WO2008106720A1 - A method and system for providing health information - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to a method and apparatus/system for providing health information, and in particular, for preventing and/or managing a health condition.
- care plans often involve specialists and allied health workers in caring for the needs of the patient in disease management.
- care plans often require that a patient familiarises themselves with the particular health condition. This often requires that the patient reads literature related to their health condition and conducts research into their health condition.
- a system and method for providing health information and in particular, a system and method for preventing and/or managing health conditions. Additionally, there is also required a system and method for monitoring an individual's health status.
- the present invention seeks to substantially overcome, or at least ameliorate, one or more disadvantages of existing arrangements, or provide alternatives to existing arrangements.
- a method for providing health information associated with a health condition including the steps of, in a processing system: (a) receiving an indication of an action performed; and,
- an application for providing health information associated with a health status the application being able to: (a) receive an indication of an action performed; and, (b) provide health information in response to the performed action.
- the application is embedded into a website.
- a method for receiving health information associated with a health status including the steps of, in a processing system:
- a system for providing health information associated with a health status having a processing system, the processing system being configured to:
- a system for receiving health information associated with a health status having a processing system, the processing system being configured to:
- a method for monitoring a health status including the steps of, in a processing system:
- a system for monitoring a health status having a processing system, the processing system being configured to:
- the system forms a part of a health diary.
- a method for managing a health condition including the steps of, in a processing system: a) receiving an indication of the health condition; b) receiving user information associated with a user; and, c) providing a management resource for managing the health condition, in accordance with the received indication of the health condition and the received user information.
- receiving an indication of the health condition includes receiving a selection of a health condition from a plurality of health conditions presented to the user.
- user information received from the user includes any one or a combination of the user's: a) age; b) sex; c) height; d) weight; e) postcode; f) username; and, g) password.
- providing the management resource includes providing access to any one or a combination of: a) mentors; b) health care professionals; c) other users; d) virtual human body; e) general health condition information; f) user diary; g) virtual supermarket; h) virtual bookshelf; i) virtual medicine cabinet; and, j) virtual house.
- providing access to other users enables the user to communicate with other users with respect to the health condition.
- providing access to the virtual human body includes providing animation with respect to effects of the health condition in a human body.
- providing access to the user diary includes providing access to a user log, the user log including any one or a combination of: a) the user's health status; b) user health history; c) user diet history and/or regime; d) user medication history and/or regime; e) user exercise history and/or regime; and, f) user's health condition indicators.
- providing access to the virtual supermarket includes providing item suggestions for purchase in accordance with the health condition.
- the method includes allowing the user to purchase an item.
- providing access to the virtual supermarket further includes providing access to a calorie counter.
- the method includes: a) receiving an indication of a selection of the item, the item having a calorie count; b) receiving an indication of an addition of the item to the calorie counter; c) calculating a calorie total; and, d) providing the calorie total to the user.
- the method includes receiving an indication of a selection of a counter-calorie item, and calculating the total calories by considering the counter-calorie item.
- the counter-calorie item includes performing an exercise routine.
- the providing access to the virtual bookshelf includes providing book suggestions with respect to the health condition.
- the method includes allowing the user to purchase a book.
- providing access to the virtual medicine cabinet includes providing medication suggestions.
- the method includes allowing the user to purchase medication.
- the method includes receiving prescription information and allowing the user to purchase medication in accordance with the received prescription medication.
- providing access to the virtual house includes providing suggestion in relation to the user's living environment in accordance with the health condition.
- general health condition information is provided via any one or a combination of: a) text scripts; b) presentations; c) audio files; d) video files; e) animated files; and, f) movies.
- general health information includes any one or a combination of: a) disease information; b) disease prevention information; and, c) therapeutic information.
- the method is implemented as a modular component of a website, the modular component being configured such that the component is adapted for use in any one or a combination of: a) as a part of plurality of websites; and, b) as a standalone, downloadable application.
- the modular component is implemented as a flash application.
- the modular component is a health dashboard that is configured to be plugged into a content management part of a website.
- providing access includes: a) providing a plurality of management resources; and b) receiving a selection of one or more of the plurality of management resources from the user.
- a system for managing a health condition including a processing system, the processing system being configured to: a) receive an indication of the health condition; b) receive user information associated with a user; and, c) provide a management resource for managing the health condition, in accordance with the received indication of the health condition and the received user information.
- a method for managing a health condition including the steps of, in a processing system: a) providing an indication of the health condition; b) providing user information associated with a user; and, c) receiving management resource information for managing the health condition, in accordance with the provided indication of the health condition and the received user information.
- a system for managing a health condition including a processing system, the processing system being configured to: a) provide an indication of the health condition; b) provide user information associated with a user; and, c) receive management resource information for managing the health condition, in accordance with the provided indication of the health condition and the received user information.
