JP2009089800A - Apparatus and program for diagnosing dementia - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a dementia diagnosis apparatus and program capable of determining the level of the dementia. <P>SOLUTION: This dementia diagnosis program is characterized in functioning a computer as a voice output means for outputting a question by voice for requesting a subject to answer, a display means for displaying alternatives for an answer corresponding to the question, an input means for receiving an input of either one alternative selected by the subject from the alternatives displayed on the display means, a determination means for determining true/false of the alternative input by the subject and collecting the result of true/false determinations to determine the level of the dementia, and a storage means for storing the voice data to be output by the voice output means and image data to be displayed on the display means. This dementia diagnosis program and dementia diagnosis apparatus by the computer is provided with a data input means preventing the retyping of the true alternative and inputting the data indicating that a false input occurs when the subject inputs false alternative answer to the question. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a dementia diagnosis apparatus and a dementia diagnosis program for diagnosing dementia such as Alzheimer using a computer.

  The inventor previously invented a forgetfulness self-diagnosis system for screening Alzheimer-type dementia. This diagnostic system is a computer that can be used to conduct diagnosis that has been conducted through interviews with subjects. Let the subject answer by selecting one of the displayed options, score based on the correctness of the answer, and score the time required for the examination, from the total score or the correct answer rate to the question, etc. The condition of the subject can be diagnosed (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Thus, by making a diagnosis using a computer, the subject can be diagnosed in a game-like manner. By suppressing the stress state called “sex” and receiving a diagnosis in a relaxed state, a highly reliable diagnosis was possible.
Japanese Patent No. 3515988

  As described above, although it has been found that using a computer in the diagnosis of dementia is effective, the initial diagnostic system was a diagnostic system for screening dementia. Although there were not many numbers, and no advanced problems were prepared as the level of problem, even if it is known to some extent that the subject has developed dementia, how much dementia will be I couldn't diagnose it.

  Therefore, in order to make it possible to determine the level of dementia, we tried to improve versatility by adding a new level determination problem. As a result, there was a risk of giving a new stress to the subject.

  In particular, subjects who feel stress are more likely to misunderstand due to disturbance of concentration, and there is a high possibility of erroneous input of answer options. There was a risk of causing it.

  However, since the conventional diagnosis system cannot discriminate between incorrect answers caused by incorrect input of options and incorrect answers caused by dementia, both cases are simply processed as incorrect answers and incorrect diagnosis is made. There was a risk of doing.

  Therefore, in the diagnosis system, if the subject makes an incorrect input, a re-input means will be provided so that the attendant can cancel the erroneous input based on the subject himself or the subject's declaration and answer the same problem again. However, if a re-input means is provided, there may be some subjects who cannot complete the diagnosis due to repeated re-inputs, which may make it difficult to diagnose a subject with many re-inputs. It was.

  Therefore, in the dementia diagnosing device of the present invention, voice output means for outputting a problem to be answered by the subject, display means for displaying an answer option corresponding to the problem, and among the options displayed on the display means , An input unit that accepts input of any one option selected by the subject, a determination unit that determines whether the option input by the subject is correct, and determines the degree of dementia by summing up the results of the correct / incorrect determination. In a dementia diagnosing device comprising a storage means for storing audio data output by the output means and image data displayed by the display means, when the subject erroneously inputs an answer option for the problem The data input means is provided for inputting data indicating that an erroneous input has occurred while preventing the correct option from being input again.

Furthermore, the dementia diagnosis apparatus of the present invention is also characterized by the following points. That is,
(1) The data input means is a selection means for selecting any one of the data indicating that an erroneous input has occurred and other data, and a confirmation for confirming the result selected by the selection means. Means other than data indicating that an erroneous input has occurred.
(2) A selection state display unit for displaying a selection state by the selection unit is provided in the display unit, and the selection state is displayed on the selection state display unit by a display pattern other than characters.
(3) The selection means can select data for skipping the problem.

  Further, in the dementia diagnosis program of the present invention, the computer outputs a voice output means for outputting a question to be answered by the subject, a display means for displaying an answer option corresponding to the problem, and the display means. An input unit that accepts input of any one option selected by the subject among the options, and a determination unit that performs correct / incorrect determination of the option input by the subject and determines the degree of dementia by adding up the correct / incorrect determination results. In the dementia diagnosing program that functions as a storage unit that stores voice data output by the voice output unit and image data displayed by the display unit, the subject erroneously inputs an answer option for the problem In this case, a data entry procedure is used to enter data indicating that an incorrect entry has occurred while not re-entering the correct option. It was decided that causes a computer to function as a.

