JP7844267B2 - Information input support system, information input support method, and program - Google Patents

Description

This disclosure relates to an information input support system, an information input support method, and a program.

In recent years, digitalization has progressed in healthcare provision through electronic medical records and other systems, and the development of information processing systems for inputting patient information is advancing. Patent Document 1 describes providing software and a diagnostic support device that enable efficient mutual access to a patient's medical information among caregivers, nursing assistants, nurses, and doctors, and facilitates highly accurate diagnostic support.

Japanese Patent Publication No. 2020-135401

According to Patent Document 1, the diagnostic support device (tablet terminal) comprises a calculation unit, an information recording unit, an information transmission/reception unit, an input unit, and a display unit. The information recording unit records life support record information, which is information about the content of life support provided to the subject by a caregiver or nursing assistant. Life support record information includes, for example, information on the subject's food intake, water intake, urine output, stool output, urine condition, stool condition, and bathing status, as observed by the caregiver or nursing assistant during life support.

Here, the amount of food and water consumed by the subject is a type of assessment information regarding nutrition and dietary habits. Such assessment information is important because it is used in home medical care and home nursing to determine the risk of malnutrition and undernutrition. However, assessment information regarding nutrition and dietary habits falls within the scope of registered dietitians' work and is highly specialized. Therefore, it is often difficult for caregivers, nursing assistants, or family members providing care to input this assessment information. Consequently, omissions (oversights) in the input of this assessment information are common.

This disclosure provides an information input support method, data structure, and information input support system that enable the prevention of omissions in the input of nutritional and dietary assessment information and reduce the effort required to input such information.

An information input support system according to one aspect of this disclosure comprises a display device and an arithmetic circuit connected to an input device. The arithmetic circuit performs evaluation information input processing. The evaluation information input processing includes: a first step of displaying an input screen on the display device for inputting evaluation information regarding a subject's nutrition and dietary habits, wherein the evaluation information includes values for multiple items, and the input screen includes a first area for displaying names indicating the multiple items and a second area for displaying the values of the multiple items, wherein the multiple items include one or more independent items and one or more reference items; a second step of receiving input of at least one value of the one or more independent items of the evaluation information via the input device while the input screen is displayed in the first step; a third step of calculating at least one value of the one or more reference items based on the value of at least one of the one or more independent items input in the second step; and a fourth step of displaying the value of at least one of the one or more reference items calculated in the third step in the second area of the input screen.

An information input support method according to one aspect of this disclosure is an information input support method performed by an information terminal, comprising: a first step in which the display device of the information terminal displays an input screen for inputting evaluation information regarding a subject's nutrition and dietary habits, the evaluation information includes values for multiple items, the input screen includes a first area for displaying names indicating the multiple items, and a second area for displaying the values of the multiple items, the multiple items including one or more independent items and one or more cited items; a second step in which the input device of the information terminal receives input of at least one value of the one or more independent items of the evaluation information while the input screen is displayed in the first step; a third step in which at least one value of the one or more cited items is calculated based on the value of at least one of the one or more independent items input in the second step; and a fourth step in which at least one value of the one or more cited items calculated in the third step is displayed in the second area of the input screen.

One aspect of this disclosure is a program for causing the information terminal to execute the above-described information input support method.

The aspects of this disclosure enable the prevention of omissions in the input of nutritional and dietary assessment information and the reduction of the effort required to input such information.

Block diagram of an example system configuration including the function of an information input support system according to one embodiment. Block diagram of an example of the information terminal configuration in Figure 1. Block diagram of an example configuration of the data management system in Figure 1. A flowchart of an example of a process, including the evaluation information input process (input support method), executed in the system shown in Figure 1. An explanatory diagram of an example of an input screen displayed by the system shown in Figure 1. An explanatory diagram of an example of an input screen displayed by the system shown in Figure 1. An explanatory diagram of an example of an input screen displayed by the system shown in Figure 1. An explanatory diagram of an example of an input screen displayed by the system shown in Figure 1. An explanatory diagram of an example of an input screen displayed by the system shown in Figure 1. An explanatory diagram of an example of an input screen displayed by the system shown in Figure 1. An explanatory diagram of an example of an input screen displayed by the system shown in Figure 1. An explanatory diagram of an example of an input screen displayed by the system shown in Figure 1. An explanatory diagram of an example of the output screen displayed by the system shown in Figure 1. An explanatory diagram of an example of the time-series record display screen shown by the system in Figure 1. An explanatory diagram of an example of the time-series change display screen shown by the system in Figure 1. An explanatory diagram of an example of the time-series change display screen shown by the system in Figure 1. An explanatory diagram of an example of the problem display screen shown by the system in Figure 1. An explanatory diagram of an example of the solution display screen shown by the system in Figure 1. An explanatory diagram of an example of the solution display screen shown by the system in Figure 1. Block diagram of the configuration example of the information terminal in modified example 1 Block diagram of the configuration example of the information terminal in modified example 2 Block diagram of the configuration example of the information terminal in modified example 3 Block diagram of the system configuration example in modified example 4 Block diagram of an example configuration of the system's viewing terminal, shown in Figure 23. An explanatory diagram of an example of the solution display screen shown by the system in Modification Example 5. An explanatory diagram of an example of the solution display screen shown by the system in modified example 6. An explanatory diagram of an example of the time-series record display screen shown by the system of Modification Example 6. An explanatory diagram of an example of the solution display screen shown by the system in Modification Example 8.

[1. Embodiments]
[1.1 Overall Structure]
Figure 1 is a block diagram of an example configuration of System 1, which includes the function of an information input support system according to one embodiment. System 1 in Figure 1 is a nutrition and dietary support system used to support the nutrition and dietary habits of target individuals. Target individuals are people who require support for nutrition and dietary habits due to various circumstances. Examples of target individuals include patients (especially those receiving home care) and elderly people requiring care at home.

System 1 in Figure 1 is used to support the nutritional and dietary habits of subjects based on evaluation information regarding their nutrition and dietary habits. The evaluation information will be described later.

System 1 in Figure 1 comprises information terminals 2-1, 2-2, ..., 2-n (hereinafter collectively referred to as reference numeral 2) and a data management system 3. System 1 in Figure 1 also comprises an analysis system 4. System 1 in Figure 1 also comprises a first management terminal 5, a second management terminal 6, and a third management terminal 7.

In System 1 of Figure 1, the information terminal 2 and the second management terminal 6 are connectable to the data management system 3 via the first communication network 81. In System 1 of Figure 1, the analysis system 4, the first management terminal 5, and the third management terminal 7 are connectable to the data management system 3 via the second communication network 82.

The first communication network 81 may include the Internet. The first communication network 81 may consist not only of a network conforming to a single communication protocol, but also of multiple networks conforming to different communication protocols. The communication protocol may be selected from various well-known wired and wireless communication standards. Examples of wired communication standards include Ethernet (registered trademark). Examples of wireless communication standards include IEEE 802.11, 4G, or 5G. The first communication network 81 may include data communication equipment such as repeater hubs, switching hubs, bridges, gateways, and routers.

The second communication network 82 may include an intranet. The second communication network 82 may consist not only of a network conforming to a single communication protocol, but also of multiple networks conforming to different communication protocols. The communication protocol can be selected from various well-known wired and wireless communication standards. Examples of wired communication standards include Ethernet (registered trademark). Examples of wireless communication standards include IEEE 802.11. The second communication network 82 may include data communication equipment such as repeater hubs, switching hubs, bridges, gateways, and routers.

[Information terminal]
Information terminal 2 in Figure 1 is used to input evaluation information regarding the subject's nutrition and dietary habits. As shown in Figure 1, information terminals 2-1, 2-2, ..., 2-n are operated by input personnel 20-1, 20-2, ..., 20-n (hereinafter collectively referred to as 20). Input personnel 20 are the people who input the evaluation information (using information terminal 2). Input personnel 20 are, for example, healthcare professionals. If the subject is a patient receiving home care, input personnel 20 may be a nurse who provides visiting nursing care to the subject.

Figure 2 is a block diagram of an example configuration of information terminal 2. Information terminal 2 in Figure 2 comprises an input device 21, an output device 22, a communication device 23, a storage device 24, and an arithmetic circuit 25. Information terminal 2 can be implemented as, for example, a personal computer (desktop computer, laptop computer), a mobile terminal (smartphone, tablet terminal, etc.), etc. In this embodiment, information terminal 2 is implemented as a tablet terminal.

The input device 21 is used for inputting information from a person, such as an input operator 20, to the information terminal 2. The input device 21 includes one or more human-machine interfaces for information input. Examples of human-machine interfaces include keyboards, pointing devices (mouse, trackball, etc.), touchpads, and position input devices for touch panel displays. In this embodiment, one or more human-machine interfaces of the input device 21 include a position input device 211 for a touch panel display. The one or more human-machine interfaces of the input device 21 may be built into the information terminal 2 or be externally attached. In other words, the input device 21 may include the human-machine interface of the information terminal 2 itself, and human-machine interfaces connected to the information terminal 2.

