Icon-Based Symptom Tracking via Dispersive SAN
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current healthcare communication systems face challenges in accurately recording and transcribing patient stories due to human memory fallibility, language barriers, literacy issues, and delays in reporting adverse effects, which can compromise medical diagnosis and treatment efficacy.
Innovation Solution
A system utilizing symbology or icon-based communication on mobile devices for real-time recording of symptoms with temporal and spatial coordinates, allowing patients to select symbolic representations of their symptoms, which are then electronically recorded and communicated to healthcare providers, enabling accurate and timely data entry into electronic health records.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If traditional verbal/written communication methods are used for patient history taking, then healthcare providers can gather information, but accuracy is compromised due to human memory fallibility and communication barriers
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses digital copies of patient information stored in electronic health records, replacing the fallible human memory and verbal transcription process. The system creates accurate digital copies of patient histories that can be reliably accessed and reviewed by healthcare providers without the errors inherent in manual recording and recall.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces the mechanical process of verbal communication and manual note-taking with an automated electronic system. The system electronically captures, stores, and retrieves patient information, eliminating the need for human memory and manual transcription, thereby improving both accuracy and reliability of information transmission.
2Loss of time
If patients report symptoms during appointments, then healthcare providers receive feedback, but significant delays occur between appointments leading to inaccurate recall
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements preliminary action by having patients electronically report their symptoms and status between appointments. The system captures patient information in real-time as it occurs, rather than relying on retrospective recall after the fact. This preliminary documentation of events during the interval between appointments eliminates time delays and maintains accurate records.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent establishes continuity of useful action by maintaining an ongoing electronic record of patient symptoms and status between appointments. Rather than discrete periodic reporting, the system enables continuous electronic communication and documentation, ensuring that patient information is constantly updated and accessible without interruption or delay.
3Adaptability or versatility
If conventional communication methods are used, then healthcare providers can assess patient conditions, but literacy and language barriers impede effective communication
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses visual icons and symbols as copies of verbal descriptions, providing a universal language that transcends literacy and language barriers. These graphical representations can be understood by patients regardless of their reading ability or native language, making the system accessible to diverse populations while maintaining clear and accurate communication.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the parameter of communication from text-based to visual/icon-based. By transforming verbal descriptions into graphical representations, the system adapts to different literacy levels and language backgrounds. This parameter change makes the interface universally operable and accessible to patients with varying educational backgrounds and language proficiencies.
4Productivity
If manual transcription of patient stories is performed, then healthcare providers can document histories, but errors occur due to human fallibility and time pressure
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the manual mechanical process of transcription with an automated electronic system. The system electronically captures and stores patient information directly, eliminating the need for manual typing and transcription. This substitution dramatically increases documentation speed while simultaneously improving precision by removing human errors from the process.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements self-service by having patients directly input their own information into the electronic health record system. Patients can independently document their symptoms, medications, and health status without requiring provider intervention for transcription. This self-service approach both speeds up the documentation process and ensures accuracy by having patients provide their own information directly.
Data Source
AI summary
A method of monitoring symptoms of a person includes repeating, over a period of time, the steps of: selecting, by the person, one or more symbolic representations corresponding to one or more symptoms from a predefined set of symbolic representations presented to the person; and electronically recording data regarding the one or more symbolic representations selected by the person such that the data is electronically accessible later for generating a history of the symptoms of the person over the period of time. The data is transferred over virtual networks using virtual dispersive routing and stored in dispersive storage area networks (SANs). The data is classified as trusted, corrupted, invalid or uncertain, and/or as trusted, ambiguous and inadequate.