Information terminal and program

Abstract

The present invention assists appropriate information input with respect to the monitoring of Parkinson's disease patients. This information terminal comprises: a screen control unit configured so that in a state where a video list screen that includes a list of videos capturing a Parkinson's disease patient is displayed, the screen control unit displays, if any of the videos is selected, a condition list screen that includes a list of condition information items that represents conditions of the Parkinson's disease patient; an addition unit configured so that in a state where the condition list screen is displayed, and if condition information corresponding to a condition of the Parkinson's disease patient when the selected video was taken is selected, the addition unit adds the selected condition information to the selected video; and a transmission unit that transmits the selected video to which the selected condition information has been added to a server device that can be accessed by a healthcare worker examining the Parkinson's disease patient or by a caregiver providing care to the Parkinson's disease patient.

Description

Information terminal and program

[0001] The present disclosure relates to an information terminal and a program.

[0002] In the case of diseases such as Parkinson's disease, where the patient's symptoms are diverse and fluctuating, it is not easy for doctors to comprehensively understand the patient's symptoms within the limited consultation time. In addition, in the case of such diseases, due to physical limitations, the patient may not be able to fully communicate their condition to the doctor.

[0003] In response to this, for example, a system has been proposed in which the condition of a patient is monitored at home using an information terminal or the like, and the monitoring results are transmitted to a doctor or the like in advance.

[0004] Special Publication No. 2011-524192

[0005] However, such systems are not sufficient for doctors and other medical professionals to comprehensively understand a patient's symptoms, and patients themselves are still required to input appropriate information into an information terminal when undergoing monitoring at home.

[0006] The present disclosure provides an information terminal that supports appropriate information input in monitoring patients with Parkinson's disease.

[0007] According to one aspect, an information terminal has: a screen control unit that displays a status list screen containing a list of status information representing the status of Parkinson's disease patients when one of the videos is selected while a video list screen containing a list of videos of Parkinson's disease patients is displayed; an addition unit that adds the selected status information to the selected video when status information corresponding to the status of the Parkinson's disease patient at the time the selected video was taken is selected while the status list screen is displayed; and a transmission unit that transmits the selected video with the added selected status information to a server device accessible by a medical professional examining the Parkinson's disease patient or a caregiver caring for the Parkinson's disease patient.

[0008] According to the present disclosure, it is possible to support appropriate information input in monitoring patients with Parkinson's disease.

[0009] FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of the system configuration of a medical treatment system to which an information terminal is applied. FIG. 2A is a first diagram showing an example of the use of an information terminal when monitoring the condition of a Parkinson's disease patient. FIG. 2B is a second diagram showing an example of the use of an information terminal when monitoring the condition of a Parkinson's disease patient. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an overview of the functions of an information terminal for monitoring the condition of a Parkinson's disease patient. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of a home screen displayed when a patient support program is launched on the information terminal. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of the hardware configuration of the information terminal. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of the functional configuration of the information terminal. FIG. 7A is a first diagram showing a specific example of screen transitions in wearing-off recording processing. FIG. 7B is a second diagram showing a specific example of screen transitions in wearing-off recording processing. FIG. 8 is an example of a flowchart showing the flow of wearing-off recording processing. FIG. 9A is a first diagram showing a specific example of wearing-off record correction processing. FIG. 9B is a second diagram showing a specific example of wearing-off record correction processing. FIG. 9C is a third diagram showing a specific example of wearing-off record correction processing. FIG. 10 is an example of a flowchart showing the flow of the wearing-off record correction process. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a specific example of screen transitions in the medication setting process. FIG. 12 is an example of a flowchart showing the flow of the medication setting process. FIG. 13A is a first diagram showing a specific example of screen transitions in the medication status recording process. FIG. 13B is a second diagram showing a specific example of screen transitions in the medication status recording process. FIG. 13C is a third diagram showing a specific example of screen transitions in the medication status recording process. FIG. 14 is an example of a flowchart showing the flow of the medication status recording process. FIG. 15A is a first diagram showing a specific example of screen transitions in the sleep information recording process. FIG. 15B is a second diagram showing a specific example of screen transitions in the sleep information recording process. FIG. 16 is an example of a flowchart showing the flow of the sleep information recording process. FIG. 17A is a first diagram showing a specific example of screen transitions in the video recording process. FIG. 17B is a second diagram showing a specific example of screen transitions in the video recording process. Fig. 17C is a third diagram showing a specific example of a screen transition in the moving image recording process Fig. 18 is an example of a flowchart showing the flow of the moving image recording process.FIG. 19A is a first diagram showing a specific example of screen transitions in the examination date setting process. FIG. 19B is a second diagram showing a specific example of screen transitions in the examination date setting process. FIG. 20 is an example of a flowchart showing the flow of the examination date setting process. FIG. 21A is a first diagram showing a specific example of screen transitions in the medical interview response process. FIG. 21B is a second diagram showing a specific example of screen transitions in the medical interview response process. FIG. 22 is an example of a flowchart showing the flow of the medical interview response process. FIG. 23A is a first diagram showing a specific example of screen transitions in the report display process. FIG. 23B is a second diagram showing a specific example of screen transitions in the report display process. FIG. 24 is an example of a flowchart showing the flow of the report display process.

[0010] Hereinafter, each embodiment will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. In this specification and drawings, components having substantially the same functional configurations are designated by the same reference numerals, and redundant description will be omitted.

[0011] [First embodiment] <System configuration of medical treatment system> First, a system configuration of a medical treatment system including an information terminal according to a first embodiment will be described. The information terminal according to the first embodiment is an information terminal used for monitoring the condition of a Parkinson's disease patient. The medical treatment system is a system that uses the information terminal to monitor the condition of a Parkinson's disease patient and transmits the monitoring results to a doctor (an example of a medical professional) or the like.

[0012] 1 is a diagram showing an example of the system configuration of a medical treatment system to which information terminals are applied. As shown in FIG. 1, the medical treatment system 100 includes a consultation terminal 111, a business operator terminal 121, a server device 130, a server device 140, an information terminal 151, an information terminal 161_1, an information terminal 161_2, and an information terminal 171.

[0013] The server device 130 is communicably connected to the examination terminal 111 via the network 180 and is accessible by the doctor 112. The server device 130 is also communicably connected to the information terminal 151, the information terminal 161_1, the information terminal 161_2, and the information terminal 171 via the network 180.

[0014] Similarly, the server device 140 is communicatively connected to the business operator terminal 121 via the network 180 and is accessible by the caregiver 122. The server device 140 is also communicatively connected to the information terminal 151, the information terminal 161_1, the information terminal 161_2, and the information terminal 171 via the network 180.

[0015] The server device 130 stores information (monitoring results) uploaded by the information terminal 151, the information terminal 161_1, the information terminal 161_2, and the information terminal 171. When accessed by the doctor 112, the server device 130 provides the stored information (monitoring results) to the examination terminal 111. In another embodiment, patient information and doctor information are associated with each other, and only the information (monitoring results) of a specific patient associated with the doctor 112 is displayed on the examination terminal 111.

[0016] Similarly, the server device 140 stores information (monitoring results) uploaded by the information terminal 151, the information terminal 161_1, the information terminal 161_2, and the information terminal 171. Furthermore, when accessed by the caregiver 122, the server device 140 provides the stored information (monitoring results) to the provider terminal 121. In another embodiment, patient information and caregiver information are associated with each other, and only the information (monitoring results) of a specific patient associated with the caregiver 122 is displayed on the provider terminal 121.

[0017] As shown in FIG. 1, at a medical institution 110, a doctor 112 examines a patient 172 with Parkinson's disease who has visited the hospital.

[0018] It is assumed that the monitoring results of the condition of the Parkinson's disease patient 172 at the residence 170 from the doctor 112's previous examination to the current examination have been uploaded in advance to the server device 130. Therefore, by accessing the server device 130 via the examination terminal 111, the doctor 112 can examine the Parkinson's disease patient 172 after previously understanding the monitoring results of the condition of the Parkinson's disease patient 172 at the residence 170.

[0019] Furthermore, the Parkinson's disease patient 172 can communicate his / her condition at the residence 170 between the previous examination and the current examination to the doctor 112 while looking at the information terminal 171 during the examination.

[0020] As a result, the doctor 112 can comprehensively understand the condition of the Parkinson's disease patient 172 during consultation hours.

[0021] 1 , at the care service provider 120, the caregiver 122 can ascertain the status of each of the Parkinson's disease patients 152, 162, and 172 who are not currently receiving care by accessing the server device 140 via the provider terminal 121. This allows the caregiver 122 to provide care taking into account the status of each of the Parkinson's disease patients 152, 162, and 172 who are not currently receiving care.

[0022] 1 , in a residence 150, a Parkinson's disease patient 152 holds an information terminal 151, which monitors the condition of the Parkinson's disease patient 152 at the residence 150. The information terminal 151 also uploads the monitoring results to the server devices 130 and 140. In addition, in the residence 150, a relative or the like 153 of the Parkinson's disease patient 152 cares for the Parkinson's disease patient 152 and operates the information terminal 151 during monitoring or assists the Parkinson's disease patient 152 in operating the information terminal 151.

[0023] 1 , at a residence 160, a Parkinson's disease patient 162 carries information terminals 161_1 and 161_2, which monitor the condition of the Parkinson's disease patient 162 at the residence 160. The information terminal 161_1 is a portable information terminal, and the information terminal 161_2 is a wearable information terminal. The information terminals 161_1 and 161_2 are capable of transmitting and receiving information to each other via short-range wireless communication, and monitoring results acquired by either information terminal are uploaded to the server devices 130 and 140. The Parkinson's disease patient 162 does not require assistance from relatives or the like to operate the information terminals 161_1 and 161_2.

[0024] 1 , in a residence 170, a Parkinson's disease patient 172 holds an information terminal 171, which monitors the condition of the Parkinson's disease patient 172 at the residence 170. The information terminal 171 also uploads the monitoring results to the server devices 130 and 140. In addition, in the residence 170, a relative or the like 173 of the Parkinson's disease patient 172 cares for the Parkinson's disease patient 172 and operates the information terminal 171 during monitoring or assists the Parkinson's disease patient 172 in operating the information terminal 171.

[0025] <Example of Use of Information Terminal> Next, an example of use of an information terminal when monitoring the condition of a Parkinson's disease patient will be described. Fig. 2A is a first diagram showing an example of use of an information terminal when monitoring the condition of a Parkinson's disease patient. Note that the following describes an example of use of the information terminal 151 when monitoring the condition of a Parkinson's disease patient 152.

[0026] 2A , reference numeral 210 indicates the flow of a day's life when a Parkinson's disease patient 152 spends time at a residence 150. Reference numeral 211 indicates an example of the Parkinson's disease patient 152 using an information terminal 151 in monitoring the condition of the Parkinson's disease patient 152.

[0027] 2A , when the Parkinson's disease patient 152 wakes up, the information terminal 151 detects that the Parkinson's disease patient 152 has woken up and automatically inputs the wake-up time. At this point, it is assumed that the information terminal 151 has already detected that the Parkinson's disease patient 152 fell asleep when he went to bed the previous day, and the fall-asleep time has already been automatically input into the information terminal 151.

