JP2004154261A - Health management supporting system - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a health management supporting system by which an advanced age person or the like who lives alone can maintain his health with ease, and, a remedy can be taken when a sudden abnormality or the like occurs on the body. <P>SOLUTION: This health management supporting system is equipped with a first sensor 5, a second sensor 6, a transmitting means 7, a judging means, and a coping means. In this case, the first sensor 5 for measuring the health state of a resident is attached to an appliance being used in everyday life in a residing region 2. The second sensor 6 is used for managing the eating habits of the resident. The transmitting means 7 stores data which is measured and photographed by the first and second sensors 5 and 6, and properly transmits it. The judging means judges at least one of whether the health state of the resident is favorable or not by comparing with specified reference values, and whether the health of the resident can be maintained or not from the viewpoint of the eating habits when the data is received. The coping means copes with the result judged by the judging means. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a health management support system for maintaining a health condition or performing a treatment such as notification to a medical institution when an urgent abnormality occurs in the health condition.
[0002]
[Prior art]
It is important for elderly people who are living alone, the physically handicapped, and the sick to be effective at first to prevent illness and to cope with sickness.
[0003]
Usually, the health condition is managed by a caregiver or the like by a public organization or a private care company.
[0004]
However, the burden on the assistant is large, and due to the cost and the like, it is only possible to receive assistance for about several hours a day. In addition, there is a problem that, if observed at all times, stress is increased even in a person who is assisted.
[0005]
At present, various inventions have been made due to the development of computers in recent years, and up to the present, a plurality of sensors have been provided, and if an abnormality is found in data obtained from the sensors, a public institution such as a hospital is notified. A system for notifying has been developed (for example, see Patent Document 1).
[0006]
[Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent No. 3168285
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, the invention described in the above-mentioned publication is an invention regarding a treatment when an abnormality occurs.
[0008]
For this reason, it is not possible to contact a public organization only after an abnormality, so that it may be too late for elderly people with low resistance.
[0009]
In addition, in the case of nursing care for the elderly, etc., it is considered that only the precautionary measures (primary prevention) are necessary so as not to be too late.
[0010]
The problem to be solved by the present invention includes the above-mentioned problem as an example.
[0011]
Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a health management support system that enables a single elderly person or the like to maintain their health with peace of mind and to cope with a sudden abnormality or the like.
[0012]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
Hereinafter, the present invention will be described. In addition, in order to facilitate understanding of the present invention, reference numerals in the accompanying drawings are added in parentheses, but the present invention is not limited to the illustrated embodiment.
[0013]
A health management support system according to the present invention includes a first sensor (5) attached to a device used in daily life for measuring a health state of a resident in a living area (2), and a dietary life of the resident. Sensor (6) for managing the data, transmitting means (7) for storing and appropriately transmitting data measured and photographed by the first and second sensors, and a predetermined reference value for receiving the data. Judging means (16) for judging at least one of whether the resident's health condition is good and whether the resident's health can be maintained in terms of eating habits, And a coping means (18, 20) for coping with the result determined by the judging means.
[0014]
In this way, the health condition is maintained, and in the case of an emergency, a notification is sent to an external institution (hospital) or the like, so that emergency treatment or the like can be promptly dealt with.
[0015]
In the living area, a receiving unit (7) for receiving the result determined as the measured data and at least one of the information, and a display unit (8) for displaying the received information are provided. Wherein the reference value has first and second reference values, and the coping means, when the first reference value is exceeded, sets a coping method based on the measured data. And transmitting it to the living area and displaying it on the display means, and when exceeding the second reference value, transmitting a coping method based on the measured data to the living area and displaying it on the display means. It is characterized by reporting to public institutions such as medical institutions.
[0016]
According to this configuration, the resident is notified of the coping method and the coping method divided into the first standard value (warning stage) and the second standard value (emergency stage), so that the coping method is followed. It is easy to maintain health. Further, when the value exceeds the second reference value, it is notified to an external institution such as a medical institution, so that a quick response can be achieved.
[0017]
Further, the first sensor is provided in at least one of a bed (30), a washroom, and a toilet used at bedtime, and automatically obtains measurement data at predetermined intervals.
[0018]
In this way, since the sensor is provided in a place where one would normally live, it is possible to measure without difficulty. Residents can measure without having to worry about it.
[0019]
Further, the second sensor is provided with a photographing unit for photographing a leftover food image of the resident in the living area.
[0020]
In this way, health can be maintained in terms of diet. Specifically, it is possible to calculate the daily caloric amount and the dietary balance from the photographed uneaten image, and to maintain the intake calorie amount and maintain an appropriate dietary balance.