- a method for managing a health condition, in an electronic health diary, the electronic health diary including a plurality of time periods including the steps of, in a processing system: a) providing health information with respect to the health condition for one of the plurality of time periods; and, b) tracking the health condition over at least a portion of the plurality of time periods.
- the method further includes receiving an indication of health status.
- the method includes, in the case of a negative health status, receiving an alert from the health diary.
- the plurality of time periods form part of a calendar.
- providing health information includes providing any one or a combination of: a) blood data; b) exercise data; c) diet data; and, d) medication data.
- the method includes logging into the health diary.
- the method includes remotely accessing the health diary via a website.
- the method includes downloading or installing the health diary as a standalone application.
- a system for managing a health condition including a processing system, the processing system being able to access a health diary including a plurality of time periods, the processing system being configured to: a) provide health information with respect to the health condition for one of the plurality of time periods; and, b) track the health condition over at least a portion of the plurality of time periods.
- Figure 1 A is a flow diagram of an example method/process that can be utilised to embody or give effect to a particular embodiment
- Figure 1 B is another flow diagram of an example method/process that can be utilised to embody or give effect to another embodiment
- Figure 1 C is another flow diagram of an example method/process that can be utilised to embody or give effect to another embodiment
- Figure 2 is an example network infrastructure that can be utilised to embody or give effect to a particular embodiment
- Figure 3 is a functional block diagram of an example processing system that can be utilised to embody or give effect to a particular embodiment
- Figure 4 is a functional block diagram of an example processing system that can be utilised to embody or give effect to a particular embodiment
- Figure 5 is a flow diagram of an example method/process that can be utilised to embody or give effect to another particular embodiment
- Figures 6A and 6B are schematic diagrams of an example of a welcome page, in accordance with a particular aspect of the system and method for providing health information;
- Figure 6C is another schematic diagram of an example of another aspect of the system and method for providing health information;
- Figures 7A to 7H are schematic diagrams of an example of a user's interaction with a mentor, in accordance with a particular aspect of the system and method for providing health information
- Figure 8A to 8B are schematic diagrams of an example of a user's interaction with a healthcare professional, in accordance with a particular aspect of the system and method for providing health information;
- Figures 9A to 9C are schematic diagrams of an example of a user's interaction with a virtual supermarket, in accordance with a particular aspect of the system and method for providing health information
- Figures 1OA to 1OC are schematic diagrams of an example of a user's interaction with a virtual bookshelf, in accordance with a particular aspect of the system and method for providing health information
- Figures HA to HC are schematic diagrams of an example of a user's interaction with a virtual medicine cabinet, in accordance with a particular aspect of the system and method for providing health information;
- Figure 12 is a flow diagram of an example of a user's interaction with the system and method for providing health information and/or for monitoring the user's health status;
- Figures 13A to 13C are schematic diagrams of a user's interaction with a health diary
- Figure 14A is a flow diagram of an example website of the system and method for providing health information and/or for monitoring a user's health status
- Figure 14B is a continuation of the flow diagram of Figure 14 A;
- Figure 15 is a schematic diagram of an example of a page of a website of the system and method for providing health information and/or monitoring a health status
- Figure 16 is a schematic diagram of another example of a page of a website of the system and method for providing health information and/or monitoring a health status.
- Figure IA shows a method for providing health information associated with a health condition, where at step 100 an action is performed, and at step 110 health information is provided in response to the performed action.
- the process can further include requesting user details and providing health information accordingly.
- user details that can be requested include the user's age, sex, height, weight, postcode, username, password, and any necessary details of a health condition.
- the process can include providing access to mentors, health care professionals, other users (of the process), a virtual human body, the user's log, a virtual supermarket, a virtual bookshelf, a virtual medicine cabinet, and a virtual house.
- the process can be performed by a health dashboard, where the health dashboard forms a part of a website.
- the health dashboard is implemented as a flash application, and can be plugged (or embedded) into the content management side of a website.
- the health dashboard can include buttons, where a user is able to select a button in order to gain access to the various components of the health dashboard (such as the mentors, etc. as described above).
- the various components of the health dashboard can be used by user's of the process to manage and/or prevent health conditions, and in one particular example, to monitor a health status.
- the virtual supermarket can include a calorie counter, where the user is able to select an icon representing an activity with a calorie count, add the icon to a calorie counter, and total the amount of calories resulting from the activities performed. This can be used to manage the user's nutrition and dietary requirements.
- information provided to users can be provided in a variety of ways, and in one example, the information can be provided via text scripts, presentations, audio files, video files, animation, and movies.
- the various types providing health information can assist in the user's understanding of their health condition, or health status.
- Figure IA can be implemented as a method for managing a health condition. This is shown in Figure IB.