[0028] After confirming that the time of falling asleep and the time of waking up have been input, the Parkinson's disease patient 152 manually inputs the number of times he or she has woken up during the night (the number of times he or she has woken up during the night) into the information terminal 151. Thereafter, the Parkinson's disease patient 152 has breakfast. In another embodiment, the information terminal 151 automatically inputs or presents the number of times he or she has woken up during the night based on the automatically input information on the time of falling asleep and the time of waking up. In another embodiment, the information terminal 151 automatically inputs or presents the total sleep time based on the automatically input information on the time of falling asleep and the time of waking up. In another embodiment, the information terminal 151 determines that the patient has woken up during the night when the automatically input time from the time of waking up to the time of falling asleep is 3 hours or less, 2.5 hours or less, 2 hours or less, 1.5 hours or less, 1 hour or less, 50 minutes or less, 40 minutes or less, 30 minutes or less, 20 minutes or less, or 10 minutes or less. The information terminal 151 automatically inputs or presents the number of awakenings during the night (the number of times the patient woke up during the night) based on the judgment. In another embodiment, the information terminal 151 compares the number of awakenings during the night predicted based on the judgment with the number of awakenings during the night input by the Parkinson's disease patient, and determines whether there is an error in the number of awakenings during the night input by the Parkinson's disease patient. In another embodiment, the information terminal 151 compares the total sleep time predicted based on the judgment with the total sleep time input by the Parkinson's disease patient, and determines whether there is an error in the total sleep time input by the Parkinson's disease patient. In another embodiment, if the number of awakenings during the night predicted based on the judgment differs from the number of awakenings during the night input by the Parkinson's disease patient, the information terminal 151 automatically issues a notification to confirm whether there is an error in the number of awakenings during the night. In another embodiment, if the total sleep time predicted based on the judgment differs from the total sleep time input by the Parkinson's disease patient, the information terminal 151 automatically issues a notification to confirm whether there is an error in the total sleep time.

[0029] 2A , when it is time to take the medication, the information terminal 151 displays a medication message to notify the Parkinson's disease patient 152 that it is time to take the medication. The Parkinson's disease patient 152 takes the medication in response to the medication message displayed on the information terminal 151. Furthermore, when the Parkinson's disease patient 152 has completed taking the medication, he or she inputs the medication status into the information terminal 151.

[0030] Next, as shown in FIG. 2A , assume that a Parkinson's disease patient experiences freezing of the legs, a symptom specific to the patient. In this case, the Parkinson's disease patient 152 captures the freezing of the legs using the information terminal 151 and saves the video data in the information terminal 151 to communicate the symptom to the doctor 112. As will be described later, the Parkinson's disease patient 152 selects preset symptom information (freezing of the legs in the example of FIG. 2A ) from the saved video data and uploads the video data with the added symptom information to the server device 130 as a monitoring result. Thereafter, the Parkinson's disease patient 152 eats lunch. Selecting preset symptom information prevents variation in the added symptom information, thereby improving the accuracy of subsequent information analysis and communication with the doctor. Furthermore, selecting preset symptom information allows even a Parkinson's disease patient without specialized knowledge of the disease to easily determine the symptoms of Parkinson's disease. Furthermore, by using preset symptom information, the burden on the Parkinson's disease patient of inputting characters can be reduced and the confirmation process of checking whether the Parkinson's disease patient has entered characters incorrectly can be omitted. This reduces the amount of information processing by the information terminal 151 and improves operability. In addition, doctors can obtain standardized symptom information presented by multiple Parkinson's disease patients, enabling appropriate diagnoses and shortening the diagnosis time. Furthermore, by using preset symptom information, the efficiency of communication between the Parkinson's disease patient and the doctor can be improved. In another embodiment, if the Parkinson's disease patient does not understand the content of the preset symptom information, a preset additional explanation of the symptom information is presented on the information terminal 151 based on the Parkinson's disease patient's operation.In another embodiment, when presenting a preset additional explanation for the symptom information, the information terminal 151 i) constantly monitors the portion (first window) displaying the preset content of the symptom information and the portion (second window) displaying the preset additional explanation for the symptom information, detects an overlap condition in which the second window covers the first window, and ii) automatically rearranges the content of the symptom in the portion where the second window does not cover the first window.

[0031] 2A, assume that wearing-off symptoms occur, which are symptoms specific to Parkinson's disease patients. In this embodiment, "wearing-off symptoms occur" refers to a change from a state in which the medication for Parkinson's disease is no longer effective to a state in which the medication has worn off.

[0032] In this case, since it becomes difficult for Parkinson's disease patient 152 to manually operate information terminal 151, he / she notifies information terminal 151 by speech that he / she is experiencing wearing-off symptoms. Information terminal 151 acquires wearing-off start information by speech recognition of the speech content. After a certain period of time has passed, Parkinson's disease patient 152's wearing-off symptoms subside. In this case, Parkinson's disease patient 152 becomes able to manually operate information terminal 151, and performs a predetermined manual operation. As a result, information terminal 151 acquires wearing-off end information and automatically calculates the wearing-off time. In another embodiment, information terminal 151 acquires wearing-off symptom start information by speech recognition of the speech content, and accepts wearing-off symptom end information as input by a predetermined manual operation. This allows information terminal 151 to confirm that wearing-off symptoms have indeed ended. In another embodiment, information terminal 151 can also acquire wearing-off symptom start information and end information by speech recognition. In this case, the information terminal 151 can confirm that the wearing-off symptoms have indeed ended by making the end information speech more difficult (e.g., sentence length, ease of speech) than the start information speech. Then, proceed to Figure 2B.

[0033] 2B is a second diagram showing an example of use of an information terminal when monitoring the condition of a Parkinson's disease patient. As in FIG. 2A, in FIG. 2B, reference numeral 220 indicates the flow of a day's life when a Parkinson's disease patient 152 spends time at a residence 150. Reference numeral 221 indicates an example of use when the Parkinson's disease patient 152 uses the information terminal 151 in monitoring the condition of the Parkinson's disease patient 152.

[0034] As shown in FIG. 2B, the Parkinson's disease patient 152 performs an operation to correct errors in the information that he has input into the information terminal 151 until dinner time.

[0035] The example of Fig. 2B shows a situation in which a Parkinson's disease patient 152 corrects an error in a record of past wearing-off that he inputted into the information terminal 151. The example of Fig. 2B also shows a situation in which a Parkinson's disease patient 152 corrects an error in a record of past medication status that he inputted into the information terminal 151.

[0036] 2B , as the next medical examination date of the Parkinson's disease patient 152 approaches, the information terminal 151 displays a medical interview response message prompting the Parkinson's disease patient 152 to respond to the medical interview. It is assumed that the next medical examination date has been set in advance in the information terminal 151 by the Parkinson's disease patient 152. When a predetermined number of days have passed since the next medical examination date, the information terminal 151 displays the medical interview response message to the Parkinson's disease patient 152. Thereafter, the Parkinson's disease patient 152 has dinner.

[0037] 2B , when it is time to take the medication again, the information terminal 151 displays a medication message to notify the Parkinson's disease patient 152 that it is time to take the medication. In response to the medication message displayed on the information terminal 151, the Parkinson's disease patient 152 takes the medication.

[0038] At this time, it is assumed that the Parkinson's disease patient 152 forgets to input his / her medication status. In this case, the information terminal 151 displays a medication record message prompting the Parkinson's disease patient 152 to input his / her medication status. In response to the displayed medication record message prompting the Parkinson's disease patient 152 to input his / her medication status, the Parkinson's disease patient 152 inputs his / her medication status into the information terminal 151.

[0039] 2B , the Parkinson's disease patient 152 checks the monitoring results from the previous examination to the present day in an automatically output report before going to bed. The report is a report that makes it easy to understand the daily, weekly, and monthly condition of the Parkinson's disease patient 152 by performing statistical calculations on the information (monitoring results) input to the information terminal 151.

[0040] Next, as shown in FIG. 2B, the Parkinson's disease patient 152 summarizes the matters he would like to discuss with the doctor 112 at his next consultation, and inputs them into the information terminal 151 as the consultation contents.

[0041] <Outline of Functions of Information Terminal> Next, an outline of the functions of the information terminal 151 will be described. A patient support program is installed in the information terminal 151, and by executing this program, the information terminal 151 realizes various functions for monitoring the condition of the Parkinson's disease patient 152.

[0042] 3 is a diagram showing an overview of the functions of an information terminal for monitoring the condition of a Parkinson's disease patient. As shown in Fig. 3, the functions of the information terminal 151 for monitoring the condition of a Parkinson's disease patient can be roughly divided into three categories.

[0043] The first category is the "recording" function. As shown in FIG. 3 , the "recording" function of the information terminal 151 includes a wearing-off recording function, a medication status recording function, a video recording function, and a sleep information recording function. The "recording" function of the information terminal 151 may be a combination of any two or more functions selected from these functions. A suitable example of the information terminal and patient support program disclosed herein includes a combination of all of the wearing-off function, medication status recording function, video recording function, and sleep information recording function.

[0044] Of these, the wearing-off recording function is a function that records the wearing-off time, etc. when wearing-off symptoms occur in a Parkinson's disease patient 152, and performs processing such as wearing-off recording processing and wearing-off record correction processing.

[0045] The medication status recording function is a function for recording the medication status of the Parkinson's disease patient 152, and executes processes such as medication setting processing and medication status recording processing.

[0046] The video recording function is a function for adding symptom information to video images of the symptoms of the Parkinson's disease patient 152 and recording the images, and executes processes such as video recording processing and video recording correction processing.

[0047] The sleep information recording function is a function for recording information related to sleep such as the sleep time of the Parkinson's disease patient 152 and the number of times of awakening during sleep, and executes processes such as sleep information recording process and sleep information record correction process.

[0048] The second category is the "report" function. As shown in Fig. 3, the "report" function of the information terminal 151 includes a summary report function and a medical interview report function.

[0049] The summary report function automatically performs statistical calculations on the monitoring results to display important items in each category. The medical interview report function automatically quantifies and displays the answers to medical interviews. The summary report function and medical interview report function execute processes such as report display processing.

[0050] The third category is the "examination" function. As shown in Fig. 3, the "examination" function of the information terminal 151 includes a function for setting an examination date, a function for answering questions, and a function for inputting consultation details.

[0051] The examination date setting function is a function for the Parkinson's disease patient 152 to set the date and time of the next examination, and executes processing such as examination date setting processing.

[0052] The medical interview response function is a function for displaying a medical interview sheet (for example, a MASAC medical interview sheet) and allowing the Parkinson's disease patient 152 to input answers to the displayed medical interview sheet, and executes processes such as medical interview response processing. The MASAC medical interview sheet is a self-administered questionnaire for understanding the symptoms of a Parkinson's disease patient, and includes, for example, questions used to evaluate motor symptoms and questions used to understand non-motor symptoms.

[0053] The consultation content input function is a function for the Parkinson's disease patient 152 to input in advance the content of the consultation he or she wishes to have with the doctor 112 at the next medical examination, and executes processes such as consultation content input processing.

[0054] <Home Screen of Information Terminal> Next, we will explain the home screen that appears when the patient support program is started on the information terminal 151. Fig. 4 is a diagram showing an example of the home screen that appears when the patient support program is started on the information terminal.

[0055] 4A shows a list of icons for various programs installed on the information terminal 151. A Parkinson's disease patient 152 taps the icon of a patient support program to start the patient support program.

