Method and apparatus for monitoring chronic disease patient

Abstract

According to example embodiments of the present invention, an operation method for a server for monitoring a chronic disease patient can be provided, the method comprising the steps of: obtaining comprehensive evaluation data for a user, comprising at least one of physical measurement data, clinical test data, and survey data; determining the management will level of the user for each of a plurality of health indexes, on the basis of the comprehensive evaluation data; and transmitting a mission message comprising a mission related to at least one health index having a management will level of the user equal to or less than a threshold level, among the plurality of health indexes.

Description

Method and device for monitoring patients with chronic diseases

[0001] The present invention relates to a method and device for monitoring patients with chronic diseases. The present invention relates to a method and device for monitoring patients with chronic diseases based on information and communication technologies (ICT).

[0002] A chronic condition is a health condition or illness that persists for a long time or has a slow onset. Examples include heart disease, stroke, arthritis, chronic respiratory disease, cancer, obesity, and diabetes. "Chronic" refers to a condition or quality that is so ingrained that it's difficult to correct. In medicine, it also refers to a condition that isn't acute or severe, yet doesn't improve easily.

[0003] As we enter an aging society, the number of patients with chronic diseases is increasing. Recently, mortality rates due to chronic diseases such as cerebrovascular disease, heart disease, and diabetes have been significant in Korea. Chronic diseases require ongoing management and treatment. Therefore, services that provide ongoing management and treatment for chronic diseases are essential.

[0004] For example, Korean Patent Publication No. 10-2248751, Korean Patent Publication No. 10-2400740, Korean Patent Publication No. 10-2013-0135677, Korean Patent Publication No. 10-2019-0118774, and Korean Patent Publication No. 10-2009-0003091 disclose methods and systems for supporting health management (e.g., chronic disease management, etc.) of users.

[0005] Health management hinges, above all, on the user's willingness and practice to manage it. However, the above literature focuses solely on providing users with health information, making its effectiveness in assisting users in managing their health somewhat limited.

[0006] One object of the present invention is to provide a health management method and device that reflects the health management will and health improvement will of a user (e.g., a patient with a chronic disease).

[0007] One object of the present invention is to provide a health care method and device having improved health care functions.

[0008] A method of operating a server for monitoring a chronic disease patient, performed by at least one processor according to exemplary embodiments of the present invention, may include: (S1) obtaining comprehensive evaluation data for a user including at least one of body measurement data, clinical examination data, and questionnaire data; (S2) determining a level of the user's will to manage each of a plurality of health indicators based on the comprehensive evaluation data; and (S3) transmitting a mission message including a mission related to at least one health indicator among the plurality of health indicators, the level of the user's will to manage being below a threshold level.

[0009] In one embodiment, the operating method of the server may further include a step of transmitting a praise encouragement message for a health indicator among the plurality of health indicators in which the user's level of will to manage exceeds a threshold level.

[0010] In one embodiment, the survey data may include the user's responses to a survey that can determine the user's level of willingness to manage at least one of the plurality of health indicators.

[0011] In one embodiment, the operating method of the server may further include a step of setting a health management goal of the user based on the comprehensive evaluation data.

[0012] In one embodiment, the mission may include detailed objectives for achieving the health care goal.

[0013] In one embodiment, step (S3) may include sequentially transmitting a plurality of mission messages for achieving the health management goal in a trend of increasing mission difficulty.

[0014] In one embodiment, step (S3) may include determining the mission by considering the mission achievement rates of other users with similar characteristics to the user. Whether the user and other users share similar characteristics may be determined based on demographic factors, physical factors, and comprehensive evaluation data.

[0015] In one embodiment, step (S2) may include: determining monitoring indicators that require management by the user among a plurality of health indicators based on the comprehensive evaluation data; and determining the user's level of willingness to manage at least one of the monitoring indicators based on the comprehensive evaluation data.

[0016] In one embodiment, the method of operating the server may further include transmitting a health information message including basic information related to at least one of the monitoring indicators.

[0017] In one embodiment, the operating method of the server may further include the steps of: receiving self-measured indicator data of the monitoring indicators by the user; and transmitting an indicator-based message including an analysis result of the indicator data.

[0018] In one embodiment, the operating method of the server may further include: receiving self-measured indicator data of the monitoring indicators by the user; and transmitting a risk management message including at least one of risk situation information and a response plan when the indicator data corresponds to a preset risk value.

[0019] In one embodiment, the operating method of the server may further include: receiving feedback on the mission; determining whether the mission has been achieved based on the feedback; and providing a reward to the user if the mission has been achieved.

[0020] In one embodiment, the method may further include providing the user with a mission having a lower difficulty level than the mission if the mission is not achieved.

[0021] A server for monitoring a chronic disease patient according to exemplary embodiments of the present invention may include a communication unit; a memory; and at least one processor connected to the communication unit and the memory.