- Figure IB shows that at step 120, the action performed can include receiving an indication of the health condition, and receiving user information associated with the user, at step 130.
- the health information provided can be implemented as providing a management resource for managing the health condition, in accordance with the received indication of the health condition and the received user information.
- the method can be implemented as a website, where a user may log on to the website, and either provide information in respect of themselves (such as age, sex, etc.), or log on via a username and/or password in order to access their account.
- the user can also provide an indication of their health condition.
- the user may select a health condition such as diabetes or the like, from a plurality of health conditions presented to them.
- the website can then provide the user with management resources in accordance with their user information and health condition, so that the user can better manage their health condition.
- management resources provided to the user. These can include, but are not limited to mentors, health care professionals, other users, a virtual human body tour, general health condition information, a user diary, virtual supermarket, virtual bookshelf, virtual medicine cabinet, and a virtual house.
- the user may be able to access mentors for guidance, a variety of health care professionals (such as doctors, specialists, naturopaths, physiotherapists, dentists, and other allied health professionals in accordance with their condition).
- the user may also be able to access and communicate with other users who are managing the same/similar condition. They may also be ably to access general health condition information such as information in relation to the anatomical and/or physiological effects of the condition, disease information, disease prevention information, and/or therapeutic information.
- the user may even take a tour of a virtual human body via animation provided to the user so as to explain/educate the user regarding the health condition, and the effects the condition has on the human body.
- the method described may also provide access to a user diary, which can include a user log detailing the user's health status, health history, diet regime/history, medication regime/history, exercise regime/history, and/or the user's health condition indicators (such as, for example, blood pressure measurements, etc.).
- a user log detailing the user's health status, health history, diet regime/history, medication regime/history, exercise regime/history, and/or the user's health condition indicators (such as, for example, blood pressure measurements, etc.).
- management herein can be used to refer to both taking preventive measures (i.e. for someone who does not have a particular disease but is managing a healthy health condition so as to prevent a disease or the like), or can be used to refer to managing a disease or unhealthy health condition.
- preventive measures i.e. for someone who does not have a particular disease but is managing a healthy health condition so as to prevent a disease or the like
- managing a disease or unhealthy health condition can be used to refer to both taking preventive measures (i.e. for someone who does not have a particular disease but is managing a healthy health condition so as to prevent a disease or the like), or can be used to refer to managing a disease or unhealthy health condition.
- system/method herein has been described with respect to the human body, it will be appreciated that this is an example only, and the system can be applied to animals, or the like.
- Figure 1 C shows a method for managing a health condition, where the method includes an electronic diary, having a plurality of time periods.
- the method includes an electronic diary, having a plurality of time periods.
- health information with respect to a health condition is provided for at least one of the plurality of time periods, and at step 160 the health condition is tracked over a portion of the plurality of time periods.
- the method can also include receiving a health status indication.
- a user may enter health information such as blood pressure measurements, and the diary may provide a healthy/unhealthy status indication.
- the diary may also alert the user (or an associated health care professional) of a negative health status.
- the plurality of time periods can form a part of a calendar, and can be represented by time of day, a particular day, a week, month, year, or the like.
- a user may be required to provide health information periodically for particular time periods, and the diary may generate reminders for the user to enter the information.
- the health information provided by the user can include different types of health information which can be tracked so as to help manage a particular health condition.
- This can include, but is not limited to blood data, exercise data, diet data, medication data, and other physiological information that a user may need to provide in order to manage their health condition.
- the health diary may be accessed by a user by requiring the user to log on via a user name and/or password.
- the user can include a patient suffering from a medical condition and/or an associated health care professional or minder who is concerned with a patient.
- the electronic health diary may also be accessed as a part of a website, or be a separate application on a user's processing system (either downloaded or installed).
- the process of Figures IA to 1C can be performed using a distributed architecture, an example of which will now be described with reference to Figure 2.
- a base station 201 is coupled to a number of end stations 203, 205 via a communications network 202, such as the Internet, and/or via communications networks 204, such as local area networks (LANs), or wide area networks (WANs).
- LANs local area networks
- WANs wide area networks
- the base station 201 typically includes one or more processing systems 210, optionally coupled to one or more databases 211.
- the processing system 210 is adapted to receive an indication of an action performed, and provide health information to the end stations 205, 203, which then allows for the health information to be viewed by users of the end stations 205, 203.
- any form of suitable processing system 210 may be used.
- An example is shown in Figure 3.
- the processing system 210 includes at least a processor 300, a memory 301, an input/output (I/O) device 302, such as a keyboard, and display, and an external interface 303, coupled together via a bus 304 as shown.
- I/O input/output
- the processing system 210 may be formed from any suitable processing system, such as a suitably programmed PC, Internet terminal, lap-top, hand-held PC, or the like, which is typically operating applications software to enable data transfer and in some cases web-hosting and file transfer protocol (FTP) functionality.