The output device 22 is used to output information from the information terminal 2 to a person such as the data entry person 20. The output device 22 is equipped with one or more human-machine interfaces for information output. Examples of human-machine interfaces include display devices such as displays, speakers, and touch panel displays. In this embodiment, one or more human-machine interfaces of the output device 22 include a touch panel display device 221. One or more human-machine interfaces of the output device 22 may be built into the information terminal 2 or be externally attached. In other words, the output device 22 may include the human-machine interface of the information terminal 2 itself, and human-machine interfaces connected to the information terminal 2.

The communication device 23 is connected to an external device or system in a communicative manner. The communication device 23 is used for communication with the data management system 3 via the first communication network 81. The communication device 23 has one or more communication interfaces. The communication device 23 is connectable to the first communication network 81 and has the function of communicating through the first communication network 81. The communication device 23 conforms to a predetermined communication protocol. The predetermined communication protocol can be selected from various well-known wired and wireless communication standards.

The storage device 24 is used to store information used by the arithmetic circuit 25 and information generated by the arithmetic circuit 25. The storage device 24 includes one or more storage devices (non-temporary storage media). The storage devices may be, for example, hard disk drives, optical drives, and solid-state drives (SSDs). Furthermore, the storage devices may be internal, external, or NAS (network-attached storage) type.

The information stored in the memory device 24 includes the web browser WB1. Figure 2 shows the state in which the memory device 24 stores the web browser WB1. The web browser WB1 does not need to be stored in the memory device 24 at all times; it only needs to be stored in the memory device 24 when needed by the arithmetic circuit 25. The web browser WB1 may be a conventionally known web browser such as Safari (trademark or registered trademark), Microsoft Edge (trademark or registered trademark), or Google Chrome (trademark or registered trademark).

The arithmetic circuit 25 is a circuit that controls the operation of the information terminal 2. The arithmetic circuit 25 is connected to the input device 21, output device 22, and communication device 23, and has access to the storage device 24. The arithmetic circuit 25 can be implemented, for example, by a computer system including one or more processors (microprocessors) and one or more memories. One or more processors execute programs (stored in one or more memories or storage devices 24) to realize various functions of the information terminal 2. While the programs are pre-recorded in the storage device 24 here, they may also be provided via telecommunication lines such as the Internet, or recorded on non-temporary recording media such as memory cards.

[Data Management System]
The data management system 3 in Figure 1 manages evaluation information. Evaluation information can be entered via the information terminal 2. The data management system 3 in Figure 1 also manages content related to nutrition and dietary habits. This content can be entered via the first management terminal 5.

Figure 3 is a block diagram of an example configuration of the data management system 3 of System 1. The data management system 3 in Figure 3 comprises an input device 31, an output device 32, a communication device 33, a storage device 34, and an arithmetic circuit 35. The data management system 3 can be implemented, for example, by one or more servers.

The input device 31 is used to input information from a person to the data management system 3. The input device 31 is equipped with one or more human-machine interfaces for information input. Examples of human-machine interfaces include keyboards, pointing devices (mouse, trackball, etc.), touchpads, and position input devices for touch panel displays.

The output device 32 is used to output information from the data management system 3 to a person. The output device 32 is equipped with one or more human-machine interfaces for information output. Examples of human-machine interfaces include output interfaces such as displays, speakers, and touch panel displays.

The communication device 33 is connected to an external device or system in a communicative manner. The communication device 33 is used for communication with the information terminal 2 and the second management terminal 6 via the first communication network 81. The communication device 33 is also used for communication with the analysis system 4, the first management terminal 5, and the third management terminal 7 via the second communication network 82. The communication device 33 has one or more communication interfaces. The communication device 33 is connectable to the first communication network 81 and the second communication network 82, and has the function of performing communication via the first communication network 81 and the second communication network 82. The communication device 33 conforms to a predetermined communication protocol. The predetermined communication protocol can be selected from various well-known wired and wireless communication standards.

The storage device 34 is used to store information used by System 1 and information generated by System 1. The storage device 34 includes one or more storage devices (non-temporary storage media). The storage devices may be, for example, hard disk drives, optical drives, and solid-state drives (SSDs). Furthermore, the storage devices may be internal, external, or NAS (network-attached storage) type.

The arithmetic circuit 35 is a circuit that controls the operation of the data management system 3. The arithmetic circuit 35 is connected to the input device 21, output device 32, and communication device 33, and has access to the storage device 34. The arithmetic circuit 35 can be implemented, for example, by a computer system including one or more processors (microprocessors) and one or more memories. The various functions of the data management system 3 are realized by one or more processors executing programs (stored in one or more memories or storage devices 34). While the programs are pre-recorded in the storage device 34 here, they may also be provided via telecommunication lines such as the Internet, or recorded on non-temporary recording media such as memory cards.

The information stored in the storage device 34 includes the evaluation information database DB1, the content database DB2, and the program D1. In this embodiment, the information terminal 2 is connectable to the data management system 3 via the first communication network 81. The arithmetic circuit 35 grants access to the information stored in the storage device 34, namely the evaluation information database DB1, the content database DB2, and the program D1, in response to a request from the arithmetic circuit 25 of the information terminal 2. Figure 3 shows the state in which the storage device 34 stores the evaluation information database DB1, the content database DB2, and the program D1. The evaluation information database DB1, the content database DB2, and the program D1 do not need to be stored in the storage device 34 at all times; they only need to be stored in the storage device 34 when needed by the system 1.

[Evaluation Information Database]
The evaluation information database DB1 stores the evaluation information (assessment information) of the subjects. The evaluation information database DB1 may store multiple evaluation records for each subject, each with a different evaluation date.

The evaluation information pertains to the nutritional and dietary habits of the subject. In this embodiment, the evaluation information includes subject information (user information) and values for multiple items (evaluation items). Regarding multiple items, the evaluation information does not necessarily need to include names indicating the multiple items. In other words, for multiple items, the evaluation information may only include the values for the multiple items. However, the evaluation information may, if necessary, include the name indicating the item and the value of the item, associated with each of the multiple items.

The subject information concerns basic information for evaluating the subject's nutrition and dietary habits. This information includes the subject's identification number, name, date of birth, age, gender, evaluation date, and basic information. The basic information concerns the subject's physical condition. Examples of basic information include the level of care required, disease (primary disease, etc.), level of independence in daily living (bedridden), and level of independence in daily living (dementia). The level of care required may be determined based on the results of the care needs assessment. Examples of primary diseases include malignant neoplasms, diabetes, dementia, schizophrenia, Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, hypertension, heart disease, cerebrovascular disease, respiratory disease, digestive system disease, pancreatitis, liver disease, kidney disease, pressure ulcers, fractures, etc. The level of independence in daily living (bedridden) may be determined, for example, based on the criteria for determining independence in daily living for disabled elderly people provided by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare. The level of independence in daily living (dementia) may be determined, for example, based on the criteria for determining independence in daily living for elderly people with dementia provided by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare.

The values of multiple items included in the evaluation information can be used to evaluate the nutritional and dietary habits of the subject. These multiple items can be classified into, for example, multiple categories. These categories include, for example, physical information, dietary habits, oral intake, required energy and fluid intake, and medication status. In this embodiment, the multiple items include at least two items: one or more items related to physical information, one or more items related to dietary habits, one or more items related to oral intake, one or more items related to required energy and fluid intake, and one or more items related to medication status.

Examples of items classified as physical information among multiple items include height, weight, BMI (Body Mass Index), most recent weight measurement, weight change rate, perceived weight change, upper arm circumference, lower leg circumference, edema (swelling), and pressure ulcers. The most recent weight measurement is the most recent measurement date among previously measured weights. For perceived weight change, edema, and pressure ulcers, the values for these items may be given as options such as "yes" or "no." Weight change rate can be expressed as weight change rate (compared to previous measurement), weight change rate (1 month), weight change rate (3 months), and weight change rate (6 months).

Examples of items classified under dietary habits among multiple items include, for example, meal preparation, meal cleanup, shopping, appetite, amount of food needed to feel full, taste of food, digestive symptoms, dentures, condition of dentures, eating posture, assistance with eating, time spent eating per meal, and choking on liquids. Regarding meal preparation and meal cleanup, the item values may be given as options such as "3 or more times a week," "1-2 times a week," "rarely," "never," and "don't know." Regarding shopping, the item values may be given as options such as "1 or more times a week," "less than once a week," "rarely," "never," and "don't know." Regarding appetite, the item values may be given as options such as "very much," "yes," "average," "not very much," "almost never," and "don't know." Regarding the amount of food needed to feel full, the item values may be given as options such as "rarely feel full," "almost full after eating most of it," "full after about half," "full after about a third," "full after a few bites," and "don't know." Regarding the taste of the food, the item value can be given as a value indicating options such as "very delicious," "delicious," "average," "bad," "very bad," or "don't know." Regarding digestive symptoms, the item value can be given as a value indicating options such as "none," "nausea/vomiting," "abdominal bloating," "constipation," or "diarrhea." Regarding dentures, the item value can be given as a value indicating options such as "none," "complete dentures," "partial dentures," or "don't know." Regarding the condition of dentures, the item value can be given as a value indicating options such as "fit," "ill-fit," or "don't know." Regarding eating posture, the item value can be given as a value indicating options such as "sitting," "reclining," "side-lying," or "don't know." Regarding assistance with eating, the item value can be given as a value indicating options such as "independent," "partially independent," "fully assisted," or "don't know." Regarding the time required for eating/meals, the item value can be given as a value indicating options such as "less than 30 minutes," "30 minutes or more," or "don't know." Regarding choking on liquids, the item's value can be given as a choice between options such as "none," "yes," or "don't know."