[0056] 4(b) shows a state in which the patient support program is started and a home screen is displayed. As shown in FIG. 4(b), the home screen 400 displayed on the information terminal 151 when the patient support program is started includes a message display area 410 for displaying various messages, including alerts, to the Parkinson's disease patient 152.

[0057] In addition, the home screen 400 displayed on the information terminal 151 when the patient support program is launched includes the following buttons that the Parkinson's disease patient 152 presses when using the "recording" function: a wearing-off record correction button 421; a sleep information record button 422; a medication status record button 423; and a video record button 424.

[0058] Of these, the wearing-off record correction button 421 is a button for transitioning from the home screen 400 to a display screen (such as a wearing-off record screen) for correcting the wearing-off record.

[0059] The sleep information record button 422 is a button for transitioning from the home screen 400 to a display screen (such as a sleep information input screen) for inputting and correcting information related to sleep.

[0060] The medication status record button 423 is a button for transitioning from the home screen 400 to a display screen for inputting and correcting medication status (a medication status input screen, a medication status record screen, etc.).

[0061] The video recording button 424 is a button for transitioning from the home screen 400 to a display screen (video list screen, status list screen, video recording list screen, etc.) for performing operations on video images.

[0062] Furthermore, the home screen 400 displayed on the information terminal 151 when the patient support program is started includes a report display button 430 that the Parkinson's disease patient 152 presses when using the "report" function. The report display button 430 is a button that transitions from the home screen 400 to a display screen (such as a report screen) that displays a report.

[0063] In addition, the home screen 400 displayed on the information terminal 151 when the patient support program is launched includes the following buttons that the Parkinson's disease patient 152 presses when using the "examination" function: a medical interview answer button 441; a consultation content button 442; and an examination date setting button 443.

[0064] Of these, the medical interview response button 441 is a button for transitioning from the home screen 400 to a display screen (such as a medical interview input screen) for inputting answers to a medical interview sheet (for example, a MASAC medical interview sheet).

[0065] The consultation content button 442 is a button for transitioning from the home screen 400 to a display screen (not shown) for inputting the content of the consultation that the Parkinson's disease patient 152 will have with the doctor 112 at the next consultation.

[0066] The consultation date setting button 443 is a button for transitioning from the home screen 400 to a display screen (such as a consultation date setting screen) for inputting the date and time of the next consultation.

[0067] <Hardware Configuration of Information Terminal> Next, the hardware configuration of the information terminal 151 will be described. Fig. 5 is a diagram showing an example of the hardware configuration of the information terminal. As shown in Fig. 5, the information terminal 151 has a processor 501, a memory 502, an auxiliary storage device 503, a GPS (Global Positioning System) device 504, an audio input device 505, an audio output device 506, a display device 507, and an operation device 508. Furthermore, the information terminal 151 has an imaging device 509, an acceleration sensor 510, a short-range wireless device 511, and a communication device 512. Note that the devices constituting the information terminal 151 are connected to each other via a bus 513.

[0068] The processor 501 has various computing devices such as a CPU (Central Processing Unit), a GPU (Graphics Processing Unit), etc. The processor 501 reads various programs (for example, a patient support program, etc.) into the memory 502 and executes them.

[0069] The memory 502 has a main storage device such as a ROM (Read Only Memory), a RAM (Random Access Memory), etc. The processor 501 and the memory 502 form a so-called computer, and the processor 501 executes various programs read onto the memory 502, causing the computer to realize various functions.

[0070] The auxiliary storage device 503 stores various programs and various information used when the various programs are executed by the processor 501. A moving image storage unit 621 and a recorded information storage unit 622, which will be described later, are realized in the auxiliary storage device 503.

[0071] The GPS device 504 measures the current position of the information terminal 151. The voice input device 505 inputs the voice of the Parkinson's disease patient 152. The voice output device 506 outputs the voice generated by the information terminal 151.

[0072] The display device 507 displays the results of processing (for example, various display screens) in the information terminal 151. The operation device 508 is used when the Parkinson's disease patient 152 performs various operations on the information terminal 151.

[0073] The imaging device 509 generates moving image data by capturing images. The acceleration sensor 510 measures the acceleration of the information terminal 151 in three axial directions. The short-range wireless device 511 communicates with the external device 520, for example, by infrared communication. The external device 520 here includes, for example, a wearable information terminal worn by a Parkinson's disease patient.

[0074] The communication device 512 is a communication device for communicating with an external device 530 via the network 180. The external device 530 here includes, for example, the server device 130, the server device 140, and the like.

[0075] <Functional Configuration of Information Terminal> Next, a detailed description will be given of functions that are realized by executing the patient support program in the information terminal 151. Fig. 6 is a diagram showing an example of the functional configuration of the information terminal.

[0076] 6, functions realized by executing the patient support program include an input control unit 601 and a voice recognition unit 602. Functions realized by executing the patient support program also include a screen control unit 603, an addition unit 604, a sensor information analysis unit 605, a measurement unit 606, a transmission unit 607, and an overall control unit 610. The information terminal 151 realizes each of the functions shown in FIG. 3 by having these functional units cooperate to execute processes.

[0077] The input control unit 601 controls input to various display screens. As shown in Fig. 6, the input control unit 601 includes an automatic input unit 601_1 and a manual input unit 601_2.

[0078] The automatic input unit 601_1 automatically inputs information acquired by the general control unit 610 into various display screens.

[0079] The manual input unit 601_2 (an example of a second input unit) accepts information that the Parkinson's disease patient 152 manually inputs to various display screens using the operation device 508, and notifies the general control unit 610. The manual input unit 601_2 also accepts various operations (selection operation, pressing operation, etc.) that the Parkinson's disease patient 152 performs on various display screens using the operation device 508, and notifies the general control unit 610.

[0080] The voice recognition unit 602 (an example of a first input unit) recognizes the voice of the Parkinson's disease patient 152 input via the voice input device 505. Furthermore, the voice recognition unit 602 inputs start information to the overall control unit 610 when the recognized voice contains a predetermined phrase (registered voice) that has been registered in advance.

[0081] The screen control unit 603 controls the display screen displayed on the display device 507 based on instructions from the overall control unit 610 .

[0082] The adding unit 604 adds information for identifying the contents of the video data to the header of the video data stored in the video storage unit 621. Specifically, the adding unit 604 adds status information indicating the status of the Parkinson's disease patient 152 at the time the video data was captured to the video data. The adding unit 604 also stores the video data with the status information added in a specific area of ​​the video storage unit 621.

[0083] The sensor information analysis unit 605 analyzes the acceleration data measured by the acceleration sensor 510 and detects, for example, the time when the Parkinson's disease patient 152 falls asleep and the time when the Parkinson's disease patient 152 wakes up. The sensor information analysis unit 605 may also analyze the acceleration data measured by the acceleration sensor 510 and calculate the amount of activity of the Parkinson's disease patient 152. Alternatively, the sensor information analysis unit 605 may analyze the acceleration data measured by the acceleration sensor 510 and calculate the number of steps taken by the Parkinson's disease patient 152.

[0084] The measurement unit 606 starts measuring time when instructed to start measurement by the overall control unit 610, and stops measuring time when instructed to stop measurement by the overall control unit 610. Specifically, the measurement unit 606 measures the wearing-off time. The measurement unit 606 notifies the overall control unit 610 of the measured wearing-off time.

[0085] The transmitting unit 607 transmits the video data stored in a specific area of ​​the video storage unit 621 (video data to which the status information has been added by the adding unit 604) to the server device 130 or the server device 140 via the communication device 512. The transmitting unit 607 also transmits various records stored in the record information storage unit 622 to the server device 130 via the communication device 512.

[0086] The overall control unit 610 controls the entire information terminal 151. Specifically, the overall control unit 610 controls the entire information terminal 151 by transmitting and receiving various types of information to and from the input control unit 601 to the transmission unit 607.

[0087] <Details of processing executed in information terminal> Next, the following are executed in the various functions of the information terminal 151 (see Figure 3): Wearing-off recording processing, wearing-off record correction processing, etc. Medication setting processing, medication status recording processing, etc. Video recording processing, video record correction processing, etc. Sleep information recording processing, sleep information record correction processing, etc. Report display processing, etc. Examination date setting processing, etc. Medical interview response processing, etc. Consultation content input processing, etc. Of these, the following will be described in detail below: Wearing-off recording processing (see (1) below), Wearing-off record correction processing (see (2) below), Medication setting processing (see (3) below), Medication status recording processing (see (4) below), Sleep information recording processing (see (5) below), Video recording processing (see (6) below), Examination date setting processing (see (7) below), Medical interview response processing (see (8) below), Report display processing (see (9) below).

[0088] (1) Details of the Wearing-Off Recording Process First, the details of the wearing-off recording process will be described.

[0089] (1-1) Screen Transitions FIGS. 7A and 7B are first and second diagrams showing specific examples of screen transitions in the wearing-off recording process.

[0090] As shown in (a) of FIG. 7A, it is assumed that a patient support program is started on the information terminal 151, and a home screen 400 is displayed, and a Parkinson's disease patient 152 makes a voice input to the information terminal 151.

[0091] Furthermore, it is assumed that the speech content recognized by the speech recognition unit 602 at this time includes a phrase indicating the occurrence of wearing-off symptoms (registered speech) that has been registered in advance by the Parkinson's disease patient 152. The example in (a) of Figure 7A shows that "I am wearing off" has been registered in advance as a phrase indicating the occurrence of wearing-off symptoms.

[0092] In this case, the voice recognition unit 602 inputs start information indicating the occurrence of wearing-off symptoms to the central control unit 610. As a result, the central control unit 610 instructs the measurement unit 606 to start measuring the wearing-off time and stores start time information indicating the time when the wearing-off symptoms began. The central control unit 610 also instructs the screen control unit 603 to display an end screen.

[0093] As a result, as shown in (b) of Fig. 7A, an end screen 710 is displayed on the information terminal 151. As shown in (b) of Fig. 7A, the end screen 710 includes an end instruction button 711 that is pressed when the wearing-off symptom has subsided. The end instruction button 711 also displays the wearing-off time being measured by the measurement unit 606.

[0094] Here, it is assumed that the wearing-off symptoms have subsided and the Parkinson's disease patient 152 presses the end instruction button 711. (a) of FIG. 7B shows a state in which the Parkinson's disease patient 152 presses the end instruction button 711.

[0095] In this case, the manual input unit 601_2 inputs end information indicating that the wearing-off symptom has subsided to the central control unit 610. Therefore, the central control unit 610 holds end time information indicating the time when the wearing-off symptom subsided, and instructs the measurement unit 606 to end measurement of the wearing-off time. As a result, the measurement unit 606 ends measurement of the wearing-off time and notifies the central control unit 610 of the measured wearing-off time.

[0096] Furthermore, the integrated control unit 610 instructs the screen control unit 603 to display a wearing-off save screen. As a result, as shown in (b) of Fig. 7B, a wearing-off save screen 720 is displayed on the information terminal 151. As shown in (b) of Fig. 7B, the wearing-off save screen 720 includes a save button 721.

[0097] Here, when the Parkinson's disease patient 152 presses the save button 721, the manual input unit 601_2 accepts this and notifies the central control unit 610. As a result, the central control unit 610 saves the start time information, end time information, and wearing-off duration as a record of wearing-off in the recorded information storage unit 622. Note that the record of wearing-off newly saved in the recorded information storage unit 622 is uploaded by the transmission unit 607 to the server device 130 and the server device 140 as a monitoring result.

