Input means, information processing system, control method for information processing system, program, and recording medium

Abstract

To enable a medical staff to perform entry and registration for a medical information system including electronic medical records, even when the medical staff is working for regular medical treatment or visiting medical treatment, or even if the carrier or manufacturer of a terminal is different, as a main purpose, and to enable the medical staff to create electronic medical records without removing medical gloves, as a secondary purpose.SOLUTION: Provided is input means for enabling a medical staff to input patient information, medical information or medical assistance information into a medical information system including electronic medical records when the medical staff performs medical treatment or medical assistance for a patient. The input means is provided with a unique key corresponding to at least one of voice input, gesture input, line-of-sight input, head gesture input, pen input, foot switch operation input, or input by icon selection displayed when a predetermined item in the medical information system including the electronic medical charts is input by voice.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 4

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to an input means, an information processing system, a control method for an information processing system, a program, and a recording medium. [Background technology]

[0002] In recent years, various systems have been developed in line with advances in medical technology (see, for example, Patent Document 1). The invention described in Patent Document 1 relates to a medical care plan support system and a medical care plan support device and method, and aims to provide a system that enables people involved in medical care to appropriately and efficiently create medical care plans. The medical care plan support center device includes a storage device that stores multiple types of medical procedure data for each of multiple patients by date, and a control unit that receives arbitrary patient identification data via a line and selects the medical procedure data from the storage device. The medical care plan support operation device includes an input device that inputs patient identification data, and a control unit that generates, based on predetermined format information, output data as a table in which the medical procedures indicated in the received medical procedure data are arranged by multiple types and by date. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 9-185651 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] However, the above-mentioned technology is based on the premise that a doctor will input information into an input device when examining or treating a patient. For example, when applied to dental treatment, the dentist performing the treatment must remove his or her medical gloves and throw them in a trash can every time he or she inputs information into the input device to prevent the patient or dentist from contracting an infection, and then put on new medical gloves every time the dentist performs the treatment again, which is cumbersome, troublesome, and a waste of resources.

[0005] Furthermore, when using a numeric keypad to input data on a terminal as an input device, the display screen differs because the terminal's OS (Operating System) differs depending on the carrier and manufacturer, and some display a rotating circular button, some expand vertically, and some are hidden by a keyboard icon, and even the position of the enter key differs, which is inconvenient. Note that a carrier is a business that provides telecommunications services and is authorized as a Type 1 telecommunications business, and is also called a mobile communications business.

[0006] Therefore, a system is desired that allows dentists to easily input data and perform various operations related to treatment into a terminal without removing their medical gloves during treatment.

[0007] In addition to dental treatment at a regular dental clinic, there is also home visits (also known as in-home treatments). Home visits are usually performed by a team of dentists and dental hygienists, but most patients who receive home visits are elderly or suffer from dementia, and many are unable to sit, open their mouths, or communicate during treatment. For such patients, either the dentist or dental hygienist would support the patient's body, or hold their mouth open while the dentist examined them, and the dental hygienist would manage their oral hygiene.

[0008] In these dental home visits, there is very little time or space available to record the patient's condition and create a medical record, so doctors have no choice but to take notes or memorize the details of the treatment, and then record the patient's condition and create a medical record from their notes or memory after returning to the hospital.As a result, overtime work has become the norm, creating a harsh working environment.With the arrival of a super-aging society, the need for home visits is increasing. For this reason, there is a demand for technology that can easily record a patient's condition and create a medical record on the spot, whether during treatment at a dental clinic or during a visit to the patient's home.

[0009] Therefore, the main purpose of this invention is to enable medical professionals to input and register data into medical information systems, including electronic medical records, whether they are in the middle of a regular medical consultation or a home visit, and regardless of whether their terminal carrier or manufacturer is different.A secondary purpose is to enable medical professionals to input and register data into medical information systems, including electronic medical records, without removing their medical gloves. [Means for solving the problem]

[0010] In order to solve the above problems, a first aspect of the present invention is an input means for inputting patient information, medical treatment information or medical support information into a medical information system including an electronic medical record when a medical professional treats a patient or performs medical support procedures, wherein the input means is characterized by having a unique key corresponding to at least one of voice input, gesture input, eye movement input, head gesture input, pen input, foot switch operation input, or input by selecting an icon that is displayed when a specific item in the medical information system including the electronic medical record is touched.

[0011] Here, the unique key refers to a new key that is different from the terminal key created by the carrier or manufacturer.

[0012] Patient information includes the patient's name, age, sex, contact information, blood type, and allergy information; examination information includes symptoms at the time of examination, intraoral images, X-ray images, maintenance, whitening, and findings from medical professionals; and treatment information includes information on caries treatment performed on the patient, periodontal disease treatment, orthodontic information, denture information, tooth extraction information, medication information, and findings from medical professionals.

[0013] Medical assistance activities include, for example, a dental hygienist flossing a patient's teeth, a dental technician checking the fit of a patient's dentures, a nurse administering an IV drip, and a pharmacist dispensing medication.

[0014] Gesture input is input by fingertip, hand, or arm movements, and the fingertips can be in contact with or away from the device screen. In this case, medical or care workers such as doctors, nurses, dentists, and dental hygienists can input and register data into medical information systems, including electronic medical records, and care records without removing their gloves.

[0015] Eye-gaze input involves a device determining where a person's gaze is and inputting it after predefined settings such as the position of the gaze, the length of time the gaze remains, the length and frequency of blinks, and the number of winks. For example, eye tracking of medical personnel and caregivers, such as those in dental clinics, can be achieved by using a camera mounted on the monitor of a dentist's device in an examination room to track their gaze and blinks. For example, blinks could be used to generate Morse code signals. In this case, medical and caregivers, including doctors, nurses, dentists, and dental hygienists, can input and register information into medical information systems, including electronic medical records, and care records without removing their gloves.

[0016] Head gesture input is a key input that detects up, down, left, right, and diagonal movements of the medical professional's head.

[0017] Medical personnel will no longer need to remove and discard medical gloves during treatment, which is efficient and conserves resources.

[0018] A second aspect of the present invention is characterized in that, in the first aspect, the input means is a portable terminal having the unique key and at least a transmission function when it corresponds to at least one of voice input, gesture input, eye gaze input, head gesture input, pen input, or foot switch input to a medical information system including an electronic medical record displayed on the display unit of a tabletop terminal, a stationary terminal, or a wall-mounted terminal, and is a shape-variable icon having the unique key when it corresponds to input by selecting an icon displayed in a medical information system including an electronic medical record displayed on a plate-shaped terminal.

[0019] In the second aspect, "a portable terminal having at least a transmission function" refers to a remote control device or a smartphone (hereinafter abbreviated as "smartphone"), and "a plate-shaped terminal" refers to a tablet-type terminal. That is, medical professionals or caregivers, including doctors, nurses, dentists, and dental hygienists, can input data using a smartphone into a medical information system including electronic medical records displayed on the display unit of a desktop terminal, a stationary terminal, or a wall-mounted terminal at their workplace, and data can be input by displaying a shape-variable icon into a medical information system including electronic medical records displayed on the display unit of a tablet terminal during home visits. When displaying a shape-variable icon, data can be input manually or by pen.