Among the multiple items, those classified as oral intake include, for example, the route of nutritional intake, the need for dysphagia-friendly food, the number of meals per day, the amount of staple food per meal, the amount of side dishes per meal, the amount of snacks/meals between meals, and the intake of supplemental nutrition (ONS). Regarding the route of nutritional intake, the item value may be given as a value indicating options such as "oral intake," "tube feeding," and "intravenous intake." Regarding the need for dysphagia-friendly food, the item value may be given as a value indicating options such as "none," "yes," and "don't know." Regarding the number of meals per day, the item value may be given as a value indicating options such as "3 meals/day," "2 meals/day," "1 meal/day," "less than 1 meal/day," "4 or more meals/day," and "don't know." Regarding the amount of staple food per meal and the amount of side dishes per meal, the item value may be given as a value indicating options such as "can eat," "sometimes eat," "cannot eat," and "don't know." Regarding the intake of snacks, between meals, and supplemental nutrition (oral nutritional supplements: ONS), the values for each item may be given as options such as "none," "yes," or "don't know."

Among the various items, those classified as required energy and water intake include, for example, basal metabolic rate, required energy, required water intake, assessment of nutrient intake, and assessment of water intake. Basal metabolic rate is given, for example, by the Harris-Benedict equation. In the Harris-Benedict equation, the basal metabolic rate (kcal/day) for men is given by 66.473 + (13.7516 × weight (kg)) + (5.0033 × height (cm)) - (6.755 × age (years)). The basal metabolic rate (kcal/day) for women is given by 655.0955 + (9.5643 × weight (kg)) + (1.8496 × height (cm)) - (4.6756 × age (years)). Energy requirements are the amount of energy needed per day (kcal/day). Energy requirements can be calculated, for example, using the dietary intake standards determined by age and sex, a simplified formula of current weight (kg) × 25-30 (kcal/day/kg), or the Harris-Benedict equation for total energy expenditure. Fluid requirements are the amount of water needed per day (L/day). Fluid requirements can be given, for example, by current weight (kg) × 30-35 (mL/day/kg). Regarding the evaluation of nutrient intake and fluid intake, the values for each item may be given as options such as "sufficient," "insufficient," or "unknown."

Among multiple items, one item classified under medication adherence is, for example, medication adherence. Regarding medication adherence, the item's value can be given as a choice between options such as "none," "yes (5 types or less)," and "yes (6 types or more)."

In this embodiment, the multiple items included in the evaluation information include one or more independent items and one or more referenced items. Independent items are items whose values cannot be determined from the values of other items. Referenced items are items whose values can be determined from the values of other items. Regarding items classified as physical information, height, weight, most recent measured weight, perceived weight change, upper arm circumference, lower leg circumference, edema, and pressure ulcers are independent items. BMI can be calculated from height and weight. Specifically, BMI is calculated as weight [kg] ÷ (height [m]) ^² . The weight change rate can be calculated from the weight history. The weight change rate (compared to the previous measurement) [%] is calculated as (current weight - previous weight) / (previous weight) × 100. The value of the previous weight may be the value of the most recent measured weight. Regarding items classified as physical information, BMI and weight change rate are referenced items.

[Content Database]
The content database DB2 stores content. Multiple content items can be stored in the content database DB2. The content relates to nutrition and diet. Content stored in the content database DB2 is provided to the information terminal 2 as needed. Multiple content items include, for example, problem-solving content. Each problem-solving content item includes a problem related to nutrition and diet, and a solution corresponding to that problem. Examples of problems related to nutrition and diet include: "weight loss,""loss of appetite,""decreased eating and swallowing function,""problems with oral care,""nutritional support for people with dementia,""need for assistance with meal preparation and cooking,""takes a long time to eat,""unbalanceddiet,""weightgain,""problems with fluid intake,""anxiety and concerns about enteral nutrition management,""anxiety and concerns about parenteral nutrition management," and "effects of medication on food and nutrition." The solutions provide a response plan for the corresponding problem. The response plan includes, for example, responses to the individual and caregiver, responses by professionals (doctors, pharmacists, registered dietitians, etc.), and items to monitor. The content of the solutions may be determined, for example, under the supervision of an expert regarding the corresponding problem. Multiple problem-solving content may share a common problem; that is, there may be multiple solutions to the same problem. Examples of problem-solving content include content addressing malnutrition and content addressing overnutrition. Multiple content may include content that displays external links to websites providing information on nutrition and diet.

[program]
Program D1 includes an information input support program to assist in the input of evaluation information. In this embodiment, the information input support program works in cooperation with the web browser WB1 of the information terminal 2 to cause the arithmetic circuit 25 of the information terminal 2 to execute processing including evaluation information input processing and evaluation information output processing. The evaluation information input processing is processing for inputting evaluation information by the input device 21. The evaluation information output processing is processing for outputting evaluation information by the display device 221.

[Evaluation Information Input Processing]
Figure 4 is a flowchart of an example of the evaluation information input process executed by the arithmetic circuit 25 of the information terminal 2.

The evaluation information input process is a process that executes an information input support method for inputting evaluation information regarding the nutrition and dietary habits of a subject. The evaluation information input process includes four steps: Step 1, Step 2, Step 3, and Step 4. Step 1 involves displaying an input screen for inputting evaluation information regarding the nutrition and dietary habits of a subject using the display device 221 of the information terminal 2. The evaluation information includes values for multiple items. The input screen includes a first area for displaying names indicating the multiple items and a second area for displaying the values of the multiple items. The multiple items include one or more independent items and one or more referenced items. Step 2 involves receiving input of at least one value of one or more independent items of the evaluation information using the input device 21 of the information terminal 2 while the input screen from Step 1 is being displayed. Step 3 involves calculating at least one value of one or more referenced items based on the value of at least one independent item entered in Step 2. Step 4 involves displaying the value of at least one referenced item calculated in Step 3 in the second area of the input screen.

The evaluation information input process will be explained in more detail below, referring to Figure 4.

The calculation circuit 25 displays an input screen for inputting evaluation information regarding the subject's nutrition and dietary habits on the display device 221 of the output device 22 (S11). Step S11 corresponds to the first step of the evaluation information input process.

Figures 5 to 12 are explanatory diagrams of an example input screen. The input screens in Figures 5 to 12 show input window W1 for inputting values of items classified as physical information, among multiple items of evaluation information. Figures 5 and 6 show the same input screen, but to distinguish between the content displayed on the input screen and the reference codes used for explanation, reference codes are omitted in Figure 5, and only included in Figure 6. In other words, items listed only in Figure 6 and not in Figure 5 are not included in the content displayed on the input screen.

As shown in Figure 6, the input window W1 of the input screen includes a label L1, a first area R1, a second area R2, and a third area R3.

Label L1 displays the category of the item to be entered in input window W1. Input window W1 in Figure 6 is used for entering values for items classified as physical information. Label L1 in Figure 6 displays the text "Physical Information," which is the category of the item to be entered in input window W1.

The first area R1 displays the names of multiple items in the evaluation information. The names do not necessarily have to match the formal names of the items; as long as the data entry person 20 can understand the meaning and content of the items, they may be common names, abbreviations, or coined words. In Figure 6, the first area R1 includes name display areas N1 to N11 for displaying the names of the evaluation information items, buttons B1 to B9 for displaying explanations about the items, and an explanation area T1.

Name display areas N1 to N11 display names indicating items classified as physical information. In Figure 6, name display areas N1 to N11 are arranged vertically.

In Figure 6, the name display area N1 corresponds to the "Height" item and displays the text "Height". In Figure 6, the name display area N2 corresponds to the "Weight" item and displays the text "Weight". In Figure 6, the name display area N3 corresponds to the "BMI" item and displays the text "BMI". In Figure 6, the name display area N4 corresponds to the "Most Recent Measured Weight" item and displays the text "Most Recent Measured Weight". In Figure 6, the name display area N5 corresponds to the "Weight Change Rate (Previous Comparison)" item and displays the text "Weight Change Rate (Previous Comparison)". In Figure 6, the name display area N6 corresponds to the "Weight Change Rate (1 Month)", "Weight Change Rate (3 Months)", and "Weight Change Rate (6 Months)" items and displays the text "Weight Change Rate". In Figure 6, the name display area N7 corresponds to the item "Awareness of weight change" and displays the text "Awareness of weight change (e.g., lost weight, gained weight)." The name display area N8 corresponds to the item "Upper arm circumference" and displays the text "Upper arm circumference." The name display area N9 corresponds to the item "Lower leg circumference" and displays the text "Lower leg circumference." The name display area N10 corresponds to the item "Edema" and displays the text "Edema." The name display area N11 corresponds to the item "Pressure ulcer" and displays the text "Pressure ulcer."

