Symptom recording device, symptom recording method, and program

Abstract

This symptom recording device is provided with a control unit that performs control for outputting a guide regarding a method for checking a body symptom of a user and receives an input operation of the checked result of the body symptom, and records the inputted checked result.

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a symptom recording device, a symptom recording method, and a program. [Background technology]

[0002] Patent Documents 1 to 3 describe techniques relating to devices for conducting medical interviews. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 09-198446 [Patent Document 2] JP 2003-186995 A [Patent Document 3] JP 2011-115390 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] Self-monitoring of heart failure requires patients to check their own symptoms, which is done through patient education at the time of discharge. However, patient education at the time of discharge is often ineffective due to limitations in time and human resources, as well as forgetting over time.

[0005] The objective of the present disclosure is to maintain or improve the effectiveness of self-monitoring while reducing the burden of patient education. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] A symptom recording device according to one aspect of the present disclosure includes a control unit that controls output of guidance regarding a method for checking a user's physical symptoms, accepts input operations for checking the results of the physical symptom check, and records the input check results.

[0007] In one embodiment, the instructions on the verification method include at least one of a first image, which is an image of at least a part of a human body in a state where the physical symptom is present, and a second image, which is an image of at least a part of the human body in a state where the physical symptom is not present.

[0008] In one embodiment, the human body is the body of the user.

[0009] In one embodiment, the first image includes an image taken during a hospital stay or medical examination of the user.

[0010] In one embodiment, the second image includes an image taken before the user is discharged from the hospital or during medical treatment.

[0011] In one embodiment, the guidance on the confirmation method includes at least one of text, images, and audio that explains the procedure for confirming the physical symptoms.

[0012] In one embodiment, the verification procedure includes using a measuring device.

[0013] In one embodiment, the control unit acquires attribute data indicating attributes of the user, and adjusts the content of the guidance regarding the confirmation method according to the attributes indicated by the acquired attribute data.

[0014] In one embodiment, the control unit acquires history data indicating a history of the physical symptoms of the user, and adjusts the content of the guidance regarding the confirmation method according to the history indicated by the acquired history data.

[0015] In one embodiment, the input operation includes taking a confirmation image that is an image corresponding to the confirmation result, and the control unit performs control to further output guidance regarding a method of taking the confirmation image.

[0016] In one embodiment, the control unit extracts the verification result from the verification image.

[0017] In one embodiment, the verification image includes an image of at least a portion of the user's body.

[0018] In one embodiment, the verification image includes an image of a document on which the verification result is written.

[0019] In one embodiment, the confirmation image includes an image of a screen displaying the measurement result on a measurement device.

[0020] In one embodiment, the input operation includes measuring a confirmation time, which is a time corresponding to the confirmation result, and the control unit performs control to further output guidance regarding a method of measuring the confirmation time.

[0021] In one embodiment, the physical symptoms include at least one of leg edema, jugular vein distension, orthopnea, and dyspnea.

[0022] In one embodiment, the device further includes an output unit that is controlled by the control unit and outputs a guide about the checking method.

[0023] In one embodiment, the device further includes a communication unit that is controlled by the control unit and transmits the confirmation result to a server.

[0024] A symptom recording method as one aspect of the present disclosure is one in which a control unit causes an output unit to output guidance regarding a method for checking a user's physical symptoms, the control unit accepts an input operation of the check results of the physical symptoms via an input unit, and the control unit stores the input check results in a memory unit.

[0025] A program as one aspect of the present disclosure causes a computer to execute a process of controlling the output of guidance regarding a method for checking a user's physical symptoms, a process of accepting an input operation for the results of the physical symptom check, and a process of recording the input check results. Effect of the Invention

[0026] According to the present disclosure, it is possible to maintain or improve the effectiveness of self-monitoring while reducing the burden of patient education. [Brief description of the drawings]

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[0028] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present disclosure will be described with reference to the drawings.

[0029] In each drawing, the same or corresponding parts are denoted by the same reference numerals. In the description of this embodiment, the description of the same or corresponding parts will be omitted or simplified as appropriate.

[0030] The configuration of a system 10 according to this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

[0031] The system 10 according to this embodiment includes a plurality of symptom recording devices 20 and at least one server 30.