[0021]
The determination as to whether or not the resident's health can be maintained in terms of the dietary life can be made by performing image processing on the data captured by the capturing means, calculating at least one of calorie calculation and dietary balance, Is processed by judging an abnormality in the dietary balance by comparing with the reference value.
[0022]
In this way, a predetermined calorie amount and a predetermined dietary balance amount are ingested, and it can be determined whether the dietary balance is maintained.
[0023]
Further, in the case where it is determined that the determination of whether or not the resident's health can be maintained in terms of the dietary life is abnormal, the coping means for improving a meal balance based on the determination result is provided. It is characterized by comprising a menu creating means for creating a meal menu, and a notifying means for notifying the resident of the created meal menu.
[0024]
In this way, when the predetermined amount of calories is not taken, or when the diet balance is unbalanced, etc., the resident is notified of a meal menu for returning to an appropriate physical condition, thereby maintaining health. Help.
[0025]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, an embodiment of a health care support system according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.
[0026]
FIG. 1 is a system configuration diagram of a health management support system of the present invention. 2 and 3 show examples of the first sensor. FIG. 4 is an example of the second sensor.
[0027]
As shown in the figure, the health management support system of the present invention includes a measurement terminal 3 in the living area 2, manages data measured by the measurement terminal 3 by the management terminal 15, and when there is any abnormality, This is a system for notifying the living area 2 and / or notifying the external organization 25. The living area 2 is connected to the management terminal 15, and the management terminal 15 is connected to the external institution 25 via the communication line 10.
[0028]
The external institution 25 is a care business center, a medical institution, or the like. The care business center is a care facility or the like. In addition, the care business center may provide not only nursing care but also meal guidance for maintaining health in terms of eating habits and delivery of a predetermined meal to a single person in response to the meal guidance.
[0029]
The measurement terminal 3 includes a first sensor 5 for measuring at least the health of an elderly person, a physically handicapped person, or a sick person (hereinafter referred to as “resident 4”) living alone, and a meal of the resident 4. A second sensor 6 for photographing the state and managing the eating habits.
[0030]
The first sensor 5 is, for example, a device that measures a health condition such as blood pressure, body temperature, weight, blood sugar level, heart rate, and respiration. The first sensor 5 requires a plurality of sensors (devices). For example, a device that measures blood pressure, a device that measures body temperature, weight, and heart rate, and a device that measures blood sugar level are required.
[0031]
Specifically, it is preferable that the device for measuring the above-mentioned health condition is attached to a device used in daily living in a residential area. For example, as shown in FIG. 2, it is preferable that the body temperature, the weight, the heart rate, and the like of the resident 4 can be measured on the bed 30. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a state in which a measurement sensor is attached to a bed used by a resident at bedtime. The bed 30 has a sensor 31 at a predetermined position. Further, a biological amplifier 32, an A / D converter 33, and the like are provided, and are electrically connected to each other. The data measured by the sensor 31 is A / D-converted by the control unit 9 through a biological amplifier 32 and an A / D converter 33 as appropriate, and transmitted to the management terminal 15. The sensor 31 includes, for example, a load sensor, a pulse wave sensor, an impedance measurement sensor, and the like, and measures (observes) a patient's weight, heartbeat interval, blood circulation state, and sweating state.
[0032]
Further, it is preferable that blood sugar, blood pressure, and the like can be measured in the toilet as shown in FIG. FIG. 3 is a view showing a state in which a measurement sensor is attached to the toilet, and a sensor 36 for measuring the sugar concentration is provided at a predetermined portion inside the toilet 35. Further, the toilet 35 is provided with an armrest 37 for easily sitting and standing. In addition, a sensor 38 for measuring blood pressure is provided at a predetermined portion of the armrest 37 (the position of the resident 4's wrist when the resident 4 sits on the toilet 35). The sensor 38 includes a pressure band 39 for winding and pressing and releasing the wrist, and a display unit 40 for displaying a result measured by the pressure band 39.
[0033]
The sensor 38 is turned on when the wrist is fixed, automatically starts measuring blood pressure and the like, and all operations and measurements are automatically performed so that the power is turned off when the sensor is removed from the wrist. However, a type in which power is turned on / off and measurement is performed manually may be used.
[0034]
Although not shown, it is preferable that saliva, cells, and the like can be measured in a washroom or the like. It is preferable that a sensor can be provided in a part of a washroom or the like, and it can be measured in a natural flow in daily life such as by measuring by contacting the sensor when gargling.