Buttons B1 through B9 correspond to height, weight, BMI, most recent weight measurement, upper arm circumference, lower leg circumference, edema, and pressure ulcers, respectively. Buttons B1 through B9 display the text "Explanation".

Figure 7 shows the input screen when one of buttons B1 to B9 is operated by the input device 21. When one of buttons B1 to B9 is operated by the input device 21, an explanation window W2, which presents a description of the item, is displayed in front of the input window W1. In Figure 7, the input window W1 is dimmed to highlight the explanation window W2 more than the input window W1.

The explanation window W2 includes a label L2 and a fourth area R4. Label L2 displays the name of the item for which the explanation is presented. The fourth area R4 displays the item's description. The fourth area R4 may display text, images, etc.

When button B1, corresponding to the "Height" field, is pressed, label L2 displays the word "Height," and area 4 R4 presents a description of the "Height" field. The description of the "Height" field may include a message such as, "This is necessary for calculating Body Mass Index (BMI)."

When button B2, corresponding to the "Weight" item, is pressed, label L2 displays the word "Weight," and area 4 R4 presents a description of the "Weight" item. The description of the "Weight" item may include a message such as, "Weight is an important indicator that can be measured most easily when assessing nutritional status. Rapid weight loss may indicate some kind of nutritional deficiency."

When button B3, corresponding to the "BMI" item, is pressed, label L3 displays the text "BMI," and area 4 R4 presents a description of the "BMI" item. The description of the "BMI" item may include a message such as, "Body Mass Index (BMI) is an index used to determine obesity and underweight."

When button B4, corresponding to the "Most Recent Measured Weight" item, is pressed, label L2 displays the text "Most Recent Measured Weight," and area 4 R4 displays an explanation for the "Most Recent Measured Weight" item. The explanation for the "Most Recent Measured Weight" item may include a message such as, "Compare your current weight with your previous weight to see how much your weight has changed. Rapid weight loss or gain may indicate poor medical control or nutritional deficiencies."

When button B5, corresponding to the "Awareness of Weight Change" item, is pressed, label L2 displays the text "Awareness of Weight Change (e.g., gained weight, lost weight)," and domain 4 R4 presents an explanation for the "Awareness of Weight Change" item. The explanation for the "Awareness of Weight Change" item may include a message such as, "Weight changes are an important indicator for checking nutritional deficiencies and the progression of illness. Let's share points that the person can notice in their daily life, such as changes in clothing size or belt length, or whether their legs are swollen."

When button B6, corresponding to the "Upper Arm Circumference" item, is pressed, label L2 displays the text "Upper Arm Circumference," and area 4 R4 presents the explanation for the "Upper Arm Circumference" item. The explanation for the "Upper Arm Circumference" item may include a message such as, "This is one alternative indicator when weight cannot be measured. Try measuring the circumference of the midpoint of the humerus on your non-dominant (non-paralyzed) arm. A circumference of less than 21 cm may indicate malnutrition."

When button B7, corresponding to the "Calf Circumference" item, is pressed, label L2 displays the text "Calf Circumference," and area 4 R4 displays the explanation for the "Calf Circumference" item. The explanation for the "Calf Circumference" item may include a message such as, "This is one alternative indicator when weight cannot be measured. Measure the widest part of the calf that is free from paralysis or contracture. A measurement of less than 31 cm may indicate malnutrition."

When button B8, corresponding to the "Edema" item, is pressed, label L2 displays the word "Edema," and area 4 R4 presents the explanation for the "Edema" item. The explanation for the "Edema" item may include messages such as, "Edema can occur not only due to pathological conditions and drug effects, but also due to a decrease in colloid osmotic pressure caused by malnutrition. Please also check your nutritional status. Rapid weight gain may also be influenced by edema."

When button B9, corresponding to the "Pressure Ulcer" item, is pressed, label L2 displays the text "Pressure Ulcer," and area 4 R4 presents the explanation for the "Pressure Ulcer" item. The explanation for the "Pressure Ulcer" item may include a message such as, "Reports indicate that malnutrition is the most strongly associated factor in pressure ulcer development among home-care patients (citation). Let's check for malnutrition risks along with daily care."

The explanation window W2 may be closed by moving outside its display area or by selecting a button displayed in the explanation window W2.

Explanation area T1 displays messages prompting the user to enter their height and weight. In Figure 6, explanation area T1 displays the message, "If you don't know your exact height and weight, try entering approximate values."

The second area R2 displays values for multiple items. In Figure 6, the second area R2 includes value display areas F1-F6, F7a, F7b, F8, F9, F10a, F10b, F11a, F11b, which display the values for the evaluation information items, as well as a selection button PD1 and an explanation area T2.

The second area R2 is adjacent to the first area R1. More specifically, the second area R2 is adjacent to the first area R1 so that it is easy for a person to understand which of the name display areas N1 to N11 corresponds to each of the value display areas F1 to F6, F7a, F7b, F8, F9, F10a, F10b, F11a, and F11b. The value display areas F1 to F6, F7a, F7b, F8, F9, F10a, F10b, F11a, and F11b display the values of items classified as physical information. In Figure 6, the value display areas F1 to F6, F7a, F7b, F8, F9, F10a, F10b, F11a, and F11b are positioned to the right of the corresponding name display areas N1 to N11 (to the right from the perspective of the person viewing the input screen) on the input screen.

In Figure 6, value display area F1 corresponds to the "Height" item and displays the "Height" value as a numerical value. In Figure 6, value display area F2 corresponds to the "Weight" item and displays the "Weight" value as a numerical value. In Figure 6, value display area F3 corresponds to the "BMI" item and displays the "BMI" value as a numerical value. In Figure 6, value display area F4 corresponds to the "Most Recent Measured Weight" item and displays the "Most Recent Measured Weight" value as a numerical value. In Figure 6, value display area F5 corresponds to the "Weight Change Rate (Previous)" item and displays the "Weight Change Rate (Previous)" value as a numerical value. In Figure 6, value display area F6 corresponds to the "Weight Change Rate (1 Month)", "Weight Change Rate (3 Months)", and "Weight Change Rate (6 Months)" items and displays one of the values for "Weight Change Rate (1 Month)", "Weight Change Rate (3 Months)", and "Weight Change Rate (6 Months)" as a numerical value. In Figure 6, value display area F8 corresponds to the "Upper Arm Circumference" item and displays the "Upper Arm Circumference" value as a numerical value. The value display area F9 in Figure 6 corresponds to the "Calf Circumference" item, and displays the value of "Calf Circumference" as a numerical value.

In Figure 6, the value display areas F7a and F7b correspond to the "Awareness of Weight Change" item and display the value of this item as text. Value display area F7a in Figure 6 corresponds to a value indicating "No awareness of weight change" (e.g., "0") and displays the text "None." Value display area F7b in Figure 6 corresponds to a value indicating "Awareness of weight change" (e.g., "1") and displays the text "Yes." Value display areas F7a and F7b in Figure 6 are in button format, and only one of them can be selected.

In Figure 6, the value display areas F10a and F10b correspond to the "Edema" item and display the value of the "Edema" item as text. Value display area F10a in Figure 6 corresponds to a value indicating "No Edema" (e.g., "0") and displays the text "None." Value display area F10b in Figure 6 corresponds to a value indicating "Edema Present" (e.g., "1") and displays the text "Present." Value display areas F10a and F10b in Figure 6 are in button format, and only one of them can be selected.

In Figure 6, the value display areas F11a and F11b correspond to the "Pressure Ulcer" item and display the value of the "Pressure Ulcer" item as text. Value display area F11a in Figure 6 corresponds to a value indicating "No pressure ulcer" (e.g., "0") and displays the text "None." Value display area F11b in Figure 6 corresponds to a value indicating "Pressure ulcer present" (e.g., "1") and displays the text "Present." Value display areas F11a and F11b in Figure 6 are in button format, and only one of them can be selected.

The selection button PD1 is used to select the value of the item displayed in the value display area F6 from the values of the items "Weight Change Rate (1 Month)", "Weight Change Rate (3 Months)", and "Weight Change Rate (6 Months)". The selection button PD1 is, for example, in a pull-down menu (drop-down list) format, and can display "1 Month" for selecting "Weight Change Rate (1 Month)", "3 Months" for selecting "Weight Change Rate (3 Months)", and "6 Months" for selecting "Weight Change Rate (6 Months)".

The explanation area T2 is used to display the measurement date for the "most recent measured weight" item in the value display area F4, which corresponds to the "most recent measured weight" item.

The third area R3 indicates whether the input of values for multiple items has been completed. In Figure 6, the third area R3 includes input status display areas C1 to C11, which show whether the input of values for evaluation information items has been completed. Input status display areas C1 to C11 show whether the input of values for items classified as physical information has been completed. Each input status display area C1 to C11 displays either an "uninputted" image indicating that the input of the corresponding item's value has not been completed, or an "inputted" image indicating that the input of the corresponding item's value has been completed. For example, each input status display area C1 to C11 is a checkbox; the "uninputted" image is a blank square, and the "inputted" image is a square with a checkmark inside. In Figure 6, since no values have been entered for any of the items, each input status display area C1 to C11 displays the "uninputted" image.