[0022] The at least one processor may be controlled to obtain comprehensive evaluation data for a user including at least one of body measurement data, clinical examination data, and questionnaire data, determine the user's level of will to manage each of a plurality of health indicators based on the comprehensive evaluation data, and transmit a mission message including a mission related to at least one health indicator among the plurality of health indicators in which the user's level of will to manage is below a threshold level.

[0023] According to exemplary embodiments of the present invention, an application program stored in a recording medium may be provided to execute the above-described method when operated by a processor.

[0024] According to exemplary embodiments of the present invention, a health management method and device that reflect the health management will and health improvement will of a user (e.g., a patient with a chronic disease, etc.) can be provided.

[0025] According to exemplary embodiments of the present invention, a health care method and device having improved health care functions can be provided.

[0026] Figure 1 illustrates the structure of a chronic disease patient monitoring system according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0027] Figure 2 illustrates the structure of a device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0028] Figure 3 illustrates the concept of a care crew service according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0029] Figure 4 illustrates an example of a health information message according to the present invention.

[0030] Figure 5 illustrates an example of an indicator-based message according to the present invention.

[0031] Figure 6 illustrates an example of a mission message according to the present invention.

[0032] Figure 7 illustrates an example of a praise encouragement message according to the present invention.

[0033] Figure 8 illustrates an example of a risk management message according to the present invention.

[0034] Figure 9 illustrates an operation flowchart for performing a care crew service according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0035] Figure 10 illustrates an example of a care plan according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0036] FIG. 11 illustrates an operational flowchart for sending a health management message according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0037] FIG. 12 illustrates an operational flowchart for sending an indicator-based message according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0038] FIG. 13 illustrates an operational flowchart for sending a message for motivation according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0039] Figure 14 illustrates an operation flow chart for utilizing a mission according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0040] The advantages and features of the present invention, and the methods for achieving them, will become clearer with reference to the embodiments described in detail below, along with the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments disclosed below and may be implemented in various different forms.

[0041] To clearly explain embodiments of the present invention, portions irrelevant to the description may be omitted. Furthermore, when describing embodiments of the present invention, if a detailed description of a related known configuration or function is deemed to obscure the gist or description of the present invention, a detailed description thereof may be omitted.

[0042] When describing components of exemplary embodiments of the present invention, terms such as "first," "second," etc. may be used. These terms are intended to distinguish one component from another for convenience of explanation, and unless otherwise specified, the nature, order, etc. of the components are not limited by these terms. Furthermore, it is not intended to be assumed that the components to which these terms are attached are different from each other.

[0043] In each of the steps mentioned in this specification, unless the context clearly dictates a specific order, the steps may be performed in a different order than stated. That is, the steps may be performed in the same order as stated, may be performed substantially simultaneously, or may be performed in the opposite order.

[0044] As used herein, "and / or" may mean each of the listed components and any combination of two or more of the listed components. For example, "and / or" may mean the same as "at least one."

[0045] In this specification, “may include A, B, C, etc.” may be a concept that includes the meaning of “may include at least one of A, B, and C.”

[0046] According to exemplary embodiments of the present invention, a service and system for monitoring a user (e.g., a patient with a chronic disease) may be provided. The monitoring service or system according to exemplary embodiments of the present invention may also be referred to as a "care crew service (or system)."

[0047] Figure 1 illustrates the structure of a chronic disease patient monitoring system according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0048] Referring to FIG. 1, a chronic disease patient monitoring system may include a user device (101) and a server (102).

[0049] The user device (101) may be a device used by a user (e.g., a patient with a chronic disease). The user device (101) may connect to a server (102) via a network and interact with the server (102). The user device (101) may connect to the server (102) and utilize care crew services. For example, the user device (101) may be a variety of devices, such as an electronic device such as a smartphone, a laptop, a desktop computer, or a tablet PC.

[0050] The server (102) may be a device of a service provider providing care crew services. The server (102) may transmit and receive data to and from the user device (101) via a network. The server (102) manages various scenarios and related messages for the care crew service (e.g., to motivate the user) and may transmit various messages to the user. In addition, the server (102) may collect and utilize information about the user's body, health status, lifestyle habits, and the like.

[0051] Although FIG. 1 illustrates only one user device (101), multiple devices including the user device (101) can access the server (102) and use the care crew service.

[0052] The structure of the system as shown in FIG. 1 is an example, and other structures may be applied to the present invention. The relationship between the server (102) and the user device (101) as shown in FIG. 1 may be established when the service is provided in the form of a platform. In another example, the care crew service may be provided in the form of a non-network-based program rather than a platform. In this case, unlike as shown in FIG. 1, the care crew service may be provided by a program or local application installed on the user device (101) without the server (102). In this case, the server (102) may be the entity providing the program or local application.

[0053] FIG. 2 illustrates the structure of a device according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 illustrates an example of the structure of a user device (101) or a server (102) of FIG. 1. In this specification, the user device (10) and the server (102) may be collectively referred to as a "device."