[0098] (1-2) Process Flow Fig. 8 is an example of a flowchart showing the flow of the wearing-off recording process. When the patient support program is started, the wearing-off recording process shown in Fig. 8 is started.

[0099] In step S801, the voice recognition unit 602 determines whether the voice-recognized utterance content includes a phrase indicating that wearing-off symptoms have occurred and that has been registered in advance by the Parkinson's disease patient 152.

[0100] If it is determined in step S801 that the parameter is not included (NO in step S801), the process waits until it is determined that the parameter is included. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S801 that the parameter is included (YES in step S801), the process proceeds to step S802.

[0101] In step S802, the voice recognition unit 602 inputs start information to the overall control unit 610, and the overall control unit 610 holds the start time information.

[0102] In step S803, the measurement unit 606 starts measuring the wearing-off time.

[0103] In step S804, the screen control unit 603 displays the end screen 710.

[0104] In step S805, the manual input unit 601_2 determines whether or not the end instruction button 711 has been pressed. If it is determined in step S805 that the end instruction button 711 has not been pressed (NO in step S805), the process proceeds to step S821.

[0105] In step S821, the measurement unit 606 determines whether the wearing-off time being measured has exceeded a predetermined time. If it is determined in step S821 that the predetermined time has not been exceeded (NO in step S821), the process returns to step S805. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S821 that the predetermined time has been exceeded (YES in step S821), the process proceeds to step S822.

[0106] In step S822, the screen control unit 603 displays an end instruction message in the message display area 410 indicating that the end instruction button 711 has not been pressed, and the process returns to step S805.

[0107] On the other hand, if it is determined in step S805 that the end instruction button 711 has been pressed (YES in step S805), the process proceeds to step S810.

[0108] In step S810, the manual input unit 601_2 inputs the end information to the overall control unit 610, and the overall control unit 610 holds the end time information.

[0109] In step S811, the measurement unit 606 ends measurement of the wearing-off time.

[0110] In step S812, the screen control unit 603 displays the wearing-off save screen 720.

[0111] In step S813, the manual input unit 601_2 determines whether the save button 721 has been pressed. If it is determined in step S813 that the save button 721 has not been pressed (NO in step S813), the wearing-off recording process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S813 that the save button 721 has been pressed (YES in step S813), the process proceeds to step S814.

[0112] In step S814, the overall control unit 610 stores the start time information, end time information, and wearing-off duration as a record of wearing-off in the record information storage unit 622. When storing the information in the record information storage unit 622, the user may be able to select whether to store or delete the wearing-off record. If storing is selected, the wearing-off record may be stored in the record information storage unit 622. The wearing-off record newly stored in the record information storage unit 622 is uploaded to the server device 130 and the server device 140 by the transmission unit 607 as a monitoring result.

[0113] In this way, by executing the wearing-off recording process, the Parkinson's disease patient 152 can input start information even when wearing-off symptoms occur and the patient 152 finds it difficult to manually operate the information terminal 151. As a result, the wearing-off time is input correctly, and the Parkinson's disease patient 152 can input appropriate information for recording wearing-off.

[0114] (2) Details of the Wearing-Off Record Correction Process Next, the wearing-off record correction process will be described in detail.

[0115] (2-1) Screen Transitions FIGS. 9A, 9B, and 9C are first to third diagrams showing specific examples of screen transitions in the wearing-off record correction process.

[0116] As shown in (a) of Figure 9A, when the patient support program is launched on the information terminal 151 and the home screen 400 is displayed, a Parkinson's disease patient 152 presses the wearing-off record correction button 421.

[0117] In this case, the manual input unit 601_2 notifies the overall control unit 610 that the wearing-off record correction button 421 has been pressed. As a result, the overall control unit 610 instructs the screen control unit 603 to display a past record display instruction screen.

[0118] As a result, the screen control unit 603 displays a past record display instruction screen. (b) of Fig. 9A shows the past record display instruction screen 910 displayed on the information terminal 151. As shown in (b) of Fig. 9A, the past record display instruction screen 910 includes a past record display instruction button 911.

[0119] Here, it is assumed that the Parkinson's disease patient 152 presses the past record display instruction button 911. (a) of FIG. 9B shows a state in which the Parkinson's disease patient 152 presses the past record display instruction button 911.

[0120] In this case, the manual input unit 601_2 issues a past record display instruction to the overall control unit 610. As a result, the overall control unit 610 reads out past records of wearing off by referring to the record information storage unit 622, and notifies the screen control unit 603 of the read out records of wearing off.

[0121] As a result, the screen control unit 603 displays the wearing off record screen. (b) of Fig. 9B shows the wearing off record screen 920 displayed on the information terminal 151. As shown in (b) of Fig. 9B, the wearing off record screen 920 includes a specification field 921 for specifying whether to display a list of past wearing off records by month. The wearing off record screen 920 also includes wearing off records 922 for the month specified in the specification field 921. The wearing off record screen 920 also includes, for each wearing off record 922, a correction instruction button 923 for instructing correction and a delete instruction button 924 for instructing deletion.

[0122] Here, it is assumed that the Parkinson's disease patient 152 presses the correction instruction button 923. (a) of Fig. 9C shows a state in which the Parkinson's disease patient 152 presses the correction instruction button 923_1.

[0123] As shown in (a) of Figure 9C, when the correction instruction button 923_1 is pressed, the manual input unit 601_2 notifies the overall control unit 610 that a correction instruction has been made for the wearing-off record from "12:03 to 12:30" on "2023 / 02 / 27".

[0124] As a result, the central control unit 610 instructs the screen control unit 603 to display a correction screen for correcting the wearing-off record from "12:03 to 12:30" on "2023 / 02 / 27".

[0125] As a result, the screen control unit 603 displays the edit screen. (b) of Fig. 9C shows the edit screen 930 displayed on the information terminal 151. As shown in (b) of Fig. 9C, the edit screen 930 includes an edit field 931 for editing the start time information, an edit field 932 for editing the end time information, and a save instruction button 933 for instructing saving.

[0126] When the Parkinson's disease patient 152 corrects the start time information in the correction field 931 or the end time information in the correction field 932 and presses the save instruction button 933, the manual input unit 601_2 issues an instruction to save the corrected start time information or the corrected end time information to the central control unit 610. As a result, the central control unit 610 saves the corrected start time information or the corrected end time information and the wearing-off time calculated based on the corrected start time information or the corrected end time information in the recorded information storage unit 622. The corrected wearing-off record newly saved in the recorded information storage unit 622 is uploaded to the server device 130 and the server device 140 by the transmission unit 607 as a monitoring result.

[0127] (2-2) Processing Flow Next, the flow of the wearing-off record correction process will be described. Figure 10 is an example of a flowchart showing the flow of the wearing-off record correction process. The wearing-off record correction process shown in Figure 10 starts when the patient support program is launched.

[0128] In step S1001, the manual input unit 601_2 determines whether or not the wearing-off record correction button 421 has been pressed. If it is determined in step S1001 that the wearing-off record correction button 421 has not been pressed (NO in step S1001), the wearing-off record correction process ends.

[0129] On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1001 that the wearing-off record correction button 421 has been pressed (YES in step S1001), the past record display instruction screen 910 is displayed and then the process proceeds to step S1002.

[0130] In step S1002, the manual input unit 601_2 determines whether or not the past record display instruction button 911 has been pressed. If it is determined in step S1002 that the past record display instruction button 911 has not been pressed (NO in step S1002), the wearing-off record correction process ends.

[0131] On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1002 that the past record display instruction button 911 has been pressed (YES in step S1002), the process proceeds to step S1003.

[0132] In step S1003 , the screen control unit 603 displays the wearing-off record screen 920 .

[0133] In step S1004, the manual input unit 601_2 determines whether or not the correction instruction button 923 has been pressed. If it is determined in step S1004 that the correction instruction button 923 has not been pressed (NO in step S1004), the process proceeds to step S1008.

[0134] On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1004 that the correction instruction button 923 has been pressed (YES in step S1004), the process proceeds to step S1005.

[0135] In step S1005 , the screen control unit 603 displays the correction screen 930 .

[0136] In step S1006, the manual input unit 601_2 accepts correction of the start time information in the correction field 931 or the end time information in the correction field 932. Furthermore, the central control unit 610 calculates the corrected wearing-off time based on the corrected start time information or the corrected end time information.

[0137] In step S1007, the central control unit 610 stores the corrected start time information or the corrected end time information, and the corrected wearing-off time in the recorded information storage unit 622, and ends the wearing-off record correction process. When storing the information in the recorded information storage unit 622, the central control unit 610 may be configured to allow the user to select whether to store or delete the corrected start time information or the corrected end time information, and the corrected wearing-off time. If storage is selected, the corrected start time information or the corrected end time information, and the corrected wearing-off time may be stored. The corrected wearing-off record stored in the recorded information storage unit 622 is uploaded to the server device 130 and the server device 140 by the transmission unit 607 as a monitoring result.

[0138] In step S1008, the manual input unit 601_2 determines whether or not the delete instruction button 924 has been pressed. If it is determined in step S1008 that the delete instruction button 924 has not been pressed (NO in step S1008), the wearing-off record correction process ends.

[0139] On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1008 that the delete instruction button 924 has been pressed (YES in step S1008), the process proceeds to step S1009.

[0140] In step S1009, the central control unit 610 deletes the corresponding wearing-off record from the recorded information storage unit 622. Note that the wearing-off record deleted from the recorded information storage unit 622 is also deleted from the server device 130 and the server device 140.

[0141] (3) Details of Medication Setting Process Next, details of the medication setting process will be described.

[0142] (3-1) Screen Transitions Figure 11 shows a specific example of screen transitions during the medication setting process. As shown in Figure 11(a), when the patient support program is started on the information terminal 151 and the home screen 400 is displayed, if no medication settings have been made, a medication setting instruction screen 1110 is displayed on the information terminal 151 to prompt the user to make medication settings.

[0143] As shown in (a) of Fig. 11, the medication setting instruction screen 1110 includes a medication setting instruction button 1111. Here, it is assumed that the Parkinson's disease patient 152 presses the medication setting instruction button 1111. (a) of Fig. 11 shows the state in which the Parkinson's disease patient 152 presses the medication setting instruction button 1111.

[0144] In this case, the manual input unit 601_2 notifies the medication setting instruction to the general control unit 610. In response to this, the general control unit 610 instructs the screen control unit 603 to display a medication setting screen.

[0145] As a result, the screen control unit 603 displays the medication setting screen. (b) of Fig. 11 shows the medication setting screen 1120 displayed on the information terminal 151. As shown in (b) of Fig. 11, the medication setting screen 1120 includes a setting field 1121 for setting the number of medication notifications, and setting fields 1122 to 1124 for setting the times of the first to third medication notifications. The medication setting screen 1120 also includes a setting button 1125 for instructing settings related to medication.

[0146] Here, it is assumed that the Parkinson's disease patient 152 inputs the number of times of medication notification in the setting field 1121, inputs the times of medication notification in the setting fields 1122 to 1124, and then presses the setting button 1125. In this case, the manual input unit 601_2 notifies the overall control unit 610 of the input number of times and the times of medication notification. As a result, the overall control unit 610 stores the input number of times and the times of medication notification in the recorded information storage unit 622 as settings related to medication.