  In the present invention, when the subject erroneously inputs the answer option for the problem, the diagnosis can be forcibly advanced by not allowing the correct option to be input again, and the diagnosis can be completed in a short time.

  Moreover, the computer that becomes the dementia diagnosis device or the dementia diagnosis device is provided with a data input means for inputting data indicating that an erroneous input has occurred, so that the subject only has to report the erroneous input, It is possible to eliminate the risk of causing the subject to feel negative for erroneous input, and to proceed with diagnosis with as little stress as possible, and that misdiagnosis may occur due to diagnosis using erroneously input data Can be prevented.

  The dementia diagnosis device and the dementia diagnosis program of the present invention are capable of determining the level of dementia, have more problems than the previously developed forgetfulness self-diagnosis system, and are more sophisticated. It is possible to determine the level of dementia by having a subject visit as a problem.

  The newly added problems include (1) word recognition test, (2) oral command test, (3) hand call test, (4) article call test, (5) conceptual movement test, and (6) clock reading test. (7) Problems such as a charge calculation test. In addition, as the same test as the previous forgetfulness self-diagnosis system, the target figure which memorize | stored and memorize | stored the subject figure which was the test of the orientation test which is a test which asks the date and day of a diagnosis implementation date, and the test subject beforehand. We also conduct a composition action test, which is a test for selecting a target figure from a plurality of figures including.

  In the word recognition test, the subject stores 12 unrelated words as memory words, and then selects a memory word from the memory word and the dummy word as a dummy word that is different from the memory word. I am trying it.

  When storing the storage word, the dementia diagnosis apparatus displays the storage word as a character on a predetermined display, and causes the subject to read it out and store it. Note that the subjects are reading out the memory words to identify subjects who cannot read kanji or who are illiterate. For such subjects, the attendant must read the memory words correctly. In addition, the test subject can confirm whether he / she understands the meaning of the memory word.

  After twelve storage words are sequentially displayed and stored, the dementia diagnosis apparatus displays one word from the storage word and the dummy word on the display, and the word displayed on the display is for storage "Yes" button to select if it was a word, "No" button to select if the word displayed on the display was not a memory word, and "I don't know" button to select if you do not know Is displayed on the touch panel display as an option, and the subject is allowed to perform an input operation of any one button.

  The word recognition test is repeated a plurality of times so that the presence or absence of a learning effect associated with the repetition can be detected. The number of repetitions is preferably about 3 times.

  In the oral command test, the dementia diagnosis apparatus displays an image in which an input button is arranged at a predetermined position on a touch panel display and causes the subject to operate the predetermined input button.

  For example, display nine operation buttons with numbers “1” to “9” on the display as options, and let the subject listen to a voice operation command such as “Please press“ 6 ”” The subject is prompted to perform an input operation. The contents of the command are not input of numbers, for example, an image of a room in which an appropriate article such as a chiffon or a watch is arranged is displayed on the display, and each article part is used as an operation button. The subject may be asked to input an operation such as “Please press the clock”.

  In the hand designation test, the dementia diagnosis device displays an image of the hand on a touch panel display, a “thumb” button with the letters “thumb”, a “index finger” button with the letters “index finger”, The “middle finger” button with the characters “middle finger”, the “ring finger” button with the characters “ring finger”, and the “child finger” button with the characters “child finger” are displayed as options. A red circle is displayed on one of the fingers, and the finger button with the circle is input.

  The arrangement of the buttons is rearranged for each test so that the answer pattern is not stored. Also, the circle display pattern may be changed for each test.

  In the article name test, the dementia diagnosis apparatus displays a predetermined article on a touch panel display, a button describing the correct usage of the article, a plurality of buttons describing the wrong usage, and `` I do not know '' Is displayed as a button, and any button is input.

  For example, when an image of “箒” is displayed, a button that says “when cooking”, a button that says “when you sleep”, a button that says “when you wash”, and “cleaning” A button that says `` When you eat '', a button that says `` When you eat '', a button that says `` When you walk '', and a button that says `` I don't know '' The button is operated for input (see FIG. 1).