[0032] Each of the symptom recording devices 20 is used by a user, such as a patient, a patient's family member, or a caregiver. The patient is, for example, a patient suffering from heart failure.

[0033] The number of symptom recording devices 20 is not limited to a plurality of devices, and may be only 1. For convenience of explanation, the following description will be given of one symptom recording device 20.

[0034] The symptom recording device 20 is held by a user. Alternatively, the symptom recording device 20 is installed in the user's home. The symptom recording device 20 is, for example, a dedicated terminal such as a gadget, or a general-purpose terminal such as a mobile phone, a smartphone, a tablet, or a PC. "PC" is an abbreviation for personal computer.

[0035] The symptom recording device 20 is capable of communicating with the server 30 via a network 40 .

[0036] The server 30 is installed in a facility such as a data center, etc. The server 30 is, for example, a server computer belonging to a cloud computing system or other computing system.

[0037] Network 40 includes the Internet, at least one WAN, at least one MAN, or a combination thereof. "WAN" is an abbreviation for wide area network. "MAN" is an abbreviation for metropolitan area network. Network 40 may include at least one wireless network, at least one optical network, or a combination thereof. A wireless network may be, for example, an ad-hoc network, a cellular network, a wireless LAN, a satellite communication network, or a terrestrial microwave network. "LAN" is an abbreviation for local area network.

[0038] The present embodiment will be outlined with reference to FIG. 2 to FIG.

[0039] In the symptom recording device 20 according to this embodiment, the control unit 21 causes the output unit 25 to output a guide 50 regarding a method for checking the user's physical symptoms. The control unit 21 accepts an input operation of the check result of the physical symptoms via the input unit 24. The control unit 21 causes the input check result to be stored in the storage unit 22. The control unit 21 may transmit the check result stored in the storage unit 22 to the server 30 via the communication unit 23.

[0040] According to this embodiment, by appropriately providing patient education during symptom monitoring, it is possible to reduce the burden of prior patient education while maintaining or improving the effectiveness of self-monitoring.

[0041] In this embodiment, the guide 50 on the method of checking the physical symptoms includes at least one of a first image D1, which is an image of at least a part of the human body 60 in a state where the physical symptoms are present, and a second image D2, which is an image of at least a part of the human body 60 in a state where the physical symptoms are not present. If the guide 50 includes both the first image D1 and the second image D2, normal cases and abnormal cases can be compared, so that the user can easily understand how to check the physical symptoms. The first image D1 may be a still image or a video. The second image D2 may be a still image or a video.

[0042] Although the human body 60 may be someone else's body, if the human body 60 is the user's body, it is easier for the user to understand how to check the physical symptoms. If the first image D1 includes an image taken during the user's hospitalization or during medical treatment, it is easier for the user to understand how to check the physical symptoms. Even if the second image D2 includes an image taken before the user is discharged from the hospital or during medical treatment, it is easier for the user to understand how to check the physical symptoms.

[0043] In this embodiment, the guide 50 on the method of checking the physical symptoms includes at least one of text D3, image D4, and audio D5 that explain the procedure for checking the physical symptoms. The image D4 may be a still image or a video. The procedure for checking the physical symptoms may include a step of using a measurement device. The measurement device is, for example, a device used for measuring body weight, blood pressure, blood glucose level, body composition, oxygen saturation, upper arm circumference, lower leg circumference, grip strength, heart sound, pulse wave, or respiratory sound. The body weight measurement device is, for example, a weight scale. The blood pressure measurement device is, for example, a blood pressure meter. The blood glucose measurement device is, for example, a blood glucose meter.

[0044] The physical symptoms may include any symptoms, but in this embodiment, include at least one of leg edema, jugular vein distension, orthopnea, and dyspnea. From the result of confirming leg edema, it is possible to confirm the presence of congestion. From the result of confirming jugular vein distension, it is possible to estimate an increase in CVP. "CVP" is an abbreviation for central venous pressure. From the result of confirming orthopnea or dyspnea, it is possible to confirm the presence of pulmonary congestion.

