JP7576118B2 - Input support system, input support program, and input support method - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to an input support system, an input support program, and an input support method.

Conventionally, when entering a series of various items of information, such as patient information such as medical interviews and medical history, information regarding the implementation of tests, and test results, the cursor was moved with a mouse and the next item was clicked to move to the next item to be entered. However, in such cases, the mouse had to be moved a large distance to move the cursor, and the large mouse movements could lead to erroneous operation, making input time-consuming. Technology to solve such problems has been proposed, for example, in Patent Document 1.

Patent document 1 describes that the data input device is composed of a display unit 1 having a screen 1a displaying multiple input fields A1, A2, B1, B2, C and a cursor X for inputting/displaying data, a cursor control table 2 in which information for controlling the movement of the cursor X on the screen 1a is recorded and updated, a user information file 3 for determining the cursor priority to be used on a per-user basis, a cursor information memory 4 for storing (memorizing) the information in the cursor priority table 2 and the movement history of the cursor X on the screen 1, a screen control unit 5 for controlling the cursor X on the screen 1a according to the cursor movement history stored (memorized) in the cursor information memory 4, and a data file 7 for storing data input from an input means such as a keyboard 6 and displayed on the display screen 1a, and that in the case of a cursor movement event in which the TAB key or the like is operated, the screen control unit 5 sets the moved field ID, field attribute, and input presence/absence in the order of the cursor movement information in the cursor information memory 4, and the screen control unit 5 moves the cursor X to the position of the input field of the next input field ID (second field ID) in the cursor control order.

Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 11-184605

In Patent Document 1, by operating the TAB key as a cursor movement event, the cursor can be moved to the next input field in the stored cursor control order. However, in order to perform all input operations using keyboard operations, it is necessary to become accustomed to keyboard operations, which is inconvenient for people who are not accustomed to keyboard operations such as TAB key operation. Furthermore, people who are not accustomed to keyboard operations have never used keyboard operations to input information in the first place.

In view of the above problems, the present invention aims to provide a new technology that can assist in inputting information through mouse operations.

In order to solve the above problems, the present invention provides an input support system that supports a user in inputting medical information, the input support system comprising a display processing means, an input means, and a specification means, the medical information including a plurality of data, the display processing means displays and processes a plurality of areas for respectively receiving the input of the plurality of data on an input screen, the input means receives an input related to the completion of input of the data, the specification means activates the next area according to a preset selection order of the areas, and the display processing means moves the mouse cursor to the next area and displays it.

The present invention also provides an input support program for supporting a user in inputting medical information, the input support program causing a computer to function as a display processing means, an input means, and a specification means, the medical information includes a plurality of data, the display processing means displays and processes a plurality of areas for respectively accepting input of the plurality of data, the input means accepts an input relating to completion of input of the data, the specification means activates the next area according to a preset selection order of the areas, and the display processing means moves the mouse cursor to the next area and performs display processing.

The present invention also provides an input support method using a computer to support a user in inputting medical information, the medical information including a plurality of data, the computer displays a plurality of areas for respectively receiving input of the plurality of data, receives an input related to completion of input of the data, activates the next area according to a preset selection order of the areas, and moves the mouse cursor to the next area for display processing.

With this configuration, when inputting medical information, the areas that accept data input are activated according to a predetermined selection order for the areas, and the mouse cursor is automatically moved to the area that has become active. This reduces mouse operations and prevents erroneous operations, allowing for efficient input of medical information.

In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the area includes a selectable area in which the data can be selectively input, and the input means accepts the selective input of the data as an input related to the completion of the input.

With this configuration, the mouse cursor can be moved to the next area by accepting the selected data input. This allows the mouse cursor to be moved to the next area without accepting a separate input to move to the next area, making it possible to input medical information more efficiently.

In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the area includes a selection area in which the data can be selectively input, and when the next area is the selection area, the display processing means processes and displays options associated with the selection area.

With this configuration, when the next area selectively accepts data, the options associated with the next area can be automatically displayed upon receipt of input related to the completion of data entry in the previous area. This eliminates the need to use a mouse to display the options, allowing for more efficient input of medical information.

