JP5804648B2 - Medication management system - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a medication management system using a dot-shaped code, and a patient who has been prescribed a medicine can know the information of the medicine by voice, and also prevents side effects after taking the medicine and forgetting to take the medicine. This is related to a medication management system that is useful for the discovery of health problems.

  There are various types of drugs prescribed in hospitals. And if the prescribed medicine is one kind and the taking period is as short as about 2-3 days, it is relatively rare to forget to take the medicine. However, if you continue to take more than one week for more than a week, you may forget how to take the medicine, forget whether you have taken the medicine, You may accidentally drink or drink.

  Depending on the drug, if you do not take it within the prescribed dosage and administration, the drug may not be effective at all, or the drug may be too effective, or serious side effects may occur. Some medicines can be life-threatening if you take the wrong way.

  However, even if prescriptions are prescribed at hospitals, etc., it is up to the patient to take medication, and the current situation is that doctors have to report themselves in order to know the patient's medication status.

  For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a medication management system using a portable terminal for surely and safely taking a medicine prescribed by a patient.

  However, many portable terminals such as mobile phones and smartphones are particularly difficult to operate for elderly people. Also, when information is transmitted via web communication as in Patent Document 1, medication information etc. Many people are concerned about security because they are related to advanced personal information.

  On the other hand, conventionally, various techniques for displaying information by printing an optically readable code including information data and optically reading the code are known.

  For example, in Patent Document 2, a medium such as a printed matter on which a dot pattern portion in which dots generated by a dot code generation algorithm are arranged in accordance with a predetermined rule to recognize various multimedia information is read by reading means. There has been proposed an icon formed on a medium that is read as image data, converted into code data, and multimedia information corresponding to the code data is read from a storage means and reproduced.

JP 2010-158478 A JP 2006-190270 A Japanese Patent No. 4088936 Japanese Patent No. 3706385 Japanese Patent No. 4008952 WO2010 / 018867

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems of the prior art, so that a patient who has been prescribed a medicine can easily know the information of the medicine by voice, and also forgets to take the medicine and has taken the medicine. The purpose of this study is to provide a medication management system that can be useful for the detection of later side effects.

In order to solve the above problems, a medication management system of the present invention includes a medicine package in which a dot code in which medication information is embedded as coordinate position code information is printed so as to be difficult to visually read and optically readable, An optical reading unit for automatic reading, a voice information reproducing unit for reproducing voice information as the medication information when the dot code is read by the optical reading unit, and recording and recording a patient's voice A pen-type device comprising: a recording unit configured as data; a log when the dot code is read by the optical reading unit; and a storage unit for storing the recording data; and having a computer for reading the log and the recorded data.

  As the log, the date and time when the dot code is read by the pen-type device can be recorded as the medication date and time.

  The recorded data is created by recording what the patient wants to consult. What the patient wants to talk about is not only questions and questions about drugs, but also changes in physical condition after taking them, etc., by talking to the pen device.

  In this way, the patient can know the medication information such as the type and name of the medication, medication time, usage and dose by voice by reading the dot code on the medication package using a pen type device, Later, when you have the pen type device in a hospital or pharmacy and read the information stored in the pen type device with a computer in the hospital or pharmacy, you can prevent forgetting to take the medicine or discover side effects after taking the medicine It will be a medication management system that is also useful.

  As the storage unit, a nonvolatile semiconductor memory such as a flash memory can be used. The flash memory as the storage unit may be configured to be detachable from the pen-type device.

  In addition, since the pen-type device can be used as a memory that can be easily operated and carried, it can be operated easily even by those who are not good at mobile phones and smartphones, and because it does not transmit information via web communication, it is secure. Also has the advantage of being superior.

  In the medication management system of the present invention, when the pen-type device is brought into contact with the medicine package, the optical position information is read by the optical reading unit, the audio information is reproduced, and the coordinate When the position code information is read, a log is stored, and when the patient speaks toward the pen-type device, it is stored as the recorded data in the pen-type device, and the pen-type is stored in the computer installed on the hospital side. It is preferable that the hospital side can manage medication by reading the log and the recorded data from the device.

  The medicine pack is preferably a tablet package, a medicine bag, a wrapping paper, a liquid medicine container, an wafer film, or a capsule. The tablet package is preferably a tablet package [sometimes referred to as PTP (Push Through Package) packaging] in which a back film is a metal foil, for example, an aluminum foil, and a front film is a plastic film, and tablets or capsules are packaged.

  When the medicine package is a tablet package, a dot code may be printed for each section of the back film or front film of the package enclosing the tablet, One dot code may be printed over the entire surface side film.