[0020] A third aspect of the present invention is characterized in that, in the second aspect, the numeric keypad icon displays options as a group of icons, and an option can be selected from the group of icons.

[0021] In a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the first or second aspect, the icons include a "Yes" key / "No" key which is a key corresponding to "Yes / No," "C1" to "C4" keys corresponding to tooth decay ranks, "evaluation value keys corresponding to the degree of problem," "no problem," "slight problem," "moderate problem," "significant problem," and "severe problem," "site / disease name" key, "treatment site" key, "treatment selection" key, "treatment input navigation" key, "delete line" key, "edit" key, "add" key, "clear" key, "confirm medical record" key, "return to medical record input" key, "close without saving" key, and "question" key which are keys corresponding to the operation of a medical information system including an electronic medical record, The device is characterized in that it is possible to select one of the following judgment value keys: "1a. No swallowing, no choking, wet hoarseness or respiratory changes" key, "1b. No swallowing, choking" key, "2. No swallowing, no choking, respiratory changes" key, "3a. No swallowing, no choking, wet hoarseness" key, "3b. No swallowing, choking, wet hoarseness" key, "4. Swallowing, no choking, respiratory changes or wet hoarseness" key, "5. In addition to 4, two additional swallowing movements possible within 30 seconds" key, "Unable to judge. Spit out from mouth, no response" key, and "Keys corresponding to voice input: '0' key, '1' key, '2' key, '3' key, '4' key, '5' key, '6' key, '7' key, '8' key, '9' key, and '.' key.

[0022] Using the "C1" through "C4" keys, which correspond to the caries rank, makes entering patient records easier and more efficient. For example, when a dentist checks a patient's gum condition, they insert a graduated probe called a "pocket probe" into the "periodontal pocket" between the tooth and gum, pronounce the resulting reading (in millimeters), and a dental hygienist or dental assistant standing nearby enters the readings sequentially into a medical information system, including the electronic medical record. The order of the examination is determined by each dentist. For example, for an adult patient, the order of the examination is often entered into the medical record as follows: maxillary left third molar (wisdom tooth), second molar, first molar, second premolar, first premolar, canine, lateral incisor, central incisor, maxillary right central incisor, lateral incisor, ..., second molar, third molar, mandibular left third molar, second molar, ..., mandibular right third molar. When a dentist discovers a cavity during a periodontal disease examination, in addition to using a numeric keypad to indicate the depth of the periodontal pocket, the dentist can also use voice input of the "C1" to "C4" keys to indicate the rank of the cavity, which can then be easily input into the medical information system, including the electronic medical record.

[0023] The "Yes" key / "No" key corresponding to "Yes / No" allows, for example, by selecting the "Yes" key or the "No" key, information about examination, treatment, and medication can be entered into, for example, a smartphone-type terminal.

[0024] The "C1" to "C4" keys can be assigned to the caries ranks C1 to C4. C1 indicates that the cavity is only in the enamel of the tooth, C2 indicates that the cavity has broken through the enamel and reached the dentin, C3 indicates that the cavity has reached the pulp and caused pulpitis, and C4 indicates that the enamel has completely collapsed.

[0025] The "evaluation value" includes a "no problem" key, a "slight problem" key, a "severe problem" key, and a "very problem" key, and can be applied to the progression of periodontal disease, for example. The progression of periodontal disease can be expressed as a healthy state (evaluation value: 0), gingivitis (evaluation value: 1), periodontitis (mild, evaluation value: 2), periodontitis (moderate, evaluation value: 3), and periodontitis (severe, evaluation value: 4). Gingivitis with an evaluation value of 1 is inflammation caused by leaving plaque to accumulate, resulting in gaps of 2 to 3 mm. Periodontitis with an evaluation value of 2 is a state in which inflammation of the gums has worsened and periodontal disease bacteria have invaded the periodontal tissues. Periodontitis with an evaluation value of 3 is a state in which inflammation has spread further, destroying nearly half of the alveolar bone. Periodontitis with an evaluation value of 4 is a state in which more than half of the alveolar bone has been destroyed.

[0026] Corresponding to the operation of a medical information system including electronic medical records means that, for example, when at least one of the following keys is pressed (touched): "Area / Disease Name" key, "Treatment Area" key, "Select Treatment" key, "Medical Input Navigation" key, "Delete Line" key, "Edit" key, "Add" key, "Clear" key, "Confirm Medical Record" key, "Return to Medical Record Input" key, "Close Without Saving" key, and "Question" key, a screen corresponding to each numeric keypad is displayed on, for example, monitor 30-1, which can be freely rewritten, and the means for rewriting monitor 30-1 can be any of keyboard input, mouse input, gesture input, voice input, gaze input, head gesture input, and foot switch input, in addition to the terminal.

[0027] The fifth aspect of the present invention is characterized in that in the fourth aspect, the "keys corresponding to the operation of a medical information system including electronic medical records" are linked to a pre-set operation code, and the keys can be operated.

[0028] A sixth aspect of the present invention is characterized in that in the first or second aspect, the gaze input is performed by determining the direction of the eyes of the medical professional when the medical professional looks at a monitor linked to the input means after a predetermined pre-setting.

[0029] For example, even if a medical professional checks the medical information system, including the electronic medical records displayed on the monitor, decides what action to take, and then looks in a direction where the monitor cannot be seen, the camera will be able to determine which direction the medical professional is looking, so it is possible to link the whole-body management screen or screening screen based on the direction of the medical professional's eyes.

[0030] A seventh aspect of the present invention is an information processing system that inputs and processes patient information, medical information, or medical support information into a medical information system including an electronic medical record when a medical professional examines a patient or performs medical support procedures, and is characterized by comprising: an input means for inputting using a unique key corresponding to at least one of voice input, gesture input, eye movement input, head gesture input, pen input, foot switch operation input, or input by selecting an icon that is displayed when a specified item in the medical information system including the electronic medical record is touched; a storage means for storing the patient information, medical information, or treatment information input by the input means; and a display means for displaying information necessary for the examination from the information stored in the storage means.

[0031] An eighth aspect of the present invention is characterized in that, in the seventh aspect, the input means is a portable terminal having the unique key and at least a transmission function when it corresponds to at least one of voice input, gesture input, eye movement input, head gesture input, pen input, or foot switch input to a medical information system including an electronic medical record displayed on a display unit of a tabletop terminal, a display unit of a stationary terminal, or a wall-mounted display unit, and is a shape-variable icon having the unique key when it corresponds to voice input to an icon displayed on a monitor of a medical information system including an electronic medical record displayed on a plate-shaped terminal.

[0032] A ninth aspect of the present invention is characterized in that, in the eighth aspect, said numeric keypad icon displays options as a group of icons, and an option can be selected from said group of icons.