- FTP file transfer protocol
- end stations 203, 205 are typically adapted to communicate with the processing system 210 positioned at the base station 201 to allow users to obtain health information. It will be appreciated that this can allow for a number of different forms of end stations 203, 205 to be used.
- FIG. 4 An example of a suitable end station 203, 205 is shown in Figure 4.
- the end station 203 includes a processor 400, a memory 401, an input/output device 402 such as a keyboard and display, and an external interface 403 coupled together via a bus 404, as shown.
- the internal interface 405 is typically provided to allow the end station 203 to be coupled to one of the communications networks 202, 204, and accordingly, this may be in the form of a network interface card, or the like.
- the processor 400 is adapted to communicate with the processing system 210 provided in the base station 201 via the communications networks 202, 204 to allow for health information to be provided to users.
- the end stations 203, 205 may be formed from any suitable processing system, such as a suitably programmed PC, Internet terminal, lap-top, hand-held PC, smart phone, PDA, web server, or the like, which is typically operating applications software to enable data transfer and in some cases web-browsing.
- a suitably programmed PC such as a suitably programmed PC, Internet terminal, lap-top, hand-held PC, smart phone, PDA, web server, or the like, which is typically operating applications software to enable data transfer and in some cases web-browsing.
- a user such as a patient, a care taker or the like, is referred to a disease management/prevention website in order to learn more about the disease and to discover solutions and management tools.
- the website can form a part of an overall site that is related to health issues, or the management of health issues.
- the website can form part of a website for a health insurance agency, which members of the agency have access to.
- the user is, in one example, requested to enter user data.
- the data entered by the user can include password or username, or data such as the user's basic details in order to determine the health condition of the user. These details can include the user's sex, age, height, weight, postcode, and the health condition that the user is requiring information in respect of.
- a virtual receptionist can greet the user and ask for the required data to be entered.
- a "terms and conditions acknowledgement" can also be acknowledged at this stage.
- the user is able to access a health dashboard.
- step 505 can also be performed as a part of a health dashboard.
- the health dashboard can include numerous functionality that can allow for a user to manage and/or prevent certain health conditions, or to monitor their health status.
- the health dashboard can allow a user to access mentors (step 515), health care professionals (step 520), other users (for example a community that is dealing with a particular health issue, step 525), a virtual human body (step 535), user log (step 540), virtual supermarket (step 545), virtual bookshelf (step 550), virtual medicine cabinet (step 555), and virtual house (step 560).
- mentors step 515
- health care professionals step 520
- other users for example a community that is dealing with a particular health issue, step 525
- a virtual human body step 535
- user log step 540
- virtual supermarket step 545
- virtual bookshelf step 550
- virtual medicine cabinet step 555
- virtual house step 560
- the user may enter a virtual "doctor's waiting room", where there are a number of "mentors" ready to present their experiences in disease management, lifestyle changes, dietary and nutritional advice, exercise and activity requirements etc.
- These presentations are usually supplemented with graphics and animations to more fully explain concepts in management and complicated anatomical and medical concepts.
- the virtual waiting room can include a number of "virtual" buttons, which provide the user access to the virtual supermarkets, bookshelves, etc., as described above.
- Figures 6A and 6B show an example welcome page, in which a virtual receptionist 610 can request basic details from a user at 620, the user can view a privacy policy at 630, or take a tour of the website at 640.
- the basic details entered by the user can be used by the system in order to determine the user's particular health condition and to direct the user to information in respect of their particular health condition.
- the user is then able to access the health dashboard in respect of their particular health condition.
- the user can choose various options from the health dashboard, which can include access to a professional 650, to a patient with a similar condition 655, or other disease management options such as a virtual house 670, a virtual body 675, virtual medicine cabinet 680, or virtual bookshelf 685.
- the user can access a "mentor", which can be a virtual (or based on a real person), member of society, dealing with the same or similar medical condition.
- a “mentor” can be a virtual (or based on a real person), member of society, dealing with the same or similar medical condition.
- An example mentor is shown in Figures 7A to 7H.
- the user is identified as suffering from high cholesterol, and is directed to select a mentor, "Bob" 710, who is also suffering from the same condition, and may also have the same demographics as entered by the user in the welcome page (Figure 6B).
- the match of demographics assists in acceptance and retention of both user and mentor information.
- the mentor 710 is able to guide the user by providing his/her story in relation to the medical condition. This can include providing information in respect to the disease, dietary changes, lifestyle changes 720, or the like.
- the user may be able to interact with the mentor 710 in a variety of forms.
- the mentor 710 may provide information to the user via script 730, video 740, presentation with supporting slides 750, audio or visual file, or animations 760, or any other means which may be apparent to persons skilled in the art.
- the user may also have the option of contacting the mentor directly to request further information.
