Information processing methods, programs, and information processing systems

Abstract

A care plan can be created based on the analysis results regarding the user's physical function. [Solution] According to one embodiment of the information processing method, the method includes an acquisition step of acquiring a care plan, an analysis step of acquiring analysis results regarding the user's physical functions, a classification step of categorizing the user's goals, a sorting step of sorting the analysis results and the categorized results into a matrix, and a generation step of generating a care plan and a plan document from the results of the sorting matrix.

Description

Technical Field

[0004] ,

[0006] , , ,

[0005] , , ,

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

Background Art

[0002] Patent Document 1 discloses a system that supports the creation of a care plan using techniques such as machine learning.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] In the case of the above prior art, keywords are obtained from a sentence or the like representing the intention of the user to extract an existing plan, and a care plan is created based on the extracted plan, taking into account the goals that reflect the intention of the user, but not considering the analysis results of the user's physical functions. That is, in recent years, the number of systems for analyzing the physical functions of users has increased, and the creation of a care plan considering the analysis results of this system is desired. [[ID=3七十六]]

[0005] In view of the above facts, an object of the present invention is to obtain an information processing method, a program, and an information processing system that can create a plan based on the analysis results regarding the physical functions of a user.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0006] According to an information processing method according to one embodiment, the method includes an acquisition step of acquiring a care plan, an analysis step of acquiring analysis results regarding the user's physical functions, a classification step of categorizing the user's goals, a sorting step of sorting the analysis results and the categorized results into a matrix, and a generation step of generating a care plan and a plan document from the care plan and the results of the sorting into the matrix.

[0007] According to a program according to one embodiment, the information processing device is made to execute an information processing method that includes an acquisition step of acquiring a care plan, an analysis step of acquiring analysis results regarding the user's physical functions, a classification step of categorizing the user's goals, a sorting step of sorting the analysis results and the categorized results into a matrix, and a generation step of generating a care plan and a plan document from the care plan and the results of the sorting into the matrix.

[0008] According to an information processing system according to one embodiment, the information processing system includes an information processing device and performs the following steps: an acquisition step of acquiring a care plan; an analysis step of acquiring analysis results regarding the user's physical functions; a classification step of categorizing the user's goals; an organization step of organizing the analysis results and the categorized results into a matrix; and a generation step of generating the care plan and the plan document from the results of the matrix organization. [Effects of the Invention]

[0009] According to one embodiment, a plan can be created based on the results of an analysis of the user's physical function. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0010] [Figure 1] This figure shows an example of the configuration of an information processing system according to the embodiment. [Figure 2] This figure shows an example of the server hardware configuration according to the embodiment. [Figure 3]This figure shows an example of the hardware configuration of an employee terminal according to the embodiment. [Figure 4] This figure shows an example of the functional configuration of the server according to the embodiment. [Figure 5] This figure shows an example of the functional configuration of an employee terminal according to the embodiment. [Figure 6] This figure shows an example of the functional configuration of a user terminal according to the embodiment. [Figure 7] This flowchart shows an example of the process of generating a plan to be executed by the information processing system according to the embodiment. [Figure 8] This figure shows an example of the analysis results regarding the user's physical functions according to the embodiment. [Figure 9] This figure shows an example of category classification according to the embodiment. [Figure 10] This figure shows an example of a matrix related to the creation of a plan according to the embodiment. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0011] An embodiment of the information processing system according to the present invention will be described below with reference to Figures 1 to 6. In each figure, identical or equivalent components and parts are given the same reference numerals. Furthermore, the dimensional ratios in the drawings are exaggerated for illustrative purposes and may differ from actual ratios.

[0012] (System Overview) First, an overview of the information processing system 10 according to this embodiment will be described. The information processing system 10 according to this embodiment is a system that can create a plan based on the analysis results regarding the user's physical function. In this embodiment, the information processing system 10 is a system that can create a plan based on the results of analysis from images and videos of the user's physical function taken by facility staff using staff terminal 2, and the goals entered by the user and their family using user terminal 3. Specifically, facility staff take images and videos of the user's physical function using staff terminal 2, and perform an analysis of the user's physical function from the taken images and videos. Then, the goals that the user and their family aim for are entered using user terminal 3. Based on the analysis results, the goals, and the care plan prepared in advance by the care manager, a rehabilitation plan for day services, etc., is created.