[0045] The configuration of the symptom recording device 20 according to this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

[0046] The symptom recording device 20 includes a control unit 21, a memory unit 22, a communication unit 23, an input unit 24, and an output unit 25.

[0047] The control unit 21 includes at least one processor, at least one dedicated circuit, or a combination thereof. The processor is a general-purpose processor such as a CPU or GPU, or a dedicated processor specialized for a specific process. "CPU" is an abbreviation for central processing unit. "GPU" is an abbreviation for graphics processing unit. The dedicated circuit is, for example, an FPGA or an ASIC. "FPGA" is an abbreviation for field-programmable gate array. "ASIC" is an abbreviation for application specific integrated circuit. The control unit 21 executes processes related to the operation of the symptom recording device 20 while controlling each part of the symptom recording device 20.

[0048] The storage unit 22 includes at least one semiconductor memory, at least one magnetic memory, at least one optical memory, or a combination of at least two of these. The semiconductor memory is, for example, a RAM or a ROM. "RAM" is an abbreviation for random access memory. "ROM" is an abbreviation for read only memory. The RAM is, for example, an SRAM or a DRAM. "SRAM" is an abbreviation for static random access memory. "DRAM" is an abbreviation for dynamic random access memory. The ROM is, for example, an EEPROM. "EEPROM" is an abbreviation for electrically erasable programmable read only memory. The storage unit 22 functions, for example, as a main storage device, an auxiliary storage device, or a cache memory. The storage unit 22 stores data used in the operation of the symptom recording device 20 and data obtained by the operation of the symptom recording device 20.

[0049] The communication unit 23 includes at least one communication interface. The communication interface is, for example, an interface compatible with a mobile communication standard such as LTE, 4G, or 5G, an interface compatible with short-range wireless communication such as Bluetooth (registered trademark), or a LAN interface. "LTE" is an abbreviation for Long Term Evolution. "4G" is an abbreviation for 4th generation. "5G" is an abbreviation for 5th generation. The communication unit 23 receives data used in the operation of the symptom recording device 20, and transmits data obtained by the operation of the symptom recording device 20.

[0050] The input unit 24 includes at least one input interface. The input interface is, for example, a physical key, a capacitive key, a pointing device, a touch screen integral with a display, a camera, or a microphone. The input unit 24 accepts an operation to input data used for the operation of the symptom recording device 20. The input unit 24 may be connected to the symptom recording device 20 as an external input device instead of being provided in the symptom recording device 20. As a connection method, any method such as USB, Wi-Fi (registered trademark), HDMI (registered trademark), or Bluetooth (registered trademark) can be used. "USB" is an abbreviation for Universal Serial Bus. "HDMI (registered trademark)" is an abbreviation for High-Definition Multimedia Interface.

[0051] The output unit 25 includes at least one output interface. The output interface is, for example, a display or a speaker. The display is, for example, an LCD or an organic EL display. "LCD" is an abbreviation for liquid crystal display. "EL" is an abbreviation for electro luminescence. The output unit 25 outputs data obtained by the operation of the symptom recording device 20. The output unit 25 may be connected to the symptom recording device 20 as an external output device instead of being provided in the symptom recording device 20. As a connection method, any method such as USB, Wi-Fi (registered trademark), HDMI (registered trademark), or Bluetooth (registered trademark) can be used.

[0052] The functions of the symptom recording device 20 are realized by executing a program according to this embodiment on a processor serving as the control unit 21. That is, the functions of the symptom recording device 20 are realized by software. The program causes a computer to execute the operations of the symptom recording device 20, thereby causing the computer to function as the symptom recording device 20. That is, the computer functions as the symptom recording device 20 by executing the operations of the symptom recording device 20 in accordance with the program.

[0053] The program may be stored in a non-transitory computer-readable medium. Examples of the non-transitory computer-readable medium include a flash memory, a magnetic recording device, an optical disk, a magneto-optical recording medium, or a ROM. The program may be distributed, for example, by selling, transferring, or lending a portable medium such as an SD card, DVD, or CD-ROM on which the program is stored. "SD" is an abbreviation for Secure Digital. "DVD" is an abbreviation for digital versatile disc. "CD-ROM" is an abbreviation for compact disc read only memory. The program may be distributed by storing the program in the storage of a server and transferring the program from the server to another computer. The program may be provided as a program product.