  In addition, when displaying an image of “plier”, a button described as “when cutting paper”, a button described as “when hitting a nail”, a button described as “when cutting a wire”, A button that says “When you eat”, a button that says “When brushing teeth”, a button that says “When writing a letter”, and a button that says “I don't know” are displayed as options. Thus, any of the buttons is input.

  Alternatively, when displaying an image of "comb", a button described as "when shaving beard", a button described as "when washing your face", a button described as "when brushing teeth", A button that says “When to cut your nails”, a button that says “when you take your hair”, a button that says “when you hit your shoulder”, and a button that says “I don't know” are displayed as options. Thus, any of the buttons is input.

  The concept exercise test is a test that evaluates the accuracy of the operation until the letter is posted on the post, and the dementia diagnosis device has a button on the touch panel type display that says `` Write a sentence on the stationery '', A button that says “Fold the stationery”, a button that says “Place a notepaper in the envelope”, a button that says “Write the address on the envelope and apply a stamp”, and “Glue the envelope mouth” ”And a button“ Put an envelope in a post ”are displayed as an option, and a button labeled“ I don't know ”is displayed as an option. I am going to let you.

  The input button is not displayed on the display so that the same button is not repeatedly input. In addition, since the input operation button is hidden, once the answer is entered incorrectly, correct input becomes impossible after that, so that the input operation can be redone only for the conceptual exercise test. The button displayed as “Redo” is provided, and an input operation using this button is performed, so that the hidden button is displayed again and can be operated again.

  In the clock reading test, the dementia diagnosing device displays a plurality of clock images with the position of the long hand and the short hand in a predetermined direction as options on a touch panel display, and displays a clock image indicating a predetermined time. Input operation is to be performed.

  In the charge calculation test, the dementia diagnosis device uses a touch panel display to display multiple 1-yen coins, multiple 5-yen coins, multiple 10-yen coins, and one or multiple 50-yen coins. In addition to displaying one or more 100-yen coins as options, the payment area indicated by the frame and the button labeled “End payment” can be displayed to move each coin to the payment area. It is said.

  Further, for example, a problem of “Please move 36 yen to payment” is displayed on the display, and the subject is allowed to move a coin corresponding to the required amount to the payment area (see FIG. 4).

  The subject moves a predetermined amount of coins to the payment area, and then operates the “payment end” button so that the dementia diagnosis apparatus determines the amount of coins moved to the payment area. .

  From the results of such a test, in the dementia diagnosis apparatus of the present invention, not only whether the subject has dementia, but also what level of dementia is when the subject has dementia Can be determined.

  In the dementia diagnosis apparatus, in order to complete each test as quickly as possible, even if the subject erroneously inputs an answer option for the question, the correct test is not input again, and the next test is performed as it is.

  However, subjects who have not developed dementia often feel anxious about moving forward without correcting the incorrect input if the option is entered incorrectly. Data indicating that an input has occurred is input, and in the final diagnosis, erroneous input data is excluded to enable diagnosis.

  Here, the input of data indicating that an erroneous input of an option has occurred is usually performed by an attendant who assists the subject in diagnosing dementia, and the attendant is based on a report of an erroneous input from the subject. An operation for inputting data indicating that an erroneous selection has occurred is performed.

  In other words, the subject is instructed to report to the attendant if the option is entered incorrectly, and then the diagnosis is started by the dementia diagnosis device. Based on the declaration, the subject listens to the option that the subject intended to input, and if the option is correct, it is determined that the input is incorrect and the data is input to indicate that an erroneous input has occurred.

  Note that the caregiver continues the diagnosis without performing an operation of inputting data indicating that an erroneous input has occurred if the option heard from the subject is incorrect.

  In this way, if an incorrect input of an option occurs, the correct option is not re-inputted, but extra time is spent by providing data input means for inputting data indicating that an erroneous input has occurred. It is possible to correct erroneous input of options without any problems.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 1, the dementia diagnosis apparatus of the present embodiment is configured by a tablet personal computer 10 having a touch panel display.

  The dementia diagnosis program of this embodiment is installed in the hard disk of the personal computer 10, and the personal computer 10 is used as a dementia diagnosis apparatus by starting this dementia diagnosis program. By using the tablet-type personal computer 10 as a dementia diagnosing device, the subject can directly perform an input operation by touching the display screen. Therefore, even a subject unfamiliar with the personal computer can use the device without being confused.