- mentors 710 can be existing patients who have experienced a particular health condition for a period of time and have learned to manage their condition. They are usually confident speakers and are used to explaining their particular condition and impart management tips and techniques that have been successful for them.
- the use of mentors can provide a practical explanation to users regarding how to live with a condition, in a way in which a medical professional may not be able to.
- a user may be able to benefit from a mentors experience, and attain the support of a community member with the same or similar medical condition.
- the information imparted by a mentor can be screened by a Medical Review Board or the like, prior to being made available to users.
- the health dashboard can allow a user to have access to health care professionals.
- a user may select the option to attain further advice in relation to their medical condition from another healthcare professional 800, 810, where the professional can be a general practitioner, a specialist, or the like.
- the healthcare professional can provide health information to the user in any communication form, which can include via script, audio, or visual forms as shown at 820.
- the user can attain further information in respect of their medical condition by taking a virtual body tour (not shown), which can provide further information to the user in relation to the effects of their particular condition on the body, as well as the effects of treatment and/or medication.
- the health dashboard may include a virtual supermarket.
- An example virtual supermarket is shown in Figures 9A to 9C.
- the virtual supermarket 900 includes images of certain food items 905 on a shelf 910, which a user is able to drag into a nutritional cart 920.
- the virtual supermarket can be used to formulate a balanced diet through calorie counts and exercise credits.
- This is an interactive, product managed utility that takes the user into various aisles with a buying environment giving values to food categories e.g. Dairy, meat, fruit, vegetable, cereal, balanced with exercise/activity values & calorie credits.
- the items in the nutritional cart 920 can be used to calculate certain dietary factors such as fat or calorie content in particular foods, as shown at 930.
- the dietary factors can be affected by certain activities 940 such as exercise and/or performing of exercise routines (which are examples of counter-calorie items), or the like, which, when dragged and dropped into the nutritional cart 920 can be used to counteract the effect of food items 905.
- a user can browse products on shelves 910, where shelves can be categorised into virtual aisles for particular items such as Fruit, Vegetables, Dairy, Healthfood, Meat, etc.
- the shelves 910 can also include an activity section with exercise programs and general activities.
- the products on the shelves can be dragged into the nutritional cart 920, and particular values in respect of the products (for example, 10Og, 250g), can be selected, and a calorie value can be provided to the user.
- the total calorie value can provide the user with information in respect of the calorie intake and the certain activities a user may have to perform to burn a required amount of calories.
- other dietary or nutritional values/factors can also be calculated and presented to the user, such as, for example, fat content, carbohydrate content, energy content, glucose content, etc.
- the health dashboard can also include a virtual bookshelf, as shown in Figures 1OA to 1OC.
- the virtual bookshelf can offer information, aesthetics and access to books and DVD's with the option to buy through a project partner in book/DVD retailing, in respect of a particular health condition.
- the virtual bookshelf 1000 can include a list/suggestions of various topics 1010, such as food, exercise, lifestyle and medicine, for a particular health condition, with the books available within that topic being displayed to the user at 1020.
- topics 1010 such as food, exercise, lifestyle and medicine
- a user may use their mouse or the like to rollover certain items on the bookshelf, where the rollover action provides the user with particular information in relation to a particular book.
- the user may select an item displayed at 1020, where selecting a particular item can allow for the user to view 1030 and/or purchase that item either at the health dashboard, or by directing the user to another website or online store.
- Another health dashboard item that can enable a user to prevent and/or manage a health condition can include a virtual medicine cabinet.
- An example virtual medicine cabinet 1100 is shown in Figures 1 IA to 11C.
- the virtual medicine cabinet 1100 can be used to display devices for monitoring health conditions, products to assist in the management of health conditions, classes of drugs to understand the mode of action and effects of health conditions, product information for complementary medicine and, in one particular example, links through to an online pharmacy for fulfilment of scripts.
- Figures 1 IA to 11C show, that in one example, certain products can be highlighted such that additional information can be provided via an activated media file, or the like.
- various types of products such as pills, natural products, creams or the like, can be listed for selection at 1110, and can be displayed on shelves 1120.
- suggestions can also be provided for particular medications in accordance with the user's health condition.
- a certain medication 1130 can be selected by a user and information in respect of the selected medication can be displayed, as shown at 1140.
- the user can then be directed to an online pharmacy for purchasing the medication.
- the user's doctor could upload the user's scripts/prescriptions such that the user can purchase the medication.
- the virtual medicine cabinet can also provide a communication tool, which aims to highlight to users the importance of compliance with and the proper usage of medicines and devices. Accordingly, the medicine cabinet can be used to not only instruct patients on how to use a device or medication properly or the importance of compliance, but can also be used to visually and aurally demonstrate to users how to use devices or medication properly, as well as displaying to users why compliance is important.
