JP2004054703A - Mobile healthcare method - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a healthcare method of low installation/operation cost that prevents occurrence of an emergency and externally communicates even when a disorder below a level identifiable by a system without the person's appeal. <P>SOLUTION: The mobile healthcare method, which is a healthcare method that, in order for an attendant, a carer, a monitoring center and the like to observe safety and disorder of the elderly, handicapped and others, receives and analyzes healthcare data transmitted via a telecommunication line from dwellings of the elderly, handicapped and others, and if necessary, provides care, attendance, life support or the like, specifies a target elderly person or handicapped person with an onboard device, receives healthcare data on the elderly person, handicapped person or another with the onboard device, analyzes and judges the healthcare data on the elderly person, handicapped person or another, and selects and outputs a countermeasure with the onboard device according to the judgment. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a health management system for managing the health of elderly and disabled persons from a remote location.
[0002]
[Prior art]
With the progress of nuclear families due to changes in personal lifestyles and aging, the number of single-person households and elderly households has been increasing year by year. However, residents of such households have been identified as families (family, relatives, relatives, etc.). ), The health condition and living condition of the elderly and the like are always worrisome. For this reason, many sensors, such as a health management system that measures blood pressure, body temperature, heart rate, etc. daily using a medical device and sends it to a medical institution via a telephone line, and a safety sensor, an outing detection sensor, and an open / close sensor, have been used. There are many devices that are installed in residences, recognize safety and emergencies based on a life pattern derived from the operation status of these sensors, and transmit an alarm to a home support center or a monitoring center via a telephone line or a CATV line. .
[0003]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, for example, when living data of an elderly person or a disabled person (hereinafter, referred to as a managed person) is transmitted over a telephone line, the data amount is large, communication costs are high, and no ringing is required to collect data at an arbitrary time. Additional functions are required at the managed house, such as the addition of a device or a dial display, and this cost is added to the telephone usage fee at the managed house. Is hindering.
[0004]
In addition, since data is collected by a telephone line once at a monitoring center, if data of many managed houses is to be collected, a collection date and a collection time zone are limited, and the real-time property of the data is impaired. Further, even if an abnormality is found, there is a problem that it takes a long time before an actual visit takes place due to a schedule of life support or a place where transportation is extremely poor, and it is not possible to respond immediately. In addition, some managers may not want to monitor their lives at a monitoring center or other location they do not know, resulting in privacy problems.
[0005]
On the other hand, care managers and public health nurses regularly visit the home for care and livelihood support for the managed person. Distant, sick feet, sickness, injuries, etc.), the care manager or public health nurse spends extra time at the visit, There is no problem, and it is necessary to visit the managed house that does not need to be visited, which is not efficient. In addition, there is a problem that a required service cannot be provided because the manager may not want to be visited frequently.
[0006]
The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and a first mobile health management method is a method in which a nurse, a caregiver, a monitoring center, or the like recognizes the wisdom or abnormality of an elderly person, a disabled person, or the like. To analyze the data collected by health management devices installed in dwellings such as the elderly and the disabled, and to provide nursing care, nursing, and life support if necessary, Requesting the health management device to transmit the health management data of the elderly or disabled person to the in-vehicle device, and the in-vehicle device receiving the request, The method further includes a step of receiving the health management data transmitted from the health management device, and a step of analyzing and determining the health management data received by the on-vehicle device from the health management device.
[0007]
In addition, as a second mobile health management method, nurses, caregivers, and monitoring centers are installed in residences for the elderly and the disabled to recognize the wisdom and abnormalities of the elderly and the disabled. In a health management method that analyzes data collected by the health management device and provides nursing care, nursing, and life support if necessary, the on-board device that specifies the target elderly or disabled Requesting the health management device to transmit a health and living condition determination result based on health management data of a person or a person with a disability to the in-vehicle device, and the in-vehicle device receiving the request performs the health management. The method includes a step of receiving a determination result of health and living condition transmitted from the device.