[0013] (System Configuration) Figure 1 shows an example of the configuration of the information processing system 10 according to this embodiment. As shown in Figure 1, the information processing system 10 according to this embodiment comprises a server device 1, a user terminal 3, and an employee terminal 2, all connected to each other via a network N for communication. The network N is, for example, a wired LAN (Local Area Network), a wireless LAN, the Internet, a public telephone network, a mobile data communication network, or a combination thereof. In the example in Figure 1, the information processing system 10 comprises one server device 1, one employee terminal 2, and one user terminal 3, but it may comprise multiple units of each. Also, in the example in Figure 1, the employee terminal 2 and the user terminal 3 are provided as separate terminals, but they may be combined into a single terminal.

[0014] The server device 1 is an example of an information processing device that acquires the results of photographing and analyzing a user by the staff terminal 2 and the goals input by the user and their family etc. by the user terminal 3, and creates a plan document such as a rehabilitation plan based on the analysis results, the goals, and the care plan previously created by the care manager. The server device 1 may be a PC (Personal Computer), a smartphone, a tablet terminal, a server device, a microcomputer, or a combination thereof. The specific configuration and operation of the server device 1 will be described later.

[0015] The staff terminal 2 is an example of an information processing device that performs operations for inputting and displaying various information. The staff terminal 2 may be a PC (Personal Computer), a smartphone, a tablet terminal, a server device, a microcomputer, a wearable device, or a combination thereof. In the present embodiment, it is an example of an information processing device that can photograph a user who visits a facility (such as a nursing facility), display the results analyzed from images and videos related to the physical functions of the user, and display the plan document created by the server device 1.

[0016] The user terminal 3 is an example of an information processing device that performs operations for inputting and displaying various information. The user terminal 3 may be a PC (Personal Computer), a smartphone, a tablet terminal, a server device, a microcomputer, a wearable device, or a combination thereof. In the present embodiment, it is an example of an information processing device that can answer the goals aimed at by the user or their family etc. and display the plan document created by the server device 1.

[0017] (Hardware Configuration - Server) Figure 2 is a block diagram showing the hardware configuration of the server device 1. The server device 1 includes a processor 101, a memory 102, a storage 103, and a communication I / F 104, which are connected to be communicable with each other via a bus B.

[0018] The processor 101 controls each component of the server device 1 and realizes the functions of the server device 1 by loading various programs stored in the storage 103 into the memory 102 and executing them. The programs executed by the processor 101 include, but are not limited to, the OS (Operating System) and various programs described later. By the processor 101 executing these programs, a part of the state visualization method according to this embodiment is realized. The processor 101 is, for example, a CPU (Central Processing Unit), an MPU (Micro Processing Unit), a GPU (Graphics Processing Unit), an ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit), a DSP (Digital Signal Processor), or a combination thereof.

[0019] Memory 102 is, for example, ROM (Read Only Memory), RAM (Random Access Memory), or a combination thereof. ROM is, for example, PROM (Programmable ROM), EPROM (Erasable Programmable ROM), EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable ROM), or a combination thereof. RAM is, for example, DRAM (Dynamic RAM), SRAM (Static RAM), MRAM (Magnetoresistive RAM), or a combination thereof.

[0020] Storage 103 stores the OS, various programs described later, and various data. Storage 103 is, for example, flash memory, HDD (Hard Disk Drive), SSD (Solid State Drive), SCM (Storage Class Memories), or a combination thereof.

[0021] The communication interface 104 is an interface for connecting the server device 1 to external devices, including user terminals 3 and staff terminals 2, via the network N, and for controlling communication. The communication interface 104 is, for example, an adapter compliant with Bluetooth®, Wi-Fi®, ZigBee®, Ethernet®, or optical communication (e.g., Fibre Channel).

[0022] (Hardware configuration - User terminal) Figure 3 is a block diagram showing the hardware configuration of employee terminal 2. Employee terminal 2 comprises a processor 201, memory 202, storage 203, communication interface 204, input / output interface 205, input device 206, and output device 207, all interconnected via bus B for communication. The communication interface 204 is an interface for connecting employee terminal 2 to an external device, including server device 1, via network N, and for controlling communication. The communication interface 204 is, for example, an adapter compliant with Bluetooth®, Wi-Fi®, ZigBee®, Ethernet®, or optical communication (e.g., Fibre Channel).

