[0026] The output signals from the reading sensor 21 and the temperature sensor 22 are transmitted to the control device 24 in real time via wireless communication and recorded. This allows the control device 24 to record in real time information such as whether or not pharmaceuticals are stored in the storage cabinet 20, whether or not pharmaceuticals stored in the storage cabinet 20 have been taken out and dispensed from the storage cabinet 20, and the temperature history information inside the storage cabinet 20.

[0027] Here, the identification element 31 may be, for example, an IC tag or an RFID tag (including both active and passive types, and may be an integrated temperature sensor type), in this case The reading sensor 21 may be an RFID reader. The reading sensor 21 and the identification element 31 may also be composed of devices capable of short-range wireless communication with each other, such as Bluetooth®. Furthermore, the identification element 31 may be a device that emits a magnetic field or light capable of identifying pharmaceutical identification information; in this case, the reading sensor 21 may be a magnetic sensor or an optical sensor. Moreover, the identification element 31 does not necessarily have to actively emit signals such as electromagnetic fields or light; for example, it may be a label printed with a barcode or QR code®. In this case, the reading sensor 21 may be a barcode reader or a QR code® reader.

[0028] For example, when a physician, a healthcare professional, administers medication to a patient, they retrieve the appropriate medication from the storage unit 20. At that time, the physician inputs information about the retrieved medication into an input device. This input device may be a touch panel or other input device installed in the storage unit 20, or it may be an information processing device such as a smartphone, tablet, or personal computer.

[0029] Figure 5 shows an example of information regarding dispensed pharmaceuticals. The "Facility Name" field contains the name of the facility where the storage room 20 for storing pharmaceuticals is located. The "Pharmaceutical Name" field contains the name of the pharmaceutical. The "Quantity" field contains the quantity of pharmaceuticals dispensed. When one pharmaceutical is dispensed from storage room 20, the number of pharmaceuticals in storage room 20 decreases by one, so in Figure 5, "-1" is entered in the "Quantity" field. For example, when a patient is administered a pharmaceutical for the first time, "New / Continuing" is entered in the "New / Continuing" field. That is, when a pharmaceutical is dispensed to a new patient, "New / Continuing" is entered in the "New / Continuing" field. For example, when a patient is continuously administered a pharmaceutical, "Continuing" is entered in the "New / Continuing" field. That is, when a pharmaceutical is dispensed to a continuing patient, "Continuing" is entered in the "New / Continuing" field. The "Department" field contains the name of the department from which the pharmaceutical was dispensed. The "Registration Time" field will contain the time the medicine was dispensed from storage unit 20. The "ID" field will contain the identification number of the healthcare worker who dispensed the medicine from storage unit 20.

[0030] When information regarding the dispensed medicine is input into the input device, the control device 24 sends the information regarding the dispensed medicine (hereinafter referred to as "dispensing information") to the management server 10. The acquisition unit 201 acquires the dispensing information sent from the control device 24.

[0031] The analysis unit 203 analyzes the relationship between a predetermined measure and the quantity of pharmaceuticals dispensed within the medical facility, based on the dispensing information. According to the information provision system 1, by analyzing the relationship between a predetermined measure and the quantity of pharmaceuticals dispensed within the medical facility, based on dispensing information including the quantity of pharmaceuticals dispensed within the medical facility by healthcare workers, it is possible to easily determine whether the predetermined measure is contributing to an increase in the dispensing of pharmaceuticals within the medical facility. The output unit 204 outputs the analysis results from the analysis unit 203. The dispensing information includes the identification number of the healthcare worker who dispensed the pharmaceuticals within the medical facility. The analysis unit 203 uses the user ID of the healthcare worker to whom the predetermined measure was implemented and the identification number of the healthcare worker who dispensed the pharmaceuticals within the medical facility to determine whether the healthcare worker who dispensed the pharmaceuticals within the medical facility is the first healthcare worker or the second healthcare worker. The first healthcare worker is the healthcare worker to whom the predetermined measure was implemented, and the second healthcare worker is the healthcare worker to whom the predetermined measure was not implemented. The analysis unit 203 calculates the quantity of pharmaceuticals dispensed within the medical facility by the first medical professional (hereinafter referred to as the "first dispensing quantity"). The analysis unit 203 also calculates the quantity of pharmaceuticals dispensed by the second medical professional (hereinafter referred to as the "second dispensing quantity"). The analysis unit 203 may calculate the first dispensing quantity within a predetermined period, or it may calculate the second dispensing quantity within a predetermined period. Examples of predetermined periods include one year, six months, three months, one month, etc. It is not limited to them.