[0054] Referring to FIG. 2, the device may include a control unit (201), a communication unit (202), and a storage unit (203).

[0055] The control unit (201) can control the overall functions and operations of the device. The control unit (201) can control components of the device, for example, the communication unit (202), the storage unit (203), and at least one other component. That is, the control unit (201) can provide information or data necessary for the operation of the components of the device, and perform operations based on information or data generated or managed by the components.

[0056] For example, the control unit (201) may include at least one processor, at least one circuit, etc. For example, the processor may include at least one of a central processing unit (CPU), a graphics processing unit (GPU), and a neural processing unit (NPU). The control unit (201) may perform the necessary control to enable the device to operate according to various embodiments described herein.

[0057] The communication unit (202) can perform functions for transmitting and receiving signals with other devices. The communication unit (202) performs wired or wireless communication and can process signals under the control of the control unit (201).

[0058] For example, the communication unit (202) may include an RF circuit, antenna, etc. for wireless communication, or may include a connection terminal, a modem, a driver module, etc. for wired communication. For example, the communication unit (202) may support at least one of various communication protocols, such as cellular communication such as LTE and 5G, short-range wireless communication such as WiFi and Bluetooth, and short-range wired communication such as Ethernet.

[0059] The storage unit (203) can store data used in the device, software for the device's operation, programs, and commands. Furthermore, the storage unit (203) can provide stored data under the control of the control unit (201). Furthermore, the storage unit (203) can store applications, drivers, and the like to be driven by the control unit (201).

[0060] For example, the storage unit (203) may include RAM such as DRAM, SRAM, etc.; ROM; EEPROM; HDD; SSD; flash storage means, etc.

[0061] Although not shown in FIG. 2, the device may further include at least one of a power supply, a display device, an input device, and an output device, depending on the type of device. For example, if the device is a user device (101), the device may further include a display device (e.g., a display), an input device (e.g., a touch panel, a button), and a power supply (e.g., a battery, a power supply).

[0062] Figure 3 illustrates the concept of a care crew service according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0063] Referring to Figure 3, a user can input health information (301) via a user device (101). For example, a user can sign up for the Care Crew service via an application or the web and input health information. However, some health information may be automatically input through linkage with a server (102).

[0064] Health information may include comprehensive assessment data including at least one of body measurement data, clinical examination data, and questionnaire data.

[0065] In some embodiments, the body measurement data may include height, weight, BMI, waist circumference, blood pressure, pulse, chest X-ray results, ABI results, fundus examination results, monofilament examination results, foot examination results, and the like.

[0066] For example, body measurement data may be measured through a pre-examination (e.g., an offline pre-examination) or may be measured using a sensor included or linked to the user device (101). The user may input body measurement data and transmit it to the server (102), or the server (102) may receive body measurement data from an external server with the user's consent to use the information.

[0067] In some embodiments, clinical test data may include blood test results (e.g., fasting blood glucose level, postprandial blood glucose level, glycated hemoglobin level, total cholesterol level, triglyceride level, HDL-cholesterol level, LDL-cholesterol level, e-GFR, hemoglobin level, hematocrit level, sodium level, potassium level, albumin level, BUN / creatinine level, uric acid level, etc.); urine test results (e.g., Urine 10-color, urinary albumin / creatinine ratio, etc.); etc.

[0068] For example, clinical examination data may be measured through a pre-examination (e.g., an offline pre-examination). A user may input clinical examination data and transmit it to the server (102), or the server (102) may receive clinical examination data from an external server with the user's consent to use the information.

[0069] The survey data may include the user's response data to a survey provided by the server (102). For example, the survey data may include the user's lifestyle habits, medication history, vaccination history, etc.

[0070] The server (102) can obtain the user's health information and verify the user's individual health data (health information, data derived from health information, etc.) (302). The medical institution can monitor and provide individualized interventions based on the user's individual health data (303). For example, monitoring and individualized interventions can be performed by pre-designed programs without human intervention.

[0071] Customized content may be provided to users based on their health management level (304). For example, a user's health management level may be determined based on their individual health data.

[0072] Specific examples of the contents of the Care Crew service are as shown in Table 1. The Care Crew service can provide users with various health management messages (i.e., health information messages as shown in Table 1 below).

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[0074] Health information messages may contain basic information related to the user's health care. For example, basic information may include background knowledge, scientific knowledge, medical instructions, and statistical data related to health care.

[0075] In some embodiments, the health information message may include basic information related to at least one of the user's medical condition, medication, exercise, stress, diet, weight control, smoking, and drinking habits. A specific example of a health information message is shown in FIG. 4. FIG. 4 illustrates an example of a health information message for hypertension.

[0076] In some embodiments, multiple health management goals may be set for a user based on the user's comprehensive assessment data. Health information messages may be generated and / or matched based on the health management goals and provided to the user.