The third area R3 is adjacent to the first area R1. More specifically, the third area R3 is adjacent to the first area R1 so that it is easy for a person to understand which of the name display areas N1 to N11 corresponds to each input status display area C1 to C11. In Figure 6, the input status display areas C1 to C11 are located to the left of the corresponding name display areas N1 to N11 on the input screen (to the left from the perspective of the person viewing the input screen). In Figure 6, the input status display areas C1 to C11 correspond to the "Height" item. In Figure 6, the input status display area C2 corresponds to the "Weight" item. In Figure 6, the input status display area C3 corresponds to the "BMI" item. In Figure 6, the input status display area C4 corresponds to the "Most Recent Measured Weight" item. In Figure 6, the input status display area C5 corresponds to the "Weight Change Rate (Previous Comparison)" item. In Figure 6, the input status display area C6 corresponds to the "Weight Change Rate (1 Month)", "Weight Change Rate (3 Months)", and "Weight Change Rate (6 Months)" items. In Figure 6, input status display area C7 corresponds to the item "Awareness of weight change." In input status display area C8 corresponds to the item "Upper arm circumference." In input status display area C9 corresponds to the item "Lower leg circumference." In input status display area C10 corresponds to the item "Edema." In input status display area C11 corresponds to the item "Pressure ulcer."

When displaying the input screen, the calculation circuit 25 may obtain at least one value of multiple items included in the subject's past evaluation information from the evaluation information database DB1 and display it in the second area R2 of the input screen. In the second area R2 of the input screen in Figure 6, the value of the "height" item is likely to have not changed, so it is highly likely that the value of the "height" item from the subject's past evaluation information can be used. Therefore, the value of the "height" item included in the subject's past evaluation information can be displayed in the value display area F1 corresponding to the "height" item. In the second area R2 of the input screen in Figure 6, the value of the "most recent measured weight" item matches the value of the "weight" item from the subject's past evaluation information, so the value of the "weight" item from the subject's past evaluation information can be used. Therefore, the value of the "weight" item included in the subject's past evaluation information can be displayed in the value display area F4 corresponding to the "most recent measured weight" item. The most recent measured weight is the weight measured most recently among the previously measured weights. If the previous evaluation information does not contain a value for the "weight" item, the value for the "weight" item from an evaluation information from an even earlier period will be referenced. For example, if the evaluation information from two periods prior contains a value for the "weight" item, that value may be used. If none of the past evaluation information contains a value for the "weight" item, the value for the "most recent measured weight" item may be left blank. Thus, the first step may include retrieving at least one value from multiple items included in the subject's past evaluation information from the evaluation information database DB1 and displaying it in the second area R2 of the input screen. This reduces the effort required for the data entry operator 20 to input the evaluation information.

The calculation circuit 25 receives input of at least one value from one or more independent items of evaluation information via the input device 21 while the input screen described above is displayed (S12). The input screen in Figure 6 accepts input values for height, weight, perceived weight change, upper arm circumference, lower leg circumference, edema, and pressure ulcers. Step S12 corresponds to the second step of the evaluation information input process.

When the arithmetic circuit 25 receives input of an independent item value from the input device 21 (S12: YES), it displays the input value of the independent item (S13). More specifically, the arithmetic circuit 25 displays the input value in the value display area corresponding to the independent item for which the value was input.

When the arithmetic circuit 25 receives input of a value for an independent item of evaluation information via the input device 21 (S12: YES), it changes the independent item with the input value to "input" (S14). More specifically, the arithmetic circuit 25 displays an "input" image in the input status display area corresponding to the independent item with the input value.

Figure 8 shows the input screen with the height value entered via the input device 21. The value display area F1 in Figure 8 shows the entered height value (in Figure 8, "156"). Since only the height value has been entered in Figure 8, only the input status display area C1 displays the completed image.

When the arithmetic circuit 25 receives input of the value of an independent item of the evaluation information via the input device 21 (S12: YES), it determines whether the value of the referenced item is operable (S15). If the value of the referenced item is operable (S15: YES), the arithmetic circuit 25 performs the calculation on the value of the referenced item (S16). If the value of the referenced item is not operable (S15: NO), the arithmetic circuit 25 receives input of at least one value of one or more independent items of the evaluation information via the input device 21 (S12).

In Figure 8, the value for the height item is entered via the input device 21. Regarding the items classified as physical information, the reference items are BMI and weight change rate; however, the BMI and weight change rate cannot be calculated using only the height value.

Figure 9 shows the input screen in Figure 8, with the weight value entered via the input device 21. The value display area F2 in Figure 9 shows the entered weight value (in Figure 9, "40.0"). Since the weight value has been entered in Figure 9, the input status display area C2 displays the completed image.

Since the values for height and weight have been input via the input device 21, the BMI can be calculated. The calculation circuit 25 determines that the values for the referenced items are calculable (S15: YES), and calculates the values for the referenced items and the BMI item (S16). Step S16 corresponds to the third step of the evaluation information input process.

The calculation circuit 25 calculates the value of the referenced item (S16) and then displays the calculated value of the referenced item (S17). More specifically, the calculation circuit 25 displays the input value in the value display area corresponding to the referenced item for which the value has been calculated. In Figure 9, the value of the BMI item has been calculated, and the value display area F3 corresponding to the BMI item displays the calculated value of the BMI item (in Figure 9, "16.4"). Step S17 corresponds to the fourth step of the evaluation information input process.

The calculation circuit 25 calculates the value of the referenced item (S16), and then changes the status of the referenced item whose value has been calculated to "input" (S14). More specifically, the calculation circuit 25 displays the "input" image in the input status display area corresponding to the referenced item whose value has been calculated. In Figure 9, since the value of the BMI item has been calculated, the input status display area C3 displays the "input" image.

As shown in Figure 9, the input device 21 receives input values for height and weight, which are then used to calculate the BMI value. As a result, value display area F1 shows the input height value, value display area F2 shows the input weight value, and value display area F3 shows the calculated BMI value. Input status display areas C1, C2, and C3 display the input images.

The second region R2 in Figure 9 includes the supplementary information display region P1. The supplementary information display region P1 displays supplementary information related to the corresponding item. The supplementary information displayed in the supplementary information display region P1 in Figure 9 shows the result of the obesity determination based on the value of the BMI item. The calculation circuit 25 generates supplementary information based on the value of the BMI item and displays the information indicating the supplementary information in the supplementary information display region P1. As an example, according to the Japan Society for the Study of Obesity's criteria, a BMI of less than 18.5 is classified as underweight (thin), a BMI of 18.5 or more and less than 25 is classified as normal weight, a BMI of 25 or more and less than 30 is classified as obese (grade 1), a BMI of 30 or more and less than 35 is classified as obese (grade 2), a BMI of 35 or more and less than 40 is classified as obese (grade 3), and a BMI of 40 or more is classified as obese (grade 4). In the case of Figure 9, the BMI is 16.4, which is underweight (thin). The supplementary information display region P1 in Figure 9 displays the message "Underweight (thin)".

Figure 10 shows the input screen in Figure 9 with the value for the most recent measured weight entered. The value for the most recent measured weight may be entered via the input device 21 or extracted from the evaluation information database DB1. In other words, if the subject's previous evaluation information is stored in the evaluation information database DB1, the value for the weight item can be retrieved from the previous evaluation information. The value display area F4 in Figure 10 shows the entered value for the most recent measured weight item (in Figure 10, "42.0"). Since the value for the most recent measured weight item has been entered in Figure 10, the input status display area C4 displays the completed image. The explanation area T2 in Figure 10 displays the measurement date for the "most recent measured weight" item (in Figure 10, January 2122) in relation to the value display area F4 corresponding to the "most recent measured weight" item.

In Figure 10, the weight change rate (compared to the previous measurement) can be calculated from the most recent measured weight and the current weight. The calculation circuit 25 determines that the values of the referenced items and the weight change rate (compared to the previous measurement) can be calculated, and then calculates the weight change rate (compared to the previous measurement). As a result, the value display area F5 corresponding to the weight change rate (compared to the previous measurement) item displays the calculated value of the weight change rate (compared to the previous measurement) item (in Figure 10, "-4.8"). Since the value of the weight change rate (compared to the previous measurement) item has been input in Figure 10, the input status display area C5 displays the input image.

If the measurement date for "Most Recent Measured Weight" (January 2122 in Figure 10) corresponds to the weight one month ago, the weight change rate (1 month) can be calculated. In this case, the calculation circuit 25 calculates the value of the referenced item and the weight change rate (1 month). As a result, the value display area F6 corresponding to the weight change rate (1 month) item displays the calculated value of the weight change rate (1 month) item (in Figure 10, "-4.8"). In Figure 10, since the value of the weight change rate (1 month) item has been entered, the input status display area C6 displays the input image.

Figure 11 shows the input screen in Figure 10 with a value entered for the "perceived weight change" item. In Figure 11, the value for the "perceived weight change" item is entered by the input device 21, which selects the value display area F7a. Figure 11 shows that the value display area F7a is selected, and the value display area F7b is not selected. Since the value for the "perceived weight change" item has been entered in Figure 11, the input status display area C7 displays the inputted image.