In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, when the selection area allows multiple pieces of data to be selected and input together, the display processing means displays and processes the selection area so that it is superimposed on the input screen.

With this configuration, when the next area selectively accepts multiple pieces of data at once, the next area can be automatically displayed upon receipt of input related to the completion of data entry in the previous area. This eliminates the need to operate the mouse to display the area, allowing for more efficient input of medical information.

In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the display processing means displays the selection area and also moves the mouse cursor so that it is superimposed on the option.

With this configuration, the next area is displayed and the mouse cursor can be moved to the option associated with that area. This minimizes mouse operations required to select an option, making it possible to input medical information more efficiently.

The present invention provides a new technology that can assist in inputting information using mouse operations.

1 is a block diagram showing a system configuration according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 2 is a hardware configuration diagram according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of a medical information input screen according to an embodiment of the present invention. 1 is an example of a flowchart for inputting medical information according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of a medical information input screen according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of a medical information input screen according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of a medical information input screen according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of a medical information input screen according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of a medical information input screen according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The following describes an input support system according to an embodiment of the present invention with reference to the drawings. Note that the embodiment described below is an example of the present invention, and the present invention is not limited to the embodiment described below, and various configurations can be adopted.

For example, in this embodiment, the configuration, operation, etc. of the input support system are described, but similar effects can be achieved by the executed method, device, computer program, etc. The program in this embodiment may be provided as a non-transient computer-readable recording medium, or may be provided so as to be downloadable from an external server, or the program may be started on an external computer to realize its functions on a client terminal (so-called cloud computing).

In addition, in this embodiment, "means" may include, for example, a combination of hardware resources implemented by a circuit in the broad sense and software information processing that can be specifically realized by these hardware resources. In this embodiment, "information" is represented by, for example, the physical value of a signal value representing a voltage or current, the high or low of a signal value as a binary bit collection consisting of 0 or 1, or a quantum superposition (so-called quantum bit), and communication and calculations can be performed on a circuit in the broad sense.

In the broad sense, a circuit is a circuit that is realized by appropriately combining a circuit, circuitry, processor, memory, etc. In other words, it includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit), a GPU (Graphics Processing Unit), an LSI (Large Scale Integration), an ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit), a PGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array), etc.

The present invention relates to a system that assists doctors and nurses in inputting a series of multiple data contained in medical information. In the present invention, medical information includes patient information such as interviews and medical history, information regarding the implementation of tests, and test results. In the present invention, a medical information input screen displays multiple areas for inputting multiple data, and data is input by selecting an area and activating the area. In this embodiment, the order in which the areas are selected is set in advance, and when an input related to the completion of data input is received in a certain area, the next area is automatically activated according to that order. Also, in this embodiment, the mouse cursor automatically moves to the activated area.

<System Configuration>
Fig. 1 is a block diagram showing a system configuration according to an embodiment. As shown in Fig. 1, an input support system 0 includes an information processing device 1 and a storage device 2. The information processing device 1 and the storage device 2 are configured to be able to communicate with each other via a communication network. In this embodiment, a computer used in a facility such as a hospital functions as the information processing device 1 and communicates with a storage device 2 that stores information within the hospital via an in-hospital network (LAN; Local Area Network).

It is possible to use a general-purpose personal computer or the like as the information processing device 1. The input support system 0 is also configured with a server, which is the information processing device 1, and a client computer capable of communicating with the server via wired or wireless communication, and some or all of the functional components (means) of the information processing device 1 may be provided in the client computer. It is also possible to configure the information processing device 1 using multiple computers.

<Functional configuration>
1, the information processing device 1 includes, as its functional configuration, an input unit 10, a specification unit 11, a display processing unit 12, and a registration unit 13. This is information processing by software (stored in a storage unit 102 described later) specifically realized by hardware (such as a processing unit 101).

<1. Hardware configuration>
2 is a diagram showing an example of a hardware configuration of the information processing device 1 according to the present embodiment. The information processing device 1 includes a processing unit 101, a storage unit 102, a communication unit 103, an input unit 104, and an output unit 105 as the hardware configuration.

