RU2143930C1 - Method and device for acting on psychoemotional state of man - Google Patents

Abstract

FIELD: medicine. SUBSTANCE: dynamic image in the form of combination of separate light sources is shown to patient. Image brightness is varied by alternate switching on-off of light sources. Patient's attention is fixed on immovable object placed between patient and combination of light sources. Device designed for method realization consists of unit of light stimuli representation in shape of screen with separate light sources arranged on it, control unit and power supply source. Element is connected to screen in order to fix man's attention. Device enables effective action on psychoemotional state of man and does not require constant presence of medical personnel. EFFECT: construction simplicity. 6 cl, 2 ex, 4 dwg

Description

 The invention relates to medicine and can be used to treat psychosomatic and somatic disorders of the body, in particular stress, depression, affective disorders, etc., as well as to increase efficiency.

 Currently, non-pharmacological methods of treatment of various pathological processes are widely used.

 Known methods for regulating the psychophysiological state of a person, including presenting to the patient visual images that vary over time, see, for example, patent of the Russian Federation N 2012364 in cl. A 61 M 21/00 from 11/19/93. When implementing this method, the patient is placed in a prone position. After its adaptation, thermography is carried out for 15-20 minutes, and the resulting thermogram is displayed on one part of the display screen; the reference thermogram of a healthy person is displayed on the second part of the screen. The screen is in the field of view of the doctor. Simultaneously with the recording of thermograms, the patient is videotaped. The image is displayed on the second screen, which is located above the patient at a clear vision distance. The video image is presented to the patient, after which they perform a suggestive effect.

 The disadvantage of this method is the need for complex and expensive equipment, as well as the constant presence of a doctor who carries out a suggestive effect. The effectiveness of this method is small, because for its implementation the patient must "get out of his body" and "unite with the visible image." Not every patient can do this, especially since any criteria indicating that "exit from the body" has occurred are not indicated.

 A known method of regulating the psychophysiological state of a person, including presenting to the patient a visual dynamic image whose brightness changes in proportion to the sound volume, see, for example, patent of the Russian Federation N 2033818 according to cl. A 61 M 21/00. This method, adopted as a prototype of the present invention, is implemented as follows.

 They make a selection of musical compositions, each of which models, using the means of artistic expression, a certain unchanging emotional state. The classification of musical compositions is carried out by experts in order to assess the emotional states caused by each composition. The data presented by a group of experts is averaged and reduced to a convenient table containing the names of musical compositions and the corresponding values of the numerical parameters obtained in the classification procedure and describing a wide range of possible psycho-emotional states of a person. When prescribing musical compositions, the current state of the patient is taken into account, for which the patient is invited to conduct a self-assessment of his psycho-emotional state. With this in mind, choose the musical composition closest to the diagnosed condition, and present it to the patient. Simultaneously with the musical composition, the patient is presented with a visual dynamic image that simulates changes in the sound image over time. A change in sound volume corresponds to a change in the brightness of the visual image. The method is implemented using a software and hardware complex based on a personal computer.

 The disadvantage of the prototype method is the fact that it is based on the subjective assessments of experts in relation to the emotional impact of a particular piece of music, as well as on the patient's assessments in relation to their own condition. The effectiveness of the method, given the low. The method, in addition, requires rather complicated and expensive software and hardware for its implementation, attracting a large number of highly qualified personnel, in particular experts.

 The aim of the present invention is to increase the efficiency of the method by eliminating subjective assessments of the means of influencing the patient, as well as the need for the constant presence and interaction with the patient of a psychotherapist; in addition, the task is to simplify and reduce the cost of implementing the method.

 According to the invention, this goal is achieved due to the fact that in the method of regulating the psychophysiological state of a person, comprising presenting a visual dynamic image with a changing brightness to a patient, a visual dynamic image is presented to the patient in the form of a set of individually alternately switched on and off light sources, while the patient's attention is fixed on the subject motionlessly placed between the patient and the totality of light sources; after the patient begins to perceive the set of separate alternately turning on and off light sources as a single luminous field with unchanged brightness, the session is continued for 10-60 minutes.

 The applicant has not identified sources containing information on technical solutions identical to the present invention, which allows us to conclude that it meets the criterion of "novelty."

 The implementation of the distinguishing features of the invention leads to the achievement of important new properties of the object, which consists in the complete exclusion of subjective assessments from both the personnel implementing the method in relation to the images presented to the patient and the patient in relation to his own psychophysiological state.

 The applicant is not aware of any publications that would contain information on the influence of the distinguishing features of the invention on the achieved technical result. In this regard, according to the applicant, it can be concluded that the claimed technical solution meets the criterion of "inventive step".