Figure 12 shows the input screen in Figure 11 with values entered for upper arm circumference, lower leg circumference, edema, and pressure ulcer. Value display area F8 in Figure 12 shows the entered value for upper arm circumference (23.0 in Figure 12). Value display area F9 in Figure 12 shows the entered value for lower leg circumference (23.0 in Figure 12). In Figure 12, the value for edema is entered by selecting value display area F10b via the input device 21. Figure 12 shows that value display area F10b is selected and value display area F10a is not selected. In Figure 12, the value for pressure ulcer is entered by selecting value display area F11a via the input device 21. Figure 12 shows that value display area F11a is selected and value display area F11b is not selected.

The second region R2 in Figure 12 includes the supplementary information display region P2. The supplementary information display region P2 displays supplementary information related to the corresponding item. The supplementary information displayed in the supplementary information display region P2 in Figure 12 shows the result of the obesity determination based on the value of the calf circumference item. The calculation circuit 25 generates the supplementary information based on the value of the calf circumference item and displays the information indicating the supplementary information in the supplementary information display region P2. As an example, if the calf circumference is less than 31 cm, there is a risk of malnutrition. In Figure 12, the calf circumference is 23.0 cm, indicating a risk of malnutrition. The supplementary information display region P2 in Figure 11 displays the message "Risk present."

In Figure 12, since values have been entered for all items, all input status display areas C1 to C11 display the completed image. The input person 20 can easily check whether there are any missing entries in the third area R3 after entering the values for each item of the evaluation information using the information terminal 2.

In this embodiment, the evaluation information input process can be terminated at any time. For example, the input screen displays an exit button for ending the evaluation information input process. The arithmetic circuit 25 may terminate the evaluation information input process when the exit button is operated by the input device 21. In this embodiment, the evaluation information input process can be terminated even if there are items in the evaluation information for which no values have been entered. This is because determining values for some items may be difficult, or it may not be possible to input values due to the subject's condition or time constraints. In this embodiment, if at least one value does not exist for multiple items in the evaluation information, the arithmetic circuit 25 sets at least one of the multiple items to blank data. This allows the evaluation information input to be terminated even if there are items for which no values have been entered, reducing the burden of evaluation information input.

[Evaluation Information Output Processing]
The evaluation information output process displays an output screen on the display device 221 that outputs the evaluation information input through the evaluation information input process. The arithmetic circuit 25 may execute the evaluation information output process in response to the input device 21 receiving confirmation of the end of the evaluation information input process, or it may execute the evaluation information output process immediately after the input of values for the evaluation information items through the evaluation information input process is completed.

Figure 13 is an explanatory diagram of an example output screen. The output screen in Figure 13 shows a display window W11 for displaying the values of items classified as physical information, among the values of multiple items in the evaluation information.

As shown in Figure 13, the display window W11 of the output screen includes labels L11, L12, and L13, as well as the first region R11, the second region R12, and the third region R13.

Labels L11 and L12 display the date of the evaluation information shown in the display window W11. Label L11 corresponds to the current evaluation information, i.e., the latest evaluation information. Label L12 corresponds to past evaluation information, or the previous evaluation information in Figure 13.

Label L13 displays the category of the item to be displayed in display window W11. Display window W11 in Figure 13 is used to display the values of items classified as physical information. Label L13 in Figure 13 displays the text "Physical Information," which is the category of the item to be displayed in display window W11.

The first area R11 displays names indicating multiple items of evaluation information. The first area R11 in Figure 13 includes name display areas N21 to N33 that display names indicating items of evaluation information. Name display areas N21 to N33 display names indicating items classified as physical information. In Figure 13, name display areas N21 to N33 are arranged in a vertical direction. The name display areas N21 to N33 in Figure 13 correspond to the items "Height," "Weight," "BMI," "Most Recently Measured Weight," "Weight Change Rate (Compared to Previous Measurement)," "Weight Change Rate (1 Month)," "Weight Change Rate (3 Months)," "Weight Change Rate (6 Months)," "Perceived Weight Change," "Upper Arm Circumference," "Calf Circumference," "Edema," and "Pressure Ulcer," respectively, and display the text "Height," "Weight," "BMI," "Most Recently Measured Weight," "Weight Change Rate (Compared to Previous Measurement)," "Weight Change Rate (1 Month)," "Weight Change Rate (3 Months)," "Weight Change Rate (6 Months)," "Perceived Weight Change (Thinner, Gained Weight, etc.)," "Upper Arm Circumference," "Calf Circumference," "Edema," and "Pressure Ulcer," respectively.

The second area R12 corresponds to the current evaluation information, i.e., the latest evaluation information. The second area R12 displays the values of multiple items in the current evaluation information. In Figure 13, the second area R12 includes value display areas F21-F33, which display the values of the evaluation information items. The second area R12 is adjacent to the first area R11. More specifically, the second area R12 is adjacent to the first area R11 so that it is easy for a person to understand which of the name display areas N21-N33 each value display area F21-F33 corresponds to. The value display areas F21-F33 display the values of items classified as physical information. In Figure 13, the value display areas F21-F33 are positioned to the right of the corresponding name display areas N21-N33 (to the right from the perspective of the person viewing the input screen) on the output screen.

The value display areas F21 to F33 in Figure 13 correspond to the following items: "Height," "Weight," "BMI," "Most Recently Measured Weight," "Weight Change Rate (Compared to Previous Measurement)," "Weight Change Rate (1 Month)," "Weight Change Rate (3 Months)," "Weight Change Rate (6 Months)," "Perceived Weight Change," "Upper Arm Circumference," "Calf Circumference," "Edema," and "Pressure Ulcer." These areas display the values for "Height," "Weight," "BMI," "Most Recently Measured Weight," "Weight Change Rate (Compared to Previous Measurement)," "Weight Change Rate (1 Month)," "Weight Change Rate (3 Months)," "Weight Change Rate (6 Months)," "Perceived Weight Change (Thinner, Gained, etc.)," "Upper Arm Circumference," "Calf Circumference," "Edema," and "Pressure Ulcer."

The third area, R13, corresponds to the previous evaluation information, i.e., past evaluation information. The third area, R13, displays the values of multiple items from the previous evaluation information. In Figure 13, the third area, R13, includes value display areas F41-F53, which display the values of the evaluation information items. The third area, R13, is aligned horizontally with the second area, R12. More specifically, the third area, R13, is aligned horizontally with the second area, R12, to make it easier for users to understand which of the name display areas N21-N33 each value display area F41-F53 corresponds to. The value display areas F41-F53 display the values of items classified as physical information. In Figure 13, the value display areas F41-F53 are positioned to the right of the corresponding name display areas N21-N33 (to the right from the perspective of the user viewing the input screen) on the output screen.

The value display areas F41 to F53 in Figure 13 correspond to the following items: "Height," "Weight," "BMI," "Most Recently Measured Weight," "Weight Change Rate (Compared to Previous Measurement)," "Weight Change Rate (1 Month)," "Weight Change Rate (3 Months)," "Weight Change Rate (6 Months)," "Perceived Weight Change," "Upper Arm Circumference," "Calf Circumference," "Edema," and "Pressure Ulcers." These areas display the values for "Height," "Weight," "BMI," "Most Recently Measured Weight," "Weight Change Rate (Compared to Previous Measurement)," "Weight Change Rate (1 Month)," "Weight Change Rate (3 Months)," "Weight Change Rate (6 Months)," "Perceived Weight Change (Thinner, Gained, etc.)," "Upper Arm Circumference," "Calf Circumference," "Edema," and "Pressure Ulcers," respectively.

As described above, the calculation circuit 25 can display an output screen on the display device 221 that outputs the evaluation information input through the evaluation information input process. Therefore, the input person 20 can input the evaluation information using the information terminal 2 and then confirm the input evaluation information on the output screen.

In this embodiment, the evaluation information output process can be terminated at any time. For example, the output screen displays a termination button for ending the evaluation information output process. The arithmetic circuit 25 may terminate the evaluation information output process when the termination button is operated by the input device 21. The output screen also displays an edit button for re-executing the evaluation information input process to modify the evaluation information. When the edit button is operated by the input device 21, the arithmetic circuit 25 may terminate the evaluation information output process and execute the evaluation information input process. This allows the input person 20 to confirm the evaluation information on the output screen and modify the input evaluation information as needed. The output screen also displays an output button for outputting the evaluation information. When the output button is operated by the input device 21, the arithmetic circuit 25 outputs the evaluation information data input by the evaluation information input process in a predetermined file format (such as PDF format). The input person 20 can then output the input evaluation information.

As shown in Figure 1, the information terminal 2 can communicate with the data management system 3 via the first communication network 81. This allows the arithmetic circuit 25 of the information terminal 2 to access the evaluation information database DB1 of the data management system 3. In this embodiment, the arithmetic circuit 25 stores the evaluation information input via the evaluation information input process in the evaluation information database DB1. More specifically, the arithmetic circuit 25 transmits the evaluation information input via the evaluation information input process to the data management system 3. The data management system 3 stores the evaluation information received from the arithmetic circuit 25 in the evaluation information database DB1. This allows the evaluation information database DB1 to store evaluation information for multiple subjects. The evaluation information database DB1 can store multiple evaluation records for the same subject with different dates and times (evaluation dates and times).