[0077] In some embodiments, health information messages may be provided to users based on a prioritized list of health management goals. For example, health management goals may be prioritized from 3 to 5, preferably 3. For example, health information messages may be provided to users sequentially and repeatedly based on a predetermined period of time. By providing health information messages to users for health management goals prioritized in this list, customized and focused management can be achieved.

[0078] Indicator-based messages may include feedback on user-measured data (hereinafter, "indicator data") regarding health indicators. For example, health indicators may include monitoring indicators requiring user management. For example, a user may self-measure indicator data, input it into an application, and transmit it to a server (102). Alternatively, indicator data may be measured by a sensor device linked to the user device (101), automatically input into the application, and then transmitted to the server (102).

[0079] In some embodiments, health indicators may include physical and examination-related indicators (e.g., weight, BMI, blood pressure, blood sugar, etc.); medication-related indicators (e.g., type of medication taken, whether or not the medication was taken); and lifestyle-related indicators (e.g., meal records, step count, exercise, smoking, drinking, sleep, etc.). Specific examples of indicator data are provided in Table 2 below.

[0080] A metrics-based message may include the user's metrics data and / or analysis results about the metrics data.

[0081] In some embodiments, the indicator-based message may include indicator data at a given point in time, an average value of indicator data over a given period of time, a rolling average value of indicator data over a given period of time (in this case, data distortion due to some specific values ​​can be prevented), trends and tendencies of indicator data over a given period of time, comparison data with users with similar diseases, comparison data with users with similar demographic factors, etc.

[0082] In some embodiments, indicator-based messages may include indicator data related to the user's typical disease over a given period of time. In this case, customized and focused management of the user's typical disease can be performed.

[0083] For example, specific examples of indicator data included in indicator-based messages and / or analysis results for indicator data are as shown in Table 2 below.

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[0085] In one embodiment, a user's management group can be determined based on the user's comprehensive assessment data. For example, management groups may include a general management group, an intensive management group, etc. Furthermore, different management groups may be assigned to different health indicators.

[0086] In some embodiments, the reference period for analyzing indicator data (e.g., the period used as a reference for calculating indicator data averages, etc.) may vary depending on the management group. For example, the reference period for analyzing indicator data in the intensive management group may be shorter than the reference period for analyzing indicator data in the general management group. This allows for intensive management of specific users or indicators.

[0087] For example, the reference period for analyzing indicator data for the intensive care group may be 3 to 20 days, 5 to 15 days, or 10 to 2 weeks. Furthermore, the reference period for analyzing indicator data for the general care group may be 5 days to 1 month, 10 days to 1 month, 15 days to 1 month, or 20 days to 1 month.

[0088] For example, as shown in Table 3 below, each user's indicator data may be assigned a different management group, and the analysis reference period may vary depending on the management group to which the indicator data belongs. Figure 5 illustrates a specific example of an indicator-based message sent to a user whose blood sugar level falls within the intensive management group.

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[0090] Motivational messages may include messages that motivate users to manage their health (e.g., managing health to achieve the aforementioned health management goals; managing health indicators, particularly monitoring indicators; etc.).

[0091] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the content of motivational messages can be configured and provided to users differently depending on their level of motivation for health management. For example, a user's level of motivation for health management (i.e., their level of commitment to health management) may vary for each of the aforementioned health indicators and health management goals. By configuring the content of motivational messages differently based on the user's level of commitment to health management, the focus and efficiency of health management can be improved.

[0092] In some embodiments, the level of willingness to manage can be divided into 2 to 7 levels, preferably 2 to 5. If it is 2 levels, the level of willingness to manage can be divided into presence / absence. If it is 5 levels, the level of willingness to manage can be divided into a pan-theoretical model, as shown in Table 4 below. In Table 4 below, a higher level can be interpreted as a higher level of willingness to manage (i.e., health management motivation).

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[0094] A user's level of commitment to managing health indicators and health management goals can be determined based on the user's comprehensive assessment data (especially, questionnaire data).

[0095] In some embodiments, the survey data may include a user's responses to a questionnaire that can determine the user's level of commitment to managing at least one of the aforementioned health indicators (see Table 5 below for specific examples of the questionnaire and responses). For example, the survey data may include responses to a questionnaire that can determine the user's level of commitment to managing at least one of blood pressure, blood sugar, medication, smoking cessation, alcohol abstinence, exercise, and weight. For example, the user's level of commitment to managing a health indicator can be inferred from the user's level of commitment to managing a health management goal related to the health indicator.

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[0097] In some embodiments, a user's improvement goal may be set based on the user's level of commitment to managing a health indicator. For example, the improvement goal may be the user's health management goal, a detailed goal to achieve the user's health management goal, or an additional goal distinct from the health management goal. For example, the improvement goal may be related to a health indicator whose level of commitment to management is below a predetermined threshold (including no commitment to management). Accordingly, the user can be focused on motivating health indicators for which the user has no commitment to management.

[0098] In some embodiments, if the level of management commitment is below a predetermined threshold (including no management commitment), the motivational message may include a mission message. If the level of management commitment exceeds a predetermined threshold, the motivational message may include a praise-encouraging message.