[0033] A tenth aspect of the present invention is the eighth aspect, wherein the keys are a "Yes" key / "No" key, "C1 to C4 keys" corresponding to caries ranks, "evaluation value keys corresponding to the degree of problem: "No problem", "Slight problem", "Severe problem", and "Very problem" keys, "Area / Disease name" key, "Treatment area" key, "Procedure selection" key, "Treatment input navigation" key, "Delete line" key, "Edit" key, "Add" key, "Clear" key, "Confirm medical record" key, "Return to medical record input" key, "Close without saving" key, and "Question" key, "Decision value keys corresponding to symptoms: "1a. No swallowing, choking" key, "1b. The device is characterized by the ability to select one of the following keys: "1b. No swallowing, choking present" key, "2. No swallowing, no choking, breathing changes present" key, "3a. No swallowing, no choking, wet hoarseness present" key, "3b. No swallowing, choking, breathing changes not present" key, "4. Swallowing present, no choking, breathing changes not present, wet hoarseness present" key, "5. In addition to 4, two additional swallowing movements possible within 30 seconds" key, "Unable to determine. Spit out of mouth, no response" key, "Keys corresponding to voice input: '0' key, '1' key, '2' key, '3' key, '4' key, '5' key, '6' key, '7' key, '8' key, '9' key, and '.' key.

[0034] The 11th aspect of the present invention is characterized in that in the 10th aspect, the "keys corresponding to the operation of a medical information system including electronic medical records" are linked to a pre-set operation code, and the keys can be operated.

[0035] A twelfth aspect of the present invention is characterized in that in the tenth or eleventh aspect, the gaze input is performed by determining the direction of the eyes of the medical professional when the medical professional looks at a monitor linked to the input means.

[0036] A thirteenth aspect of the present invention is characterized in that, in the tenth or eleventh aspect, the input means is one terminal, and by inputting using a unique key corresponding to at least one of voice input, gesture input, eye movement input, head gesture input, pen input, or foot switch operation input, another terminal is remotely controlled to display the examination information and treatment information.

[0037] A fourteenth aspect of the present invention is characterized in that, in the tenth or eleventh aspect, an artificial intelligence means is further provided, and when the medical personnel examines or provides medical assistance to the patient, the medical method, therapeutic drug, and coping method that are most suitable for the patient are selected from the data on examination and medication, and are displayed on the display means.

[0038] A 15th aspect of the present invention is characterized in that, in the 14th aspect, the artificial intelligence means learns the habits of the medical personnel from the behavior, speech, and results of actions of the medical personnel, thereby improving input speed and accuracy.

[0039] A 16th aspect of the present invention is a control method for an information processing system in which, when a medical professional examines a patient or performs a medical assisting procedure, patient information, medical treatment information, or medical information is input and processed into a medical information system including an electronic medical record, the method comprising: inputting the information using a unique key corresponding to at least one of voice input, gesture input, eye movement input, head gesture input, pen input, foot switch operation input, or input by selecting an icon that is displayed when a specified item in the medical information system including the electronic medical record is input by voice; storing the inputted patient information, examination information, treatment information, and medication information; and displaying the stored information necessary for the examination, treatment, and medication.

[0040] A seventeenth aspect of the present invention is a computer-readable program for an information processing system in which patient information, medical information, and medical auxiliary information are input and processed into a medical information system including an electronic medical record when a medical professional examines a patient or performs medical auxiliary procedures, characterized in that the computer-readable program causes the computer to execute a first function of inputting information using a unique key corresponding to at least one of voice input, gesture input, eye movement input, head gesture input, pen input, or foot switch operation input, a second function of storing the patient information, medical information, and medical auxiliary information input by the first function, and a third function of displaying information necessary for the examination from the information stored by the second function.

[0041] An 18th aspect of the present invention is a recording medium on which the program according to the 17th aspect is recorded. [Effects of the Invention]

[0042] According to the present invention, medical personnel can create medical information records including electronic medical records whether they are in the middle of a regular medical consultation or a home visit, and even if the terminal carrier or manufacturer is different, and can input and register medical information including electronic medical records into a medical information system without removing medical gloves using hands-free input means including voice input and gesture input. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0043] [Figure 1] 1 is a conceptual diagram illustrating an example of an information processing system according to the present invention. [Figure 2] 2 is an example of a hardware block diagram of a management system 20 used in the information processing system shown in FIG. 1. [Figure 3] 2 is an example of a hardware block diagram of a terminal used in the information processing system shown in FIG. 1. [Figure 3A] This is an example of a medical information system including an electronic medical record displayed on a monitor of a tablet output device 33, which is a flat terminal as a terminal 30 for home dental treatment. [Figure 3B] 3B is an example of a numeric keypad screen superimposed on the medical information system including the electronic medical record shown in FIG. 3A. [Figure 3C] 3B is another example of the numeric keypad screen superimposed on the medical information system including the electronic medical record shown in FIG. 3A. [Figure 3D] 3C is another example of the numeric keypad screen shown in FIG. 3B. [Figure 3E] 3C is another example of the numeric keypad screen shown in FIG. 3B. [Figure 3F] 3C is another example of the numeric keypad screen shown in FIG. 3B. [Figure 3G] This is an example of a screen of a medical information system including an electronic medical record on a terminal 30 for home dental treatment or a terminal for a dental clinic examination room. [Figure 4] 2 is an example of a functional block of the information processing system shown in FIG. 1. [Figure 5] This is an example of the standard form of a numeric keypad displayed on the display unit of the smartphone terminal shown in Figure 3. [Figure 6] This is an example of the standard form (input mode) of the numeric keypad. [Figure 7] This is an example of a "Yes / No" input display on a numeric keypad. [Figure 8] This is an example of the "Enter A-D" display on the numeric keypad. [Figure 9] 10 is an example of an "evaluation value" input display on a numeric keypad. [Figure 10] This is an example of the "Operation of medical information systems including electronic medical records" display on the numeric keypad. [Figure 11] 10 is an example of a "determination value" input display of a numeric keypad displayed on a display unit of a tablet as a terminal. [Figure 12] 4 is an example of a display for performing voice recognition operations displayed on the display unit of the smartphone as the terminal shown in FIG. 3. [Figure 13] 10 is another example of a display for performing a voice recognition operation on the terminal shown in FIG. [Figure 14] 10 is another example of a display for performing a voice recognition operation on the terminal shown in FIG. [Figure 15] 10 is another example of a display for performing a voice recognition operation on the terminal shown in FIG. [Figure 16A] 2 is a part of an example of a flowchart illustrating the operation of the information processing system shown in FIG. 1. [Figure 16B] This is a continuation of Figure 16A. [Figure 16C] This is a continuation of Figure 16B. [Figure 17A] 2 is a part of an example of a flowchart illustrating the operation of the information processing system shown in FIG. 1. [Figure 17B] The remainder of Figure 17A. [Figure 18] 2 is an example of a conceptual diagram in which the information processing system shown in FIG. 1 is applied to a dental clinic. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0044] Next, an embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings in which the medical personnel are dentists and dental hygienists.

[0045] <Configuration> <Hardware block> 1 is a conceptual diagram of an example of an information processing system according to the present invention, in which an associated medical institution system 10, a management system 20, and a plurality of terminals 30 are connected to a network.

[0046] FIG. 2 is an example of a hardware block diagram of the management system 20 used in the information processing system shown in FIG.

[0047] <Management system> The management system 20 has a database 21, a server 22, an output device 23, an input device 24 as input means, and an interface. The database 21 is a device that stores personal information including management, medical history, outpatient history, hospitalization history, treatment information, and medication information, and is, for example, an HDD (Hard Disk Drive). The server 22 is a device that processes data related to the management of patient information using a processor. The output device 23 is configured with a display and a printer, and is a device that outputs and displays various information as needed. The input device 24 is configured with a keyboard, a barcode reader, and a scanner, and inputs information as needed, but is considered to include all devices that allow information to be input. The output device 23 is configured with a display and a printer, and is a device that outputs and displays various information as needed.