  The medicine package may be a labeled medicine package, and a dot code may be printed on the label of the labeled medicine package so as to be difficult to visually read and optically readable. That is, instead of printing a dot code on the medicine package itself, a label printed with the dot code may be attached to the medicine package. In attaching the label to the medicine package, the label may be adhered to or attached to the medicine package, or the label may be fastened to the medicine package with a stapler. Thus, as long as the label is attached to the medicine package, it is included in the category of the present invention.

  In addition, the pen-type device has a clock function, and when the predetermined time has elapsed without contacting the pen-type device with the medicine pack, it is notified by voice that it is time to take medicine. Is preferred.

  Furthermore, it is preferable to record that the patient has not taken the drug when a plurality of voice notifications are made that it is time to take the medicine. For example, if it is notified three times that it is time to take the medicine, a log may be recorded in the storage unit as if the patient did not take the medicine.

  It is preferable that the drug wrapped in the drug package is an investigational drug. This is because in the case of a study drug, feedback from the patient, such as the presence or absence of side effects and symptoms after taking the drug, is important.

  Furthermore, the dot code is preferably printed on the package by gravure printing. This is because gravure printing enables high-definition dot code printing. The gravure plate used for the gravure printing is preferably prepared by a laser plate making method. This is because high-definition minute dot codes can be printed.

  In order to print the dot code having the coordinate position code information so as to be difficult to visually read and optically readable, various known dot codes can be applied. For example, the dot code described in Patent Document 4 may be used. Moreover, if a dot code is printed using infrared or ultraviolet absorbing ink that absorbs only infrared or ultraviolet light, an invisible dot code that cannot be seen by humans is obtained. In addition, in the case of ink containing carbon black, it is difficult to visually recognize the ink by using a minute dot code.

  In this way, printing the dot code so that it is difficult to visually read and optically readable is difficult for humans to view, and therefore has the advantage of not interfering with characters and pictures on the surface of the package.

  The ink for printing the dot code is preferably infrared absorbing ink or ultraviolet absorbing ink. The infrared absorbing ink here refers to an ink that absorbs infrared rays without absorbing visible light, and the ultraviolet absorbing ink refers to an ink that absorbs ultraviolet rays without absorbing visible light. As examples of these inks, for example, the ink disclosed in Patent Document 3 can be used. In addition, carbon black-containing ink can be preferably used.

  As the dot code, the dot code technique described in Patent Document 4 can be applied by combining a predetermined number of minute dot formation position information as a minimum unit code. Printing a dot code by gravure printing has the advantage that it can be printed on a transparent film with high definition and flexibility.

  Moreover, as an optical reading part, the optical reading means which reacts with infrared rays or an ultraviolet-ray can be used, and the dot code reading unit described in patent document 5 can be used.

  According to the medication management system of the present invention, a patient who is prescribed a medicine can easily know the information of the medicine by voice, and it is also useful for preventing forgetting to take a medicine and for detecting side effects after taking the medicine. There is a remarkable effect that a medication management system can be provided.

1 is a schematic explanatory diagram conceptually showing one embodiment of a medication management system according to the present invention. FIG. It is a disassembled perspective view of the state which cut off one division of the back side film of a tablet package. An example of a medication management screen displayed on a hospital or pharmacy computer is shown. It is a flowchart which shows the flow in the case of performing medication management using the medication management system concerning the present invention. It is the isometric view schematic which shows an example which printed the dot code on the label of the labeled medicine package so that visual recognition was difficult and optical reading was possible. It is a perspective schematic diagram which shows the back surface side of the labeled medicine package of FIG.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described below, but these embodiments are exemplarily shown, and it goes without saying that various modifications can be made without departing from the technical idea of the present invention.

  In FIG. 1, the code | symbol 10 shows the medication management system which concerns on this invention. The medication management system 10 includes a medicine package 14 in which a dot code 12 in which medication information is embedded as coordinate position code information is printed so that it is difficult to visually read and optically readable, and an optical for optically reading the dot code 12. Automatic reading unit 16, audio information reproducing unit 18 that reproduces audio information when the dot code 12 is read by the optical reading unit 16, a recording unit 19 that records voice to record data, and A pen-type device 22 comprising a storage unit 20 for storing a log and recording data when the dot code 12 is read by the optical reading unit 16; and the log and recording data from the pen-type device 22 And a computer 24 for reading out.

  Reference numeral 50 indicates a patient's hand operating the pen-type device 22, and reference numeral 52 indicates a doctor operating the computer 24. Moreover, as the medicine package 14, the example of the tablet package of PTP packaging was shown.