[0054] A computer temporarily stores a program stored in a portable medium or transferred from a server in a main storage device. Then, the computer reads the program stored in the main storage device with a processor and executes processing according to the read program with the processor. The computer may read the program directly from a portable medium and execute processing according to the program. The computer may execute processing according to the received program each time a program is transferred from the server to the computer. Processing may be executed by a so-called ASP-type service that realizes functions only by execution instructions and result acquisition without transferring a program from the server to the computer. "ASP" is an abbreviation for application service provider. Programs include information used for processing by a computer and equivalent to a program. For example, data that is not a direct command to a computer but has the property of defining computer processing falls under " equivalent to a program.

[0055] A part or all of the functions of the symptom recording device 20 may be realized by a dedicated circuit as the control unit 21. In other words, a part or all of the functions of the symptom recording device 20 may be realized by hardware.

[0056] The operation of the symptom recording device 20 according to this embodiment will be described with reference to Fig. 5. This operation corresponds to the symptom recording method according to this embodiment.

[0057] In step S1, the control unit 21 performs control to output the guidance 50 regarding the method of checking the user's physical symptoms. Specifically, the control unit 21 causes the output unit 25 to output the guidance 50 regarding the method of checking the user's physical symptoms. That is, the output unit 25 is controlled by the control unit 21 to output the guidance 50 regarding the method of checking the user's physical symptoms.

[0058] In the example of FIG. 3, a guide 50 is displayed on a display as the output unit 25 regarding a method for checking for lower leg edema in a patient. The guide 50 includes, as text D3, text 51 explaining the procedure for checking for lower leg edema. The guide 50 includes, as image D4, a still image 52 explaining the procedure for checking for lower leg edema. The guide 50 includes, as a first image D1, a still image 53 of a shin portion of a human body 60 in a state in which there is lower leg edema. The still image 53, together with the still image 52, may be considered to correspond to image D4. The still image 52 is, for example, a photograph. The still image 53 is, for example, a photograph.

[0059] The still image 52 may be replaced with a video explaining the procedure for checking for lower leg edema. For example, such a video may be displayed on the display including a scene in which a person sits on a chair, a scene in which a person rolls up the legs of his / her pants, and a scene in which a person holds his / her shins with the thumbs of both hands for 10 seconds, in that order. The text 51 may be replaced with text that changes its display depending on the scene in the video. As such text, the texts "Sit on a chair," "Make sure your shins are visible," "Hold your shins with the thumbs of both hands for 10 seconds," "1," "2," "3," "4," "5," "6," "7," "8," "9," and "10" may be displayed on the display in that order.

[0060] In the example of Fig. 4, guidance 50, regarding a method for checking for respiratory distress in a patient, is displayed on a display serving as output unit 25. Guidance 50 includes text 51 explaining the procedure for checking for respiratory distress as text D3. Guidance 50 includes video 55 explaining the procedure for checking for respiratory distress as image D4. Video 55 is, for example, an animation.

[0061] In step S2, the control unit 21 accepts an input operation of the confirmation result of the physical symptom. Specifically, the control unit 21 accepts the input operation of the confirmation result of the physical symptom via the input unit 24.

[0062] In the example of Fig. 3, either the "Yes" button or the "No" button 54 displayed on the touch screen serving as the input unit 24 is pressed. If it is confirmed that there is lower leg edema, the "Yes" button is pressed. If it is confirmed that there is no lower leg edema, the "No" button is pressed.

[0063] In the example of Fig. 4, one of the buttons 54 displayed on the touch screen serving as the input unit 24 is pressed: the "very", "yes", "a little", or "not" button. If it is confirmed that there is dyspnea, one of the "very", "yes", or "a little" buttons is pressed depending on the degree of dyspnea. If it is confirmed that there is no dyspnea, the "not" button is pressed.

[0064] In step S3, the control unit 21 records the confirmation result input in step S2. Specifically, the control unit 21 stores the confirmation result input in step S2 in the memory unit 22. The control unit 21 may transmit the confirmation result stored in the memory unit 22 to the server 30 via the communication unit 23. That is, the communication unit 23 may be controlled by the control unit 21 to transmit the confirmation result of the physical symptom to the server 30.