[0048] <Device> FIG. 3 is an example of a hardware block diagram of a terminal used in the information processing system shown in FIG.

[0049] The terminal 30 includes a memory 31, a processor 32, an output device 33, an input device 34, and an interface 36. For example, the processor 32 processes information sent from the management system 20 and displays the information on the output device 33. The output device 33 is configured with a display and a printer, and outputs and displays various information as needed. The input device 34 is configured with a keyboard, a barcode reader, a foot switch, and a scanner, and inputs information as needed, but includes all devices that enable information input. The input device 34 processes input from the keyboard as needed, and displays it on the output device 33, for example, and constantly transmits the information input from the input device 34 to the management system 20 via the interfaces 26 and 36. The management system 20 manages patient information according to the transmitted information, and if further information is required, further information is input from the terminal 30.

[0050] The monitor of the output device 33 of the terminal 30 is configured to display a common numeric keypad screen regardless of the OS of the terminal 30. The numeric keypad screen is configured to automatically change in response to input requests from the user of the terminal 30.

[0051] Fig. 3A is an example of a medical information system displayed on the monitor of a tablet output device 33, which is a flat terminal serving as a terminal 30 for home dental treatment, Fig. 3B is an example of a numeric keypad screen superimposed on the medical information system shown in Fig. 3A, Fig. 3C is another example of a numeric keypad screen superimposed on the electronic medical information system shown in Fig. 3A, Fig. 3D is another example of the numeric keypad screen shown in Fig. 3B, Fig. 3E is another example of the numeric keypad screen shown in Fig. 3B, and Fig. 3F is another example of the numeric keypad screen shown in Fig. 3B.

[0052] The tablet serving as the terminal 30 is intended to be carried by a dentist when making house calls, for example. The monitor of the medical information system shown in Figure 3A shows an example of a whole-body management screen, and displays on the top side the patient's name 101, the name of the facility where the patient is staying 102, the patient's date of birth, gender, level of care required, the name of the dentist in charge, the name of the dental clinic to which the patient belongs, and bibliographic information 103 including the patient number.

[0053] In the center of the monitor of the medical information system, a condition assessment column 104, an ADL (Activities of Daily Living) column 105, a general management column 106, a screening column 107, and a nutrition / diet column 108 are superimposed, and in Figure 3A, the general management column 106 is selected and displayed. In the whole body management column 106, for example, the left half of the area displays the items "body temperature," "blood pressure," "pulse rate," and "SpO2," as well as the sub-items "maximum" and "minimum," and each item is displayed with a blank space and units including "mmHg, beats / 60 seconds, %, and %," while the right half of the area displays similar items, blank spaces, and units.

[0054] For example, when the blank field 109 for the "body temperature" item in the whole body management section 106 on the monitor screen of the medical information system is tapped, a bold black frame is colored (e.g., yellow), a numeric keypad icon 201 as shown in Figure 3B is displayed, the background is grayed out, and a footer is displayed. The "measurement date" of the input value is displayed, and if it is not the current day, the date can be corrected. After entering each item, tapping the "input / update" icon writes it to the database. The numeric keypad icon 201 can be moved by dragging it within the screen of the medical information system. The numeric keypad icon 201 displays, for example, a numeric keypad, a display, a clear key, a backspace (BS) key, and a confirmation key. The numeric keypad icon 201 disappears when the delete key indicated by the "x" mark in the upper right corner is tapped.

[0055] Dentists carry such tablets with them to their dental clinics, and while they are treating patients, they verbally communicate with the dental hygienist, who then inputs the information with their fingers, and while the dental hygienist is providing medical assistance, the dentist also inputs the information with their fingers, completing the input and registration into the medical information system.This streamlines the creation of medical information systems, including electronic patient records, even when the dentist returns to the dental clinic after the treatment, and significantly reduces overtime.When either the dentist or dental hygienist holds the patient and provides treatment or assists with treatment, voice input is used to input information into a numeric keypad icon.

[0056] FIG. 3C is a diagram showing another example of the screening screen (when inputting measurement values) of the tablet shown in FIG. 3A. This is an example of measuring a patient's tongue-and-lip motor function in screening 107. Among the tongue-and-lip motor function tests, "pa" indicates how many times the patient can consecutively say "pa" within a specified time, "ta" indicates how many times the patient can consecutively say "ta" within a specified time, and "ka" indicates how many times the patient can consecutively say "ka" within a specified time. In this case, by tapping the blank space next to "pa," a numeric keypad icon 201 is displayed, and the specified time of 15 seconds is entered by operating the numeric keys on the numeric keypad icon 201. As of December 31, 2019, it was recorded that the consecutive pronunciation of "pa," "ta," and "ka" was all 12.3 times per second (measured for 15 seconds).

[0057] FIG. 3D is an enlarged view of the numeric keypad icon 201 shown in FIG. 3C. The numeric keypad shown in Figure 3D is used to input numerical values, for example, to input "15" as a measurement value for the number of consecutive occurrences of the "pa" sound (times / second) as a measure of the patient's tongue-lip movement function. The numbers in the icons are entered and registered in the medical information system by the dentist or dental hygienist through voice input.

[0058] FIG. 3E is an example of an option icon that is a modified example of the numeric keypad icon shown in FIG. 3B. The icon shown in Figure 3E is input by selecting either "times / 5 seconds" or "times / 1 second," which are the input modes for the tongue and lip movement function, from the numeric keypad icon shown in Figure 3D, inputting by voice, and then selecting "Enter."

[0059] FIG. 3F shows an example of another free entry field as another modification of the numeric keypad icon shown in FIG. 3B. The "Other free-form entry" field shown in Figure 3F is a field where dentists or dental hygienists can use voice input to enter and register any points they notice or need to improve during their visit to the medical record information system.

[0060] FIG. 3G shows an example of a screen of a medical information system including an electronic medical record on a terminal 30 for home dental care or a terminal for use in a dental clinic examination room. When a dentist creates a medical record, he or she must decide on a disease name. In such a case, if there is no corresponding disease name in the "Major Disease Name" field in the disease name selection column, the dentist can easily create a medical record by clicking "V" to the right of "Disease Name Group," selecting the disease name group, selecting the corresponding disease name from the displayed list 301, and selecting "F10 Confirm Disease Name" 302. 301a is an enlarged view of the list 301. 301a indicates the major disease name.

[0061] <Function block> FIG. 4 is an example of a functional block of the information processing system shown in FIG. 1. FIG. 5 is an example of the standard form of the numeric keypad displayed on the display unit of the smartphone as the terminal shown in FIG. 3. FIG. 6 is an example of the standard form (input mode) of the numeric keypad. FIG. 7 is an example of the "Yes / No" input display of the numeric keypad. FIG. 8 is an example of the " C1 ~ C4 FIG. 9 is an example of the "Enter evaluation value" display on the numeric keypad, and FIG. 10 is an example of the "Operate medical information system including electronic medical records" display on the numeric keypad. FIG. 11 is an example of the "Judgment value" display on the numeric keypad displayed on the display unit of a tablet terminal.