 The method is as follows. The patient is placed on the couch. At a distance of 60-70 cm from the patient’s head, a set of individual light bulbs is placed. In a specific example, light bulbs with a power of 0.5 W in an amount of 400 pieces were used. The set of bulbs creates a single visual dynamic image, the brightness of which changes randomly due to the alternate on and off of individual bulbs. Between the collection of light bulbs and the patient, approximately in the middle, an object is placed, in a specific example, a glass ball with a diameter of 5 mm. On this subject fix the attention of the patient. After 1-5 minutes, the patient begins to perceive the set of individual alternately switched on and off electric bulbs as a single luminous field with unchanged brightness. After this, the session continues for 10-60 minutes, depending on the condition of the patient.

 The proposed method causes a patient in a trance state. At the same time, excitation is removed, and the brain goes into a state of rest (a calm response of the cortex). The maximum number of muscle groups is relaxed, a profound effect on the course of physiological and pathological processes in the body occurs.

 The proposed method can be implemented, in particular, using the second invention - a device for influencing the psychophysiological state of a person.

 A device is known for implementing a method for correcting the psychophysiological state of a person, comprising an actuator, a unit for generating a time sequence of control signals, a storage unit, a unit for generating random exponential pulses, a unit for controlling parameters of an exponential pulse generator, a converter, a comparison element, a block of reference signals, and a unit for selecting an operating mode devices. A fan was used as an actuator, see Patent of the Russian Federation N 42028081 in class A 61 B 5/16 of 10/14/92.

 This device allows you to improve the coordination of the human-machine interface, increases the level of human comfort in a human-machine environment. However, this device cannot be used with a sufficient degree of effectiveness for therapeutic purposes.

 A device is known for effecting the psychophysiological state of a person, including a light stimulus display unit, a control unit, a formation unit, a physiological sensor unit, a registration unit, see Russian Federation Patent No. 2046598 for Class A 61 B 5/16 of 09/23/87.

 This device is adopted as a prototype of the present invention. With its help, an impact on the psychophysiological state of a person is carried out, mainly with a diagnostic purpose or during professional selection. The use of a device with therapeutic purposes is not very effective; in addition, the device is quite difficult both structurally and in control, while the device is in operation, a constant presence of the operator is necessary.

 The basis of the invention is the solution of a simple-by-design device, which would provide an effective therapeutic effect on the psychophysiological state of a person.

 According to the invention, this problem is solved due to the fact that in the device for influencing the psychophysiological state of a person, including a light stimulus display unit provided with a control unit, as well as a power source, the light stimulus display unit is made in the form of a screen on which individual light sources are placed, connected to the power source through controlled contacts, the alternate closure and opening of which is carried out by the control unit, while the element d is connected to the screen via communication I commit human attention placed between the screen and the person; light sources are combined into groups, while in each group they are interconnected in parallel; the screen is equipped with a light diffuser, for example frosted glass; the screen is equipped with a tripod and paired with it through a mechanism with three degrees of freedom.

 The applicant is not aware of any devices for the psychophysiological effect on the human condition, identical to the present invention. This allows us to conclude that it meets the criterion of "novelty."

 The applicant has not identified any sources of information that would contain information about the influence of the distinguishing features of the invention on the achieved technical result. The device has an extremely simple, reliable design, is not difficult to operate and does not require the constant presence of medical personnel. However, despite its simplicity, the device provides a pronounced therapeutic effect in the treatment of a wide range of psychosomatic and somatic pathologies. These considerations confirm, according to the applicant, the compliance of the claimed technical solution with the criterion of "inventive step".

The invention is illustrated by drawings, which depict:
in FIG. 1 - a General view of the device in working position during the treatment session;
in FIG. 2 is a view along arrow “A” in FIG. 1 per screen;
in FIG. 3 is a section through 1 - 1 in FIG. 2;
in FIG. 4 is a circuit diagram of a device.

 The device includes a display unit of light stimuli made in the form of a screen 1. Light sources are fixed in the case of the screen 1 on the panel 2, in a specific example, light bulbs 3 with a power of 0.5 W and a voltage of 6 V in an amount of 400 pieces. Bulbs 3 are placed in 20 rows of 20 bulbs in each. The bulbs of each row form, in this example, a separate group, while in each group the bulbs are interconnected in parallel and connected to a power source - step-down transformer 4 through controlled contacts 5. Alternately closing and opening the controlled contacts of each group of bulbs is carried out using block 6 control, in this case - this is a normal electronic relay. The time spent by the bulbs of each group in the on state is 0.25 seconds. The screen may be equipped with a light diffuser, in particular frosted glass 7, which reduces the load on the patient’s organs of vision. With a tripod 8, the screen is paired with a swivel-link mechanism 9, which has three degrees of freedom and provides the necessary spatial position of the screen relative to the patient. A shiny glass ball 11 is suspended from the screen on flexible connection 10.