[0023] The input / output interface 205 is an interface for connecting an input device 206 and an output device 207 to the employee terminal 2. The input device 206 is, for example, a mouse, keyboard, touch panel, microphone, scanner, camera, various sensors, operation buttons, or a combination thereof. The output device 207, which serves as a user interface, is, for example, a display, projector, printer, speaker, vibrator, or a combination thereof. In this embodiment, as an example, the output device 207 and the input device 206 are configured as an integrated touch panel display.

[0024] In this embodiment, the program may be written to memory 202 or storage 203 during the manufacturing stage of the server device 1, or it may be provided to the server device 1 via network N. It may also be provided to the server device 1 via a non-temporary, computer-readable recording medium such as a disk medium (not shown). Furthermore, the user terminal 3 has the same configuration as the staff terminal 2, so its description is omitted.

[0025] (Functional Configuration - Server) Next, the functional configuration of server device 1 will be described. Figure 4 shows an example of the functional configuration of server device 1. When executing various programs, server device 1 uses the above hardware resources to realize various functions. Server device 1 has a communication unit 11, a storage unit 12, and a control unit 13 as the functional configuration realized by server device 1. Each functional configuration is realized when the processor 101 reads a program stored in memory 102 or storage 103 and executes it.

[0026] Furthermore, the memory unit 12 stores a physical analysis model 121 that analyzes the user's physical function by analyzing videos or images of the user taken with the staff terminal 2, and a goal analysis model 122 that analyzes the goals that the user or their family members have entered using the user terminal 3. The memory unit 12 also stores a plan generation model 123 that generates a rehabilitation plan, etc., based on the analysis results, goals, and a care plan previously created by the care manager.

[0027] The body analysis model 121 is a learning model that, for example, performs gait analysis of a user or analyzes their oral condition. Specifically, if the body analysis model 121 is a gait analysis model, the staff terminal 2 records a video of the user walking, and the recorded video is used as input to output the degree of the user's risk of falling (e.g., high, medium, low). In this embodiment, the body analysis model 121 is used as a single analysis model, but it is not limited to this, and for example, gait analysis and oral condition analysis may be performed using separate analysis models. Furthermore, regarding the analysis of the user's physical function, it is not limited to gait analysis and oral condition analysis, but other analyses such as standing up and sitting down, and standing balance status may also be performed.

[0028] The goal analysis model 122 is a learning model that classifies goals and desired outcomes entered by the user or family members on the user terminal 3 into predetermined categories, for example, using an LLM (Large Language Model). The goals entered on the user terminal 3 may be free-form text in natural language.

[0029] The care plan generation model 123 is a learning model that generates a care plan based on the care plan created by the care manager, the analysis results from the physical analysis model 121, and the categories classified using the goal analysis model 122.

[0030] The control unit 13 includes an acquisition unit 131 that acquires the user's insurance card and the care plan created by the care manager, which are read using OCR (Optical Character Recognition), and an analysis unit 132 that acquires videos or images of the user taken by the staff terminal 2 and analyzes them using a body analysis model 121. It also includes a text unit 133 that classifies goals, etc., entered by the user or their family using the user terminal 3 into categories using a goal analysis model 122, and a generation unit 134 that generates a care plan using a care plan generation model 123 from the care plan, the analysis results, and the classified categories. Further details will be described later.

[0031] (Functional Configuration - Staff Terminals) Next, the functional configuration of the staff terminal 2 will be described. Figure 5 is a diagram showing an example of the functional configuration of the staff terminal 2. When executing various programs, the staff terminal 2 uses the above hardware resources to realize various functions. The functional configuration realized by the staff terminal 2 includes a communication unit 21, a storage unit 22 in which the program 221 is stored, and a control unit 23. Each functional configuration is realized by the processor 201 reading and executing the program 221 stored in the memory 202 or storage 203. The control unit 23 includes an information acquisition control unit 231 that acquires information sent from the server device 1, and a display unit 232 that displays the acquired information on the output device 207. The control unit 23 also includes an imaging unit 233 that photographs the user for analysis and transmits it to the server device 1. Regarding the imaging of the user, necessary videos or images are taken depending on the type of analysis to be performed in order to perform an analysis related to physical function.