[0008]
In addition, regardless of any of the above cases, there may be a case where the in-vehicle device selects and outputs a response based on the determination result.
[0009]
Furthermore, as a third mobile health management method, nurses, caregivers, and monitoring centers are installed in dwellings for the elderly and the disabled to recognize the wisdom and abnormalities of the elderly and the disabled. In a health management method that analyzes data collected by the health management device and provides nursing care, nursing, and life support if necessary, the on-board device that specifies the target elderly or disabled Requesting the health management device to transmit a processing request for a result of determination of health and living conditions based on the health management data of a person or a person with a disability to the in-vehicle device; and receiving the request, the health management device Receiving the processing request transmitted from the in-vehicle device.
[0010]
The electric communication line is a wireless communication network. In addition, the health management data is data indicating whether or not there is a change in the lifestyle, living environment, and health status of the managed person, or matters including matters that can be estimated from the data. Anything that can recognize the living condition of the administrator is sufficient.
[0011]
The in-vehicle device includes a computer system including a CPU, a memory, various interfaces, and a storage device, and is provided in a vehicle or the like, and includes communication means for transmitting and receiving information by wireless communication as shown in FIG. It is a device that allows the administrator to exchange information with the health management device at the home of the managed person.
[0012]
The health management device comprises the computer system, as shown in FIG. 2, and includes communication means for transmitting and receiving information by wireless communication, and includes various detection sensors for transmitting and receiving information to and from the on-vehicle device. It is a device that can do it.
[0013]
The processing request is a request for processing such as medical treatment or nursing action using the telecommunication line.
[0014]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, an embodiment of a mobile health management method according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings together with a health management system used therein. As shown in FIG. 3, the health management system includes an on-vehicle device on the side of a nurse, a caregiver, a monitoring center or the like (hereinafter, referred to as a manager), a health management device in a managed person's house, and an electric communication line connecting them. Is done.
[0015]
In the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, the in-vehicle device on the manager side is composed of the computer system, and includes the birth date, name, gender, address, ID number, and the like of the manager. A recording device 1 and an input unit 2 storing a registrant database in which personal information is recorded, a basic database storing data serving as indices for judging a living condition and a health condition of a managed person, and a transmitting unit 3, a receiving unit 4, and a determining unit 5.
[0016]
The input means 2 of the in-vehicle device is for the administrator to input information necessary for designating the managed person into the in-vehicle device.
[0017]
The transmitting means 3 of the in-vehicle device reads the data of the designated managed person from the registrant database of the recording device 1 based on the designation by the input means 2 and reads the data of the designated managed person. A wireless signal for requesting the health management device at the administrator's house to transmit health management data, and a wireless signal for authentication data such as the ID of the designated administrator are transmitted.
[0018]
The receiving means 4 of the in-vehicle device is configured such that the in-vehicle device on the manager side receives the health management data transmitted from the health management device in the home of the managed person, converts the data into digital data by demodulation, and stores the digital data in the recording device 1. This is sent to the determination means 5.
[0019]
The determination means 5 of the in-vehicle device compares the health management data of the managed person received by the receiving means 4 with the contents of the basic database provided in the recording device 1 to determine the living condition and health of the managed person. It is for judging a state and outputting judgment results of a living state and a health state. The function of the transmitting means 3 is a function of outputting the above determination result to an external organization including a hospital, a fire department, a family, etc., and requesting the managed person to perform a medical act such as nursing or nursing care. May be provided.
[0020]
On the other hand, the health management device on the managed person side is a device for transmitting and receiving information to and from the in-vehicle device, and as shown in FIG. 3, comprises the computer system, and includes a recording device 6, various detection sensors 7, recording means 8 and a receiving device. It comprises means 9 and transmission means 10.
[0021]
The various detection sensors 7 are installed in the residence of the managed person's house in order to recognize the living condition of the managed person, for example, an infrared sensor for detecting an event caused by the presence of a human body and the action of a person or a radio wave detection. An action detection sensor such as a sensor.