 The device operates as follows. The patient is placed on the couch. The device is placed next to it and using the mechanism 9 they orient the screen 1 in space so that the patient’s line of sight passes through the bulb 11 perpendicular to the plane of the screen 1. The device is connected to an alternating current network, and groups of light bulbs are switched on and off alternately. First, the patient perceives the screen in the form of a flickering light field. After a few minutes, the screen begins to be perceived by the patient as a single luminous field with a constant brightness over its entire area ("fiery square"). From this moment, the session continues for 10-60 minutes. The first sessions, as a rule, last 10-20 minutes, and the subsequent 30-60 minutes. The total number of sessions per treatment course is 10-15.

 Example 1. Patient P., 37 years old, teacher, was admitted with complaints of an uncertain nature. Considers himself ill for about a year after the death of his mother. There were palpitations, shortness of breath, abdominal pain. After unrest, tachycardia, loss of appetite, constipation, and sometimes nausea are disturbing. Blood pressure and pulse are unstable (BP 130/85 - 100/65, mmHg; pulse - 70-88 per minute). Sweating of palms, acrocyanosis are noted; during Ashner’s test, the pulse slows down by 14-16 beats, then sharply increases by 20-24 beats per minute. Diagnosis: autonomic neurosis on the background of constitutional features and overwork.

 Two treatment sessions of 15 minutes were conducted, then another 12 sessions of 45 minutes. The patient's condition improved, blood pressure stabilized at 110/70 mm RT. Art., tachycardia, shortness of breath, abdominal pains ceased to disturb. Examination after 4 months: satisfactory condition, vegetative disorders almost do not bother. Systematically engaged in gymnastics and jogging. HELL 115/75 mm Hg, pulse 70 per minute, rhythmic. Ashner's test is within normal limits.

 Example 2. Patient F., 55 years old, a disabled person of group II, was admitted with complaints of general stiffness. He became ill at the age of 45, when a few months after a minor injury to his skull, he felt awkward in his right hand while writing and eating. It was treated with anticholinergic drugs (cyclodol, bellazone, ridinol) without a visible improvement. Muscle tone is increased by extrapyramidal type, slightly more in the left extremities. Tremor of tongue and outstretched arms. Blood and urine tests without deviation from the norm. Diagnosis: trembling paralysis (Parkinson's disease).

 Preliminary 5 treatment sessions were conducted for 10 minutes, then another 10 sessions for 30 minutes. The treatment is supplemented by coniferous baths, massage and therapeutic exercises. The patient's condition improved significantly - the tone in the limbs, especially the right ones, decreased, he began to walk more freely and perform movements with his upper limbs, including writing.

 The proposed method and device can be implemented in ordinary clinical conditions for the treatment of various psychosomatic and somatic disorders, as well as in the initial stages of mastering the skills of integral yoga. Special training of medical personnel is not required. When implementing the invention, the usual elemental base was used. These considerations allow us to conclude that the invention meets the criterion of "industrial applicability".

Claims (6)

 1. A method of influencing a person’s psycho-emotional state, including presenting a visual dynamic image with a changing brightness to a patient, characterized in that a visual dynamic image is presented to the patient in the form of a set of separate alternately switched on and off light sources, while the patient’s attention is fixed on an object fixedly placed between patient and a combination of light sources.  2. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that after the patient begins to perceive the set of separate alternately switched on and off light sources as a single luminous field with unchanged brightness, the session is continued for 10-60 minutes.  3. A device for influencing the psycho-emotional state of a person, including a light stimulus display unit provided with a control unit, as well as a power source, characterized in that the light stimulus display unit is made in the form of a screen on which individual light sources are connected, connected to the power source through managed contacts, which are also connected to the output of the control unit, while an element for fixing the attention of a person placed between the screen and the person is connected to the screen via communication th.  4. The device according to claim 3, characterized in that the light sources are combined into groups, while in each group they are interconnected in parallel.  5. The device according to PP.3 and 4, characterized in that the screen is equipped with a light diffuser, for example frosted glass.  6. The device according to p. 3, characterized in that the screen is equipped with a tripod and paired with it through a mechanism with three degrees of freedom.

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