[0035]
As shown in FIG. 4, the second sensor is a photographing device as photographing means for photographing before and after a meal in order to manage a resident's eating habits. This photographing device is, for example, a digital video camera or the like.
[0036]
FIG. 4 shows a state in which when a patient eats at a table, an image is taken by a photographing device for photographing leftover food at the time of eating. In this manner, the photographing device 46 may be provided above the dining table 45 for eating, and the state of the bowl (contents) before and after the meal may be photographed at the time of the meal, and the remaining state of the meal may be known. Further, it is preferable that the photographing device 46 is activated when the bowls 47 are arranged on the dining table 45, and is turned off when the bowls 47 are cleared. The photographed image data is digitized, and calorie calculation and meal balance are calculated.
[0037]
In the living area 2, the measuring terminal 3 and a transmission / reception unit for transmitting data measured by the measuring terminal 3 to the management terminal 15 or receiving information (including data and the like) from the management terminal 15 are provided. 7, a display unit 8 for displaying measured data and / or information transmitted from the management terminal 15 on a screen or the like, and a control unit 9 for controlling them.
[0038]
The data measured or photographed by the first or second sensor is transmitted to the management terminal 15 by the control unit 9 as appropriate.
[0039]
The management terminal 15 includes a control unit 16 for controlling at least the terminal 15, a ROM storing an OS and application software and a RAM serving as a work area, and a storage unit 17 for storing (saving) data. A transmission / reception unit 18 for receiving data transmitted from the measurement terminal or transmitting result information (data or the like) based on the measured data described later to the living area 2, and a measurement terminal 3 (first and / or second A database 19 for comparing data measured by the sensors 5 and 6) and a communication unit 20 for communicating with the outside are provided. The management terminal 15 performs various processes via the control unit 16 when the application software is activated and executed.
[0040]
The management terminal 15 is constructed using an ordinary personal computer or an interface device for a communication network, and is capable of periodically exchanging information (transmitting and receiving data) with the residence area 2.
[0041]
The database 19 includes, for each test item, a first reference value indicating that the health condition requires attention, and a second reference value indicating that some urgent treatment is required (dangerous condition). , And is configured. Further, it is configured to include a method for coping with a case where the measured or photographed data exceeds the first reference value or the second reference value.
[0042]
The operation of the present system will be described. Here, the data processing measured by the first sensor and the data processing measured by the second sensor will be separately described for simplicity. FIG. 5 is a flowchart of data processing measured by the first sensor, and FIG. 6 is a flowchart of data processing photographed by the second sensor.
[0043]
-Data processing by the first sensor-
First, in step S101, when the resident 4 performs a normal life in the living area 2, the measurement of the health state of the resident 4 is started by the sensor 5 provided in a device or the like which is always required in the normal life. Is done.
[0044]
Next, in step S102, the measurement is performed at predetermined time intervals or each time an instrument provided with a sensor is used, and the measured data is transmitted to the management terminal 15 as appropriate.
[0045]
Next, in step S103, the measurement data is stored in the storage unit 17 of the management terminal 15.
[0046]
Next, in step S104, the measured data is compared with a predetermined first reference value. If the measured data exceeds the first reference value, the process proceeds to step S105. On the other hand, when the measured data does not reach the first reference value, the measurement is continued.
[0047]
In step S105, the measured data is compared with a predetermined second reference value. If the measured data exceeds the second reference value, the process proceeds to step S106. On the other hand, if the measured data has not reached the second reference value, the process proceeds to step S109.
[0048]
Next, in step S106, it is determined that the vehicle is in a dangerous state, a graph is created based on the measured data, and a corresponding coping method is extracted from the database 19 stored in advance.
[0049]
Further, in step S107, the information is reported to the external organization 25 such as a medical institution or a care business center by the communication unit 20.
[0050]
Next, in step S108, the extracted coping method and graph (information) are converted into a predetermined output format and transmitted to the living area 2. In the living area 2, the transmitted information is received by the transmission / reception unit 7 and displayed on the display unit 8.
[0051]
Next, in step S109, it is determined that attention is required, a graph is created based on the measured data, and a corresponding coping method is extracted from a database stored in advance.
[0052]
Next, in step S108, the extracted coping method and graph (information) are converted into a predetermined output format and transmitted to the living area 2. Further, in the living area 2, the transmitted information is received by the transmission / reception unit 7 and displayed on the display unit 8. Thereafter, the process returns to step S101, and the measurement is continued.
[0053]
The resident may request the management center to display the latest health condition on the display unit 8 of the living area 2.