[0032] (Functional Configuration - User Terminal) Next, the functional configuration of the user terminal 3 will be described. Figure 6 is a diagram showing an example of the functional configuration of the user terminal 3. When executing various programs, the user terminal 3 uses the above hardware resources to realize various functions. The functional configuration realized by the user terminal 3 includes a communication unit 31, a storage unit 32 in which the program 321 is stored, and a control unit 33. Each functional configuration is realized by the processor 201 reading and executing the program 321 stored in the memory 202 or storage 203. The control unit 33 includes an information acquisition control unit 331 that acquires information sent from the server device 1, and a display unit 332 that displays the acquired information on the output device 207. The control unit 33 also includes a target input unit 333 into which the user or the user's family members input targets, etc., and transmit them to the server device 1.

[0033] Next, the processing flow of the information processing system according to this embodiment will be explained using Figures 7 to 10. Figure 7 is a flowchart showing an example of the process for generating a plan executed by the information processing system 10 according to this embodiment. Figure 8 is an example of the analysis results regarding the user's physical functions according to this embodiment. Figure 9 is an example of category classification according to this embodiment. Figure 10 is a diagram showing an example of a matrix related to plan creation according to this embodiment.

[0034] First, in step S101, the acquisition unit 131 acquires the care plan (acquisition step). At this time, the acquisition unit 131 also acquires the insurance card information read by OCR or the like in order to identify the user. The care plan and insurance card information are stored in the database of the storage unit 12 (not shown). Next, in step S102, the analysis unit 132 acquires the video or image of the user taken by the staff terminal 2 and obtains the analysis results by analyzing it using the body analysis model 121 (analysis step).

[0035] Here, the analysis results will be explained using Figure 8. In this embodiment, the analysis of the user's walking will be explained. First, a staff member of the day service uses staff terminal 2 to record a video of the user's walking motion. Then, the body analysis model 121 is used to analyze the user's walking motion and output the analysis results shown in Figure 8. Specifically, as shown in Figure 8, the results are output as a combination of fall risk A1 and walking motion score A2. In other words, if the walking analysis results show a high fall risk and no problems with walking motion, it will be "high fall risk × high overall score," and if the fall risk is medium and the walking motion score is low, it will be "medium fall risk × low overall score."

[0036] Next, in step S103, the text unit 133 uses the goal analysis model 122 to classify the goals and desired outcomes entered by the user or family members on the user terminal 3 into categories (classification step). Here, the category classification will be explained using Figure 9. In Figure 9, the goals entered in step S103 are classified into category B1, referring to example B2. In this embodiment, the example shown is merely an example, and the LLM is used to classify into category B1. For example, if the user enters the goal "I want to be able to walk properly" on the user terminal 3, the goal analysis model 122 will classify the entered text into the category "Maintaining / Improving Mobility." In this way, the text unit 133 performs category classification based on the content freely written in natural language on the user terminal 3.

[0037] Next, in step S104, the generation unit 134 performs matrix organization (organization step) from the analysis results obtained in step S102 and the category classification (category results) performed in step S103. Here, matrix organization will be explained using Figure 10. As shown in Figure 10, in matrix C1, the vertical axis shows the analysis results from step S102, and the horizontal axis shows the category classifications performed in step S103, creating a 9x9 matrix to determine where it falls. For example, if the analysis result from step S102 is "high risk of falling × average overall score" and the category classification from step S103 is "maintaining / improving mobility," then the plan is created where the matrices overlap.

[0038] Next, in step S105, the generation unit 134 generates a care plan using the care plan generation model 123 from the care plan obtained in step S101 and the matrix organized in step S104 (generation step). For example, if the analysis result in step S102 is "high risk of falling × average overall score" and the category classification in step S103 is "maintaining / improving mobility", then a care plan is generated that takes into account the contents of the care plan. In other words, the care plan generation model 123 is used to generate a specific exercise plan and comments to be written in the care plan from the results of the matrix organization. Specifically, the exercise plan would be "Physical function: Perform exercises to improve lower limb muscle strength and balance, Activity: Move smoothly around the home, Participation: Increase activities when going out", and the comments would be "The patient has a high risk of falling and there are some concerns about walking, and this is the chief complaint written in the care plan..."