  As the medication information, the type, name, medication time and usage / dose of the medication are embedded as coordinate position code information, and the related voice information stored in the storage unit 20 can be called. As the storage unit 20, a flash memory built in the pen-type device 22 is used. The dot code 12 is gravure-printed on the medicine package 14 so as to be difficult to visually read and optically readable. In the illustrated example, as well shown in FIG. 2, as described in Patent Document 6, printing is performed on the back surface of the printing film 28 of the back surface film 26 by gravure printing, and the dot code 12 is printed on the back surface side. Printing is performed by inverting the coordinate system of the dot code 12 with respect to the coordinate system viewed from the front side of the back surface film 26 so that the optical reading unit 16 can read the film 26 from the front side of the film 26 through the printing target film 28. An example was given. However, it is also possible to adopt a configuration in which normal printing is performed on the surface of the printing film 28.

  As the optical reading unit 16, various known scanners can be used. For example, a dot code reading unit described in Patent Document 5 can be used. Further, in the illustrated example, the audio information reproducing unit 18 is a speaker, and the recording unit 19 for recording audio and recording data is a microphone.

  As the dot code 12 in which the medication information is embedded as the coordinate position code information, the dot pattern technique described in Patent Document 4 is used as a combination of a predetermined number of minute dot formation position information as a minimum unit code. Can be applied.

  As a dot pattern technique described in Patent Document 4, as disclosed in Patent Document 6, key dots, information dots, and lattice dots are arranged according to a predetermined rule. Since the predetermined rule is described in Patent Document 4, details are omitted. In Patent Document 4, a 5 × 5 grid dot is arranged around a key dot, and an information dot is arranged around a virtual point at the center surrounded by four grid dots, and a dot pattern block representing information It is said. Arbitrary numerical information is defined in this block. Then, the dot pattern is read by an optical reading device as shown in Patent Document 6, grid dots are extracted, and then key dots are extracted based on the fact that the dots are not originally placed at the grid dots, By extracting information dots and digitizing them, information areas are extracted to digitize information, and information is output from the dot pattern based on the numerical information.

  When the pen-type device 22 is brought into contact with the medicine pack 14, the dot code 12 is read by the optical reading unit 16, the voice information is reproduced, and the dot code 12 is read. When the patient speaks into the microphone 19 of the pen-type device 22, it is recorded and stored as the recorded data in the pen-type device 22, and the computer 24 installed on the hospital side. By reading the log and recording data from the pen-type device 22, the hospital can manage medication.

  As the audio information to be reproduced, in addition to the above-mentioned medication information such as the type, name, medication time, usage / dose, etc., the patient's physical condition may be heard.

  As the log, the date and time when the dot code 12 is read can be recorded as the medication date and time. The pen-type device 22 has a clock function. Reference numerals 46 and 48 are operation buttons of the pen-type device 22.

  Further, even if the pen-type device is not brought into contact with the medicine package, it is configured to notify by voice that it is time to take medicine when a predetermined time has elapsed.

  In addition, if a plurality of voice notifications that it is time to take the medicine are performed, it is recorded that the patient has not taken the medicine. For example, if the voice notification that it is time to take the medicine is performed three times, a log can be set to be recorded in the storage unit as if the patient did not take the medicine.

  The recorded data is created by recording what the patient wants to consult. What patients want to talk about is not only questions and questions about drugs, but also changes in their physical condition after taking them by talking to a pen-type device.

  As the medicine package 14, in addition to the illustrated tablet package, it can be applied to medicine bags, wrapping paper, liquid medicine containers, wafer films, capsules, and the like.

  As the medicine wrapped in the medicine pack 14, an investigational medicine or the like may be used in addition to a medicine usually prescribed in a hospital or the like. The medication management system according to the present invention is particularly suitable for investigational drugs, because it is possible to easily obtain feedback from patients such as the presence or absence of side effects and symptoms after medication.

  FIG. 3 shows a medication management screen displayed on the computer 24 of the hospital or pharmacy.

  The medication management screen 32 is displayed on the computer 24 by medication management software. In the medication management screen 32, reference numeral 34 is a personal information column displaying a patient's photograph, name, date of birth, and the like. In addition, a medication management column 36 for displaying information related to medication such as how many times and how many days of drinking is displayed together with the personal information column 34.

  Next, the medication management system 10 according to the present invention shown in FIG. 1 will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 1, the dot code 12 in which the medication information is embedded is printed on the medicine package 14 (step 100 in FIG. 4). Then, the medicine package 14 on which the dot code 12 is printed is prescribed to the patient.

  When the patient touches the dot code 12 of the medicine pack 14 with the pen-type device 22 (step 102 in FIG. 4), the dot code 12 is read by the optical reading unit 16, and the medication information is reproduced by voice ( Step 104 of FIG. For example, a message such as “This medicine is effective in suppressing stomach acid. Take it three times daily before meals.” And with this touch, we take a log and consider it as a medication. Therefore, for example, in the first touch, it is of course possible to flow only the medication information by voice and take a log in the second touch and consider that the medication has been taken.