[0099] In some embodiments, the motivational message may further include the benefits and importance of managing the health indicators included in the motivational message, the problems of not managing the health indicators, statistical data related to the health indicators, etc.

[0100] The mission message may include a mission aimed at improving the user's commitment to health management (i.e., practicing health management). The difficulty (i.e., intensity) of the mission may vary depending on the user's level of commitment to health management. However, the difficulty of the mission may be set lower than the aforementioned health management and improvement goals, thereby encouraging the user to achieve the improvement and health management goals. A specific example of the mission message is shown in Figure 6.

[0101] Praise and encouragement messages may include praise and encouragement to maintain the user's health-related intentions and behaviors (e.g., habits). A specific example of a praise and encouragement message is shown in Figure 7.

[0102] Risk management messages may be provided to users when a predetermined risk level is reached for any of the aforementioned health indicators (e.g., monitoring indicators). For example, risk management messages may be provided in the form of pop-up messages.

[0103] In some embodiments, risk management messages may include information related to risk situations, guidance for users (e.g., coping strategies), and the like. This can help prevent users from experiencing emergencies, serious injuries, and other conditions. A specific example of a risk management message is shown in Figure 8.

[0104] In some embodiments, if a health indicator measurement falls within a predetermined caution level range, a notification regarding the occurrence of a caution level may be provided in the form of a pop-up message. Furthermore, if a health indicator measurement falls within a risk level range, a notification regarding the occurrence of a risk level and a response plan may be provided. In this case, by managing health indicator measurements by dividing them into caution and risk levels, the occurrence of emergency situations can be better prevented. Tables 6 and 7 provide specific examples of caution and risk levels for blood pressure and blood sugar, respectively.

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[0107] In some embodiments, if a health indicator that indicates a risk level is not adjusted through a risk management message, an additional individual message from a specialist may be provided. Additionally, if a risk level persists (e.g., exceeds a predetermined number of times over a predetermined period), an additional message recommending medical treatment may be provided.

[0108] In some embodiments, the Care Crew service may further provide a message prompting the user to read a message (e.g., in the form of a pop-up) when the user has not read a message for a predetermined period of time, a non-recording notification message when the user has not recorded indicator data for a predetermined period of time, etc.

[0109] In one embodiment, the criteria for providing indicator non-recording alert messages may vary depending on the management group. For example, for the intensive management group, an indicator non-recording alert message may be provided if indicator data is not recorded three or more times in a week (i.e., if indicator data is recorded less than three times in a week). For the general management group, an indicator non-recording alert message may be provided if indicator data is not recorded once, twice, or three times in a two-week period.

[0110] Hereinafter, the process of providing care crew services will be described in more detail with reference to Figures 9 through 14. However, some of the details described above may be omitted to avoid redundant description.

[0111] Figure 9 illustrates an operational flowchart for performing a care crew service according to one embodiment. Figure 9 illustrates operations performed by a server (102).

[0112] Referring to Figure 9, the server (102) can obtain a user's comprehensive evaluation data (S901). For example, the server (102) can perform a comprehensive evaluation on a user upon the user's new service subscription.

[0113] As described above, the comprehensive evaluation data may include at least one of body measurement data, clinical examination data, and questionnaire data.

[0114] For example, a user may input body measurement data into a user device (101) and transmit it to a server (102). Alternatively, the server (102) may receive body measurement data from an external server, provided that the user consents to the use of the information.

[0115] For example, a user may input clinical examination data and transmit it to the server (102). Alternatively, the server (102) may receive clinical examination data from an external server, provided that the user consents to the use of the information.

[0116] For example, the server (102) may provide a user with a questionnaire containing multiple questionnaire questions, and the user may provide answers to the questionnaire to the server (102).

[0117] The server (102) can determine a care plan based on the user's comprehensive assessment data (S902) and provide the determined care plan to the user. The care plan may include multiple health management goals. That is, health management goals may be determined based on the comprehensive assessment data. Figure 10 illustrates a specific example of a care plan.

[0118] In one embodiment, health indicators requiring management (e.g., monitoring indicators) may be determined based on the user's comprehensive assessment data. Health management goals may be determined based on the monitoring indicators. Health management goals may include objectives related to the monitoring indicators. For example, health management goals may include achieving target values ​​for the monitoring indicators (e.g., Table 8), performing behaviors related to the monitoring indicators (e.g., Table 9), and completing training related to the monitoring indicators (e.g., Table 10).

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[0122] In one embodiment, determination of monitoring indicators and / or health management goals may be performed based on a predefined mapping table or algorithm.

[0123] In another embodiment, determination of monitoring indicators and / or health management goals may be performed based on a trained artificial intelligence model.

[0124] In another embodiment, the determination of monitoring indicators and / or health management goals may be performed by a professional and then input into the server (102). In this case, the server (102) may provide information about the user and comprehensive evaluation data of the user to the professional's device, and may receive monitoring indicators and / or health management goals input from the professional's device.