[0039] In this embodiment, the staff terminal 2 and the user terminal 3 are described separately, but this is not limited to this configuration. A single terminal may possess the functions of both staff terminal 2 and user terminal 3. Furthermore, while this embodiment describes the contents to be included in the care plan, the format is not limited. For example, the plan may be generated in a format suitable for each case, such as the format required for the application for additional payments or the format used by care facilities providing day services. Also, while this embodiment generates the plan based on the results of gait analysis, this is not limited to this configuration. For example, other analysis results such as oral condition analysis or standing / sitting results may be used. Even in this case, the analysis results and category classification are organized into a matrix, and the contents of the plan are generated in the corresponding sections.

[0040] Thus, according to this embodiment, a care plan can be generated based on the care plan created by the care manager, the results of the analysis of the physical function of the user utilizing day services, etc., and the goals entered by the user. In this embodiment, although the goals are simply referred to as "goals," these goals include both short-term and long-term goals, and the goals are categorized and organized into a matrix to generate the care plan.

[0041] As described above, according to this embodiment, a care plan can be created based on the analysis results regarding the physical function of users of day services, etc. As in this embodiment, by creating a care plan based on the care manager's care plan, the analysis results regarding physical function, and the user's goals (including short-term and long-term goals), a care plan that is more appropriate for the user can be created.

[0042] Although one embodiment of the present invention has been described above, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments described above, and any modifications, improvements, etc. that can achieve the objectives of the present invention are included in the present invention.

[0043] Furthermore, the series of processes described above can be executed by hardware or by software. In other words, the functional configuration is merely illustrative and not particularly limited. That is, it is sufficient for the information processing system to have the functionality to execute the series of processes described above as a whole, and there is no particular limitation on what functional blocks are used to realize this functionality. Also, the location of the functional blocks is not particularly limited and can be arbitrary. For example, the functional blocks of a server may be delegated to a user terminal, etc. Conversely, the functional blocks of a user terminal may be delegated to a server, etc. Moreover, a single functional block may be composed of hardware alone, software alone, or a combination of both.

[0044] For example, when a series of processes are executed by software, the programs that make up that software are installed on a computer or other device from a network or storage medium. The computer may be a computer built into dedicated hardware. Alternatively, the computer may be a computer capable of performing various functions by installing various programs, such as a server, a general-purpose smartphone, or a personal computer.

[0045] Furthermore, for example, a recording medium containing such a program may consist not only of removable media (not shown) distributed separately from the main unit of the device to provide the program to the user, but also of a recording medium provided to the user in a state where it is pre-installed in the main unit of the device.

[0046] In this specification, the step of describing a program to be recorded on a recording medium includes not only processes that are performed chronologically in that order, but also processes that are not necessarily performed chronologically, but are executed in parallel or individually. Furthermore, in this specification, the term "system" refers to an overall system composed of multiple devices, means, etc. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0047] 10. Information Processing Systems 1 Server Device 2 staff terminals 3. User terminals 131 Acquisition Department 132 Analysis Department 133 Text Section 134 generation part

Claims

1. An information processing method performed by an information processing device, Steps to obtain a care plan, An analysis step to obtain analysis results regarding the user's physical function, A classification step for categorizing the user's goals, A sorting step involves organizing the analysis results and the categorized results into a matrix, The care plan and the generation step of generating a plan document from the results of the matrix organization, Information processing methods including

2. In the aforementioned analysis step, the analysis results regarding the user's risk of falling and walking motion are obtained from a video of the user walking. The information processing method according to claim 1.

3. The aforementioned plan is a care plan, In the generation step, the plan document generates a plan of activities to achieve the goal and comments on the goal. The information processing method according to claim 1.

4. In an information processing device, Steps to obtain a care plan, An analysis step to obtain analysis results regarding the user's physical function, A classification step for categorizing the user's goals, A sorting step involves organizing the analysis results and the categorized results into a matrix, The care plan and the generation step of generating a plan document from the results of the matrix organization, A program for executing an information processing method that includes this method.

5. An information processing system equipped with an information processing device, Steps to obtain a care plan, An analysis step to obtain analysis results regarding the user's physical function, A classification step for categorizing the user's goals, A sorting step involves organizing the analysis results and the categorized results into a matrix, The care plan and the generation step of generating a plan document from the results of the matrix organization, An information processing system that performs this task.

Images