The processing unit 101 includes one or more processors such as a CPU (Central Processing Unit), and controls the overall operation and processing of the information processing device 1 by executing the input support program according to the present invention, the OS, browser software, and other applications.

The storage unit 102 is a hard disk drive (HDD), a read only memory (ROM), a random access memory (RAM), etc., and in the case of the information processing device 1, stores data and the like used when the processing unit 101 executes processing based on the input support program according to the present invention. The processing unit 101 executes processing based on the input support program and the like stored in the storage unit 102, thereby realizing the functional configuration described below.

The communication unit 103 controls communication with the communication network NW, and performs input necessary to operate the information processing device 1 and outputs related to the operation results.

The input unit 104 is a touch panel, a mouse, a keyboard, or the like, and inputs operation requests from the user to the processing unit 101. The output unit 105 is a display, or the like, and displays the results of processing by the processing unit, etc.

2. System Functional Configuration
Next, the processing contents of each means in the above-mentioned functional configuration will be described in detail.

The input means 10 accepts input of multiple pieces of data included in medical information. In this embodiment, the input means 10 accepts input of multiple pieces of data in multiple areas for respectively accepting input of multiple pieces of data according to the data input format of each area. Here, the data input format is text input or selection input.

The input means 10 also accepts input from the user related to the completion of data input. In this embodiment, the input means 10 accepts input related to the completion of input in each area. In this embodiment, the input related to the completion of input is preferably the input of a specific command, the selection of an option, or the selection of an "OK" button.

When the input means 10 receives an input related to completion of input in a certain area, the identification means 11 identifies the area to be activated. In this embodiment, when the input means 10 receives an input related to completion of input, the identification means 11 identifies the next area to be activated according to a preset area selection order, and activates the area.

The display processing means 12 displays and processes a plurality of areas on the input screen for respectively accepting input of a plurality of pieces of data. In this embodiment, the display processing means 12 displays and processes the areas according to the data input format. Then, the display processing means 12 transmits the display processing results to the output unit 105. Here, the areas have a data display section and a data acceptance section.

The display processing means 12 also moves the mouse cursor to the activated area and performs display processing. In this embodiment, the display processing means 12 moves the mouse cursor so that it is superimposed on the activated data receiving section and performs display processing.

The registration means 13 registers the various input information in the storage device 2. In this embodiment, the registration means 13 accepts input of medical information in various input formats and registers it in the storage device 2.

<3. Medical information entry screen>
3 is a display example of a medical information input screen W1 for inputting medical information of a certain patient, which is displayed on the output unit 105 of the information processing device 1. The medical information input screen W1 includes a patient basic information display section PBI, which includes, as areas, a text box TB, a combo box COB, a check box CHB, a date control DC, and a time control TC. The patient basic information display section PBI displays basic patient information. The basic patient information includes a patient ID that uniquely identifies the patient, the name, the date of birth, the age, the type of examination performed, the appointment date and time of the examination, the date of the examination, the medical department that requested the examination, the doctor that requested the examination, etc.

In this embodiment, the next area to be activated is identified according to a preset area selection order, and that area becomes active. The user then inputs each piece of medical information data in each area.

In this embodiment, the selection order of the areas is set so that the areas are selected in the order from the top left of the input screen downwards. On the other hand, when the input means 10 accepts an arbitrary selection order from the user, the registration means 13 may register the selection order in the storage device 2. For example, items that are not allowed to be registered may be set in advance in the medical information input on the input screen, and the selection order may be set so that the items are not selected. In addition, when the user information of the user who performs the input includes subject information indicating the subject in charge, and input items are associated with each subject information, the selection order may be set so that the next area to be made active is specified based on the user's subject information. In addition, the input related to the completion of input is linked to the areas before and after the transition, and the selection order may be set so that the next area to be made active is changed according to the input related to the completion of input.

<4. Medical information input flow chart>
Next, an input support method for inputting medical information will be described with reference to Fig. 4. Fig. 4 is a diagram showing an example of a processing flowchart from when medical information is input in a certain area of the medical information input screen until the mouse cursor is moved to the next area.