[0065] 3, as a result of confirming the presence or absence of lower leg edema, data indicating the presence or absence of lower leg edema is stored in the storage unit 22 together with data indicating the date and time. The data indicating the presence or absence of lower leg edema may be transmitted to the server 30 together with data indicating the date and time. The server 30 may automatically confirm the possibility of the presence of congestion from the result of confirming the lower leg edema, and return the confirmation result to the symptom recording device 20 to output it.

[0066] 4, data indicating the degree of respiratory distress is stored in the memory unit 22 together with data indicating the date and time as a result of confirmation of respiratory distress. The data indicating the degree of respiratory distress may be transmitted to the server 30 together with data indicating the date and time. The server 30 may automatically confirm the possibility of the presence of pulmonary congestion from the result of confirmation of respiratory distress, and return the confirmation result to the symptom recording device 20 for output.

[0067] In step S4, if confirmation of all physical symptoms has not been completed, the processes from step S1 to step S3 are performed again. If confirmation has been completed, the flow ends.

[0068] As described above, in this embodiment, the control unit 21 of the symptom recording device 20 performs control to output the guide 50 regarding the method of checking the user's physical symptoms. The control unit 21 accepts an input operation of the check result of the physical symptoms. The control unit 21 records the input check result.

[0069] According to the present embodiment, it is possible to maintain or improve the effect of self-monitoring while reducing the burden of patient education on medical staff. Also, it is possible to achieve both patient education and self-monitoring.

[0070] In this embodiment, when a patient checks symptoms, a symptom check guidance and a screen for recording the results are configured on the same screen. Specifically, the symptom recording device 20 displays on the same screen a check method display area for displaying a symptom check method and a check result input area for inputting the results of the symptom check.

[0071] According to the present embodiment, patient education and symptom monitoring can be performed simultaneously. Reliable symptom confirmation allows for self-care by the patient and reliable and prompt intervention by family members or medical institutions.

[0072] As a modified example of this embodiment, in step S1, the control unit 21 of the symptom recording device 20 may acquire attribute data indicating attributes of the user, and adjust the content of the guidance 50 regarding the method of confirming a physical symptom according to the attributes indicated by the acquired attribute data. For example, the control unit 21 may determine the content of the first image D1, the second image D2, the text D3, the image D4, or the audio D5 according to at least one of the user's sex, age, race, nationality, height, weight, region, awareness, and the presence or absence of a caregiver.

[0073] As a modification example of this embodiment, in step S1, the control unit 21 of the symptom recording device 20 may acquire history data indicating the history of the user's physical symptoms, and adjust the content of the guidance 50 regarding the method for confirming physical symptoms according to the history indicated by the acquired history data. For example, the control unit 21 may determine the content of the first image D1, the second image D2, the text D3, the image D4, or the voice D5 according to the past symptom recording results of the patient.

[0074] The input operation in step S2 is not limited to button presses as in the examples of FIGS. 3 and 4, and may include other operations such as voice input, photographing a confirmation image D6 that is an image corresponding to the confirmation result of the physical symptom, or measuring a confirmation time D7 that is a time corresponding to the confirmation result of the physical symptom.

[0075] As a modification example of this embodiment, when the input operation in step S2 includes photographing the confirmation image D6, in step S1, the control unit 21 of the symptom recording device 20 may perform control to further output guidance regarding the method for photographing the confirmation image D6. Specifically, the control unit 21 may further cause the output unit 25 to output guidance regarding the method for photographing the confirmation image D6.

[0076] In this modification example, the control unit 21 may record the confirmation image D6 as the confirmation result of the physical symptom, or extract the confirmation result from the confirmation image D6 and record the extraction result as the confirmation result of the physical symptom. For example, the control unit 21 may record at least one of the symptom data obtained by analyzing the confirmation image D6 and the numerical data obtained by analyzing the confirmation image D6.

[0077] The confirmation image D6 includes an image of at least a part of the user's body. For example, the confirmation image D6 includes an image of the lower leg part or the neck part of the patient.