[0022]
The recording device 6 is a home where time data, which is a status signal collected from the various detection sensors 7 and the like, and administrator information such as the date of birth, name, gender, address, and ID number of the administrator are recorded. This is the device that stores the database.
[0023]
The recording means 8 of the health management device converts the detection histories of the various detection sensors into detection data including a time axis, converts the detection histories into digital data, and stores the digital data as the time limit data in the recording device 6.
[0024]
The receiving means 9 of the health management device receives a radio signal requesting transmission of the health management data transmitted from the transmission means 3 of the on-vehicle device, and receives a wireless signal from the home database of the recording device 6 (see FIG. 3). ) Is compared with the authentication information such as the administrator's name and ID sent from the transmitting means 3 of the in-vehicle device on the administrator side. It performs authentication processing.
[0025]
The transmission means 10 of the health management device reads the time data (see FIG. 3) stored in the recording device 8 based on the transmission request from the in-vehicle device on the manager side after the authentication process, and The data is constructed so that the data can be transmitted to the in-vehicle device on the administrator side by wireless signal, converted into a wireless signal, and transmitted to the in-vehicle device.
[0026]
Here, the exchange between the administrator and the administrator will be described with reference to the step diagram of the administrator and the administrator shown in FIG.
First, the manager carries the in-vehicle device in a moving vehicle, and stops as shown in FIG. 1 for a certain period of time in front of the managed person's house, or rides a car around the managed person's house. In the first step, the in-vehicle device requests the health management device of the managed person designated by the input means 2 to transmit the health management data. Next, in the second step, the health management device on the manager side receives the transmission request of the manager by the receiving means 9 and authenticates the ID and password registered in the health management device on the manager side in advance. To create a form in which the health management data can be transmitted to the in-vehicle device on the administrator side by a wireless signal. Then, in the third step, the in-vehicle device on the managed side executes the transmitting means 10 to transmit the health management data to the in-vehicle device on the administrator side by a wireless signal.
[0027]
Next, in a fourth step, the in-vehicle device on the manager side receives the health management data transmitted from the managed person by the receiving means 4.
[0028]
Further, in a fifth step, the in-vehicle device on the manager side compares the data stored in the basic database on the manager side with the health management data transmitted from the manager side by the determining means 5, and It is determined whether or not there is an abnormality in the living condition and health condition of the managed person based on the difference between them. This is, for example, data on the general toilet usage status stored in the basic database on the manager side, and the data of the managed person included in the health management data transmitted from the health management device on the managed side. When comparing the data on the use status of the toilet, it is determined that there is an abnormality in the living condition or health condition of the administrator when the number of times the administrator uses the toilet is abnormally large.
[0029]
Finally, in the sixth step, the in-vehicle device on the manager side automatically executes the following action for the managed person based on the determination result. This is, for example, a request to a medical institution or the like for care and nursing of a managed person, and the medical institution performs a care and nursing action for the managed person. In some cases, the request for the above-mentioned action is manually made by an administrator.
[0030]
On the other hand, as a second embodiment, there may be a case where a health and living condition determination unit 5 based on the health management data collected by the health management device is placed in the health management device on the side of the managed person. As shown in FIG. 5, the configuration of the health management system in which the basic database is stored in the recording device 6 constituting the health management device in advance and the determination means 5 based on the basic database is used as a reference. The configuration is provided in the health management device instead of the on-vehicle device.
[0031]
Here, the exchange between the manager and the managed person will be described with reference to a step diagram showing an example of processing of the mobile health management method in FIG.
First, as shown in FIG. 1, the manager carries the in-vehicle device in a moving vehicle and stops for a predetermined time in front of the managed person's house, or patrols the periphery of the managed person's house in a car. Then, in the first step, the in-vehicle device requests the health management device on the managed side specified by the input unit 2 to transmit the determination result.