  In this embodiment, the personal computer 10 is a tablet type. However, for example, a normal notebook type or desktop type personal computer may be used, and a mouse or pen tablet may be connected to form a dementia diagnosis apparatus.

  A printer 20 is connected to the personal computer 10 so that the diagnosis result can be printed out after the dementia diagnosis is completed.

  Further, the headphone 30 is connected to the voice output terminal of the personal computer 10, and the subject wears the headphone 30 to perform dementia diagnosis, thereby making it easy to hear the problem sentence output by voice. In particular, since the subjects are relatively old, there are cases in which the hearing ability varies greatly from subject to subject, so that subjects who need a high volume can receive medical examinations without disturbing others. In addition, when a plurality of subjects receive a diagnosis of dementia without being influenced by other subjects, for example, when a plurality of subjects receive a diagnosis of dementia in one room, The caregiver can respond, and the efficiency of the caregiver can be improved.

  In the personal computer 10 of the present embodiment, required data can be input using the wireless mouse 40 via the receiver 41 connected to the main body of the personal computer 10. The wireless mouse 40 is a data input means, and allows necessary data to be input to the personal computer 10 while receiving a dementia diagnosis by a subject as will be described later.

  The data input means is not limited to the wireless mouse 40, and any appropriate input means can be used. However, in order to input data without being distracted by the subject receiving the dementia diagnosis, a wireless connection is possible. It is desirable to be an input means of the system.

  The dementia diagnosis program for causing the personal computer 10 to function as a dementia diagnosis device is a voice output means for outputting a problem for the personal computer 10 to answer a test subject, and an answer corresponding to the problem. Display means for displaying an option for use, input means for receiving an input of any one option selected by the subject from the options displayed on the display means, and determining whether the option entered by the subject is correct or incorrect It functions as a storage means for storing the determination means for calculating the degree of dementia by summing up the results of correctness determination, and the sound data output by the sound output means and the image data displayed by the display means. .

  Further, the dementia diagnosis program causes the personal computer 10 to function as data input means for inputting data indicating that an erroneous input has occurred, together with the wireless mouse 40.

  In the following, the operation of the personal computer 10 by the dementia diagnosis program will be described based on the flowchart shown in FIG.

  First, when the dementia diagnosis program is started, the personal computer 10 displays a main screen (not shown) on the display. The main screen is provided with a “diagnosis start” button, an “initial setting” button, and an “end” button. When the “initial setting” button is selected (step S1: YES), the personal computer 10 An initial setting screen (not shown) is displayed on the display (step S2).

  Various settings can be made on the initial setting screen. For example, the dementia diagnosis device can be used as a dementia diagnosis device capable of determining the level of dementia or used as a conventional dementia screening device. It is possible to select whether or not to print out the diagnosis result after diagnosis. Here, it is assumed that the dementia diagnosis apparatus is used as a dementia diagnosis apparatus capable of determining the level of dementia, and the diagnosis result is printed out after diagnosis.

  Further, on the initial setting screen, the external input data setting window 50 shown in FIG. 3 can be displayed, and the data input means such as the wireless mouse 40 can be used for input setting during diagnosis.

  In addition, when inputting predetermined data in the middle of diagnosis using data input means such as the wireless mouse 40, when the input information is displayed in characters on the display of the personal computer 10, the subject sees the input content, There is a risk of anxiety and stress.

  In view of this, in the personal computer 10 of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, a rectangular frame-shaped selection state display unit 11 is provided in an inner portion along the outer peripheral edge of the display. Necessary data can be input as an identification display that allows only the attendant to know the status.

  That is, the personal computer 10 displays the color of the selection state display unit 11 as a predetermined color set in advance in the external input data setting window 50 by the operation of the data input means such as the wireless mouse 40, and the data of the wireless mouse 40 and the like. When the selection confirming operation is performed in the input means, it is possible to input predetermined data set in the external input data setting window 50.

  Note that the personal computer 10 displays the data of the wireless mouse 40 or the like by changing the color of the selection state display section 11 at random when the data input operation such as the wireless mouse 40 is not performed. Even when the color of the selection state display unit 11 changes during the data selection operation by the input means, the subject is not made to feel uncomfortable.