If the evaluation information database DB1 stores multiple evaluation records for the same subject with different dates (evaluation dates and times), the calculation circuit 25 can display a time-series record display screen on the display device 221, based on the multiple evaluation records for the same subject with different dates (evaluation dates and times). In other words, the calculation circuit 25 has the function of displaying at least one value of multiple items for the same subject in chronological order on the display device 221.

Figure 14 is an explanatory diagram of an example of a time-series record display screen. The time-series record display screen in Figure 14 shows a display window W21 for displaying the values of items classified as physical information, among the values of multiple evaluation information items.

As shown in Figure 14, the display window W21 of the time-series record display screen includes labels L31, L41, L42, L43, and L51, as well as the first area R21, the second area R22, the third area R23, and the fourth area R24.

Label L31 displays a string indicating that the display window W21 is related to the time-series record display screen. In Figure 14, label L31 displays the text "Time-series Record". Labels L41, L42, and L43 display the dates of the evaluation information displayed in display window W21. Label L51 displays the category of the item displayed in display window W21. Display window W21 in Figure 14 is used to display the values of items classified as physical information. Label L51 in Figure 14 displays the text "Physical Information," which is the category of the item displayed in display window W21.

The first domain R21 displays names indicating multiple items of evaluation information. In Figure 14, the first domain R11 corresponds to the following items of evaluation information: "Height," "Weight," "BMI," "Most Recently Measured Weight," "Weight Change Rate (compared to Previous Measurement)," "Weight Change Rate (1 Month)," "Weight Change Rate (3 Months)," "Weight Change Rate (6 Months)," "Subjective Perception of Weight Change," "Upper Arm Circumference," "Calf Circumference," "Edema," and "Pressure Ulcer." The text "Height," "Weight," "BMI," "Most Recently Measured Weight," "Weight Change Rate (compared to Previous Measurement)," "Weight Change Rate (1 Month)," "Weight Change Rate (3 Months)," "Weight Change Rate (6 Months)," "Subjective Perception of Weight Change (e.g., lost weight, gained weight)," "Upper Arm Circumference," "Calf Circumference," "Edema," and "Pressure Ulcer" are displayed accordingly.

Each of the second to fourth domains R22 to R24 displays the values of multiple items in the evaluation information. The second to fourth domains R22 to R24 correspond to labels L41 to L43, respectively. In Figure 14, the dates of labels L41, L42, and L43 are in ascending order of age. The second domain R22 corresponds to the most recent evaluation information, the third domain R23 corresponds to the next most recent evaluation information after the second domain R22, and the fourth domain R22 corresponds to the next most recent evaluation information after the third domain R23. Each of the second to fourth regions, R22 to R24, corresponds to the following items: "height," "weight," "BMI," "most recent measured weight," "weight change rate (compared to previous measurement)," "weight change rate (1 month)," "weight change rate (3 months)," "weight change rate (6 months)," "perceived weight change," "upper arm circumference," "calf circumference," "edema," and "pressure ulcer." The values for "height," "weight," "BMI," "most recent measured weight," "weight change rate (compared to previous measurement)," "weight change rate (1 month)," "weight change rate (3 months)," "weight change rate (6 months)," "perceived weight change (e.g., lost weight, gained weight)," "upper arm circumference," "calf circumference," "edema," and "pressure ulcer," respectively.

In the time-series recording screen shown in Figure 14, in the first domain R21, the names indicating the evaluation information items are arranged vertically. In each of the second to fourth domains R22 to R24, the values of the evaluation information items are arranged horizontally alongside the names indicating the corresponding items, making it easier for a person to understand the correspondence between the names indicating the evaluation information items.

As described above, the calculation circuit 25 displays at least one value from multiple items for the same subject in chronological order on the display device 221. Therefore, the history of evaluation information can be checked using the information terminal 2.

If the evaluation information database DB1 stores multiple evaluation records for the same subject with different dates (e.g., evaluation dates), the calculation circuit 25 can display a time-series change display screen showing a graph illustrating the changes in evaluation information over time, based on the multiple evaluation records for the same subject with different dates (e.g., evaluation dates). In other words, the calculation circuit 25 has the function of displaying a graph on the display device 221 that shows at least one value of multiple items for the same subject in chronological order.

Figure 15 is an explanatory diagram of an example of a time-series change display screen. The time-series change display screen in Figure 15 shows a display window W31 for displaying the values of items classified as physical information, among the values of multiple items in the evaluation information.

As shown in Figure 15, the display window W31 of the time-series change display screen includes labels L61, L62, and L63, the first graph G11, and the second graph G12. Label L61 displays a string indicating the content of the graph shown in display window W31. Display window W31 in Figure 15 shows the time-series changes in weight and BMI. Label L61 in Figure 15 displays the text "Weight/BMI Graph". Labels L62 and L63 indicate the vertical axis of the graph. Label L62 corresponds to weight, and label L63 corresponds to BMI. The first graph G11 shows the time-series change in weight. The second graph G12 shows the time-series change in BMI. The first graph G11 in Figure 15 is based on the weight in the time-series recording screen of Figure 14. The second graph G12 in Figure 15 is based on the BMI in the time-series recording screen of Figure 14.

In Figure 15, the horizontal axis of the graph represents time, displaying the text "November 2121," "December 2121," "January 2122," and "February 2122." In Figure 15, weight and BMI values exist for "December 2121," "January 2122," and "February 2122," but not for "November 2121." This indicates that weight and BMI values did not exist before "November 2121," meaning that evaluation information was not entered. The display window W31 in the time-series display screen of Figure 15 intuitively shows when evaluation information was entered by displaying the point in time when the item values did not exist.

As described above, the calculation circuit 25 displays graphs (first graph G11, second graph G12) on the display device 221, showing at least one value of multiple items for the same subject in chronological order. Therefore, the changes in the evaluation information items over time can be easily confirmed using the information terminal 2.

As described above, if at least one value of multiple items in the evaluation information is missing after the evaluation information input processing is complete, the arithmetic circuit 25 will set at least one of the multiple items as blank data. When displaying a time-series change display screen like the one shown in Figure 15, blank data may prevent the graph from being displayed correctly. Therefore, when displaying the graph, if at least one of the multiple items in the evaluation information for a specific date and time is blank data among multiple evaluation information for different dates and times, the arithmetic circuit 25 estimates the value of at least one of the multiple items in the evaluation information for that specific date and time based on the multiple evaluation information for different dates and times, and displays the estimated value of at least one of the multiple items in the evaluation information for that specific date and time on the graph.

For example, in the time-series recording screen of Figure 14, the weight value and BMI value for the evaluation information on the evaluation date 2122/01/01 are 42.0 and 17.3, respectively, but these are blank data. In this case, the calculation circuit 25 estimates the weight and BMI values for the evaluation information on a specific date and time based on multiple evaluation information from different dates and times, and displays the estimated weight and BMI values for the evaluation information on a graph. More specifically, the calculation circuit 25 estimates the weight and BMI values for the evaluation information on 2122/01/01 based on the evaluation information from the dates before and after the evaluation information on 2122/01/01, that is, the evaluation information from 2122/02/01 and the evaluation information from 2121/12/01.

The calculation circuit 25 may estimate the value of an item in the evaluation information for a specific date and time using conventionally known methods such as interpolation. For example, the calculation circuit 25 assumes that the weight value in the evaluation information for 2122/01/01 is the intermediate value between the weight value in the evaluation information for 2122/02/01 and the weight value in the evaluation information for 2121/12/01. In Figure 14, the weight value in the evaluation information for 2122/02/01 is 40.0 kg, and the weight value in the evaluation information for 2121/12/01 is 43.0 kg. Therefore, the calculation circuit 25 estimates that the weight value in the evaluation information for 2122/01/01 is 41.5 kg.

For example, the arithmetic circuit 25 assumes that the BMI value of the evaluation information for 2122/01/01 is an intermediate value between the BMI value of the evaluation information for 2122/02/01 and the BMI value of the evaluation information for 2121/12/01. In Figure 14, the BMI value of the evaluation information for 2122/02/01 is 16.4, and the BMI value of the evaluation information for 2121/12/01 is 17.7. Therefore, the arithmetic circuit 25 estimates that the BMI value of the evaluation information for 2122/01/01 is 17.1.

Figure 16 is an explanatory diagram of an example of a time-series change display screen when the calculation circuit 25 estimates the values of evaluation information items (weight and BMI). In Figure 16, the first graph G21 shows the time-series change of weight. The second graph G22 shows the time-series change of BMI. In the first graph G21 of Figure 16, the weight value of the evaluation information on 2122/01/01 is the estimated value (41.5 kg) from the weight value of the evaluation information on 2122/02/01 (40.0 kg) and the weight value of the evaluation information on 2121/12/01 (43.0 kg). In the second graph G22 of Figure 16, the BMI value of the evaluation information on 2122/01/01 is the estimated value (17.1) from the BMI value of the evaluation information on 2122/02/01 (16.4) and the BMI value of the evaluation information on 2121/12/01 (17.7).