[0032]
Next, in the second step, the health management device on the manager side receives the transmission request from the in-vehicle device on the manager side by the receiving means 9 and is registered in the health management device on the manager side in advance. Authentication of the ID and password of the user. This is sent from the manager information such as the name and ID of the manager recorded in the home database (see FIG. 5) of the recording device 6 on the manager side and the transmission means 3 on the manager side. The authentication process is performed to compare authentication data such as the name and ID of the administrator.
[0033]
Then, in the third step, the health management device on the managed person side compares the data stored in the basic database on the managed person side with the timed data by the determining means 5 to determine the difference in data, etc. From the above, it is determined whether or not there is an abnormality in the living condition and health condition of the managed person in the same manner as in the first embodiment.
[0034]
Further, in the fourth step, the transmitting means 10 of the health management device on the managed person side in the first embodiment is changed to a form capable of transmitting the determination result to the in-vehicle device on the manager side by a radio signal. It configures and executes the transmission means 10 to transmit the determination result to the in-vehicle device on the administrator side.
[0035]
Next, in a fifth step, the in-vehicle device on the manager side receives the determination result transmitted from the health management device on the managed person side by the receiving means 4. Finally, in the sixth step, the manager-side in-vehicle device automatically executes a request for the next action to the manager based on the received determination result. This is, for example, a request to a medical institution or the like for care and nursing of a managed person, and the medical institution performs a care and nursing action for the managed person. In some cases, the request for the above-mentioned action is manually made by an administrator.
[0036]
Further, as a fourth embodiment, a transmission of a processing request based on the determination result of the health and living condition is transmitted from the health management device on the managed person side by using the transmission unit 10 in the health management device on the managed person side. In some cases. As shown in FIG. 7, the configuration of the health management system at this time is such that the basic database of the recording device 6 in the health management device on the managed side includes the It is configured to add data such as coping with past illness, medication information, and seizures.
[0037]
Here, the exchange between the administrator and the administrator will be described with reference to the step diagram of the administrator and the administrator shown in FIG.
First, as shown in FIG. 1, the administrator carries the in-vehicle device and stops for a certain period of time in front of the managed person's house, or patrols around the managed person's house in a car, In the first step, a request for transmission of a processing request is made to the health management device on the side of the administrator specified by the input means 2.
[0038]
Next, in a second step, the health management device on the manager side receives a transmission request from the in-vehicle device on the manager side by the receiving means 9 and is registered in the health management device on the manager side in advance. Authentication of the ID and password of the user. This is sent from the transmission means 3 on the manager side, including manager information such as the name and ID of the manager recorded in the home database (see FIG. 7) of the recording device 6 on the manager side. The authentication process is performed to compare authentication data such as the name and ID of the administrator.
[0039]
Then, in the third step, the health management device on the managed person's side compares the data stored in the basic database on the managed person's side with the time limit data by the determination means 5 as in the first embodiment. Then, it is determined whether or not there is an abnormality in the living condition or health condition of the managed person based on a difference in data or the like.
[0040]
Further, in the fourth step, it is possible to transmit the processing request based on the determination to the in-vehicle device on the administrator side by a radio signal using the transmission unit 10 of the health management device on the administrator side in the first embodiment. The transmission means 10 is executed to transmit data serving as a processing request to the in-vehicle device on the administrator side. The transmitting means 10 can be arbitrarily performed by the administrator. For example, when the administrator feels an abnormality in the health condition, such as feeling unwell, the administrator can arbitrarily execute the transmission unit 10.
[0041]
Next, in a fifth step, the in-vehicle device on the manager side receives the processing request data transmitted from the health management device on the managed person side by the receiving means 4. Finally, in a sixth step, the administrator uses the received processing request and the data stored in the basic database, such as information on the patient's medical history, medication information, and how to deal with seizures. Take immediate action.