[0147] (3-2) Processing Flow Next, the flow of the medication setting process will be described. Figure 12 is an example of a flowchart showing the flow of the medication setting process. The medication setting process shown in Figure 12 starts when the patient support program is launched.

[0148] In step S1201, the general control unit 610 determines whether or not settings related to medication have already been made by the Parkinson's disease patient 152. If it is determined in step S1201 that settings related to medication have already been made (YES in step S1201), the medication setting process ends.

[0149] On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1201 that the setting has not yet been made (NO in step S1201), the process proceeds to step S1202.

[0150] In step S1202, the screen control unit 603 displays a medication setting instruction screen 1110 that prompts the user to set medication-related settings.

[0151] In step S1203, the manual input unit 601_2 determines whether the medication setting instruction button 1111 has been pressed. If it is determined in step S1203 that the medication setting instruction button 1111 has not been pressed (NO in step S1203), the medication setting process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1203 that the medication setting instruction button 1111 has been pressed (YES in step S1203), the process proceeds to step S1204.

[0152] In step S1204, the screen control unit 603 displays the medication setting screen 1120.

[0153] In step S1205, the manual input unit 601_2 accepts input of the number of medication notifications by the Parkinson's disease patient 152 and input of the time of each medication notification.

[0154] In step S1206, the manual input unit 601_2 determines whether the setting button 1125 has been pressed. If it is determined in step S1206 that the setting button 1125 has not been pressed (NO in step S1206), the medication setting process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1206 that the setting button 1125 has been pressed (YES in step S1206), the process proceeds to step S1207.

[0155] In step S1207, the central control unit 610 stores the input number of medication notifications and the time of each medication notification in the recorded information storage unit 622 as settings related to medication.

[0156] (4) Details of Medication Status Recording Process Next, details of the medication status recording process will be described.

[0157] (4-1) Screen Transitions FIGS. 13A, 13B, and 13C are first to third diagrams showing specific examples of screen transitions in the medication status recording process.

[0158] 13A(a), when the patient support program is started on the information terminal 151 and the home screen 400 is displayed, a medication message is displayed and the Parkinson's disease patient 152 takes his / her medication. Then, the Parkinson's disease patient 152 presses the medication status record button 423.

[0159] In this case, the manual input unit 601_2 notifies the general control unit 610 that the medication status record button 423 has been pressed. As a result, the general control unit 610 instructs the screen control unit 603 to display the medication status input screen.

[0160] As a result, the screen control unit 603 displays the medication status input screen. (b) of Fig. 13A shows the medication status input screen 1310 displayed on the information terminal 151. As shown in (b) of Fig. 13A, the medication status input screen 1310 includes medication status input buttons for inputting the medication status at each set time (the time set as the medication notification time). In the example of (b) of Fig. 13A, the number of medication notifications is set to "3 times," and the medication status for the first notification has already been entered (see symbol 1311_1), so the medication status input screen 1310 includes: a medication status input button 1311_2 for inputting the medication status at the second set time, and a medication status input button 1311_3 for inputting the medication status at the third set time.

[0161] As shown in FIG. 13A(b), the medication status input screen 1310 also includes a medication status input button 1312 for inputting the medication status of each medication.

[0162] Furthermore, as shown in (b) of Figure 13A, the medication status input screen 1310 includes a medication status record screen display instruction button 1313 that instructs the display of the medication status record screen in order to correct records of past medication status.

[0163] Here, it is assumed that the Parkinson's disease patient 152 presses the medication status input button 1311_2. (a) of Fig. 13B shows a state in which the Parkinson's disease patient 152 presses the medication status input button 1311_2.

[0164] As shown in (a) of Figure 13B, when the medication status input button 1311_2 is pressed, a time list 1311 is displayed, and the Parkinson's disease patient 152 inputs the medication status by selecting a medication time from the time list 1311.

[0165] In this case, the manual input unit 601_2 notifies the central control unit 610 of an instruction to input the medication status. As a result, the central control unit 610 stores the medication status at the second set time (that the Parkinson's disease patient 152 took medication at the medication time for the second set time) in the recorded information storage unit 622. The medication status newly stored in the recorded information storage unit 622 is uploaded to the server device 130 and the server device 140 by the transmission unit 607 as a monitoring result.

[0166] Furthermore, the general control unit 610 instructs the screen control unit 603 to update the display of the medication status at the second set time. As a result, the screen control unit 603 updates the display of the medication status at the second set time (displays the medication time).

[0167] On the other hand, suppose that the Parkinson's disease patient 152 presses the medication status record screen display instruction button 1313 on the medication status input screen 1310 of Fig. 13A (b). Fig. 13B (b) shows the state in which the Parkinson's disease patient 152 presses the medication status record screen display instruction button 1313.

[0168] In this case, the manual input unit 601_2 issues an instruction to display a medication status record screen to the general control unit 610. As a result, the general control unit 610 reads out records of past medication status by referring to the record information storage unit 622, and notifies the screen control unit 603 of the read out records of past medication status.

[0169] As a result, the screen control unit 603 displays the medication status record screen. Fig. 13C shows the transition from a state in which the medication status record screen display instruction button 1313 is pressed to a state in which the medication status record screen 1320 is displayed. As shown in Fig. 13C (b), the medication status record screen 1320 includes a specification field 1321 for specifying whether records of past medication status are to be displayed on a monthly basis. The medication status record screen 1320 also includes the medication status for each day and each set time in the month specified in the specification field 1321.

[0170] The Parkinson's disease patient 152 corrects or adds medication status by pressing a correction button (e.g., correction buttons 1331_1 to 1331_4) or an add button (e.g., add button 1332) corresponding to the date and set time that he or she wants to correct or add.

[0171] In this case, the manual input unit 601_2 notifies the general control unit 610 of an instruction to correct or add the medication status for the selected date and set time. As a result, the general control unit 610 instructs the screen control unit 603 to correct or add and display the medication status for the selected date and set time, and stores the corrected or added medication status in the recorded information storage unit 622.

[0172] As a result, the screen control unit 603 displays the corrected or added medication status on the medication status record screen 1320. The corrected or added medication status stored in the record information storage unit 622 is uploaded to the server device 130 and the server device 140 by the transmission unit 607 as a monitoring result.

[0173] (4-2) Processing Flow Next, the flow of the medication status recording process will be described. Figure 14 is an example of a flowchart showing the flow of the medication status recording process. When the patient support program is launched, the medication status recording process shown in Figure 14 begins.

[0174] In step S1401, the central control unit 610 determines whether the time for medication notification has arrived. If it is determined in step S1401 that the time for medication notification has not arrived (NO in step S1401), the central control unit 610 proceeds to step S1403.

[0175] On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1401 that the time for medication notification has arrived (YES in step S1401), the process proceeds to step S1402.

[0176] In step S1402, the screen control unit 603 displays a medication message.

[0177] In step S1403, the manual input unit 601_2 determines whether or not the medication status record button 423 has been pressed. If it is determined in step S1403 that the medication status record button 423 has not been pressed (NO in step S1403), the process proceeds to step S1411.

[0178] In step S1411, the central control unit 610 determines whether a predetermined time has elapsed since the time of the medication notification has arrived. If it is determined in step S1411 that the predetermined time has not elapsed (NO in step S1411), the medication status recording process ends.

[0179] On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1411 that the predetermined time has elapsed (YES in step S1411), the process proceeds to step S1412.

[0180] In step S1412, the screen control unit 603 displays a medication record message. This is because a case where a predetermined time passes without the medication status record button 423 being pressed despite the medication message being displayed may be a case where the patient has taken medication but forgotten to input the medication status.

[0181] In step S1413, the general control unit 610 determines whether or not start information (indicating that wearing-off has occurred) has been input from the voice recognition unit 602. If it is determined in step S1413 that start information has not been input (NO in step S1413), the medication status recording process ends.

[0182] On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1413 that start information has been input (YES in step S1413), the process proceeds to step S1414.

[0183] In step S1414, the screen control unit 603 displays a medication message. This is because a case where a predetermined time has passed without the medication status record button 423 being pressed despite the medication message being displayed, and further wearing-off occurs, may be a case where the patient has forgotten to take medication.

[0184] On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1403 that the medication status record button 423 has been pressed (YES in step S1403), the screen control unit 603 displays the medication status input screen 1310 and then proceeds to step S1421.

[0185] In step S1421, the manual input unit 601_2 determines whether any of the medication status input buttons 1311_2 to 1311_3, 1312 has been pressed. If it is determined in step S1421 that none of the medication status input buttons has been pressed (NO in step S1421), the process proceeds to step S1423.

[0186] On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1421 that any one of the medication status input buttons 1311_2 to 1311_3, 1312 has been pressed (YES in step S1421), the process proceeds to step S1422.

[0187] In step S1422, the manual input unit 601_2 accepts the input of the medication status, and the screen control unit 603 updates the display of the medication status. The general control unit 610 also stores the input medication status in the recorded information storage unit 622. The medication status newly stored in the recorded information storage unit 622 is uploaded to the server device 130 and the server device 140 by the transmission unit 607 as a monitoring result.

[0188] In step S1423, the manual input unit 601_2 determines whether or not the medication status record screen display instruction button 1313 has been pressed. If it is determined in step S1423 that the medication status record screen display instruction button 1313 has not been pressed (NO in step S1423), the medication status recording process ends.

[0189] On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1423 that the medication status record screen display instruction button 1313 has been pressed (YES in step S1423), the process proceeds to step S1424.

[0190] In step S1424, the screen control unit 603 displays the medication status record screen 1320.

[0191] In step S1425, the manual input unit 601_2 accepts an instruction from the Parkinson's disease patient 152 to correct or add to the record of the past medication status.

[0192] In step S1426, the general control unit 610 stores the corrected or added medication status in the recorded information storage unit 622. The corrected or added medication status newly stored in the recorded information storage unit 622 is uploaded to the server device 130 and the server device 140 by the transmission unit 607 as a monitoring result.

[0193] (5) Details of the Sleep Information Recording Process Next, the sleep information recording process will be described in detail.

[0194] (5-1) Screen Transitions FIGS. 15A and 15B are first and second diagrams showing specific examples of screen transitions in the sleep information recording process.

[0195] As shown in (a) of FIG. 15A, it is assumed that a patient support program is started on an information terminal 151, a home screen 400 is displayed, and a Parkinson's disease patient 152 presses a sleep information record button 422.

[0196] In this case, the manual input unit 601_2 notifies the central control unit 610 that the sleep information record button 422 has been pressed. In response, the central control unit 610 instructs the screen control unit 603 to display a sleep information input screen.

[0197] As a result, the screen control unit 603 displays the sleep information input screen. (b) of Fig. 15A shows the sleep information input screen 1510 displayed on the information terminal 151. As shown in (b) of Fig. 15A, the sleep information input screen 1510 includes the following input fields: an input field 1511 for inputting total sleep time, an input field 1512 for inputting time of falling asleep, an input field 1513 for inputting time of waking up, and an input field 1514 for inputting number of times of awakening during sleep, as well as the following instruction buttons: a save button 1515 for instructing saving.