[0032] The analysis unit 203 may analyze the relationship between a given measure and the quantity of pharmaceuticals dispensed within a medical facility by comparing the first dispensing quantity with the second dispensing quantity. For example, if the first dispensing quantity is greater than the second dispensing quantity, it is estimated that the quantity of pharmaceuticals dispensed within the medical facility increased as a result of the given measure being implemented by medical personnel. According to the information provision system 1, it is possible to more appropriately grasp whether the given measure implemented by medical personnel contributed to the increase in the dispensing of pharmaceuticals within the medical facility. The analysis unit 203 may also compare the first dispensing quantity and the second dispensing quantity on a monthly basis.

[0033] The analysis results from the analysis unit 203 may include at least one of the following: numerical values, figures, graphs, and tables showing the comparison between the first and second dispensing quantities. This allows for a more detailed understanding of whether a given measure is contributing to an increase in the dispensing of pharmaceuticals within the medical facility. The numerical values ​​showing the comparison between the first and second dispensing quantities may be the increase or decrease in the first dispensing quantity relative to the second dispensing quantity, the amount of increase or decrease, or the percentage increase or decrease. The figures, graphs, and tables showing the comparison between the first and second dispensing quantities may also include both the first and second dispensing quantities. The figures, graphs, and tables showing the comparison between the first and second dispensing quantities may also visualize the increase or decrease in the first dispensing quantity relative to the second dispensing quantity, the amount of increase or decrease, or the percentage increase or decrease.

[0034] The analysis unit 203 may analyze the relationship between a prescribed measure and the quantity of pharmaceuticals dispensed within a medical facility, based on the quantity of pharmaceuticals dispensed within the medical facility before the prescribed measure is implemented by medical personnel (hereinafter referred to as the "third dispensing quantity") and the quantity of pharmaceuticals dispensed after the prescribed measure is implemented by medical personnel (hereinafter referred to as the "fourth dispensing quantity"). This makes it possible to more appropriately understand whether the prescribed measure contributes to an increase in the dispensing of pharmaceuticals within the medical facility. The analysis unit 203 may calculate the third dispensing quantity within a prescribed period, or it may calculate the fourth dispensing quantity within a prescribed period. For example, if the fourth dispensing quantity is greater than the third dispensing quantity, it is estimated that the quantity of pharmaceuticals dispensed within the medical facility increased as a result of the prescribed measure being implemented by medical personnel. The analysis unit 203 may compare the third dispensing quantity and the fourth dispensing quantity on a monthly basis.

[0035] The analysis results from the analysis unit 203 may include at least one of the following: numerical values, figures, graphs, and tables showing the comparison between the third dispensing quantity and the fourth dispensing quantity. This allows for a more detailed understanding of whether a given measure is contributing to an increase in the dispensing of pharmaceuticals within the medical facility. The numerical values ​​showing the comparison between the third dispensing quantity and the fourth dispensing quantity may be the increase or decrease in the fourth dispensing quantity relative to the third dispensing quantity, the amount of increase or decrease, or the rate of increase or decrease. The figures, graphs, and tables showing the comparison between the third dispensing quantity and the fourth dispensing quantity may also be figures, graphs, and tables that show both the third dispensing quantity and the fourth dispensing quantity together. The figures, graphs, and tables showing the comparison between the third dispensing quantity and the fourth dispensing quantity may also be figures, graphs, and tables that visualize the increase or decrease in the fourth dispensing quantity relative to the third dispensing quantity, the amount of increase or decrease, or the rate of increase or decrease.

[0036] The analysis results may include an indicator showing whether or not medications within the healthcare facility are being continuously dispensed after the prescribed measures have been implemented by healthcare professionals. This allows for a more detailed understanding of whether or not the prescribed measures are contributing to an increase in the dispensing of medications within the healthcare facility. The dispensing information includes at least one of the following: information indicating that medications within the healthcare facility were dispensed to new patients and information indicating that medications within the healthcare facility were dispensed to continuing patients. The analysis unit 203 analyzes the dispensing information and determines whether or not the quantity of medications dispensed within the healthcare facility to continuing patients has increased after the prescribed measures have been implemented by healthcare professionals. The analysis unit 203 determines whether or not this is the case. Based on the determination result, the analysis unit 203 may create an index indicating whether or not pharmaceuticals within the medical facility are continuously being dispensed after the prescribed measures have been implemented by healthcare workers.