First, in step S1 (hereinafter, simply "step SX" will be referred to as "SX"), the input means 10 accepts, in an area, a selection input or text input of medical information data corresponding to that area. Then, in S2, the input means 10 accepts, in that area, an input related to completion of input. In this embodiment, the input related to completion of input is set according to the data input format of the area, and will be described in detail in the display examples of each area described later.

Then, the identification means 11 identifies the next area according to a preset selection order of the areas, and determines the type of the next area (S3). If the input format of the next area is multiple choice, that is, if it is a combo box COB, check box CHB, date control DC, or time control TC (Yes in S3), the display processing means 12 processes and displays the options in the next data receiving section (S4). If the input format of the next area is not multiple choice, that is, if it is a text box TB (No in S3), the process proceeds directly to S5.

Next, in S5, the identification means 11 activates the next data reception section. Then, in S6, the display processing means 12 moves the mouse cursor to the data reception section that became active in S5 and performs display processing.

When all data entry is completed on the medical information entry screen W1 and "Confirm" is selected and entered, the registration means 13 registers the medical information in the storage device 2, linking it to the patient's basic information. Through the above process, the doctor or nurse entering the medical information can enter multiple pieces of data without having to move the cursor from area to area. This allows for efficient data entry and supports the administrative work of doctors and nurses.

<5. Display examples of each area>
Display examples of each active area will be described in detail below with reference to FIGS.

<5.1. Text Box TB>
5 is a display example of the medical information input screen W1 in which a data reception section is displayed when the region is a text box TB. In this embodiment, when the text box TB is identified as the next region, the data reception section IP is activated. The data reception section IP is configured to allow text data to be input.

In this embodiment, when the data acceptance unit IP is activated, a mouse cursor is displayed superimposed on the data acceptance unit IP. The data acceptance unit IP then accepts input of text data and accepts input of a specific command as input related to completion of data input. Here, the specific command is the "Enter key" if the text box is one line, and "Ctrl key + Enter key" if the text box is multiple lines.

<5.2. Combo Box COB>
6 is a display example of the medical information input screen W1 in which a data receiving section is displayed when the area is a combo box COB. In this embodiment, when the combo box COB is specified as the next area, the data receiving section IP is displayed at the bottom or top of the data display section DP. When the area is a combo box COB, the data receiving section IP is configured as a choice receiving section SIP (selection type area) so that any one of the choices associated with the area can be selected and input.

In this embodiment, when the data receiving section IP is displayed, the mouse cursor is displayed superimposed on the option in the option receiving section SIP. Here, if the area is a combo box COB, the selection input of data (option) is accepted as an input related to the completion of data input. Then, by accepting the option and the input related to the completion of data input, the data corresponding to the selected option is displayed in the data display section DP corresponding to the data receiving section IP.

As a result, there is no need to define input other than the selection of data as an input related to input completion, and the input target area can be moved to the next area simply by entering data. With the above configuration, the number of operations can be reduced and erroneous input related to input completion can be prevented, allowing doctors and nurses to input a series of data more efficiently.

In this embodiment, the display processing means 12 displays the options in a preset order in the option receiving unit SIP. Alternatively, the registration means 13 may register the number of times each option is selected and input, and the display processing means 12 may display the options at the top of the option receiving unit SIP in descending order of the number of times they are selected and input.

<5.3. Check box CHB>
7 is a display example of the medical information input screen W1 on which a data reception unit is displayed when the area is a check box CHB. In this embodiment, when the check box CHB is identified as the next area, the data reception unit IP is displayed superimposed on the medical information input screen W1. The data reception unit IP has an option reception unit SIP. The option reception unit SIP is configured to allow multiple options to be selected and input collectively from among the options associated with the area.

In this embodiment, when the data acceptance section IP is displayed, the mouse cursor is displayed superimposed on the option in the option acceptance section SIP (selection area). Then, the option acceptance section SIP accepts the input of an option, and when "OK" is selected and input as an input indicating completion of data input, data corresponding to the selected and input option is displayed in the data display section DP corresponding to the data acceptance section IP.

This allows multiple options to be selected and input all at once. When inputting multiple options all at once, completion of data input cannot be determined by inputting the data alone, and an input related to completion of data input must be defined separately. To achieve this, the present invention treats the input of "OK" as the input related to completion of data input, and displays an "OK" button and multiple options superimposed on the medical information input screen W1, making it possible to select and input multiple options all at once.