[0198] Of these, the automatic input unit 601_1 automatically inputs the sleep onset time into the input field 1512 for inputting the sleep onset time. The automatic input unit 601_1 acquires the sleep onset time of the Parkinson's disease patient 152, which is detected by the sensor information analysis unit 605 analyzing acceleration data obtained by measuring the state of the Parkinson's disease patient 152 when he or she goes to bed with the acceleration sensor 510. The automatic input unit 601_1 then inputs the acquired sleep onset time into the input field 1512.

[0199] Similarly, the automatic input unit 601_1 automatically inputs the wake-up time into an input field 1513 for inputting the wake-up time. The automatic input unit 601_1 acquires the wake-up time of the Parkinson's disease patient 152, which is detected by the sensor information analysis unit 605 analyzing acceleration data obtained by measuring the state of the Parkinson's disease patient 152 immediately before he wakes up using the acceleration sensor 510. Then, the automatic input unit 601_1 inputs the acquired wake-up time into the input field 1513.

[0200] Similarly, the automatic input unit 601_1 automatically inputs the total sleep time into an input field 1511 for inputting the total sleep time. The automatic input unit 601_1 calculates the total sleep time based on the difference between the fall asleep time and the wake-up time detected by the sensor information analysis unit 605, and inputs the calculated total sleep time into the input field 1511.

[0201] On the other hand, the number of times the Parkinson's disease patient 152 woke up during the night is manually input into an input field 1514 for inputting the number of times the Parkinson's disease patient 152 woke up during the night, and the manual input unit 601_2 accepts the input number. The input format of the number of times the Parkinson's disease patient 152 woke up during the night includes a free text format, a multiple choice format, etc.

[0202] The manual input unit 601_2 accepts manual input of the number of awakenings during the night on the condition that the total sleep time, sleep onset time, and wake-up time have been automatically input into the input fields 1511 to 1513, respectively. This is because if the number of awakenings during the night is manually input into the input field 1514 when the total sleep time, sleep onset time, and wake-up time have not been automatically input into the input fields 1511 to 1513, respectively, there is a high possibility that the Parkinson's disease patient 152 has input it incorrectly. To avoid such incorrect input, the manual input unit 601_2 accepts manual input of the number of awakenings during the night on the condition that the total sleep time, sleep onset time, and wake-up time have been automatically input. In other words, by executing the sleep information recording process, the Parkinson's disease patient 152 can input appropriate information about his or her sleep information.

[0203] However, the above conditions are referenced on the premise that predetermined settings have been made by the Parkinson's disease patient 152. This is to enable the number of awakenings to be manually input even if the total sleep time, the time of falling asleep, or the time of waking up has not been automatically input.

[0204] (b) of Figure 15A shows that the total sleep time, time of falling asleep, and time of waking up are not automatically entered in input fields 1511 to 1513, respectively, and therefore the manual input unit 601_2 does not accept manual input of the number of times the person woke up during the night in input field 1514.

[0205] On the other hand, (a) of FIG. 15B shows that the total sleep time, the time of falling asleep, and the time of waking up have been automatically input into input fields 1511 to 1513, respectively, and the manual input unit 601_2 is accepting manual input of the number of times the person woke up during the night into input field 1514.

[0206] Here, it is assumed that the Parkinson's disease patient 152 manually inputs the number of times he or she has woken up during sleep into the input field 1514. (b) of Fig. 15B shows a state in which the Parkinson's disease patient 152 manually inputs "2" as the number of times he or she has woken up during sleep.

[0207] After manually inputting the number of awakenings in the input field 1514, the Parkinson's disease patient 152 presses the save button 1515, and the manual input unit 601_2 then issues a command to save the sleep-related information to the central control unit 610. This causes the central control unit 610 to save the sleep-related information (total sleep time, time of falling asleep, time of waking up, and number of awakenings) in the recorded information storage unit 622. The sleep-related information newly saved in the recorded information storage unit 622 is uploaded by the transmission unit 607 to the server device 130 and the server device 140 as monitoring results.

[0208] (5-2) Processing Flow Next, the flow of the sleep information recording process will be described. Fig. 16 is an example of a flowchart showing the flow of the sleep information recording process. When the patient support program is launched, the sleep information recording process shown in Fig. 16 begins.

[0209] In step S1601, the automatic input unit 601_1 determines whether or not the sleep onset time has been acquired. If it is determined in step S1601 that the sleep onset time has not been acquired (NO in step S1601), the process proceeds to step S1603.

[0210] On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1601 that the sleep onset time has been acquired (YES in step S1601), the process proceeds to step S1602.

[0211] In step S1602, the automatic input unit 601_1 holds the acquired sleep onset time.

[0212] In step S1603, the automatic input unit 601_1 determines whether the wake-up time has been acquired. If it is determined in step S1603 that the wake-up time has not been acquired (NO in step S1603), the process proceeds to step S1605.

[0213] On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1603 that the wake-up time has been acquired (YES in step S1603), the process proceeds to step S1604.

[0214] In step S1604, the automatic input unit 601_1 holds the acquired wake-up time.

[0215] In step S1605, the automatic input unit 601_1 determines whether the total sleep time has been calculated. If it is determined that the total sleep time has been calculated in step S1605 (YES in step S1605), the process proceeds to step S1607.

[0216] On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1605 that the calculation has not yet been performed (NO in step S1605), the process proceeds to step S1606.

[0217] In step S1606, the automatic input unit 601_1 calculates the difference between the stored sleep onset time and the stored wake-up time to calculate the total sleeping time, and stores the calculated total sleeping time.

[0218] In step S1607, the manual input unit 601_2 determines whether or not the sleep information record button 422 has been pressed. If it is determined in step S1607 that the sleep information record button 422 has not been pressed (NO in step S1607), the sleep information recording process ends.

[0219] On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1607 that the sleep information record button 422 has been pressed (YES in step S1607), the process proceeds to step S1608.

[0220] In step S1608, the screen control unit 603 displays the sleep information input screen 1510. The automatic input unit 601_1 also automatically inputs the total sleep time, the time of falling asleep, and the time of waking up that are stored in the automatic input unit 601_1 into the corresponding input fields 1511 to 1513 of the sleep information input screen 1510.

[0221] In step S1609, the central control unit 610 determines whether or not predetermined settings have been made by the Parkinson's disease patient 152. In addition, the manual input unit 601_2 determines whether or not the total sleeping time, the time of falling asleep, and the time of waking up have been input into the input fields 1511 to 1513 for inputting the total sleeping time, the time of falling asleep, and the time of waking up.

[0222] In step S1609, if it is determined that the predetermined settings have been made but the total sleep time, fall asleep time, and wake-up time have not been input (NO in step S1609), the sleep information recording process is terminated.

[0223] On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1609 that the specified settings have been made and input, or if the specified settings have not been made (YES in step S1609), proceed to step S1610.

[0224] In step S1610, the manual input unit 601_2 accepts manual input into the input field 1514 for inputting the number of awakenings during sleep. When the Parkinson's disease patient 152 completes input of the number of awakenings during sleep into the input field 1514 and presses the save button 1515, the central control unit 610 saves information about sleep (total sleep time, time of falling asleep, time of waking up, number of awakenings during sleep) in the recorded information saving unit 622. The sleep information newly saved in the recorded information saving unit 622 is uploaded by the sending unit 607 to the server device 130 and the server device 140 as monitoring results.

[0225] (6) Details of the Moving Image Recording Process Next, the details of the moving image recording process will be described.

[0226] (6-1) Screen Transitions FIGS. 17A, 17B, and 17C are first to third diagrams showing specific examples of screen transitions in the video recording process.

[0227] As shown in (a) of FIG. 17A, it is assumed that a patient support program is started on the information terminal 151 and a home screen 400 is displayed, and a Parkinson's disease patient 152 presses a video recording button 424.

[0228] In this case, the manual input unit 601_2 notifies the overall control unit 610 that the video recording button 424 has been pressed. As a result, the overall control unit 610 instructs the screen control unit 603 to display a video selection instruction screen.

[0229] As a result, the screen control unit 603 displays a video selection instruction screen. (b) of Fig. 17A shows a state in which a video selection instruction screen 1710 is displayed on the information terminal 151. As shown in (b) of Fig. 17A, the video selection instruction screen 1710 includes a video selection instruction button 1711.

[0230] Here, it is assumed that the Parkinson's disease patient 152 presses the moving image selection instruction button 1711. (b) of Fig. 17A shows a state in which the moving image selection instruction button 1711 is pressed.

[0231] When the video selection instruction button 1711 is pressed, the manual input unit 601_2 notifies the overall control unit 610 of an instruction to transition to a video list screen. In response, the overall control unit 610 reads out the video data stored in the video storage unit 621, and instructs the screen control unit 603 to display the video list screen. As a result, the screen control unit 603 displays the video list screen.

[0232] Fig. 17B (a) shows a moving image list screen 1720 displayed on the information terminal 151. As shown in Fig. 17B (a), the moving image list screen 1720 includes a list of moving image data shot by the Parkinson's disease patient 152. The moving image list screen 1720 also includes a decision button 1722 that the Parkinson's disease patient 152 presses after selecting any moving image data.

[0233] Here, it is assumed that the Parkinson's disease patient 152 selects the moving image data 1721 and presses the decision button 1722. (a) of Fig. 17B shows a state in which the moving image data 1721 is selected and the decision button 1722 is pressed.

[0234] When the moving image data 1721 is selected and the decision button 1722 is pressed, the manual input unit 601_2 notifies the overall control unit 610 of the selected moving image data 1721. This causes the overall control unit 610 to instruct the screen control unit 603 to display a status list screen including a list of status information showing the status of Parkinson's disease patients. As a result, the screen control unit 603 displays the status list screen.

[0235] Fig. 17B (b) shows a state in which a status list screen 1730 is displayed on the information terminal 151. As shown in Fig. 17B (b), the status list screen 1730 includes a list 1731 of status information indicating the status of the Parkinson's disease patient.

[0236] The example in FIG. 17B(b) shows that the list of condition information 1731 includes "limping," "numbness in hands," "stiffness," and "other."

[0237] As shown in FIG. 17B(b), the status list screen 1730 also includes a status selection button 1732.

[0238] The Parkinson's disease patient 152 selects, from the list of status information 1731, status information corresponding to his or her own condition at the time the selected video data 1721 was captured, and presses the status selection button 1732. The example in (b) of Fig. 17B shows the state in which the Parkinson's disease patient 152 selects "freezing of legs" as status information and presses the status selection button 1732.

[0239] When the state selection button 1732 is pressed, the manual input unit 601_2 notifies the selected state information ("freezing of legs") to the overall control unit 610. In response, the overall control unit 610 notifies the addition unit 604 of the notified state information ("freezing of legs") together with the corresponding video data 1721.

[0240] When the adding unit 604 is notified of the status information ("freezing of legs") and the video data 1721 by the overall control unit 610, the adding unit 604 writes the status information ("freezing of legs") in the header portion of the video data 1721, thereby adding the status information to the video data 1721. The adding unit 604 also newly saves the video data 1721 with the added status information ("freezing of legs") in an "area in the video saving unit 621 where video data with added status information is saved."

[0241] When new video data with added status information is stored in the "area where video data with added status information is stored" in video storage unit 621, transmission unit 607 detects this. Furthermore, transmission unit 607 automatically uploads the newly stored video data to server device 130 and server device 140 as a monitoring result.