[0062] Fig. 12 is an example of a display for performing a voice recognition operation displayed on the display unit of a smartphone serving as the terminal shown in Fig. 3. Figs. 13 to 15 are other examples of displays for performing a voice recognition operation on the terminal shown in Fig. 1.

[0063] The information processing system 40 includes a memory unit 41, a display unit 42, a voice input unit 43, an imaging unit 44, a pen input unit 45, a gaze input unit 46, a gesture input unit 47, a head gesture input unit 48, a foot switch input unit 49, a "Yes / No" input unit 50, an "A-D" input unit 51, a control unit 52, an evaluation input unit 53, an "Operation of medical information system including electronic medical records" input unit 54, a judgment input unit 55, a key input unit 56, a communication unit 57, and a voice output unit 58. The information processing system 40 may also include an artificial intelligence unit 59. The information processing system 40 may also include a numeric keypad-type icon display unit 60.

[0064] The memory unit 41 stores the control program of the information processing system 40, dental clinic equipment information, dentist information, dental hygienist information, dental technician information, patient information, patient medical history information, and patient chart information (medical history, hospitalization history, outpatient history, and treatment history), and is realized, for example, by the database 21 shown in Figure 2.

[0065] The display unit 42 is used in a smartphone as the terminal 30, and is a device for displaying characters and images, such as a liquid crystal display element, and is realized by the output device 33 shown in FIG.

[0066] The voice input unit 43 converts the voice of the user of the terminal 30 (e.g., a dentist) into an electrical signal and inputs it. For example, it may be a microphone (hereinafter referred to as a mic), and is realized by the input device 34 shown in Figure 3.

[0067] The imaging unit 44 is used by the user of the terminal 30 to capture an image of the inside of the patient's oral cavity, and is realized by, for example, the input device 34 shown in FIG.

[0068] The pen input unit 45 is used to perform input operations by touching the pen tip to the screen of the terminal 30, and may be, for example, a touch panel, and is realized by the input device 34 shown in FIG.

[0069] The gaze input unit 46 captures the image of the eyes of the user of the terminal 30 using the imaging unit 44 and performs input operations based on the movement of the eyes. For example, it determines the direction of the user's eyes, i.e., where the user's gaze is, and inputs the information. For example, it performs input by performing eye tracking using a camera attached to the monitor of a terminal for a dentist placed in an examination room at a dental clinic. The gaze input unit 46 is realized, for example, by the input device 34 shown in FIG. 3.

[0070] The gesture input unit 47 captures an image of the user's finger using the imaging unit 44, and is operated by the movement of the user's fingertip when the user is away from the screen of the terminal 30 or when the user is in contact with the screen, and can be input even when the user is in contact with the screen, and is realized, for example, by the input device 34 shown in Fig. 3. When the user is away from the screen, input can be made not only by the fingertip but also by the movement of the hand or arm.

[0071] The head gesture input unit 48 is used by the user to input by moving their head in front of the screen of the terminal 30. For example, the image of the user is captured by the imaging unit 44, and input is made by the user nodding, shaking their head left and right, looking up, right, or left. This is realized, for example, by the input device 34 shown in FIG. 3.

[0072] The foot switch input unit 49 receives input by turning on and off a foot switch connected to the terminal 30, and is realized by, for example, the input device 34 shown in FIG.

[0073] Here, the standard form of the numeric keypad displayed on the display unit 42 is, for example, as shown in Fig. 5, in which 1 to 9 are arranged in three rows and three columns from the bottom, with 0 placed below 1 and 2, and a decimal point placed below 3. Furthermore, a delete key represented by a "cross" is placed below the decimal point, and an enter key (hereinafter referred to as the enter key) is placed on the bottom row.

[0074] The numeric keypad icon display unit 60 displays a smartphone icon 201 ( Figure 3B It has the function of displaying the

[0075] These keys are unique keys created by the inventor of the present application and are different from the numeric keypads and buttons of carriers and manufacturers. In other words, they are different from the numeric keypads and buttons that appear when you start up a normal smartphone, and display the same keys in an operable manner regardless of the carrier or manufacturer.

[0076] Figure 6 shows the standard form (input mode) of the numeric keypad, which displays "33333.3" obtained by inputting "3" and "." above the 0 to 9 keys on the numeric keypad, the "decimal point" key, the "delete" key, and the "enter" key.

[0077] Returning to Figure 4, the "Yes / No" input section 50 corresponding to the "1 / 0 key" displays only the "1", "0", delete key, and enter key from the numeric keypad displayed on the display section 42 of the terminal 30, and for example, "1" corresponds to "Yes" and "0" corresponds to "No", allowing the user of the terminal 30 to express their intention with "0" or "1" (see Figure 7).

[0078] The "A to D" input section 51 corresponding to "A to any alphabet key" is configured by inputting " C1 " key and place "8" key on the C2 " key and place "9" key on the C3 " key and place "4" key on the C4 " keys (see FIG. 8), which can be realized by, for example, the input device 34 shown in FIG. 3. Any alphabet key can be " C4 " but is not limited to.

[0079] The evaluation input unit 53 corresponding to the "evaluation value keys corresponding to the degree of problem" uses the numeric keypad displayed on the display unit 42 of the terminal 30 as the "0" key, "1" key, "2" key, "3" key, "4" key, delete key, and enter key, and displays comments from "no problem" to "severe problem" from 0 to 4 (see FIG. 9). An evaluation is input by designating any of these "0" key to "4" key. The evaluation input unit 53 is realized by, for example, the input device 34 shown in FIG. 3.

[0080] The "operation of the medical information system including electronic medical records" input unit 54, which corresponds to the "keys corresponding to the operation of the medical information system including electronic medical records," is configured by arranging the numeric keypad displayed on the display unit 42 of the terminal 30 as, for example, a "site / disease name" key, a "treatment site" key, a "procedure selection" key, a "medical input navigation" key, a "delete line" key, a "edit" key, a "add" key, a "clear" key, a "confirm medical record" key, a "return to medical record input" key, a "close without saving" key, and a "question" key (see Figure 10). The "operation of the medical information system including electronic medical records" input unit 54 is linked to a preset operation code and enables the numeric keypad operation. Selecting any of these numeric keys enables input to the medical information system including electronic medical records on a terminal (such as a dentist's monitor) separate from the terminal 30. The "operation of the medical information system including electronic medical records" input unit 54 is realized, for example, by the input device 34 and communication unit 57 shown in Figure 3.

[0081] The judgment input unit 55 corresponding to the "judgment value key corresponding to the symptom" is a numeric keypad displayed on the display unit of the tablet serving as the terminal 30, which has the following keys: "1a," "1b," "2," "3a," "3b," "4," "5," "Unable to judge," and an enter key (see FIG. 11). An explanation (e.g., 1a: no swallowing, no choking, wet hoarseness; 3a: no swallowing, no choking, wet hoarseness) is displayed next to each key. By selecting any of these keys, the patient's condition is recorded in the database 21 of the management system 20.

[0082] One of these "1 / 0 key," "A to any alphabet key," "evaluation value key corresponding to the degree of the problem," "key corresponding to the operation of the medical information system including the electronic medical record," "judgment value key corresponding to the symptoms," and "key corresponding to voice input" can be selected.

[0083] The key input unit 56 is a normal key provided on the terminal 30, and is realized by, for example, the input device 34 shown in FIG.