[0125] The server (102) can monitor users and transmit health management messages (S903). For example, the server (102) can monitor whether the user is performing health management according to the care plan (i.e., health management goals) and transmit various health management messages to the user device (101) for managing the user.

[0126] As described above, health management messages may include at least one of health information messages, indicator-based messages, motivational messages (mission messages and praise-based messages), and risk management messages. Additionally, health management messages may include message-reading encouragement messages, indicator-non-recording notification messages, and the like.

[0127] The server (102) can provide health management messages to the user according to preset rules (i.e., schedules).

[0128] In one embodiment, the server (102) may transmit a health management message to the user device (101) at least once every predetermined period of time (e.g., one week, two weeks, four weeks, etc.). The number of transmissions may be set differently depending on the type of health management message.

[0129] In another embodiment, a first health management message (e.g., a health information message, a metric-based message, a motivational message, a message encouragement message, a metric non-recording notification message, etc.) may be transmitted to the user device (101) at least once per predetermined period. A second health management message (e.g., a risk management message, a FAQ, etc.) may be transmitted to the user device (101) upon occurrence of a predetermined event.

[0130] Specific examples of transmission schedules according to the type of health care message are shown in Table 11 below.

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[0132] The server (102) can reset (i.e., modify) the user's care plan based on the health management results for the user for a predetermined period of time (S904).

[0133] For example, when a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the start of monitoring for a user, the server (102) can re-request comprehensive evaluation data from the user and re-acquire it. The server (102) can calculate whether the health management goal has been achieved and the achievement rate during the predetermined period. Based on the re-acquired comprehensive evaluation data, whether the health management goal has been achieved, the achievement rate, etc., the server (102) can determine whether the existing monitoring indicators have changed, whether the health management goal has been changed, etc.

[0134] The server (102) can perform monitoring and message transmission again (S903). The repetition of S904 and S903 can continue while the user uses the care crew service.

[0135] FIG. 11 illustrates an operational flowchart for performing health management message transmission according to one embodiment. FIG. 11 illustrates operations performed by a server (102).

[0136] Referring to Figure 11, the server (102) can set a user's management group based on the user's comprehensive evaluation data (S1101). As described above, the management group may include a focused management group, a general management group, etc. For example, the criteria for setting the management group may be predefined. Table 12 provides specific examples of criteria for classifying users into focused and general management groups.

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[0138] In some embodiments, different management groups may be set for each health indicator requiring management (i.e., monitoring indicator).

[0139] The server (102) can set the user's health management goals based on the user's comprehensive assessment data and management group (S1102). For example, the difficulty (i.e., intensity) of the health management goals may be determined based on the management group. For example, the difficulty of the health management goals for the intensive management group may be higher than that for the general health management group.

[0140] The server (102) can transmit a message for management to the user device (101) (S1103). Details regarding the transmission of the message are omitted as they have been described above.

[0141] Figure 12 illustrates a flowchart of operations for sending a metric-based message according to one embodiment. Figure 12 illustrates operations performed by a server (102).

[0142] Referring to FIG. 12, the server (102) can monitor a user's health indicator (e.g., a monitoring indicator) (S1201). For example, the server (102) can provide an interface for inputting indicator data (e.g., a measurement value, etc.) for the monitoring indicator to the user device (101), and can receive the indicator data input through the interface from the user device (101). Alternatively, the server (102) can also receive indicator data measured by a sensor linked to the user device (101).

[0143] The server (102) can generate a metrics-based message based on metrics data (S1202). For example, the server (102) can generate a message by adding variables to a predefined message template or using a generative artificial intelligence model (e.g., GPT). The content included in the metrics-based message is as described above.

[0144] The server (102) can transmit the generated indicator-based message to the user device (101) (S1203). The server (102) can transmit the indicator-based message to the user device (101) via a network. For example, the indicator-based message can be transmitted in various forms, such as an application push message, a push notification, a general text message, an email, a message from a third-party messaging application, etc.

[0145] Figure 13 illustrates an operational flowchart for sending a motivation message according to one embodiment. Figure 13 shows the operations performed by the server (102).

[0146] Referring to FIG. 13, the server (102) can obtain the user's comprehensive evaluation data (S1301). As described above, the comprehensive evaluation data may include body measurement data, clinical examination data, questionnaire data, and the like.

[0147] The server (102) can determine the user's level of willingness to manage at least one health indicator based on the user's comprehensive assessment data (S1302). Examples of the at least one health indicator are as described above. In some embodiments, the at least one health indicator may include the user's monitoring indicator.

[0148] In some embodiments, the server (102) may determine the user's level of willingness to manage at least one health indicator based on questionnaire data included in the comprehensive assessment data. For example, the questionnaire data may include the user's responses to a questionnaire that can determine the user's level of willingness to manage at least one health indicator.