[0078] Alternatively, the confirmation image D6 includes an image of a document on which the confirmation result of the physical symptom is recorded. For example, the confirmation image D6 includes an image of a document on which the symptom record result of the patient is recorded, such as a heart failure notebook. Such an image can be analyzed by a technique such as OCR. "OCR" is an abbreviation for optical character recognition.

[0079] Alternatively, the confirmation image D6 includes an image of a screen that displays the measurement results on a measurement device. For example, the confirmation image D6 includes an image showing at least one of the results of weight measurement, blood pressure measurement, blood glucose level measurement, body composition measurement, oxygen saturation measurement, upper arm circumference measurement, lower leg circumference measurement, grip strength measurement, heart sound measurement, pulse wave measurement, and respiratory sound measurement. Such an image can be analyzed by a method such as OCR.

[0080] The confirmation image D6 can also be used for image analysis by AI or remote diagnosis. "AI" is an abbreviation for artificial intelligence.

[0081] As a modified example of this embodiment, the input operation in step S2 may include measuring the confirmation time D7, and in step S1, the control unit 21 of the symptom recording device 20 may perform control to further output guidance 70 as shown in the example of Fig. 6 regarding a method for measuring the confirmation time D7. Specifically, the control unit 21 may cause the output unit 25 to further output guidance 70 regarding a method for measuring the confirmation time D7.

[0082] In this modification, the control unit 21 may record the confirmation time D7 as the confirmation result of the physical symptom, or may determine the confirmation result from the confirmation time D7 and record the determination result as the confirmation result of the physical symptom. For example, the control unit 21 may record the degree of the physical symptom according to the length of the confirmation time D7 as symptom data.

[0083] In the example of FIG. 6, a guide 70 is displayed on the display as the output unit 25, which describes a method for measuring a time corresponding to a result of checking leg edema as a checking time D7. The time corresponding to the result of checking leg edema is the time from the time the user removes his / her finger to the time the indentation disappears, which is measured as an index of the degree of leg edema. The guide 70 includes text 71 explaining the procedure for measuring the time. The guide 70 includes, for example, an image 72 of the shin of the human body 60 as a continuation of the video explaining the procedure for checking leg edema described above. The guide 70 includes a counter 73 indicating the elapsed time.

[0084] In the example of Fig. 6, when a stop button 74 displayed on a touch screen serving as the input unit 24 is pressed, the measurement of time is stopped. When the measurement is stopped, text may be displayed to inform the user of the measurement result. For example, if the measurement result is 5 seconds, the text "It's been 5 seconds" may be displayed.

[0085] In the example of Fig. 6, data indicating the time until the indentation disappears is stored in the storage unit 22 together with data indicating the date and time as a result of the confirmation of the lower leg edema. The data indicating the time until the indentation disappears may be transmitted to the server 30 together with data indicating the date and time. The server 30 may automatically confirm the possibility of the presence of congestion from the result of the confirmation of the lower leg edema, and return the confirmation result to the symptom recording device 20 to output it.

[0086] As a modified example of this embodiment, when a physical symptom confirmation result is selected by an operation such as pressing a button as in the examples of Fig. 3 and Fig. 4, the control unit 21 of the symptom recording device 20 may cause a corresponding image to be displayed on a display serving as the output unit 25. For example, the control unit 21 may cause a first image D1 to be displayed on the display when the "Yes" button is pressed, and a second image D2 to be displayed on the display when the "No" button is pressed. The control unit 21 may confirm the user's selection when the "OK" button is further pressed.

[0087] As a modified example of this embodiment, the control unit 21 of the symptom recording device 20 may switch the output method of the guidance 50 according to the user's level of understanding. For example, the control unit 21 may display text or still images on the display when the level of understanding is high, and may display videos on the display when the level of understanding is low. The effectiveness of the education may be evaluated by providing an "I don't know" button in the symptom input field.