[0084] The communication unit 57 is a device that allows the terminal 30 to exchange information with other terminals 30, the management system 20, or the associated medical institution system 10, and is realized by, for example, the interface 36 shown in FIG.

[0085] The audio output unit 58 is a device that outputs audio from the terminal 30, and is realized by, for example, the output device 33 shown in FIG.

[0086] The artificial intelligence unit 59 uses artificial intelligence to accumulate data on patient examinations, treatments, medications, effects, side effects, and whether or not there is an infectious disease, and determines the optimal treatment / response for the patient, whether or not there is medication, and whether or not isolation treatment is necessary. The artificial intelligence unit 59 can also formulate a treatment plan. The artificial intelligence unit 59 is realized, for example, by the database 21 and server 22 shown in FIG. 2.

[0087] The optimal approach for patients is to instruct dentists that dental treatment should be performed with consideration for the safety of patients, in cooperation with their primary physicians, including internists and pediatricians, for patients with internal diseases such as hypertension, heart disease, diabetes, liver and kidney disorders, and neurological disorders. This is because these types of patients may be taking warfarin, which prevents blood from clotting (anticoagulant effect), and extraction of teeth in these patients may result in uncontrollable bleeding.

[0088] However, some patients may receive treatment even if they have an infectious disease, such as influenza or measles, or may not even realize they have an infectious disease. In such cases, for example, a thermograph could be placed at the entrance of a dental clinic, and artificial intelligence could detect whether or not patients have an infectious disease and notify dentists and staff of the arrival of an infected patient. In this case, the patient would be recommended to see an internal medicine doctor.

[0089] The numeric keypad shown in Fig. 12 is an image that is displayed on the display unit 42 when performing voice input on the terminal 30. A microphone icon is displayed in the lower right corner of the numeric keypad image. When this icon is touched, the image changes to that shown in Fig. 13, and voice input becomes possible.

[0090] In the image state shown in FIG. 13, for example, when the number "33333.3" is spoken into the microphone of the terminal 30, "33333.3" is displayed in the upper area of ​​the display unit 42 of the terminal 30.

[0091] Also, for example, if you say "operate electronic medical record" into the microphone of the terminal 30, an image like that shown in FIG. 15 will be displayed, and if you select "examination area", the electronic medical record will be displayed on a monitor near the terminal 30.

[0092] <Operation 1> Operation 1 shows an example of the operation when inputting data using a numeric keypad using a smartphone-type terminal 30. Fig. 16A is a part of an example of a flowchart showing the operation of the information processing system shown in Fig. 1, Fig. 16B is a continuation of Fig. 16A, and Fig. 16C is a continuation of Fig. 16B. Below, we will explain the case of an electronic medical record among medical information systems that include electronic medical records.

[0093] 16A, 16B, and 16C is performed by the processor 32. For example, a message asking whether or not the input is "pen" is displayed on the display unit 42 of the terminal 30 (step S11), and if the "pen" input is selected (step S11 / YES), the pen input application is started and the process proceeds to step S21 (step S12), and if the "pen" input is not selected (step S11 / NO), a message asking whether or not the input is "voice" is displayed on the display unit 42 of the terminal 30 (step S13).

[0094] If "voice" input is selected (step S13 / YES), the voice input application is launched and the process proceeds to step S21 (step S14); if "voice" input is not selected (step S13 / NO), a message asking whether "gesture" input is to be used is displayed on the display unit 42 of the terminal 30 (step S15).

[0095] If the "gesture" input is selected (step S15 / YES), the gesture input application is started and the process proceeds to step S21 (step S16). If the "gesture" input is not selected (step S15 / NO), the display unit 42 of the terminal 30 displays " Head Gestures A message asking whether or not " is input is displayed (step S17).

[0096] " Head Gestures If the " input is selected (step S17 / YES), Head Gestures The input application starts and proceeds to step S21 (step S18), Head Gestures If the " input is not selected (step S17 / NO), the display unit 42 of the terminal 30 displays " line of sight A message asking whether or not " is input" is displayed (step S19).

[0097] " line of sight If the " input is selected (step S19 / YES), line of sight The input application starts and proceeds to step S21 (step S20), line of sight If the " input is not selected (step S19 / NO), the display unit 42 of the terminal 30 displays " Footswitch A message asking whether or not " is input" is displayed (step S21).

[0098] " Footswitch If the " input is selected (step S21 / YES), Footswitch Input The app starts and proceeds to step S31 (step S22), Footswitch Input If no application is selected (step S21 / NO), the display unit 42 of the terminal 30 displays " Yes / No A message asking whether or not " is input" is displayed (step S23).

[0099] " Yes / No If the " input is selected (step S23 / YES), Yes / No The app starts and proceeds to step S31 (step S24), Yes / NoIf the " input is not selected (step S23 / NO), the display unit 42 of the terminal 30 displays " A~D A message asking whether or not " is input" is displayed (step S25).

[0100] " A~D If the " input is selected (step S25 / YES), A~D The input application starts and proceeds to step S31 (step S26), A~D If the "input" is not selected (step S25 / NO), the display unit 42 of the terminal 30 displays Either the "No problem" key, "Slight problem" key, "Slight problem" key, "Severe problem" key, or "Severe problem" key was pressed A message asking whether or not to proceed is displayed (step S27).

[0101] "No problem" key, "Slight problem" key, "Slight problem" key, "Severe problem" key, or "Severe problem" key If input is selected (step S27 / YES), the evaluation value input application is started and the process proceeds to step S31 (step S28). "No problem" key, "Slight problem" key, "Slight problem" key, "Severe problem" key, or "Severe problem" key If no input is selected (step S27 / NO), a message asking whether or not "electronic medical record operation" is to be input is displayed on the display unit 42 of the terminal 30 (step S29).

[0102] If the "Electronic Medical Chart Operation" input is selected (step S29 / YES), the electronic medical chart operation application is started and the process proceeds to step S31 (step S30). If the "Electronic Medical Chart Operation" input is not selected (step S29 / NO), the display unit 42 of the terminal 30 displays Whether any of the following keys was pressed: "1a No swallowing, no choking, wet hoarseness or breathing changes present" key, "1b No swallowing, choking present" key, "2 No swallowing, breathing changes present" key, "3a No swallowing, no choking, wet hoarseness present" key, "3b No swallowing, choking, wet hoarseness present" key, "4 Swallowing present, no choking, wet hoarseness and no breathing changes present" key, "5, 4 plus two additional swallowing movements possible within 30 seconds" key, or "Unable to determine, expel from mouth, no response" key A message will appear asking if you want to continue (Step S31 ).

[0103] An input operation is started (step S31 / YES ), when the input operation is completed (step S36 ), step S37 Go to step S35 In this case, a message asking whether you want to return to the display unit 42 of the terminal 30 is displayed. S35 ), and return to step S11. S37 / YES), if not exiting (step S37 / NO), return to step S11.

[0104] <Operation 2> Operation 2 shows the operation of operating a medical record on a desktop terminal using a smartphone-type terminal 30. Fig. 17A is a part of an example of a flowchart showing the operation of the information processing system shown in Fig. 1, and Fig. 17B is the remainder of Fig. 17A. The main subject of the operation is the processor 32.

[0105] A message asking whether or not the medical cooperation network is available is displayed on the display unit 42 of the terminal 30 (step S52).