[0054]
If the measured data does not reach the first and second reference values after the elapse of the predetermined period, the health condition is predicted from the graph showing the current health condition or the measured data from the start of measurement to the present (reference value). May be created or extracted, and the created data may be transmitted to the living area 2 as appropriate.
[0055]
-Data processing by the second sensor-
First, in step S201, in order to maintain (manage) the health of the resident 4 in terms of eating habits in the living area 2, photographing of a meal state before and after a meal is started. Shooting starts when the table is served, and ends when the table is served.
[0056]
Next, in step S202, data of a meal state before and after a meal is photographed and transmitted to the management terminal 15. The transmitted data is video data at the moment when the power of the photographing device 46 is turned on and at the moment when the power is turned off.
[0057]
Next, in step S203, the transmitted data is stored in the storage unit 17 of the management terminal 15.
[0058]
Next, in step S204, image processing of the photographed video data before and after the meal is performed. This is performed by image-analyzing the photographed video data before and after a meal and quantifying the uneaten amount.
[0059]
For example, what position is arranged in advance on the dining table is determined based on the menu, a mark is provided on the bottom or side of the table, and the amount of leftover food and the leftover food are shown by the visibility of this mark. The (kind) is specified and quantified to calculate, for example, the calorie amount, the amount of insufficient components due to uneaten food (meal balance), and the like.
[0060]
Next, in step S205, the total calories per day, the total calorie amount in a predetermined period, and the like are calculated in consideration of the values calculated in step S204.
[0061]
In step S206, the daily meal balance is calculated in consideration of the value calculated in step S204.
[0062]
Next, in step S207, the calorie amount and the meal balance calculated in steps S205 and S206 are compared with the reference value to determine an abnormality in the meal balance. If the calculated value exceeds the reference value, the process proceeds to step S208. On the other hand, if the calculated value has not reached the reference value, shooting is continued.
[0063]
Next, in step S208, a coping method including an optimal calorie to be obtained and a meal balance (a component to be obtained) is extracted from the database 19 based on the determination result.
[0064]
Next, in step S209, the extracted result is transmitted to the resident 4 in the living area 2. For example, when it is determined that the calorie intake is insufficient or the dietary balance needs to be improved due to the leftover food (when determined to be abnormal in step S207), a meal menu or the like that compensates for the insufficient amount of calories is created. And transmitted to the residential area 2. Thereafter, the process returns to step S201 to continue shooting.
[0065]
The measured data and the calculated data (such as daily calorie amount) are managed in chronological order. For example, at the request of the resident 4, the total calorie consumption for one month, the component balance, and the like are periodically determined. May be transmitted to the residential area 2.
[0066]
FIG. 7 is an example of a display screen of the display unit in a living area.
[0067]
The screen 50 includes a data list 51 in which the measured data is graphed by the reference value 51a and the actually measured value 51b, and a comment column 52 (a coping method).
[0068]
The data is obtained by converting data accumulated by measurement into a graph. As the comment, data (comment) corresponding to the value of the measurement data is stored in the database in advance, and the data is extracted and performed. For example, the comment is that the user needs to be careful and how to be careful (meal, precautions in normal life, etc.).
[0069]
Further, for example, when a warning indicating that there is a tendency to be overweight due to excessive calories is received, a table of exercise or the like for consuming calories may be displayed on the display unit 8 of the living area 2. This table is stored in the database 19 of the management terminal 15 in advance, is extracted when the measured data exceeds a certain reference value, and transmitted to the living area 2 by the transmission / reception unit 18.
[0070]
Further, when a warning indicating that the nutrition balance is biased or the like is received, a menu of what to take may be displayed on the display unit 8 of the living area 2. This menu is stored in the database 19 of the management terminal 15 in advance, extracted when the measured data exceeds a certain reference value, and transmitted to the living area 2 by the transmission / reception unit 18.