[0042]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, according to the health management system according to the present invention, the history data indicating the operation status of the behavior detection sensor installed in the home of the managed person together with the emergency such as the sickness of the managed person and injuries and the like. Information provided by the active use of the system, that is, the notification that the managed person is living a healthy life every day, should be actively provided to family members, etc. who live remotely, and there must be abnormal information. In addition to being able to provide accurate normal information to families, etc., which is incomparable with the passive health management system that is normal, in addition to receiving and collecting health management data of the managed person by in-vehicle device Even if the distance between the managed person and the monitoring center is long and outside the communication range by wireless or the like, the health management data can be collected and the living condition of the managed person can be confirmed.
[0043]
In addition, since the living conditions can be analyzed by passing the managed person's house or stopping for a short time in a car equipped with an in-vehicle device, nurses and care personnel do not visit or perform on-site care. It is possible to make a decision. In addition, by storing information on how to deal with occupants' living illness, medication information, and seizures in the database of the on-vehicle device, it is possible to immediately take appropriate initial measures in the event of an abnormality or emergency It is. In addition, even if a visit is always made, it is possible to confirm whether the managed person is at home or absent, so that efficient nursing can be performed.
[0044]
Moreover, by analyzing on-the-spot health management data collected by the in-vehicle device in front of the managed person's home, it is possible to create the necessary care plan before the visit, and a portable personal computer can be used as the control device of the in-vehicle device. By using it, it is possible to bring the health management data and visit the home of the managed person, to show the analyzed health management data and to give life guidance, to apply for nursing care insurance and to make a care plan.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an example of a functional configuration of a mobile health management method according to the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of a hardware configuration of a mobile health management method according to the present invention.
FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an example of a functional configuration of a mobile health management method according to the present invention.
FIG. 4 is a step diagram showing an example of processing of the mobile health management method according to the present invention.
FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing an example of a functional configuration of a mobile health management method according to the present invention.
FIG. 6 is a step diagram showing an example of processing of the mobile health management method according to the present invention.
FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing an example of a functional configuration of a mobile health management method according to the present invention.
FIG. 8 is a step diagram showing an example of processing of the mobile health management method according to the present invention.
[Explanation of symbols]
1 recording device, 2 input means, 3 transmitting means, 4 receiving means,
5 determination means, 6 recording device, 7 detection sensor, 8 recording means,
9 receiving means, 10 transmitting means

Claims (4)

In order for nurses, caregivers, and surveillance centers to recognize the wisdom and abnormalities of the elderly and the disabled, it analyzes the data collected by the health management devices installed in the dwellings of the elderly and the disabled. If there is, in a health management method that provides nursing, nursing, and life support, etc., the target on-board device designated for the elderly or disabled person transmits the health management data of the elderly or disabled person to the on-board device. Requesting the health care device to transmit the data to the health management device; receiving the request, the in-vehicle device receiving the health management data transmitted from the health management device; Analyzing and judging the obtained health management data. In order for nurses, caregivers, and surveillance centers to recognize the wisdom and abnormalities of the elderly and the disabled, it analyzes the data collected by the health management devices installed in the dwellings of the elderly and the disabled. If there is, in a health management method that provides nursing, nursing, and life support, etc., the target on-board device that specifies the target elderly and disabled is based on health and living data based on the health management data of the elderly and disabled. Requesting the health management device to transmit the state determination result to the in-vehicle device, and the in-vehicle device receiving the request determines the health and living state determination result transmitted from the health management device. A mobile health care method including the step of receiving. 3. The mobile health management method according to claim 1 or 2, further comprising a step of an on-vehicle device selecting and outputting a response based on the health management data or the determination result. In order for nurses, caregivers, and surveillance centers to recognize the wisdom and abnormalities of the elderly and the disabled, it analyzes the data collected by the health management devices installed in the dwellings of the elderly and the disabled. If there is, in a health management method that performs nursing, nursing, life support, etc., the target on-board device designated for the elderly or disabled is the health and health based on the health management data of the elderly or disabled. Requesting the health management device to transmit a processing request for the determination result of the state of life to the in-vehicle device, and receiving the request and transmitting the processing request transmitted from the health management device to the in-vehicle device. A mobile health management method including the step of receiving.

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