[0106] If the medical cooperation network is available (step S52 / YES), patient information from the hospital where the patient visited or was admitted is obtained, and the process proceeds to step S55 (step S53). If the medical cooperation network is not available (step S52 / NO), the patient's name, age, sex, symptoms, medical history, hospitalization history, medical visit history, allergies, and medication history are entered, and the process proceeds to step S55 (step S54).

[0107] Artificial intelligence uses databases, related medical systems 10, and the Internet to search for the best treatment, medication, and response to treatment for the patient, and to predict symptoms and make judgments.

[0108] The treatment response is determined by asking whether the dental clinic has an electrolytic acid water sterilization treatment device and a high-pressure steam sterilization treatment (autoclave) device when the patient has an infectious disease such as hepatitis C (step S55).

[0109] The most suitable treatment and medication for the patient is displayed. (Step S58) If the patient's consent is obtained, at least one of treatment and medication is administered to the patient (step S59).

[0110] The patient is monitored (step S60) to see if the treatment has been effective (step S61). If the treatment has been effective (step S61 / YES), data on the treatment and medication for the patient is recorded in the database 21 and the process ends (step S62). If the treatment has not been effective (step S61 / NO), the process returns to step S55.

[0111] <Inside the hospital> Fig. 18 is a conceptual diagram of an example in which the information processing system shown in Fig. 1 is applied to a dental clinic. A monitor 30-2 for patient explanations is placed on the wall above and in front of the patient's chair in an examination room at the dental clinic, and a monitor 30-1 for dental staff is placed on the wall above and to the left of the patient's chair. A smartphone-type terminal 30 is worn on the dentist's left arm, for example, like an armband.

[0112] Monitor 30-2 displays, for example, an image of the patient's oral cavity, and monitor 30-1 displays, for example, the patient's medical record, allowing the dentist to input voice data into terminal 30. This allows input into the medical record without removing gloves during treatment, improving the efficiency of treatment. In addition, the same operation is possible regardless of the carrier of terminal 30.

[0113] If the camera 30-1a is installed on the monitor 30-1, it can be used for gesture input by the dentist or head gesture input, in which case the dentist's eyes can be associated with key operations depending on whether they are facing up, down, left, or right.

[0114] Furthermore, the terminal 30 can remotely control other terminals and monitors 30-1 and 30-2 to display treatment information.

[0115] <Program> The information processing system according to the present invention described above is realized by a program that causes a computer to execute processing. Examples of computers include general-purpose computers such as personal computers and workstations, but the present invention is not limited to these. Therefore, as an example, the following describes a case where the functions of the present invention are realized by a program.

[0116] for example, A computer-readable program for an information processing system that inputs and processes patient information, medical information, and medical assistance information into a medical information system including an electronic medical record when medical personnel treat patients or perform medical assistance actions, The computer, a first function of inputting using a unique key corresponding to at least one of voice input, gesture input, eye gaze input, head gesture input, pen input, and foot switch operation input; a second function for storing the patient information, the medical treatment information, and the auxiliary medical information input by the first function; a third function of displaying information necessary for the medical treatment among the information stored by the second function; The computer-readable program for executing the above is an example.

[0117] Such a program may be stored in a computer-readable recording medium.

[0118] <Recording Media> Examples of recording media include computer-readable recording media such as CD-ROMs, flexible disks (FDs), and CD-Rs, semiconductor memories such as flash memories, RAMs, ROMs, and FeRAMs, and HDDs.

[0119] CD-ROM is an abbreviation for Compact-Disc-Read Only Memory. Flexible disk is a Flexible Disc (FD). CD-R is an abbreviation for CD-Recordable. RAM is an abbreviation for Random Access Memory. ROM is an abbreviation for Read Only Memory. FeRAM is an abbreviation for Ferroelectric RAM, which means ferroelectric memory. HDD is an abbreviation for Hard Disc Drive.

[0120] The above-described embodiment shows an example of a preferred embodiment of the present invention, and the present invention is not limited thereto, and various modifications are possible within the scope of the gist. For example, in the above-described embodiment, the medical personnel are dentists, but the present invention is not limited thereto, and may be applied to the fields of medicine and nursing care, including dental hygienists, dental technicians, surgeons, internists, ophthalmologists, doctors providing home visits, and caregivers.

[0121] In addition, in the above-described embodiment, if there is no disease name that corresponds to the "Major Disease Name" in the disease name selection column, the "V" to the right of the "Disease Name Group" is clicked, the disease name group is selected, and the corresponding disease name is selected from the displayed list 301. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, if there is an item "X-ray, Standard" in the initial visit column of the electronic medical record, clicking "X-ray, Standard" will display a window related to "X-ray, Standard" in a corner of the electronic medical record. The window will display "Please select the shooting status.", "1. Digital, 2. Digital, Symptom Confirmation, 3. Digital, Retake, 4. Standard, 5. Standard, Symptom Confirmation, 6. Change Shooting Angle, 7. Standard, Retake, 8. Pediatric, 9. Pediatric, Symptom Confirmation, 10. Pediatric, Change Shooting Angle," and "Confirm." A medical treatment input navigation system may be configured in which the screen unfolds to show the billable contents such as "tooth extraction" and "surgical operation" in accordance with the flow of medical treatment. In this case, the input of medical treatment details may be completed simply by selecting the content required by the electronic medical record guidelines from the master registration items. [Industrial Applicability]

[0122] The input means, information processing system, control method for an information processing system, program, and recording medium according to the present invention can be manufactured industrially and can be traded commercially, and therefore have economic value and are industrially applicable inventions. [Explanation of symbols]

[0123] 10. Related Medical Institution System 20. Management System 30··· Terminal 40. Information Processing System 41... Storage section 42...Display section 43 Audio input section 44 Imaging unit 45 Pen input section 46 Eye-gaze input unit 47 Gesture input section 48 Head gesture input unit 49 Foot switch input section 50 "Yes / No" input section 51 "A~D" input section 52 Control section 53 Evaluation value input section 54 "Electronic medical record operation" input section 55 Judgment value input section 56 Key input section 57··· Communications Department 58 Audio output section 59··· Artificial Intelligence Department 201··· Numeric keypad icon

Claims

1. An information processing system in which, when a medical professional wearing medical gloves examines a patient or performs a medical assistance procedure, patient information, medical treatment information, or medical assistance information is input into a medical information system including an electronic medical record for processing, and a terminal related to the medical professional is connected to at least a management system via a network, the information processing system includes a display unit, a voice input unit, an imaging unit, a pen input unit, a gaze input unit, a gesture input unit, a head gesture input unit, an electronic medical record operation input unit, and a control unit; the terminal comprises at least a processor, an input device, and an output device; the processor causes the display unit to display a numeric keypad screen superimposed on the medical information system, and causes the output device of the terminal to display a message asking whether to input information by voice input as one of the means for inputting information without removing the medical gloves being worn, a message asking whether to input information by gesture input as one of the means for inputting information without removing the medical gloves being worn, a message asking whether to input information by eye gaze input as one of the means for inputting information without removing the medical gloves being worn, a message asking whether to input information by head gesture input as one of the means for inputting information without removing the medical gloves being worn, a message asking whether to input information by pen input as one of the means for inputting information without removing the medical gloves being worn, or a message asking whether to input information by icon selection of a predetermined item in the medical information system including the electronic medical record as one of the means for inputting information without removing the medical gloves being worn, the processor activates the voice input unit when a selection is made to input information by the voice input at the terminal, activates the gesture input unit when a selection is made to input information by the gesture input, activates the head gesture input unit when a selection is made to input information by the head gesture input, activates the gaze input unit when a selection is made to input information by the gaze input, activates the pen input unit when a selection is made to input information by the pen input, and activates the electronic medical record operation input unit when a selection is made to input information by input by selecting an icon of a predetermined item in a medical information system including the electronic medical record, the input device transmits information input by any one of the voice input unit, the gesture input unit, the head gesture input unit, the gaze input unit, the pen input unit, and the electronic medical record operation input unit to the management system; the output device displays necessary information from the information. An information processing system comprising:

2. 2. The information processing system according to claim 1, wherein the output device is one of a display unit of a desktop terminal, a display unit of a stationary terminal, and a display unit of a wall-mounted terminal.