In this embodiment, the input means 10 accepts the selection of "OK" as an input related to the completion of data input, but when there is only one option that can be selected, the option acceptance unit SIP may accept the selection of data (option) as an input related to the completion of data input. The input means 10 may also accept the input of the "Enter key" instead of "OK" as an input related to the completion of input. In this embodiment, the data acceptance unit IP that is displayed superimposed on the medical information input screen W1 is not limited to a check box format, and may be, for example, a list box format.

<5.4. Date Control DC>
8 is a display example of the medical information input screen W1 in which a data reception section is displayed when the area is a date control DC. In this embodiment, when the date control DC is specified as the next area, the data reception section IP is displayed at the bottom or top of the data display section DP. When the area is a date control DC, the data reception section IP serves as a choice reception section SIP (selection type area) and receives the selection input of any one of the dates, but may also receive the selection input of the "today" button.

In this embodiment, when the data acceptance section IP is displayed, the mouse cursor is displayed superimposed on the option in the option acceptance section SIP. Here, if the area is a date control DC, the selection input of data (option) is accepted as an input related to the completion of data input. Then, by accepting the option and the input related to the completion of data input, the data corresponding to the selected option is displayed in the data display section DP corresponding to the data acceptance section IP.

<5.5. Time Control TC>
9 is a display example of the medical information input screen W1 in which a data reception section is displayed when the area is a time control TC. In this embodiment, when the time control TC is identified as the next area, the data reception section IP is displayed at the bottom or top of the data display section DP. When the area is a time control TC, the data reception section IP serves as a choice reception section SIP (selection type area) and accepts the selection input of one of the times ("hour" and "minute").

In this embodiment, when the data receiving section IP is displayed, the mouse cursor is displayed superimposed on the option in the option receiving section SIP. Here, when the area is a time control TC, the selected input of "hour" and "minute" data (option) is accepted as an input related to the completion of data input. Then, by accepting the option and the input related to the completion of data input, the data corresponding to the selected option is displayed in the data display section DP corresponding to the data receiving section IP.

In this embodiment, the selection area accepts the selection of data (options) or "OK" as the input related to input completion, and the text box TB accepts the input of a specific command such as the "Enter key" or "Ctrl key + Enter key" as the input related to input completion. Meanwhile, the input related to input completion can be set arbitrarily. For example, the input related to input completion may be set for each user. This makes it possible to realize operability suited to each user.

In this embodiment, the input means 10 accepts data input in a data reception unit IP when the data input format is a combo box COB, a check box CHB, a date control DC, or a time control TC. On the other hand, instead of accepting data in the data reception unit IP, the input means 10 may accept input of text data in a data display unit DP. In this case, a specific command, for example, the "Enter key" may be accepted as an input related to completion of data input.

With the above configuration, the present invention can respond to various input formats, and can transition and display the next input target as soon as input is completed, and can move the mouse cursor to the input target. In the prior art, after data is input, it is necessary to transition the input target area to the next area by keyboard operation (TAB key, etc.) or mouse operation. In other words, an operation is required to transition the input target area to the next area, which is inefficient. On the other hand, the present invention makes it possible to transition the input target to the next input target as soon as input is completed, and by eliminating the operation for area transition, the user can instantly input data one after another, and can significantly improve the user's work efficiency. In addition, by eliminating mouse operation between areas, the number of times the mouse cursor is moved and the range of mouse movement can be significantly reduced, preventing erroneous operations and further reducing the strain on the arm that operates the mouse.