[0071]
As described above, the health management support system according to the present invention includes the first sensor 5 for measuring the health condition of a resident attached to a device used in daily life in the living area 2; A second sensor 6 for managing the eating habits of the user, a transmitting and receiving unit 7 for storing and transmitting data measured and photographed by the first and second sensors as appropriate, and receiving the data and setting a predetermined reference value. A control unit 16 for determining at least one of whether the resident's health condition is good and whether the resident's health can be maintained in terms of eating habits, As a coping means for coping with the result, a transmitting / receiving unit 18 for notifying a resident of a judgment result including a graph of data measured for the result determined by the control unit 16 and a coping method, and a medical institution in an emergency Etc. A communication unit 20 for notifying the parts engine 25, and a. Further, the living area includes a transmission / reception unit 7 for receiving the measured data and information of the determined result, and a display unit 8 for displaying the received information, and the reference value is: The method has a first reference value and a second reference value, and when the coping means exceeds the first reference value, transmits a coping method based on measured data to the living area and displays the coping method. Displayed on the display unit 8 and when the measured value exceeds the second reference value, a countermeasure based on the measured data is transmitted to the living area and displayed on the display unit 8, and is directly displayed on an external device such as a medical institution. Inform the organization 25. The first sensor may be provided in at least one of a bed 30, a washroom, and a toilet used at bedtime, and may automatically obtain measurement data at predetermined intervals. In addition, the second sensor 6 may include a photographing device 46 for photographing an image of the resident's leftover food in the living area 2. Further, the determination as to whether or not the resident's health can be maintained in terms of the eating habits is performed by performing image processing on data photographed by the photographing device 46, calorie calculation, at least one of dietary balance, The processing may be performed by comparing with a predetermined reference value to determine the abnormality of the meal balance. Further, in the case where it is determined that the determination of whether or not the resident's health can be maintained in terms of the dietary life is abnormal, the coping means for improving a meal balance based on the determination result is provided. It is preferable to include a menu creation unit that creates a meal menu, and a notification unit that notifies the resident of the created meal menu.
[0072]
In this way, the health condition is maintained, and in the case of an emergency, a notification is sent to an external institution (hospital) or the like, so that emergency treatment or the like can be promptly dealt with.
[0073]
Further, the measurement terminal 3 needs to be able to measure the health condition of the patient in a natural state during daily life. This is because it is a major premise that no burden is imposed on the patient.
[0074]
Further, the display section 8 of the living area 2 may be in the form of a touch panel in cooperation with a television or the like. This is because the operation is easy.
[0075]
The health care support system of the present invention is not limited to this embodiment, and may be implemented in another embodiment.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a system configuration diagram of a health management support system of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is an example of a first sensor of the health care support system of the present invention.
FIG. 3 is another example of the first sensor of the health management support system of the present invention.
FIG. 4 is an example of a second sensor of the health management support system of the present invention.
FIG. 5 is a flowchart of data processing measured by a first sensor.
FIG. 6 is a flowchart of data processing measured by a second sensor.
FIG. 7 is an example of a display screen of a display unit in a living area.
[Explanation of symbols]
2 Living area 5 First sensor 6 Second sensor 7 Transmitting means, receiving means (transmitter / receiver)
8 display means (display section)
16 Judgment means (control unit)
18 Measures (transmitter / receiver)
20 Measures (communication section)
30 beds

Claims (6)

A first sensor for measuring a health condition of a resident attached to an appliance used in daily life in a living area, a second sensor for managing the resident's eating habits, and the first and second sensors; Transmitting means for storing and appropriately transmitting data measured and photographed by the two sensors;
Receiving the data, whether or not the resident's health condition is good compared with a predetermined reference value, and whether or not the resident's health can be maintained in terms of eating habits, at least one of Determining means for determining, and coping means for coping with a result determined by the determining means;
A health care support system comprising: The living area includes a receiving unit that receives at least one of the measured data and the result of the determination, and a display unit for displaying the received information.
The reference value has first and second reference values,
When the coping unit exceeds the first reference value, a coping method based on the measured data is transmitted to the living area and displayed on the display unit,
When the value exceeds the second reference value, a countermeasure based on the measured data is transmitted to the living area and displayed on the display unit, and directly notified to a public organization such as a medical institution. The health management support system according to claim 1, wherein 2. The health care system according to claim 1, wherein the first sensor is provided in at least one of a bed, a toilet, and a toilet used at bedtime and automatically obtains measurement data at predetermined intervals. 3. Support system. The health management support system according to claim 1, wherein the second sensor includes a photographing unit for photographing a leftover image of the resident in the living area. The determination as to whether or not the resident's health can be maintained in terms of the eating habits is performed by performing image processing on data photographed by the photographing means, calculating at least one of calorie calculation and dietary balance, and determining a predetermined standard. The health management support system according to claim 1, wherein the processing is performed by determining an abnormality in the dietary balance by comparing with a value. As the coping means in the case where it is determined that the determination of whether or not the resident's health can be maintained in terms of the eating habits is abnormal,
A menu creation unit that creates a meal menu for improving a meal balance based on the determination result; and a notification unit that notifies the resident of the created meal menu. The health management support system according to claim 1.

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