  A log when the dot code 12 is read is stored in the storage unit 20 of the pen-type device 22 (step 106 in FIG. 4). In this manner, the patient touches the dot code 12 of the medicine package 14 with the pen-type device 22 every time when taking the medicine. When the patient speaks into the microphone 19 of the pen-type device 22, it is recorded and stored as the recording data in the pen-type device 22 (step 106 in FIG. 4).

  Then, the patient takes the pen-type device 22 to the hospital at the next medical examination. Then, by connecting the pen type device 22 to the computer 24 installed on the hospital side and reading the log and the recorded data from the pen type device 22, as shown in FIG. The medication record etc. is output. In addition, recorded data is also output, so you can immediately see the symptoms after taking the medicine and what you want to consult. In this way, the hospital side can manage medication.

  Thus, since the pen-type device 22 is used as a memory in the present invention, it is possible to simply obtain raw voice data from a patient without using a portable terminal such as a mobile phone or a smartphone. And since the medication information is reproduced by voice, there is an advantage that it is possible to know how many medicines should be taken and the patient can feel secure. In the case of investigational drugs, feedback from patients such as the presence or absence of side effects and symptoms after taking medicine is important, but there is also an advantage that raw voice data from patients can be easily obtained.

  Next, an example in which the medicine package is a labeled medicine package, and the dot code is printed on the label of the labeled medicine package so that it is difficult to visually read and optically readable is shown in FIGS.

  5 and 6, reference numeral 54 denotes a labeled medicine package used in the medication management system according to the present invention. In the labeled medicine package 54, a label 58 on which a dot code 56 is printed so as to be difficult to visually read and optically readable is attached to the medicine package 60. In the illustrated example, when the label 58 is attached to the medicine pack 60, the example in which the label 58 is adhered to the medicine pack 60 is shown. As the medicine package 60, an example of a tablet package of PTP packaging is shown. As long as the label is attached to the medicine package, it can be used as a medicine package with a label. Therefore, even if the label is adhered or pasted to the medicine package, the label can be attached to the medicine package with a stapler. Good.

  5 and 6, the label 58 is provided with medicine information fields 62, 64, 66, and 68. In the example of FIGS. 5 and 6, the name of the patient is described in the medicine information fields 62 and 68, the description of the medicine is described in the medicine information field 64, and the medication information is displayed in the medicine information field 66. The example which described was described. These are merely examples shown in the drawings, and various information or dot codes may be printed in accordance with an actual prescription or patient.

  Then, when the dot code 56 is read by the pen-type device 22 described above, the medication information is reproduced by voice or a log is taken, and it is considered that the medication has been taken.

  A log when the dot code 56 is read is stored in the storage unit 20 of the pen-type device 22. In this way, the patient touches the dot code 56 of the labeled medicine package 54 with the pen-type device 22 every time when taking the medicine. When the patient speaks into the microphone 19 of the pen-type device 22, it is recorded and stored as the recording data in the pen-type device 22.

  Then, the patient takes the pen-type device 22 to the hospital at the next medical examination. Then, as described above, by connecting the pen type device 22 to the computer 24 installed on the hospital side and reading the log and recording data from the pen type device 22, as shown in FIG. Patient medication records and the like are output on the computer 24. In addition, recorded data is also output, so you can immediately see the symptoms after taking the medicine and what you want to consult. In this way, the hospital side can manage medication.

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Claims (7)

A medicine package in which a dot code in which medication information is embedded as coordinate position code information is printed so as to be difficult to read and optically readable;
An optical reading unit for optically reading the dot code, an audio information reproducing unit for reproducing audio information as the medication information when the dot code is read by the optical reading unit, and a patient's voice a recording unit to record to record data, a storage unit for storing the log and the record data when the dot code is read by the optical reading unit,
A pen-type device with
A computer for reading the log and the recorded data from the pen type device,
A medication management system comprising: When the pen-type device is brought into contact with the medicine package, the dot code is read by the optical reading unit, the voice information is reproduced, and a log when the dot code is read is stored. , Recorded when the patient speaks toward the pen-type device and stored as the recording data in the pen-type device,
The medication management system according to claim 1, wherein the hospital side can manage medication by reading the log and recording data from the pen-type device with the computer installed on the hospital side.   The medication management system according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the medicine package is a tablet package, medicine bag, wrapping paper, liquid medicine container, wafer film, or capsule.   The medicine pack is a labeled medicine pack, and a dot code is printed on the label of the labeled medicine pack so as to be visually difficult and optically readable. The medication management system described in the section.   The pen-type device has a clock function, and when a predetermined time elapses without contacting the pen-type device with the medicine pack, it is notified by voice that it is time to take medicine. The medication management system according to any one of claims 1 to 4.   6. The medication management system according to claim 5, wherein when the time for taking the medicine is notified by voice a plurality of times, it is recorded that the patient has not taken the medicine.   The medication management system according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the medicine wrapped in the medicine package is an investigational drug.

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