  Further, when a predetermined data is selected by a data input means such as the wireless mouse 40 and a selection confirmation operation is performed, the personal computer 10 blinks and displays the selection state display unit 11 only once, for example, The data input is accepted.

  As described above, in the personal computer 10, the state of the data input operation by the data input means such as the wireless mouse 40 is displayed by a display pattern other than characters, so that the fear of making the subject under diagnosis uneasy can be solved. The display of the state of the data input operation is not limited to the selection state display unit 11 provided in the inner portion along the outer peripheral edge of the display, for example, a display unit such as a light emitting diode provided in the personal computer 10 As long as the subject does not know that the data input operation has been performed by the attendant.

  In addition, in order to input data by the data input means such as the wireless mouse 40 as described above, the external input data setting window 50 associates the input data with the color displayed on the selection state display unit 11 of the display. Is going.

  In the external input data setting window 50 of FIG. 3, when inputting data indicating that the subject has erroneously entered an option, the selection state display unit 11 is set to “black”, and when inputting data for skipping the problem, The selection state display unit 11 is set to “blue”, and when it is difficult to input an answer because the meaning of the question cannot be understood, the selection state display unit 11 is set to “red”. The color indicating each data may be changed as necessary, or may be displayed with a predetermined pattern instead of the color. Further, the data that can be input set in the external input data setting window 50 is not limited to these, and for example, data for repeating the same problem and repeatedly answering it may be input.

  After completion of the initial setting by the initial setting screen, the personal computer 10 displays the main screen on the display, and when the “end” button is selected (step S3: YES), the dementia diagnosis program is ended, When the “diagnosis start” button is selected (step S4: YES), the first question is displayed on the display (step S5).

  In displaying the question, the personal computer 10 displays an image of a predetermined question sentence stored in the storage means and an input button as an option used for answering the question on the display as necessary, and for voice of the question sentence. Is output.

  At this time, if the attendant determines that the subject does not need to perform the problem displayed on the display, the problem can be skipped by an operation using the wireless mouse 40. That is, the attendant operates the scroll button 42 of the wireless mouse 40 to sequentially change the color of the selection state display unit 11 on the display, and when the color of the selection state display unit 11 becomes “blue”, the wireless By operating the left button 43 of the mouse 40, data (command signal) for skipping the problem is input to the personal computer 10 (step S6: YES). In the present embodiment, the scroll button 42 is selection means, and the left button 43 is confirmation means.

  As described above, in the dementia diagnosis device, since the problem can be skipped, it is painful to repeat three times in a test that is preferably repeated three times normally, such as a word recognition test. By skipping the problem for subjects who do not develop dementia, the stress on the subject is eliminated, and the time required for consultation is shortened by preventing unnecessary time from being spent. Can be achieved.

  In the present embodiment, the personal computer 10 proceeds with the process on the assumption that the correct answer has been input for the skipped problem.

  On the other hand, if the subject cannot understand the problem displayed on the display and the input operation of the answer is difficult, the caregiver must enter the wireless mouse 40 before the correct choice input operation is performed by mistake. The scroll button 42 can be used to set the color of the selection state display 11 on the display to “red”, and the left button 43 of the wireless mouse 40 can be used to input “difficult answer” data, thereby skipping the problem. (Step S7: YES).

  Even when this “difficult answer” is selected, the problem is skipped. However, when “difficult answer” is selected, the personal computer 10 responds to the skipped problem in this embodiment. Processing is proceeding as if an incorrect answer option was entered. Further, the personal computer 10 attaches an identifier indicating that it is “difficult to answer” when printing the diagnosis result as will be described later.

  Before answering the first question, there cannot be a state of erroneous input of options (step S8: NO), and the personal computer 10 accepts an input operation of a predetermined option using a touch panel display (step S9).

  Upon accepting the option input operation, the personal computer 10 determines whether the problem in which the option is input is not the final problem (step S10). If the problem is not the final problem (step S10: NO), the process returns to step S5. An image of the next question sentence and an input button as an option for the question are displayed on the display as necessary, and voice data of the question sentence is output.

  Here, even when the subject inputs an option that the subject does not think is correct when inputting the option in step S9, that is, when the user incorrectly inputs the option, the following problem is displayed on the display. And cannot return to the previous problem.