[0242] Furthermore, when new video data with added status information is saved in the "area where video data with added status information is saved" in the video saving unit 621, the overall control unit 610 reads out the video data from that area. Furthermore, the overall control unit 610 notifies the screen control unit 603 of a list of the read video data, and instructs it to display a video recording list screen. As a result, the screen control unit 603 displays the video recording list screen.

[0243] Fig. 17C shows a video recording list screen 1740 displayed on information terminal 151. As shown in Fig. 17C, video recording list screen 1740 includes a specification field 1741 for specifying whether video data with status information added is to be displayed by month. Video recording list screen 1740 also includes video data shot in the month specified in specification field 1741. In Fig. 17C, video data 1742 is video data with status information added that has been newly saved this time.

[0244] In this way, by configuring the system to add status information selected from a list of status information representing the status of the Parkinson's disease patient to the moving image data, the Parkinson's disease patient 152 can add appropriate status information representing his or her own status to the moving image data. In other words, by executing the moving image recording process, the Parkinson's disease patient 152 can input appropriate information regarding the status information.

[0245] Furthermore, by configuring the condition information of the Parkinson's disease patient 152 to be added to the video data, the doctor 112 or caregiver 122 can quickly search for the condition information they want to view when the video recording list screen 1740 is displayed. In another embodiment, patient information is associated with doctor information or caregiver information, and only the information (monitoring results) of a specific patient associated with the doctor 112 or caregiver 122 is displayed on the video recording list screen 1740.

[0246] (6-2) Processing Flow Next, the flow of the video recording process will be described. Fig. 18 is an example of a flowchart showing the flow of the video recording process. When the patient support program is started, the video recording process shown in Fig. 18 starts.

[0247] In step S1801, the manual input unit 601_2 determines whether or not the moving image recording button 424 has been pressed. If it is determined in step S1801 that the moving image recording button 424 has not been pressed (NO in step S1801), the moving image recording process ends.

[0248] On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1801 that the video recording button 424 has been pressed (YES in step S1801), the screen control unit 603 displays the video selection instruction screen 1710, and then proceeds to step S1802.

[0249] In step S1802, the manual input unit 601_2 determines whether or not the moving image selection instruction button 1711 has been pressed. If it is determined in step S1802 that the moving image selection instruction button 1711 has not been pressed (NO in step S1802), the moving image recording process ends.

[0250] On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1802 that the moving image selection instruction button 1711 has been pressed (YES in step S1802), the process proceeds to step S1803.

[0251] In step S1803 , the screen control unit 603 displays the video list screen 1720 .

[0252] In step S1804, the manual input unit 601_2 determines whether any moving image data has been selected on the moving image list screen 1720 and whether the decision button 1722 has been pressed. If it is determined in step S1804 that the decision button 1722 has not been pressed (NO in step S1804), the moving image recording process ends.

[0253] On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1804 that the decision button 1722 has been pressed (YES in step S1804), the process proceeds to step S1805.

[0254] In step S 1805 , the screen control unit 603 displays the status list screen 1730 .

[0255] In step S1806, the manual input unit 601_2 determines whether any status information has been selected on the status list screen 1730 and whether the status selection button 1732 has been pressed. If it is determined in step S1806 that the status selection button 1732 has not been pressed (NO in step S1806), the moving image recording process ends.

[0256] On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1806 that the state selection button 1732 has been pressed (YES in step S1806), the process proceeds to step S1807.

[0257] In step S1807, the addition unit 604 adds the selected status information to the selected video data and stores it in a new area in the video storage unit 621 where video data with status information added is stored.

[0258] In step S1808, the screen control unit 603 displays a video recording list screen 1740 showing a list of video data stored in the "area where video data with status information added is stored" in the video storage unit 621.

[0259] In step S1809, the transmission unit 607 automatically uploads the newly saved video data to each of the server devices 130 and 140 as monitoring results.

[0260] (7) Details of the Examination Date Setting Process Next, the examination date setting process will be described in detail.

[0261] (7-1) Screen Transitions FIGS. 19A and 19B are first and second diagrams showing specific examples of screen transitions in the examination date setting process.

[0262] As shown in (a) of FIG. 19A, it is assumed that a patient support program is started on an information terminal 151, a home screen 400 is displayed, and a Parkinson's disease patient 152 presses an examination date setting button 443.

[0263] In this case, the manual input unit 601_2 notifies the general control unit 610 that the examination date setting button 443 has been pressed. As a result, the general control unit 610 instructs the screen control unit 603 to display the examination date setting screen.

[0264] As a result, as shown in (b) of Fig. 19A, an examination date setting screen 1910 is displayed on the information terminal 151. As shown in (b) of Fig. 19A, the examination date setting screen 1910 includes an input field 1911 for inputting the appointment date, an input field 1914 for inputting the appointment time, and a set button 1915.

[0265] Here, it is assumed that the Parkinson's disease patient 152 presses the calendar display button 1912 in the input field 1911. In this case, the manual input unit 601_2 notifies the central control unit 610 of a calendar display instruction. As a result, the central control unit 610 instructs the screen control unit 603 to display a calendar for a specified month. As a result, the screen control unit 603 displays the calendar for the specified month. (b) of FIG. 19A shows a state in which a calendar 1913 is displayed on the examination date setting screen 1910. In this way, the Parkinson's disease patient 152 can input an appointment date in the input field 1911 by selecting a specified date from the calendar 1913.

[0266] Next, it is assumed that the Parkinson's disease patient 152 inputs the appointment time in the input field 1914. Fig. 19B shows the state in which the appointment date and appointment time for the next consultation have been input in the input fields 1911 and 1914, respectively, of the consultation date setting screen 1910. Fig. 19B also shows the state in which the Parkinson's disease patient 152 presses the setting button 1915.

[0267] When the setting button 1915 is pressed, the manual input unit 601_2 notifies the central control unit 610 of the reservation date entered in the input field 1911 and the reservation time entered in the input field 1914. As a result, the central control unit 610 stores the reservation date and reservation time in the recorded information storage unit 622.

[0268] (7-2) Processing Flow Next, the flow of the examination date setting process will be described. Figure 20 is an example of a flowchart showing the flow of the examination date setting process. The examination date setting process shown in Figure 20 starts when the patient support program is launched.

[0269] In step S2001, the manual input unit 601_2 determines whether or not the consultation date setting button 443 has been pressed. If it is determined in step S2001 that the consultation date setting button 443 has not been pressed (NO in step S2001), the consultation date setting process ends.

[0270] On the other hand, if it is determined in step S2001 that the consultation date setting button 443 has been pressed (YES in step S2001), the process proceeds to step S2002.

[0271] In step S2002, the screen control unit 603 displays an examination date setting screen.

[0272] In step S2003, the manual input unit 601_2 accepts input of the appointment date and appointment time of the next consultation.

[0273] In step S2004, the manual input unit 601_2 determines whether or not the setting button 1915 has been pressed. If it is determined in step S2004 that the setting button 1915 has not been pressed (NO in step S2004), the examination date setting process ends.

[0274] On the other hand, if it is determined in step S2004 that the setting button 1915 has been pressed (YES in step S2004), the process proceeds to step S2005.

[0275] In step S2005, the general control unit 610 stores the appointment date and appointment time of the next consultation in the recorded information storage unit 622.

[0276] (8) Details of the Medical Interview Response Process Next, the medical interview response process will be described in detail.

[0277] (8-1) Screen Transitions FIGS. 21A and 21B are first and second diagrams showing specific examples of screen transitions in the medical interview and response process.

[0278] As shown in (a) of FIG. 21A, it is assumed that the patient support program is started on the information terminal 151, and the home screen 400 is displayed, and the Parkinson's disease patient 152 presses the medical interview response button 441.

[0279] Here, the manual input unit 601_2 is configured to accept input of a response to a medical questionnaire (e.g., a MASAC medical questionnaire) when a predetermined number of days (e.g., one week) have passed since the next medical appointment. The home screen 400 in (a) of Fig. 21A indicates that the manual input unit 601_2 is not accepting input using the medical questionnaire response button 441 because a predetermined number of days (e.g., one week) have not passed since the next medical appointment.

[0280] 21A(b) shows that a predetermined number of days (e.g., one week) have passed since the next appointment date, and that the home screen 400 is accepting input via the medical interview response button 441. The home screen 400 in FIG. 21A(b) also shows that a medical interview response message is displayed in the message display area 410.

[0281] Here, it is assumed that the Parkinson's disease patient 152 presses the medical interview response button 441. (a) of Fig. 21B shows a state in which the medical interview response button 441 has been pressed.

[0282] When the medical interview response button 441 is pressed, the manual input unit 601_2 notifies the overall control unit 610 of an instruction to transition to the medical interview input screen. As a result, the overall control unit 610 instructs the screen control unit 603 to display the medical interview input screen. As a result, the screen control unit 603 displays the medical interview input screen.

[0283] FIG. 21B (b) shows a state in which a medical interview input screen 2110 is displayed on the information terminal 151. As shown in FIG. 21B (b), the medical interview input screen 2110 includes a question for the Parkinson's disease patient 152. The example of FIG. 21B (b) shows a state in which one question and three options are displayed on the medical interview input screen 2110. The example of FIG. 21B (b) also shows a state in which the Parkinson's disease patient 152 inputs an answer to the question by selecting one option from the three options. It is assumed that the medical interview input screen 2110 includes multiple questions, and the Parkinson's disease patient 152 causes the next question to be displayed on the medical interview input screen 2110 by pressing a "Next" button 2111.

[0284] (8-2) Processing Flow Next, the flow of the medical interview response process will be described. Fig. 22 is an example of a flowchart showing the flow of the medical interview response process. When the patient support program is started, the medical interview response process shown in Fig. 22 starts.

[0285] In step S2201, the manual input unit 601_2 determines whether a predetermined number of days have passed since the next appointment date. If it is determined in step S2201 that the predetermined number of days has not passed (NO in step S2201), the medical interview response process is terminated. Note that the manual input unit 601_2 is set by default not to accept input from the medical interview response button 441.

[0286] On the other hand, if it is determined in step S2201 that the predetermined number of days has passed (YES in step S2201), the screen control unit 603 displays a medical interview response message, and then proceeds to step S2202.

[0287] In step S2202, the manual input unit 601_2 accepts an input from the medical interview response button 441.

[0288] In step S2203, the manual input unit 601_2 determines whether or not the medical interview response button 441 has been pressed. If it is determined in step S2203 that the medical interview response button 441 has not been pressed (NO in step S2203), the medical interview response process ends.

[0289] On the other hand, if it is determined in step S2203 that the medical interview response button 441 has been pressed (YES in step S2203), the process proceeds to step S2204.

[0290] In step S2204, the screen control unit 603 displays the medical interview input screen 2110.

[0291] In step S2205, the manual input unit 601_2 accepts input by the Parkinson's disease patient 152 regarding answers to the respective questions.

[0292] In step S2206, the manual input unit 601_2 determines whether or not answers have been input for all questions by the Parkinson's disease patient 152. If it is determined in step S2206 that there are questions for which no answers have been input (NO in step S2206), the answers that have already been input are temporarily saved, and the process returns to step S2204.

[0293] On the other hand, if it is determined in step S2206 that answers have been input for all questions (YES in step S2206), the process proceeds to step S2207.

[0294] In step S2207, the central control unit 610 stores the answer content in the recorded information storage unit 622 in association with the question content.

[0295] In step S2208, the transmitting unit 607 transmits the answer content stored in the recorded information storage unit 622 to the server device 130 in association with the question content.