- the health dashboard may also provide access to a support group, or the like for others within the community that have prevented or managed a particular diseased condition. This can include the use of blogs, chatrooms, and other forms of virtual communication that may be apparent to persons skilled in the art. Additionally, the health dashboard may also include access to a virtual house. Thus, for example, a user suffering from asthma may select the virtual house option on the health dashboard in order to access information regarding where allergens 'lurk', what to avoid and how to treat and clean these danger areas.
- the health dashboard in one example, can also provide the user access to their own personal log, which can aid in disease management/prevention, and/or monitoring their health status.
- a user with high blood pressure conditions could upload digital data from a blood pressure measurement device directly to the user log.
- a user with diabetes could digitally upload their blood sugar count into the user log.
- the user log could also contain other information in relation to medication, nutrition, dietary, and exercise requirements, and can be used in conjunction with the virtual supermarkets, virtual bookcase and virtual medical cabinet in aiding the user in managing/preventing their health condition, that is, monitoring their health status.
- the health dashboard can also provide the user access to a virtual human body, which can be used to demonstrate to users the human anatomy and the effects of diseases, medicines, etc., via a roll over technique (not shown) triggering small animations and images of various parts of the human body.
- the system and method for providing health information can provide numerous advantages.
- the system and method aims to assist patients and doctors in the education and management of disease through presenting patient experience, health information and animation as an important part of a total "Care Plan" process.
- the system can provide a dynamic and visually engaging health care solution that can positively effect the way in which the medical industry and patients manage chronic disease, or generally monitor the health status of an individual.
- the system and method described in one example, is aimed at educating patients with chronic disease conditions and their carers on how to manage their conditions and provide actionable solutions that can help compliance and improve their health outcomes. Furthermore, the method and system described can also support and assist doctors, so that the time spent with patients can be reduced whilst still allowing a doctor to provide patients with complete and actionable information in respect of their health status.
- the above-described system and method can also provide numerous advantages for patients, care takers, and general users of the system.
- the patient is able to view and learn through the experience of others as they access video interviews of fellow patients of similar age and culture.
- the health dashboard can be made available as an online tool/library and can be either patient specific or can include information made available to the public.
- the information made available to the public can include additional resources to assist in the learning process in the form of visual tools, text summaries, images and animation resources, a motivational series of short films produced around exercise, stress, and nutrition, which can be used to explain difficult scientific and medical concepts to the public.
- the content can also be made available for download to laptop, iPod, mobile technology or any other form of digital communication tool.
- the content can be made specific to a particular jurisdiction, geographical location, culture, or region.
- Australian patients/carers receive information that has passed Australian standards and quality checks with respect to chronic disease conditions.
- the mentor presentations can be communicated by Australian mentors to Australian users, which can simplify complex medical concepts that can be understood by an Australian audience. Content for other territories can thus be adapted for use as is dictated through local medical situations.
- the information delivered by using the system and method described above can be provided in an innovative and engaging way to allow for clearer understanding of health conditions. Furthermore, it is not only information in respect of health conditions that is provided, but also actionable solutions.
- the information provided is generally provided through the use of media and virtual environments in order to explain certain conditions and offer solutions, which can allow for a user of the system/method to attain information without having to read complex descriptions.
- a user can not only attain information in respect of a health condition, but the user is also able to attain solutions.
- patients can be given information so that they are able to manage a disease.
- patients can be given access to certain solution providers.
- a typical example is a diabetes patient who needs to decrease their weight.
- the diabetes patient is told by their doctor of their condition, and is given access to the above-described system and method. Accordingly, the patient may be able to use the above-described system and method in order to attain information on how to lose weight on their own, and at no cost. Should the patient require further support, access to the health dashboard can offer motivational, nutritional and fitness solutions available through selected partners, associated with the health dashboard in order to help the patient achieve their weight goal.
- the health dashboard can provide includes the fact that the dashboard can be used by a variety of users.
- the dashboard can be used by patients with a particular medical condition, in aiming to manage that condition, or by a user aiming to prevent a certain health condition.
- the dashboard can also be used by carers, such as doctors, nurses, parents, or the like.
- the mentors available on the health dashboard for consultation can also include a carer who discusses their particular experience provides advice for other carers.
- the above-described system and method can be used as a referral and management system forming part of a total "CarePlan", which can assist a doctor to aid a patient in disease management. Furthermore, functionalities such as the patient log can allow doctors to access patient progress through input from personal electronic measuring devices and the patient's own diary inputs.
- the medical advisory board can include doctors in fields such as neurology, cardiology, surgery, epidemiology, public health, psychological medicine, medical ethics, and general practice.
- Figure 6A shows an example screen shot of an example website where the top section 601 is built in "Flash" and used for presentation purposes.
- the website can be used to "greet” the user.