  In this case, the test subject reports to the attendant that the option has been entered incorrectly. The attendant listens to an option that the subject considers correct based on the report of the subject, and if the answer is correct, the attendant operates the scroll button 42 with the wireless mouse 40 to select the selection state display unit 11 on the display. Is set to “black”, and the “wrong input” data is input by operating the left button 43 of the wireless mouse 40 (step S8: YES).

  When the “incorrect input” data is input, the personal computer 10 changes the answer to the previous question to the correct answer (step S11).

  Thereafter, the subject performs an input operation of options for the problem displayed on the display (step S9).

  The personal computer 10 repeats steps S5 to S10 until the subject performs an input operation of options for all questions, and if it is determined in step S10 that the problem in which the options have been input is the final problem ( Step S10: YES), the diagnosis is performed based on the answer result, the diagnosis result is printed out by the printer 20 (step S12), the main screen is displayed on the display, and the diagnosis for one subject is completed.

  In the final problem, since there is no correction means when an option is erroneously input, in this embodiment, an erroneous input correction operation is not required by performing a conceptual exercise test that enables a re-input operation.

  As described above, in the dementia diagnosis device, when the subject erroneously inputs the option, the diagnosis is forcibly advanced without re-inputting the correct option, while the option is erroneously input by the attendant. By inputting the data indicating, the subject only has to declare an erroneous input, and the diagnosis can be advanced in a stress-free state as much as possible, eliminating the risk of causing the subject to feel negative for the erroneous input. Thus, it is possible to prevent erroneous diagnosis from occurring by using the erroneously input data for diagnosis.

  In the above-described embodiment, an attendant is attached to the subject and the dementia diagnosis device diagnoses the dementia. In this case, the subject needs to go to the facility where the dementia diagnosis device is installed. is there.

  As described above, the dementia diagnosing device of the present embodiment is composed of a tablet personal computer 10 having a touch panel display and is extremely small. Therefore, it is easy to carry, for example, during home medical treatment. The attendant can carry the dementia diagnosis device to the subject and make a diagnosis of dementia.

  In particular, as shown in FIG. 4, when the personal computer 60 is provided with a camera 61 capable of photographing a subject and provided with a communication function for communicating with a predetermined server, the attendant is not necessarily the subject's subject. There is no need to be accompanied by a side, and remote diagnosis can be made possible.

  4, 62 is an antenna provided on the personal computer 60. As shown in FIG. 5, in this embodiment, the personal computer 60 is connected to a predetermined server device 71 by packet communication or dial-up communication. A caregiver can check the consultation status of the subject by using a client device 72 for a caregiver connected to the server device 71. In FIG. 5, reference numeral 73 denotes a base station that receives radio waves transmitted from the antenna of the personal computer 60, and 74 denotes an electric communication line such as the Internet that connects the base station 73 to the server device 71. In the present embodiment, the personal computer 60 can be connected to the appropriate electric communication line 74 wirelessly, but can be connected to the electric communication line 74 by a LAN line or PLC (high-speed power line communication) at the subject's home. In some cases, these communication means may be used.

  Although not shown, a camera device is provided in the client device 72 for the attendant, and a screen is displayed on the display of the personal computer 60 as shown in FIG. The video of the attendant can be displayed on the attendant display unit 63 provided at the predetermined position.

  The screen displayed on the display of the personal computer 60 is provided with a subject display unit 64 that displays an image of the subject photographed by the camera 61 provided in the personal computer 60 below the attendant display unit 63.

  The same screen as that displayed on the display of the personal computer 60 can be displayed on the display of the client device 72 for the attendant. That is, in the personal computer 60, the image data displayed on the display can be transmitted to the server device 71 and displayed on the display of the personal computer 60.

  Therefore, even if the attendant is away from the subject, the attendance state of the subject can be confirmed.

  In addition, the personal computer 60 is provided with a microphone 65 at a predetermined position so that the subject's voice can be input. By outputting from the client device 72 for the caregiver, the subject can check that This makes it possible to report incorrect input promptly.

  Further, the personal computer 60 is provided with a speaker 66 at a predetermined position so that the subject can hear the problem sentence without using headphones and can hear the support from the attendant.

  Thus, in a dementia diagnosing device comprising a personal computer 60 having a communication function, when a subject living in a remote place receives a diagnosis of dementia, the personal computer 60 is a family living with the subject, or Send to the caregiver who is taking care of the subject.