0: Input support system 1: Information processing device 2: Storage device 101: Processing unit 102: Storage unit 103: Communication unit 104: Input unit 105: Output unit 10: Input means 11: Identification means 12: Display processing means 13: Registration means W1: Medical information input screen PBI: Patient basic information display section TB: Text box COB: Combo box CHB: Check box DC: Date control TC: Time control DP: Data display section IP: Data reception section SIP: Choice reception section

Claims (3)

An input support system for supporting a user in inputting medical information, comprising:
The input support system includes a display processing unit, an input unit, and a specifying unit ,
The display processing means processes and displays an input screen on which a plurality of areas for receiving medical information are displayed ,
the plurality of areas include an input format area in which one piece of data can be selected and input, and an input format area in which a plurality of pieces of data can be selected and input,
the area includes a data receiving section that receives an input of the data, and a data display section that displays the input data,
the input means receives an input related to completion of input of the data,
When the input format is an input format in which one piece of data can be selectively input, the input related to the completion of the input is a selective input of the data, and when the input format is an input format in which the plurality of pieces of data can be selectively input, the input related to the completion of the selective input in addition to the selective input of the data,
the specifying means activates an area next to the area that has received the input related to the input completion so as to be able to receive the input of the data, in accordance with a preset selection order of the areas;
the display processing means performs display processing of the data reception section of the activated area based on the input format of the activated area, and also performs display processing by moving a mouse cursor so as to be superimposed on the data reception section of the activated area ;
When the input format of the activated area is an input format in which the multiple data can be selected and input, when an input related to completing the input is made for the immediately preceding area in the selection order, the input support system displays options and processes the data accepting unit, which displays options and accepts input related to completing the selection input, superimposed on the input screen, and displays the mouse cursor superimposed on the options, and when data is selected and input related to completing the selection input is made in the data accepting unit, displays the selected and input data on the data display unit displayed in the input screen . An input assistance program for assisting a user in inputting medical information,
the input assistance program causes a computer to function as a display processing unit, an input unit, and a specifying unit;
The display processing means processes and displays an input screen on which a plurality of areas for receiving medical information are displayed ,
the plurality of areas include an input format area in which one piece of data can be selected and input, and an input format area in which a plurality of pieces of data can be selected and input,
the area includes a data receiving section that receives an input of the data, and a data display section that displays the input data,
the input means receives an input related to completion of input of the data,
When the input format is an input format in which one piece of data can be selectively input, the input related to the completion of the input is a selective input of the data, and when the input format is an input format in which the plurality of pieces of data can be selectively input, the input related to the completion of the selective input in addition to the selective input of the data,
the specifying means activates an area next to the area that has received the input related to the input completion so as to be able to receive the input of the data, in accordance with a preset selection order of the areas;
the display processing means performs display processing of the data reception section of the activated area based on the input format of the activated area, and also performs display processing by moving a mouse cursor so as to be superimposed on the data reception section of the activated area ;
an input support program which, when the input format of the activated area is an input format in which the multiple data can be selectively input , displays the data accepting section, which displays options and accepts input related to the completion of the selective input, on the input screen when an input related to the completion of the input is made for the immediately preceding area in the selection order, and displays the mouse cursor, superimposed on the options; and, when data is selected and input and an input related to the completion of the selective input is made in the data accepting section, displays the selected and input data on the data display section displayed in the input screen . 1. An input assistance method using a computer to assist a user in inputting medical information, comprising:
The computer includes:
Displaying and processing an input screen having a plurality of areas for receiving medical information ;
the plurality of areas include an input format area in which one piece of data can be selected and input, and an input format area in which a plurality of pieces of data can be selected and input,
the area includes a data receiving section that receives an input of the data, and a data display section that displays the input data,
Accepting an input related to completion of input of the data;
When the input format is an input format in which one piece of data can be selectively input, the input related to the completion of the input is a selective input of the data, and when the input format is an input format in which the plurality of pieces of data can be selectively input, the input related to the completion of the selective input in addition to the selective input of the data,
making the area next to the area that has received the input related to the input completion active so that the area can receive the input of the data, according to a selection order of the areas that has been set in advance;
displaying the data reception section of the activated area based on the input format of the activated area, and moving and displaying a mouse cursor so as to overlap the data reception section of the activated area ;
When the input format of the activated area is an input format in which the multiple data can be selected and input, when an input related to completion of the input is made for the immediately preceding area in the selection order, the data accepting unit displays options and accepts input related to the completion of the selection input, superimposed on the input screen, and displays the mouse cursor superimposed on the options, and when data is selected and input and an input related to the completion of the selection input is made in the data accepting unit, the input support method displays the selected and input data on the data display unit displayed in the input screen .