[0037] Figures 6 and 7 show the trends in the number of pharmaceuticals dispensed within a medical facility. The vertical axis of Figure 6 shows the number of pharmaceuticals dispensed by multiple healthcare professionals, and the horizontal axis shows the year and month. The thick line A1 in Figure 6 shows the trend in the number of pharmaceuticals dispensed within a medical facility by healthcare professionals who have been assigned a user ID. The thick line A2 in Figure 6 shows the trend in the number of pharmaceuticals dispensed by healthcare professionals who have not been assigned a user ID. In the example in Figure 6, the policy was launched in December 2023.

[0038] Figure 7 shows the change in the number of pharmaceuticals dispensed within medical facilities from December 2023 to April 2024, relative to the number of pharmaceuticals dispensed from May 2023 to December 2023, as shown by the thick line A1 in Figure 6. In Figure 7, the average number of pharmaceuticals dispensed within medical facilities from May 2023 to December 2023, as shown by the thick line A1 in Figure 6, is set to 100%, and the change in the number of pharmaceuticals dispensed relative to that average is shown on a monthly basis. The hatched areas in Figure 7 indicate the number of pharmaceuticals dispensed within medical facilities by healthcare professionals who have been assigned a user ID. In other words, the hatched areas in Figure 7 indicate the number of pharmaceuticals dispensed within medical facilities by healthcare professionals to whom the measures have been implemented. As shown in Figure 7, the number of pharmaceuticals dispensed within medical facilities from December 2023 to April 2024, after the start of the measures, exceeds the average number of pharmaceuticals dispensed within medical facilities from May 2023 to December 2023, as shown by the thick line A1 in Figure 6. Thus, the number of pharmaceuticals dispensed within medical facilities after the implementation of measures for healthcare workers exceeds the average number of pharmaceuticals dispensed within medical facilities before the implementation of measures for healthcare workers.

[0039] Furthermore, Figure 7 shows the change in the number of pharmaceuticals dispensed within medical facilities from December 2023 to April 2024, relative to the number of pharmaceuticals dispensed within medical facilities from May 2023 to December 2023, as shown by the thick line A2 in Figure 6. In Figure 7, the average number of pharmaceuticals dispensed within medical facilities from May 2023 to December 2023, as shown by the thick line A2 in Figure 6, is set to 100%, and the change in the number of pharmaceuticals dispensed within medical facilities from that average is shown on a monthly basis. The areas hatched with horizontal lines in Figure 7 represent the number of pharmaceuticals dispensed within medical facilities by healthcare workers who have not been assigned a user ID. In other words, the areas hatched with horizontal lines in Figure 6 represent the number of pharmaceuticals dispensed within medical facilities by healthcare workers to whom the measures have not been implemented. As shown in Figure 7, the number of pharmaceuticals dispensed from December 2023 to April 2024 after the start of the measures exceeded the average number of pharmaceuticals dispensed within medical facilities from May 2023 to December 2023, as shown by the thick line A1 in Figure 6. Thus, because measures for healthcare workers have not been implemented, there are months in which the number of pharmaceuticals dispensed within medical facilities by healthcare workers has decreased.

[0040] Figure 8 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing by the management server 10. In step S101, the acquisition unit 201 acquires dispensing information, including the quantity of pharmaceuticals dispensed within the medical facility by healthcare workers. The acquisition unit 201 may acquire dispensing information at predetermined intervals. The acquisition unit 201 may acquire dispensing information at regular or irregular intervals. In addition, the acquisition unit 201 may acquire dispensing information each time pharmaceuticals are dispensed from the storage unit 20 within the medical facility. In step S102, the implementation unit 202 implements predetermined measures for healthcare workers via a web service. In step S103, the analysis unit 203 analyzes the relationship between predetermined measures and the quantity of pharmaceuticals dispensed within the medical facility based on the dispensing information. In step S104, the output unit 204 outputs the analysis results from the analysis unit 203.