[0088] The present disclosure is not limited to the above-described embodiments. For example, multiple blocks shown in the block diagram may be integrated, or one block may be divided. Instead of executing multiple steps shown in the flowchart in chronological order as described, each step may be executed in parallel or in a different order depending on the processing capacity of the device executing each step, or as necessary. Other modifications are possible without departing from the spirit of the present disclosure. [Explanation of symbols]

[0089] 10. System 20 Symptom Recording Device 21 Control section 22 Memory section 23 Communications Department 24 Input section 25 Output section 30 Servers 40 Network 50 Information 51 Text 52 Still Images 53 Still Images 54 Buttons 55 videos 60 human body 70 Information 71 Text 72 images 73 Counter 74 Stop button

Claims

1. a control unit that displays on a display a guide on a method for checking the physical symptoms of a user, the guide including at least one of text and images explaining a procedure for checking the physical symptoms of the user, receives an input operation of a result of checking the physical symptoms, and records the inputted confirmation result; The control unit of the symptom recording device, when displaying instructions about the confirmation method on the display, displays on the same screen a confirmation method display area for displaying instructions about the confirmation method and a confirmation result input area for inputting the confirmation result.

2. The symptom recording device of claim 1, wherein the instructions regarding the verification method include at least one of a first image which is an image of at least a part of a human body in a state where the physical symptom is present and a second image which is an image of at least a part of the human body in a state where the physical symptom is not present.

3. The symptom recording device of claim 2 , wherein the human body is the body of the user.

4. The symptom recording device according to claim 3 , wherein the first image includes an image taken during hospitalization or medical treatment of the user.

5. The symptom recording device according to claim 3 or 4, wherein the second image includes an image taken before the user is discharged from a hospital or during medical treatment.

6. 6. The symptom recording apparatus of claim 1, wherein the verification step includes using a measuring device.

7. 7. The symptom recording device according to claim 1, wherein the control unit acquires attribute data indicating attributes of the user, and adjusts the content of the guidance regarding the confirmation method according to the attributes indicated by the acquired attribute data.

8. 8. The symptom recording device according to claim 1, wherein the control unit acquires historical data indicating a history of the physical symptoms of the user, and adjusts the content of the guidance regarding the confirmation method according to the history indicated by the acquired historical data.

9. the input operation includes taking a confirmation image that is an image corresponding to the confirmation result, The symptom recording device according to claim 1 , wherein the control unit further causes the display to display guidance regarding a method of capturing the confirmation image.

10. The symptom recording device according to claim 9 , wherein the control unit extracts the confirmation result from the confirmation image.

11. The symptom recording device of claim 9 or 10, wherein the confirmation image includes an image of at least a portion of the user's body.

12. The symptom recording device according to claim 9 , wherein the confirmation image includes an image of a document on which the confirmation result is written.

13. The symptom recording device according to claim 9 , wherein the confirmation image includes an image of a screen displaying a measurement result on a measurement device.

14. the input operation includes measuring a confirmation time, which is a time corresponding to the confirmation result; The symptom recording device according to claim 1 , wherein the control unit further causes the display to display guidance regarding a method of measuring the confirmation time.

15. The symptom recording device according to claim 1 , wherein the physical symptoms include at least one of leg edema, jugular vein distension, orthopnea, and dyspnea.

16. 16. The symptom recording device of any one of claims 1 to 15, further comprising the display.

17. The symptom recording device according to claim 1 , further comprising a communication unit that is controlled by the control unit to transmit the confirmation result to a server.

18. The control unit displays on the display a guide on a confirmation method for confirming the physical symptoms of the user, the guide including at least one of text and an image explaining a procedure for confirming the physical symptoms of the user; the control unit accepts, via an input unit, an input operation of a confirmation result of the confirmation of the physical symptom; A symptom recording method in which the control unit stores the input confirmation result in a storage unit, A symptom recording method in which, when the control unit displays instructions about the confirmation method on the display, a confirmation method display area for displaying instructions about the confirmation method and a confirmation result input area for inputting the confirmation result are displayed on the same screen.

19. A process of displaying on a display a guide on a confirmation method for confirming a physical symptom of a user, the guide including at least one of text and images explaining a procedure for confirming the physical symptom of the user; A process of receiving an input operation of a confirmation result of the physical symptom confirmation; A process to record the entered confirmation results; on the computer, The process of displaying guidance about the verification method on the display includes a program that displays, on the same screen, a verification method display area that displays guidance about the verification method and a verification result input area for inputting the verification result.

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