[0296] (9) Details of the Report Display Process Next, the report display process will be described in detail.

[0297] 23A and 23B are first and second diagrams showing specific examples of screen transitions in the report display process. As shown in (a) of Fig. 23A, the patient support program is started on the information terminal 151, and the home screen 400 is displayed. Then, the Parkinson's disease patient 152 presses the report display button 430.

[0298] In this case, the manual input unit 601_2 notifies the overall control unit 610 that the report display button 430 has been pressed. As a result, the overall control unit 610 reads out the records stored in the record information storage unit 622 and generates a summary report and an interview report based on the read out records. The overall control unit 610 also instructs the screen control unit 603 to display a report screen. As a result, the screen control unit 603 displays the report screen.

[0299] 23A (b) shows a state in which a report screen 2310 is displayed on the information terminal 151. As shown in FIG. 23A (b), the report screen 2310 includes a summary selection button 2311 and a medical interview selection button 2312. The summary report displayed when the summary selection button 2311 is selected includes, for example, a graph showing the wearing-off time and the number of steps for each date.

[0300] The example of FIG. 23B shows a state in which the Parkinson's disease patient 152 selects the medical interview selection button 2312, and a medical interview report is displayed.

[0301] (9-2) Processing Flow Next, the flow of the report display processing will be described. Fig. 24 is an example of a flowchart showing the flow of the report display processing. When the patient support program is started, the report display processing shown in Fig. 24 starts.

[0302] In step S2401, the manual input unit 601_2 determines whether or not the report display button 430 has been pressed. If it is determined in step S2401 that the report display button 430 has not been pressed (NO in step S2401), the report display process ends.

[0303] On the other hand, if it is determined in step S2401 that the report display button 430 has been pressed (YES in step S2401), the process proceeds to step S2402.

[0304] In step S2402, the central control unit 610 reads the records stored in the record information storage unit 622 and generates a summary report and an interview report.

[0305] In step S2403, the screen control unit 603 displays the report screen 2310.

[0306] <Summary> As is clear from the above description, the information terminal 151 according to the first embodiment is an information terminal for monitoring the condition of a Parkinson's disease patient 152, and is configured to: select and add status information to video data capturing the symptoms of the Parkinson's disease patient 152; and automatically upload the video data with the added status information to a server device as a monitoring result. This enables the Parkinson's disease patient 152 to add appropriate status information indicating his or her own condition to the video data. This is configured to accept manual input of the number of awakenings, provided that the total sleep time, sleep onset time, and wake-up time have been automatically input. This allows the Parkinson's disease patient 152 to avoid incorrectly inputting the number of awakenings. This is configured to input start information when there is voice input indicating the occurrence of wearing-off symptoms. This allows the Parkinson's disease patient 152 to input start information and accurately measure wearing-off time, even when wearing-off symptoms occur and it is difficult to manually operate the information terminal, making it possible to accurately measure wearing-off time.

[0307] In this way, the information terminal according to the first embodiment can support appropriate information input in monitoring a patient with Parkinson's disease.

[0308] Second Embodiment In the first embodiment, the patient support program is started and the voice recognition process indicating that the wearing-off symptom has occurred is performed while the home screen 400 is displayed on the information terminal 151. However, the voice recognition process indicating that the wearing-off symptom has occurred is not limited to when the patient support program is started.

[0309] For example, even if the patient support program is not running, the system may be configured to execute a process for recognizing a voice indicating the occurrence of a wearing-off symptom. In this case, when the voice recognition unit 602 recognizes a voice indicating the occurrence of a wearing-off symptom, the central control unit 610 starts the patient support program and instructs the screen control unit 603 to display an end screen 710.

[0310] Furthermore, in the above first embodiment, no mention was made of the relationship between the portable information terminal 161_1 and the wearable information terminal 161_2, but the portable information terminal 161_1 and the wearable information terminal 161_2 may have similar functional configurations.

[0311] That is, the same patient support program may be installed on both the portable information terminal 161_1 and the wearable information terminal 161_2, and each may be configured to realize the same functions.

[0312] Alternatively, the wearable information terminal 161_2 may be configured to replace some of the functions realized by the portable information terminal 161_1. Alternatively, the portable information terminal 161_1 may be configured to replace some of the functions realized by the wearable information terminal 161_2.

[0313] Furthermore, in the first embodiment, various messages are mentioned to be displayed in the message display area 410, but the messages displayed in the message display area 410 are not limited to the messages mentioned in the first embodiment.

[0314] For example, suppose that the integrated control unit 610 detects that no wearing-off time was recorded during a time period when the activity level of the Parkinson's disease patient 152 was below a predetermined threshold. In this case, the screen control unit 603 may display a wearing-off recording message in the message display area 410 to prompt the patient to record wearing-off.

[0315] Furthermore, in the first embodiment, various messages are described as being displayed in the message display area 410, but the various messages may be output as audio via the audio output device 506.

[0316] Furthermore, in the first embodiment described above, each time a new record is stored in the record information storage unit 622, the transmission unit 607 uploads the newly stored record to the server device 130 and the server device 140 as a monitoring result. However, the timing at which the transmission unit 607 uploads the newly stored record in the record information storage unit 622 to the server device 130 and the server device 140 is not limited to this. For example, the records may be uploaded all at once at a predetermined timing.

[0317] The present invention is not limited to the configurations described in the above embodiments, but may be combined with other elements, etc. These aspects can be changed without departing from the spirit of the present invention, and can be appropriately determined depending on the application form.

[0318] This application claims priority based on Japanese Patent Application No. 2023-088153, filed on May 29, 2023, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference.

[0319] DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 100: Medical treatment system 130, 140: Server device 151: Information terminal 161_1, 161_2: Information terminal 171: Information terminal 400: Home screen 410: Message display area 421: Wearing-off record correction button 422: Sleep information record button 423: Medication status record button 424: Video record button 430: Report display button 441: Interview answer button 442: Consultation content button 443: Examination date setting button 505: Voice input device 507: Display device 508: Operation device 509: Imaging device 510: Acceleration sensor 511: Short-range wireless device 512: Communication device 601: Input control unit 601_1: Automatic input unit 601_2: Manual input unit 602: Voice recognition unit 603: Screen control unit 604: Addition unit 605: Sensor information analysis unit 606: Measurement unit 607: Transmission unit 610: General control unit 710: End screen 720: Wearing-off storage screen 910: Past record display instruction screen 920: Wearing-off record screen 930: Correction screen 1110: Medication setting instruction screen 1120: Medication setting screen 1310: Medication status input screen 1320: Medication status record screen 1510: Sleep information input screen 1710: Video selection instruction screen 1720: Video list screen 1730: Status list screen 1740: Video record list screen 1910: Examination date setting screen 2110: Interview input screen2310: Report screen

Claims

1. An information terminal having: a screen control unit that displays a status list screen containing a list of status information representing the status of Parkinson's disease patients when one of the videos is selected while a video list screen containing a list of videos of Parkinson's disease patients is displayed; an addition unit that adds the selected status information to the selected video when status information corresponding to the status of the Parkinson's disease patient at the time the selected video was taken is selected while the status list screen is displayed; and a transmission unit that transmits the selected video with the added selected status information to a server device accessible by a medical professional examining the Parkinson's disease patient or a caregiver caring for the Parkinson's disease patient.

2. An information terminal comprising: a screen control unit that displays a sleep information input screen for inputting information related to the sleep of a Parkinson's disease patient for each date; and an input control unit that controls input of the sleep information input items, namely, total sleep time, time of falling asleep, time of waking up, and number of times of waking up, wherein the input control unit: inputs the time of falling asleep and the time of waking up detected by measuring the condition of the Parkinson's disease patient into the corresponding input items; inputs the total sleep time calculated based on the detected time of falling asleep and time of waking up into the corresponding input items; and accepts input of the number of times of waking up when input of the total sleep time, time of falling asleep, and time of waking up has been completed in a state where a predetermined setting has been made by the Parkinson's disease patient.

3. The information terminal according to claim 2, wherein the screen control unit further displays an examination date setting screen for setting an examination date and a medical interview input screen for inputting answers to medical interviews, and the input control unit accepts input of answers to the medical interviews by the Parkinson's disease patient via the medical interview input screen when a predetermined number of days have passed since the examination date set via the examination date setting screen.

4. The information terminal according to claim 3, wherein the screen control unit displays a message when a predetermined number of days have passed since the appointment date set on the appointment date setting screen.

5. An information terminal comprising: a first input unit for inputting start information indicating that wearing-off symptoms have occurred in a Parkinson's disease patient; a second input unit for inputting end information indicating that wearing-off symptoms have subsided in the Parkinson's disease patient; a measurement unit for measuring the wearing-off time from when the start information is input until the end information is input; and a screen control unit for displaying a screen, wherein the first input unit inputs the start information when predetermined words are included in speech content recognized by voice recognition; the screen control unit displays an end screen including an end instruction button for inputting the end information when the start information is input; and the second input unit inputs the end information when the end instruction button is pressed while the end screen is displayed.

6. The information terminal of claim 5, wherein the screen control unit further displays a wearing-off record screen including a list of records of wearing-off times measured by the measurement unit, a correction instruction button for instructing the correction of a record included in the list, and a delete instruction button for instructing the deletion of a record included in the list, and the second input unit further accepts an instruction to correct the corresponding record when the correction instruction button is pressed while the wearing-off record screen is displayed, and accepts an instruction to delete the corresponding record when the delete instruction button is pressed.

7. A program for causing an information terminal computer to execute the following steps: a screen control step for displaying a status list screen containing a list of status information representing the status of Parkinson's disease patients when one of the videos is selected while a video list screen containing a list of videos of Parkinson's disease patients is displayed; an adding step for adding the selected status information to the selected video when status information corresponding to the status of the Parkinson's disease patient at the time the selected video was taken is selected while the status list screen is displayed; and a transmission step for transmitting the selected video with the selected status information added to it to a server device accessible by a medical professional examining the Parkinson's disease patient or a caregiver caring for the Parkinson's disease patient.

8. A program that causes an information terminal computer to execute: a screen control step of displaying a sleep information input screen for inputting information related to the sleep of a Parkinson's disease patient for each date; and an input control step of controlling input of the input items for the sleep information, namely, total sleep time, time of falling asleep, time of waking up, and number of times of waking up; wherein the input control step: inputs the time of falling asleep and the time of waking up detected by measuring the condition of the Parkinson's disease patient into the corresponding input items; inputs the total sleep time calculated based on the detected time of falling asleep and time of waking up into the corresponding input item; and accepts input for the number of times of waking up when input for the total sleep time, time of falling asleep, and time of waking up has been completed in a state where a predetermined setting has been made by the Parkinson's disease patient.

9. A program that causes an information terminal computer to execute the following steps: a first input step of inputting start information indicating that wearing-off symptoms have occurred in a Parkinson's disease patient; a second input step of inputting end information indicating that wearing-off symptoms have subsided in the Parkinson's disease patient; a measurement step of measuring the wearing-off time from when the start information is input until the end information is input; and a screen control step of displaying a screen, wherein the first input step inputs the start information when predetermined words are included in speech content recognized by voice recognition; the screen control step displays an end screen including an end instruction button for inputting the end information when the start information is input; and the second input step inputs the end information when the end instruction button is pressed while the end screen is displayed.

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