[0149] For example, the server (102) may transmit a questionnaire (i.e., questionnaire questions) to the user device (101) to determine the user's level of willingness to manage at least one health indicator, and receive questionnaire data including answers to the questionnaire from the user device (101). The server (102) may determine the user's level of willingness to manage at least one health indicator based on the questionnaire data.

[0150] In some embodiments, the server (102) may set improvement goals for the user based on the user's level of commitment to managing at least one health indicator. Details of the improvement goals are as described above.

[0151] The server (102) can determine whether the user's level of willingness to manage at least one health indicator is below a predetermined threshold level (S1303). For example, the server (102) can determine whether the user's level of willingness to manage each health indicator is below a predetermined threshold level.

[0152] The server (102) may transmit a mission message containing a mission related to a health indicator for which the user's level of will to manage the health indicator is below a predetermined threshold level to the user device (101) (S1304). The mission message may include a mission for improving the user's will to manage the health indicator, practicing management, etc. For example, the server (102) may generate a message by optimizing a predefined message template or using a generative artificial intelligence model (e.g., GPT).

[0153] The server (102) may transmit a praise and encouragement message to the user device (101) for a health indicator whose level of user's will to manage exceeds a predetermined threshold (S1305). The praise and encouragement message may include praise and encouragement to maintain the user's will to manage, behavior, etc. for the corresponding health indicator. For example, the server (102) may generate the message by optimizing a predefined message template or using a generative artificial intelligence model (e.g., GPT).

[0154] In one embodiment, a mission for a user may be determined by considering the mission completion rates of other users with similar characteristics to the user. For example, when other users with similar characteristics to the user demonstrate the same level of commitment to managing the same health indicator, the completion rate of the mission provided to the user in relation to that health indicator may be checked. The server (102) may provide the user with missions for which the mission completion rate of other users is above a predetermined value. For example, whether a user has similar characteristics to the user may be determined based on demographic factors (e.g., age, gender, occupation, job title, etc.), physical factors (e.g., height, weight), comprehensive assessment data, etc.

[0155] In some embodiments, prior to providing a mission message, the user's health management goal may be set based on comprehensive assessment data. At least one health indicator that determines the user's level of commitment to health management (specifically, a monitoring indicator requiring management) may be related to the user's health management goal. For example, the mission message may include a detailed goal as a mission to achieve the health management goal.

[0156] In some embodiments, the difficulty of the missions included in the mission messages may be determined based on the user's level of commitment to managing their health. In one embodiment, multiple missions may be sequentially presented to the user with increasing difficulty. In this case, the mission messages may serve as a guide to help the user achieve their health management goals.

[0157] Figure 14 illustrates an operational flowchart for utilizing a mission according to one embodiment. Figure 14 illustrates operations performed by a server (102).

[0158] Referring to Fig. 14, the server (102) can receive feedback to determine whether the user has achieved the mission (S1401).

[0159] For example, a user may input feedback on an assigned mission into the user device (101), and the feedback may be transmitted to a server (102). The server (102) may determine whether the mission has been accomplished.

[0160] For example, feedback may be entered periodically or intermittently by the user. Feedback may be entered by answering questions in a questionnaire-like format, or by uploading photos or videos related to the actions required in the mission. If the mission involves achieving a target value for a given health indicator, the user may provide feedback by entering indicator data. The server (102) may also send a push message to the user device (101) containing a notification requesting feedback.

[0161] The server (102) can determine whether the mission has been achieved based on feedback (S1402).

[0162] If the mission is determined to be accomplished, the server (102) may provide a reward for the mission (S1403). The reward may take various forms. For example, the reward may include providing a health badge indicating the completion of the mission. Another example may include awarding points that can be used to purchase health care products.

[0163] If the mission is determined to be unachievable, the server (102) may reset the mission (S1404). For example, the server (102) may re-provide the user with a mission with a lower difficulty level than the previously provided mission. For example, the server (102) may relax the number of required actions, relax the number of permitted prohibited actions, or relax the target value of a health indicator that must be adjusted.

[0164] In some embodiments, a single health management goal may be associated with multiple (i.e., two or more) health indicators. In this case, mission messages with different health indicators may be provided to the user. That is, mission messages with different health indicators may contribute together to the achievement of a single health management goal. The server (102) may determine the mission achievement rate for each health indicator based on user feedback after a predetermined period of time. The server (102) may adjust the weighting of the mission based on the mission achievement rate for each health indicator. For example, the server (102) may increase the weighting of the mission for a health indicator with a high mission achievement rate.

[0165] For example, if a health management goal is to achieve an appropriate weight, health indicators related to achieving an appropriate weight may include diet (i.e., diet; a first health indicator) and exercise (a second health indicator). Assuming that the user's level of will to manage diet and exercise is both below a critical level, missions related to diet and missions related to exercise may be provided to the user. After a predetermined period of time, the server (102) may compare the achievement rates of the diet-related missions and the exercise-related missions, and increase the proportion of missions provided for health indicators with high achievement rates. Accordingly, by reflecting the user's will to manage diet in achieving the health management goal, the efficiency of health management may be improved.