- the user can then be asked to complete a form with their details such as their sex, age, height, weight, and postcode. From the information provided, a mentor can be presented to the user.
- Flash units including the “Virtual House”, “Virtual Supermarket”, “Medicine Cabinet”, “Book Store” and “Exercise Cabinet” can also be provided. These units can display presentations to the user in Flash and link through to other external eCommerce websites for purchasing certain products, as described above.
- the bottom section of the website 602 is built in HTML and covers file tabs with content information provided through the Medical Advisory Board, outside content providers and associated interest groups. This can be a text based section with links to images and video cameos presented on a floating presentation screen. All text can be rewritten from research submitted into a uniform style for display on the website.
- selected groups can be provided access to the health dashboard, which, in one example, includes a "Flash” component in presentation format and usually supports a different style of presentation in the form of "prevention". Accordingly, depending on the application a user may or may not be requested to provide information in a form.
- physicians can refer a patient to the website based on the diagnosis given. For example hypertension, diabetes, asthma, etc.
- the health dashboard component of the website as shown in Figure 8A can be implemented as a separate application that can be delivered as a flash file that can be loaded into a content management system and served up for online or local access by a user of a website. Accordingly, the health dashboard can be an application that can be readily embedded into a website.
- the health dashboard can be offered to health groups as a series of Health Dashboards focused on prevention and management of certain health conditions relevant to the particular health group. Accordingly, although an overall website can be focused towards management of a particular health condition, a health dashboard can be provided that contains exclusive content and is more focused on prevention rather than management of the conditions.
- the media files provided on the health dashboard can include video interviews that are more specific to the particular health condition.
- the dashboard can be a fully contained file that presents a variety of patients and a topic expert discussing the health topic with supporting images and animation.
- Image and animation files will also be provided as separate files that can be loaded into a content management system and served up on a page.
- the health dashboards can contain buttons, which when selected by a user, launch a self-contained "Virtual bookshelf, "Virtual Medicine Cabinet”, “Virtual Body”, “Virtual Calorie Table” and “Virtual House”(where applicable). It will be appreciated that the selection of a button is an example of an action being performed such that health information can be provided and/or the health status of an individual can be monitored.
- the "Virtual” environments can be fully contained within the flash file and will not display prices or link off to online stores unless the particular health group decides to have this functionality included.
- the health dashboards can be used to manage and/or prevent chronic diseases, as well as be focused on a range of other health topics, depending on the health group or institution that is implementing the health dashboard as a part of their website. Accordingly, health groups can be provided with their own customised dashboards, which can be delivered as a flash file that can be loaded into a content management system and served up to a health group's website visitors.
- the health dashboard can be implemented as an embedded application in a health insurance website, where data entered by a user and the user's interaction with the health dashboard can be used to calculate a user's premium, or the generally monitor the user's health status.
- the user may use the health dashboard to notify the insurance company of a claim.
- the system and method of the present application can be implemented as a website, or as a stand-alone application (referred to as a health dashboard).
- Figure 12 is a flow diagram, showing an example of a user's interaction with the website/health dashboard.
- a doctor/patient identifies a chronic disease and/or health issue and refers the patient to use the above-described system and method.
- the patient is referred to a care plan team and a website for monitoring their health status.
- the patient enters a virtual waiting room of the website and is requested to enter their details via a form.
- a mentor is selected which can provide the patient with access to the mentor's podcast, presentations, graphics and animations, as well as access to another mentor.
- the patient is also provided with access to management tabs (or options), which can provide the patient with a tool to manage their condition. This can include access to research, communities, and certain solutions.
- management tabs or options
- the patient is able to select from virtual help section of the website, and attain access to the virtual house, virtual supermarket, and the virtual medicine cabinet.
- the patient is provided access to certain documentation, which can include a user log and/or the results of their disease management plan.
- a health diary may be used as either a standalone application (which can be downloaded to a user's desktop, for example), a plugin to a website, or as a part of a website, in order to help manage a chronic disease, or the like.
- FIG. 13A to 13C An example of a use of a health diary 1300 is shown in Figures 13A to 13C.
- a patient is using the health diary 1300 to monitor, control, and or understand their medical condition (which in this example is hypertension).
- the patient can keep a log of certain health parameters such as their blood glucose level 1310, and their blood pressure 1315.
- the user can also use a text field 1320, or the like, in the health diary to enter other comments or information which may be relevant to their situation.
- the health diary can be used to track particular medical parameters for particular medical conditions.
- the patient's blood glucose and blood pressure are tracked graphically for the month of July.
- the health diary can thus keep records for all entries made by the patient and track an improvement or degradation in a person's/patient's medical condition.
- a healthcare/medical professional may be able to access the patient's health diary in order to further monitor the patient's health status, or to ensure that the patient is managing/controlling their medical condition.