  The family or caregiver who has received the dementia diagnosing device confirms the date and time of consultation with a caregiver by telephone or the like, and activates the personal computer 60 at the date and time of consultation. At this time, the attendant starts the client device 72 in advance and waits for a contact from the personal computer 60.

  The personal computer 60 is configured so that a preparation program for receiving a diagnosis of dementia is started when the personal computer 60 is started, and the family or caregiver of the subject connects to the server device 71 according to the preparation program. Do.

  When the personal computer 60 is connected to the server device 71, the attendant is displayed on the attendant display unit 63 on the screen displayed on the display of the personal computer 60.

  Next, after the subject's family or caregiver adjusts the orientation of the camera 61 and confirms the volume of the microphone 65 and the speaker 66 based on the preparatory program and the support of the attendant, it is in a state where it can be properly consulted, The start button displayed on the display of the personal computer 60 is pressed to start dementia diagnosis.

  Diagnosis of dementia is the same as after step S4 in the flowchart of FIG.

  If the test subject makes an incorrect input while receiving a diagnosis of dementia, the test subject declares that he or she has mistyped the option verbally. Here, since the subject can confirm that the report is transmitted to the attendant by displaying the attendant on the attendant display unit 63 on the display of the personal computer 60, the subject is not anxious, The subject can be prevented from applying extra stress.

  The attendant listens to the option that the subject thinks is correct based on the subject's declaration, and if the option is correct, the attendant operates the scroll button with a mouse (not shown) connected to the client device 72. Thus, the data of “incorrect input” is input by operating the left button of the mouse with the color of the selection state display unit 11 on the display of the personal computer 60 as a predetermined color. When receiving a diagnosis of dementia by remote control, the input state is not confirmed using the selection state display unit 11, but an input window (not shown) is displayed only on the display of the client device 72. May be displayed and the input window may be used for input.

  Thus, even a subject who is receiving home care can receive a diagnosis of dementia using the dementia diagnosis apparatus, and can efficiently diagnose dementia.

It is explanatory drawing of the dementia diagnosis apparatus which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart of a dementia diagnosis program. It is explanatory drawing of an external input data setting window. It is explanatory drawing of the dementia diagnosis apparatus of other embodiment. It is explanatory drawing of the dementia diagnosis apparatus of other embodiment.

Explanation of symbols

10 Personal computer
11 Selection status display
20 Printer
30 headphones
40 wireless mouse
41 Receiver
42 Scroll button
43 Left button
50 External input data setting window

Claims (5)

A voice output means for outputting a question to be answered by the subject;
Display means for displaying options for answers corresponding to the questions;
Among the options displayed on the display means, an input means for receiving an input of any one option selected by the subject;
A determination unit that performs right / wrong determination of the options input by the subject, and determines the degree of dementia by counting the results of the right / wrong determination,
In a dementia diagnosing device comprising: storage means for storing voice data output by the voice output means and image data displayed by the display means;
Dementia characterized by providing a data input means for inputting data indicating that an erroneous input has occurred while the subject does not input the correct option again when the subject erroneously inputs an answer option for the question Diagnostic device. The data input means includes
A selection means for selecting any one of the data indicating that an erroneous input has occurred and other data; and
The dementia diagnosis apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a determination unit configured to determine a result selected by the selection unit, wherein input other than data indicating that an erroneous input has occurred is made possible. The display means is provided with a selection state display section for displaying a selection state by the selection means,
The dementia diagnosis apparatus according to claim 2, wherein a selection state is displayed on the selection state display section by a display pattern other than characters.   The dementia diagnosis apparatus according to claim 3, wherein the selection unit can select data for skipping a problem. Computer
A voice output means for outputting a question to be answered by the subject;
Display means for displaying options for answers corresponding to the questions;
Among the options displayed on the display means, an input means for receiving an input of any one option selected by the subject;
A determination unit that performs right / wrong determination of the options input by the subject, and determines the degree of dementia by counting the results of the right / wrong determination,
In a dementia diagnosis program for functioning as storage means for storing voice data output by the voice output means and image data displayed by the display means,
Dementia characterized by causing the subject to function as a data input means for inputting data indicating that an erroneous input has occurred while the subject does not input the correct option again when he / she erroneously inputs an answer option for the question Diagnostic program.

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