[0166] References to "one embodiment" of the principles of the present invention and various variations of this expression in this specification mean that a particular feature, structure, characteristic, etc., is included in at least one embodiment of the principles of the present invention in connection with that embodiment. Accordingly, the expression "in one embodiment" and any other variations disclosed throughout this specification are not necessarily all referring to the same embodiment.

[0167] The methods according to the various embodiments of the present invention described above may be implemented as a computer program or mobile application and stored on a medium to be executed by combining a computer as hardware. Alternatively, the steps of the methods or algorithms described in connection with the embodiments of the present invention may be implemented directly in hardware, implemented as a software module executed by hardware, or implemented by a combination thereof. The software module may reside in RAM, ROM, EPROM, EEPROM, flash memory, a hard disk, a removable disk, a CD-ROM, or any other form of computer-readable recording medium well known in the art to which the present invention pertains. In addition, the algorithm may be produced in the form of an installation file and provided in the form of an online download, and for this purpose, may be stored on a server accessible through an online software market.

[0168] All embodiments and conditional examples disclosed in this specification are intended to help those skilled in the art understand the principles and concepts of the present invention. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the present invention can be implemented in modified forms without departing from the essential characteristics thereof. Therefore, the disclosed embodiments should be considered in an illustrative rather than a restrictive sense. The scope of the present invention is set forth in the claims, not the foregoing description, and all differences within the scope equivalent thereto should be construed as being included in the present invention.

Claims

1. A method of operating a server for monitoring a chronic disease patient performed by at least one processor, (S1) A step of obtaining comprehensive evaluation data for a user including at least one of body measurement data, clinical examination data, and questionnaire data; (S2) a step of determining the user's level of management will for each of multiple health indicators based on the above comprehensive evaluation data; and (S3) A method of operating a server, comprising: a step of transmitting a mission message including a mission related to at least one health indicator among the plurality of health indicators, wherein the user's level of will to manage the health indicator is below a threshold level; 2. In claim 1, A method of operating a server, further comprising the step of transmitting a praise encouragement message for a health indicator among the plurality of health indicators in which the user's level of will to manage exceeds a threshold level.

3. In claim 1, A server operation method, wherein the above-mentioned questionnaire data includes the user's response to a questionnaire that can confirm the user's level of will to manage at least one health indicator among the plurality of health indicators.

4. In claim 1, (S3) A method of operating a server, further comprising a step of setting a health management goal of the user based on the comprehensive evaluation data prior to step (S3).

5. In claim 4, The above mission is a method of operating a server, which includes detailed objectives for achieving the above health management goals.

6. In claim 5, (S3) A method of operating a server, wherein the step includes sequentially transmitting a plurality of mission messages for achieving the above health management goals in a tendency of increasing difficulty of the missions.

7. In claim 1, In step (S3), when determining the mission, the mission is determined by considering the mission achievement rates of other users with similar characteristics to the user. A method of operating a server that determines whether a user has similar characteristics to other users based on demographic factors, physical factors, and comprehensive evaluation data.

8. In claim 1, (S2) Step is, A step of determining monitoring indicators that require management by the user among multiple health indicators based on the above comprehensive evaluation data; and A method of operating a server, comprising: determining a user's level of willingness to manage at least one of the monitoring indicators based on the comprehensive evaluation data.

9. In claim 8, A method of operating a server, further comprising the step of transmitting a health information message including basic information related to at least one of the above monitoring indicators.

10. In claim 8, A method of operating a server, further comprising: a step of receiving self-measured indicator data by the user for the above monitoring indicators; and a step of transmitting an indicator-based message including an analysis result for the indicator data.

11. In claim 8, A step of receiving self-measured indicator data of the above monitoring indicators by the user; and A method of operating a server, further comprising: a step of transmitting a risk management message including at least one of risk situation information and response measures when the above indicator data corresponds to a preset risk level.

12. In claim 1, Step of receiving feedback on the above mission; A step of determining whether the above mission has been achieved based on the above feedback; and A method of operating a server, further comprising the step of providing a reward to the user when the above mission is accomplished.

13. In claim 12, A method of operating a server, further comprising the step of providing the user with a mission having a lower difficulty level than the above mission if the above mission is not achieved.

14. In a server for monitoring chronic disease patients, Department of Communications; memory; and comprising at least one processor connected to the communication unit and the memory; At least one processor of the above, Obtain comprehensive evaluation data about a user, including at least one of body measurement data, clinical examination data, and questionnaire data; Based on the above comprehensive evaluation data, determine the user's level of management will for each of multiple health indicators, A server that controls transmission of a mission message including a mission related to at least one health indicator among the plurality of health indicators, wherein the user's management will level is below a threshold level.

15. An application program stored on a recording medium that, when operated by a processor, executes the method according to claim 1.

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