- the healthcare professional can also be alerted to the patient's condition, say for example, if the patient's condition degrades to a critical or unacceptable level.
- the alert can be sent to a healthcare professional via any means, including electronic mail, or the like.
- the healthcare professional may also be alerted to or download progress reports for a particular patient, from the patient's health diary.
- a user of the health diary may also be able to use the diary to remind/alert themselves of periodic events, such as taking medication, or performing health checks, vaccinations, or the like. Further still, a user is also able to use the health diary to record any changes in the user's lifestyle or activities, such as medication, nutrition, exercise, or the like.
- information provided to the health diary by a user can be presented to the user, downloaded by a healthcare professional, or uploaded to an overall health management website (such as that shown in Figures 14 to 16).
- the health diary can allow for the patient to become a better informed and better managed patient. Furthermore, the health diary can also allow a healthcare professional to ensure that a patient is understanding their medical condition, and the medical information which they have been provided. It will be appreciated that a better managed patient can allow for better health outcomes. Furthermore, the health diary can allow the overall system and method described to provide individualised information and communicate further explanations to a patient. For example, if the health diary for a patient with sever hypertension indicates that the patient has not been partaking in any physical activity, the health diary may alert a healthcare professional to formulate an exercise plan for the patient, or for the patient to be directed towards the exercise section of the website upon logging into the website.
- each health topic is initially scoped internally in production, briefed by the Medical Advisory Board, a specialist physician then works with a nominated GP and research/writer in structuring the requirements for copy.
- Flash virtual environments content is selected and submitted into a management database of image and text for delivery to relevant database of the particular health topic.
- health status is able to indicate a health condition, which can be healthy or unhealthy.
- Figures 14A and 14B show an example of a sitemap or the like, for a website implementation of the above-described system and method.
- steps 1400 to 1410 show a patient being refered to the website (at 1415) via a doctor, pharmaceutical company, or the like.
- the website is able to provide to the user access to mentor presentations at step 1420, and general or specific disease information at step 1425.
- disease information can include general disease information, consumer medical information (such as information in respect of available products, medication or the like), and exercise programs.
- the user is also able to access interactive medical information at step 1430.
- the interactive medical information can be customised by the user to provide the user with particular information. For example, there can be varying modes of action (ie. play movie, show still photos, etc.).
- the user is able to either download or log into a healthcare diary at step 1435.
- the user is able to access the health dashboard, which (as described above) can provide 3D movies, interviews with other patients, 2D graphics and media, and links to various vendors (such as bookshops and supermarkets specialising in products for that particular disease, electronic pharmacies or the like).
- a user can access nutritional information which can allow them to better manage their particular health condition.
- the nutritional information can include a health food guide (such as information regarding nuts, vegetables, fruits, grains, or the like), as well as recipes for particular meals, or a general nutritional plan.
- the user may also be able to access motivational material on eating nutritional foods, at step 1455, and for exercising at step 1450.
- a user may be able to access certain vendors for products/service, which may help them in better managing their health condition. This can include access to books/DVD's, exercise/fitness equipment, sports goods, food, electronic pharmacies, and devices.
- Other features of the website can also include providing access to health movies at step 1465, and health offices at step 1470.
- Figure 15 shows an example website page 1500 which can allow a user to choose the disease which they wish to learn more about and/or manage.
- the page 1500 of Figure 15 shows a list of medical conditions 1510, which the user is able to select.
- the list can include medical conditions such as arthritis, allergies, anaemia, asthma, back pain, diabetes, depression, obesity, cholesterol, osteoporosis, hypertension, Parkinson. GORD, schizophrenia, migraine, different types of cancer, sleep disorders, stroke, dementia, eating disorders, MS, or the like.
- the user can select "hypertension".
- the result may be a webpage 1600 as shown in Figure 16.
- the user may then have access to information which is associated with the particular medical condition.
- the user can be provided with information such as describing the disease of hypertension, diagnosis, symptoms, risk factors, prevention, advice for management of the disease of hypertension, particular recommended fitness and exercise programs for hypertension, as well as particular products, nutritional and news in relation to hypertension.
- the user may also be asked to interact with the page by providing information to a poll (at 1610), or providing their contact details for joining a mailing list (at 1620), playing a video, or the like.
- a user may be able to become a better informed patient in relation to their particular medical condition, and may be better prepared and equipped in managing their condition.
- a user may choose to enter the website as a part of a particular demographic.
- a portion of the website may be designed for children under the age of 10, with specific interactive modules designed to teach a child about a particular medical condition.
- the system and method described can allow for a patient suffering from a particular medical condition to attain information in respect of their condition through interactive media displaying communication from mentors and other patients. Additionally, the patient can use the system and method described to better manage their medical condition through customised/individualised solutions such as a health diary, and exercise and nutrition plans.
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