[0041] The information provision system 1 analyzes the relationship between predetermined measures and the quantity of pharmaceuticals dispensed within medical facilities, based on dispensing information including the quantity of pharmaceuticals dispensed by healthcare professionals within the medical facility. This makes it easy to determine whether predetermined measures contribute to an increase in the quantity of pharmaceuticals dispensed within medical facilities. For example, the administrator of portal site 2 can easily determine whether predetermined measures implemented for healthcare professionals contribute to an increase in the quantity of pharmaceuticals dispensed within medical facilities by viewing the analysis results from analysis unit 203. Similarly, a representative of a pharmaceutical manufacturer can easily determine whether predetermined measures implemented for healthcare professionals contribute to an increase in the quantity of pharmaceuticals dispensed within medical facilities by viewing the analysis results from analysis unit 203. The output unit 204 may output the analysis results as an analysis report, or it may output an email with the analysis report containing the analysis results attached. The output unit 204 may send the email with the analysis report attached to the administrator of portal site 2, or to a representative of a pharmaceutical manufacturer.

[0042] The present invention can also be understood as an information provision method, analysis method, management method, or control method that includes at least a part of the above processing, a program for causing a computer to execute at least a part of the above processing, or a computer-readable recording medium that non-temporarily records such a program. Furthermore, the present invention can also be understood as an analysis system, management system, or control system that includes at least a part of the above processing. Each of the above configurations and processes can be combined with each other to constitute the present invention, provided that no technical inconsistencies arise. [Explanation of symbols]

[0043] 1: Information provision system 2: Portal site 3: User terminal 10: Management Server 20: Storage 21: Reading sensor 22: Temperature sensor 23: Shelf 24: Control device 31: Identification element 101: Processor 102: Main memory 103:Auxiliary storage device 104: Communication Interface 105:Display device 201: Acquisition Department 202: Implementation Department 203: Analysis Department 204: Output section

Claims

1. An acquisition unit that acquires dispensing information, including the quantity of pharmaceuticals dispensed within a medical facility by healthcare professionals, An implementation unit that implements predetermined measures for the aforementioned medical professionals via a web service, An analysis unit analyzes the relationship between the predetermined measures and the quantity of the pharmaceuticals dispensed within the medical facility based on the dispensing information, An output unit that outputs the analysis results from the aforementioned analysis unit, An information-providing device equipped with the following features.

2. The analysis unit analyzes the relationship based on the quantity of the pharmaceuticals dispensed within the medical facility by the medical personnel who have implemented the predetermined measures and the quantity of the pharmaceuticals dispensed within the medical facility by the medical personnel who have not implemented the predetermined measures. The information providing device according to claim 1.

3. The analysis results include at least one of numerical values, figures, graphs, and tables showing a comparison between the quantity of the pharmaceuticals dispensed within the medical facility by the medical personnel who implemented the predetermined measures and the quantity of the pharmaceuticals dispensed within the medical facility by the medical personnel who did not implement the predetermined measures. The information providing device according to claim 2.

4. The analysis unit analyzes the relationship based on the quantity of the pharmaceuticals dispensed within the medical facility before the predetermined measures are implemented by the medical personnel and the quantity of the pharmaceuticals dispensed within the medical facility after the predetermined measures are implemented by the medical personnel. The information providing device according to claim 1.

5. The analysis results include at least one of numerical values, figures, graphs, and tables showing a comparison between the quantity of the pharmaceuticals dispensed within the medical facility before the predetermined measures were implemented by the medical personnel and the quantity of the pharmaceuticals dispensed within the medical facility after the predetermined measures were implemented by the medical personnel. The information providing device according to claim 4.

6. The analysis results include an indicator showing whether the pharmaceuticals are continuously being dispensed within the medical facility after the predetermined measures have been implemented by the medical personnel. The information providing device according to claim 4.

7. The acquisition unit acquires the dispensing information from a storage unit that stores the pharmaceutical product while maintaining environmental conditions appropriate for the pharmaceutical product. An information providing device according to any one of claims 1 to 6.

8. Computers An acquisition step to obtain dispensing information, including the quantity of pharmaceuticals dispensed within a medical facility by healthcare professionals, Implementation steps include: implementing predetermined measures for the aforementioned medical professionals via a web service; An analysis step to analyze the relationship between the predetermined measures and the quantity of pharmaceuticals dispensed within the medical facility, based on the dispensing information; An output step which outputs the analysis results obtained by the above analysis step, A method for providing information to carry out the task.

9. On the computer, An acquisition step to obtain dispensing information, including the quantity of pharmaceuticals dispensed within a medical facility by healthcare professionals, Implementation steps include: implementing predetermined measures for the aforementioned medical professionals via a web service; An analysis step to analyze the relationship between the predetermined measures and the quantity of pharmaceuticals dispensed within the medical facility, based on the dispensing information; An output step which outputs the analysis results obtained by the above analysis step, A program to execute.

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