3. 3. The information processing system according to claim 1, wherein the numeric keypad screen displays options as a group of icons, and allows a user to select from the group of icons.

4. The information processing system according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the gaze input is performed by determining the direction of the eyes of the medical professional when the medical professional looks at the output device after a predetermined pre-setting.

5. An information processing system as described in any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that when the voice input is selected and input on the numeric keypad screen, the processor displays a microphone icon on the numeric keypad screen, and when the icon is touched, the numeric keypad screen switches to a screen that allows voice input.

6. 6. The information processing system according to claim 1, wherein the terminal further comprises an audio output unit.

7. A method for controlling an information processing system in which, when a medical professional wearing medical gloves examines a patient or performs a medical assistance procedure, patient information, medical treatment information, or medical assistance information is input into a medical information system including an electronic medical record and processed, and a terminal associated with the medical professional is connected to at least a management system via a network, comprising: the information processing system includes a display unit, a voice input unit, an imaging unit, a pen input unit, a gaze input unit, a gesture input unit, a head gesture input unit, an electronic medical record operation input unit, and a control unit; the terminal comprises at least a processor, an input device, and an output device; the processor causes the display unit to display a numeric keypad screen superimposed on the medical information system, and causes the output device of the terminal to display a message asking whether to input information by voice input as one of the means for inputting information without removing the medical gloves being worn, a message asking whether to input information by gesture input as one of the means for inputting information without removing the medical gloves being worn, a message asking whether to input information by eye gaze input as one of the means for inputting information without removing the medical gloves being worn, a message asking whether to input information by head gesture input as one of the means for inputting information without removing the medical gloves being worn, a message asking whether to input information by pen input as one of the means for inputting information without removing the medical gloves being worn, or a message asking whether to input information by icon selection of a predetermined item in the medical information system including the electronic medical record as one of the means for inputting information without removing the medical gloves being worn, the processor activates the voice input unit when a selection is made to input information by the voice input at the terminal, activates the gesture input unit when a selection is made to input information by the gesture input, activates the head gesture input unit when a selection is made to input information by the head gesture input, activates the gaze input unit when a selection is made to input information by the gaze input, activates the pen input unit when a selection is made to input information by the pen input, and activates the electronic medical record operation input unit when a selection is made to input information by input by selecting an icon of a predetermined item in a medical information system including the electronic medical record, the input device transmits information input by any one of the voice input unit, the gesture input unit, the head gesture input unit, the gaze input unit, the pen input unit, and the electronic medical record operation input unit to the management system; The control method for an information processing system, wherein the output device displays necessary information from the information.

8. 8. The method for controlling an information processing system according to claim 7, wherein the output device is any one of a display unit of a desktop terminal, a display unit of a stationary terminal, and a wall-mounted display unit.

9. 9. The method for controlling an information processing system according to claim 7, wherein the numeric keypad screen displays options as a group of icons, and the user can select from the group of icons.

10. The control method for an information processing system according to any one of claims 7 to 9, characterized in that the gaze input is performed by determining the direction of the eyes of the medical professional when the medical professional looks at the output device after a predetermined pre-setting.

11. A control method for an information processing system described in any one of claims 7 to 10, characterized in that when the voice input is selected and input on the numeric keypad screen, the processor displays a microphone icon on the numeric keypad screen, and when the icon is touched, the numeric keypad screen switches to a screen that allows voice input.

12. A computer-readable program for an information processing system in which, when a medical professional wearing medical gloves examines a patient or performs a medical assisting procedure, patient information, medical treatment information, and medical assisting information are input into a medical information system including an electronic medical record and processed, and a terminal related to the medical professional is connected to at least a management system via a network, the information processing system includes a display unit, a voice input unit, an imaging unit, a pen input unit, a gaze input unit, a gesture input unit, a head gesture input unit, an electronic medical record operation input unit, and a control unit; the terminal comprises at least a processor, an input device, and an output device; the processor causes the display unit to display a numeric keypad screen superimposed on the medical information system, and causes the output device of the terminal to display a message asking whether to input information by voice input as one of the means for inputting information without removing the medical gloves being worn, a message asking whether to input information by gesture input as one of the means for inputting information without removing the medical gloves being worn, a message asking whether to input information by eye gaze input as one of the means for inputting information without removing the medical gloves being worn, a message asking whether to input information by head gesture input as one of the means for inputting information without removing the medical gloves being worn, a message asking whether to input information by pen input as one of the means for inputting information without removing the medical gloves being worn, or a message asking whether to input information by icon selection of a predetermined item in the medical information system including the electronic medical record as one of the means for inputting information without removing the medical gloves being worn, the processor activates the voice input unit when a selection is made to input information by the voice input at the terminal, activates the gesture input unit when a selection is made to input information by the gesture input, activates the head gesture input unit when a selection is made to input information by the head gesture input, activates the gaze input unit when a selection is made to input information by the gaze input, activates the pen input unit when a selection is made to input information by the pen input, and activates the electronic medical record operation input unit when a selection is made to input information by input by selecting an icon of a predetermined item in a medical information system including the electronic medical record, the input device transmits information input by any one of the voice input unit, the gesture input unit, the head gesture input unit, the gaze input unit, the pen input unit, and the electronic medical record operation input unit to the management system; the output device displays necessary information from the information. A program characterized by causing the computer to operate in such a manner.

13. 13. The program according to claim 12, wherein the output device is one of a display unit of a desktop terminal, a display unit of a stationary terminal, and a display unit of a wall-mounted terminal.

14. 14. The program according to claim 12, wherein the numeric keypad screen displays options as a group of icons, and the program causes the computer to operate so that a selection can be made from the group of icons.

15. The program according to any one of claims 12 to 14, characterized in that the computer is operated so that the gaze input is performed by determining the direction of the medical professional's eyes when the medical professional looks at the output device after a predetermined pre-setting.

16. The program according to any one of claims 12 to 15, characterized in that when the voice input is selected and input on the numeric keypad screen, the processor operates the computer to display a microphone icon on the numeric keypad screen, and when the icon is touched, switch from the numeric keypad screen to a screen that allows voice input.

17. 17. The program according to any one of claims 12 to 16, wherein the terminal further comprises an audio output unit.

18. A recording medium having the program according to any one of claims 12 to 17 recorded thereon.

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