In Figure 16, as in Figure 15, weight and BMI values exist for "December 2121," "January 2122," and "February 2122," but not for "November 2121." This indicates that weight and BMI values did not exist before "November 2121," meaning that evaluation information was not entered. The display window W31 of the time-series change display screen in Figure 16, similar to Figure 15, shows the points in time when no values exist for the items, making it intuitively clear when evaluation information was entered.

As described above, the arithmetic circuit 25, when at least one of the multiple items in the evaluation information for a specific date and time is blank, estimates the value of at least one of the multiple items in the evaluation information for that specific date and time based on the multiple evaluation information for that specific date and time, and displays the estimated value of at least one of the multiple items in the evaluation information for that specific date and time on the graph. This ensures that the graph is displayed correctly even when there is blank data in the evaluation information items.

[Content display program]
The content display program is a program for displaying content stored in the content database DB2. In this embodiment, the content display program works in cooperation with the web browser WB1 of the information terminal 2 to cause the arithmetic circuit 25 of the information terminal 2 to execute content display processing for displaying the content.

The content display process is the process of executing a content display method for displaying content stored in the content database DB2. In the content display process, the arithmetic circuit 25 acquires content from multiple contents included in the content database DB2 in accordance with the input from the input device 21 and displays it on the display device 221. In this embodiment, as described above, the multiple contents include multiple problem-solving contents. Each of the multiple problem-solving contents includes a problem related to nutrition and diet, and a solution corresponding to that problem. In the content display process, the arithmetic circuit 25 displays the multiple problems included in the problem-solving contents and displays the solution corresponding to the problem selected from the problems of the multiple problem-solving contents.

The following provides a more detailed explanation of the content display process. When displaying multiple problem-solving content items, the arithmetic circuit 25 displays a problem display screen on the display device 221. Figure 17 is an explanatory diagram of an example of the problem display screen. The problem display screen in Figure 17 shows a problem display window W41 for selecting a problem.

As shown in Figure 17, the task display window W41 includes the display area M10 and the selection buttons B21 to B33.

Display area M10 displays a message prompting the user to select a task. In Figure 17, display area M10 displays the message, "Please select one task from the common tasks."

Selection buttons B21 to B33 are used to select a problem. Each selection button corresponds to a problem in a set of problem-solving content. Each of the selection buttons B21 to B33 displays a string indicating the corresponding problem. In Figure 17, selection buttons B21 to B33 correspond to: "Weight loss," "Loss of appetite," "Decreased eating and swallowing function," "Challenges with oral care," "Nutritional support for people with dementia," "Need assistance with meal preparation and cooking," "Takes a long time to eat," "Unbalanced diet," "Weight gain observed," "Challenges with fluid intake," "Anxiety/concerns about enteral nutrition management," "Anxiety/concerns about parenteral nutrition management," and "Effects of medication on food and nutrition."

On the problem display screen, a problem can be selected by selecting one of the selection buttons B21 to B33 using the input device 21. The calculation circuit 25 displays the solution corresponding to the selected problem from among the solutions of multiple problem-solving content.

The calculation circuit 25 displays a solution screen on the display device 221 when displaying a solution corresponding to the selected problem. Figure 18 is an explanatory diagram of an example of the solution display screen. More specifically, Figure 18 is an explanatory diagram of an example of the solution display screen when the selection button B21 in Figure 17 is selected. In other words, the solution display screen in Figure 18 is displayed when "I've lost weight" is selected as the specific problem. The solution display screen in Figure 18 shows the solution display window W42 for selecting a solution.

As shown in Figure 18, the solution display window W42 includes selection buttons B41-B59 and classification buttons B61-B66.

Selection buttons B41 to B59 correspond to multiple problem-solving content, respectively. These buttons are used to select a specific problem-solving content from among multiple solutions corresponding to a particular problem. For example, for the problem "I've lost weight," there are multiple solutions, and selection buttons B41 to B59 are used to select the most appropriate solution. These buttons also display strings indicating problems related to the corresponding solutions. These problems can serve as information to narrow down the solutions for a given problem. The selection buttons B41-B59 in Figure 18 display the following text: "Increased energy expenditure due to illness, treatment, or metabolic changes," "Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing," "Decreased food intake due to insomnia or drowsiness," "Increased protein requirements due to changes in metabolism or absorption, inflammation, etc.," "Decreased food intake due to visual impairment," "Possible dysphagia due to sarcopenia," "Impaired eating or function due to cognitive impairment," "Ill-fitting dentures," "Irregular eating habits," "Fatigue or lethargy leading to decreased food intake," "Lack of shopping and cooking experience," "Difficulty eating independently," "Decreased activity due to declining physical function," "Decreased activity due to reduced social interaction," "Weight loss due to eating alone," "Inability to change eating habits due to economic problems," "Living in an area where grocery shopping is inconvenient or difficult," "Insufficient food support due to caregiver burnout," and "Loss of appetite due to depression or stress."

Classification buttons B61 to B66 are used to toggle the display of selection buttons B41 to B59 based on the classification of the solution. Examples of solution classifications include "Disease/Medical Care," "Oral Care/Feeding/Swallowing," "Activities," "Environment," "Understanding/Preferences," and "Enteral/Venous Care." Solutions corresponding to selection buttons B41 to B59 are classified into one of the following categories: "Disease/Medical Care," "Oral Care/Feeding/Swallowing," "Activities," "Environment," "Understanding/Preferences," and "Enteral/Venous Care." Classification buttons B61 to B66 correspond to "Disease/Medical Care," "Oral Care/Feeding/Swallowing," "Activities," "Environment," "Understanding/Preferences," and "Enteral/Venous Care," respectively. By selecting any of the classification buttons B61 to B66, the display of the selection buttons corresponding to the solutions included in the classification corresponding to the selected classification button is toggled. In Figure 18, the solutions for selection buttons B41 to B45 are classified as "Disease/Medical Care." The solutions for selection buttons B46 to B48 are classified as "Oral Care/Feeding/Swallowing." The solutions for selection buttons B49 to B54 are classified as "Activities". The solutions for selection buttons B55 to B58 are classified as "Environment". The solution for selection button B59 is classified as "Understanding/Preferences". Selection buttons B41 to B59 do not include selection buttons corresponding to solutions classified as "Enteral/Venous". In Figure 18, classification button B61 toggles the display of selection buttons B41 to B45. Classification button B62 toggles the display of selection buttons B46 to B48. Classification button B63 toggles the display of selection buttons B49 to B54. Classification button B64 toggles the display of selection buttons B55 to B58. Classification button B65 toggles the display of selection button B59. Furthermore, the relationship between the classification buttons B61-B66 and the selection buttons B41-B59 may be visually represented by displaying icons indicating the classification of the solution on the classification buttons B61-B66 and the selection buttons B41-B59.

On the solution display screen, a solution can be selected by selecting one of the selection buttons B41 to B59 using the input device 21. When one of the selection buttons B41 to B59 is selected by the input device 21, the calculation circuit 25 displays the solution corresponding to the selected button on the display device 221.

Figure 19 shows the state in Figure 18 where the selection button B41 is selected by the input device 21. Figure 19 includes a solution display window W42. The solution display window W42 includes a solution display area R41. The solution display area R41 displays the content of the solution. In Figure 19, the solution display window W42 is positioned directly below the selection button B41, and the solution display area R41 displays the content of the solution corresponding to the selection button B41. Here, the solution display area R41 may display an external link to a website that provides information on nutrition and diet. In other words, at least one of the multiple contents included in the content database DB2 may display an external link to a website that provides information on nutrition and diet. This allows for the provision of additional information regarding nutrition and diet.

As described above, the calculation circuit 25 can display solutions to problems suitable for the target user via the display device 221, based on multiple problem-solving content included in the content database DB2.

In this embodiment, the content display process can be terminated at any time. For example, the solution display screen displays an exit button for ending the content display process. The calculation circuit 25 may terminate the content display process when the exit button is operated by the input device 21. The solution display screen may display an output button for outputting the content of the selected solution. When the output button is operated by the input device 21, the calculation circuit 25 outputs the data of the selected solution in a predetermined file format (such as PDF). The input operator 20 can then output the selected solution.

[Analysis System]
The analysis system 4 shown in Figure 1 is used for analyzing evaluation information. The analysis system 4 is a so-called BI tool (Business Intelligence Tool). In this embodiment, the analysis system 4 can be implemented by, for example, one or more servers.

The analysis system 4 in Figure 1 is connected to the data management system 3 via a second communication network 82. The analysis system 4 can be implemented, for example, by one or more servers. The analysis system 4 can access the evaluation information database DB1. In other words, the analysis system 4 is permitted by the data management system 3 to access the evaluation information database DB1. In this embodiment, the analysis system 4 outputs statistical information based on the values of multiple items in the subject's evaluation information and the subject's attribute information. The statistical information may include a cross-tabulation table created by cross-tabulation using the subject's attribute information and evaluation information. The subject's attribute information can be extracted from the subject information included in the evaluation information. In this embodiment, the subject's attribute information may include, for example, the subject's age, gender, and basic information. The statistical information allows for understanding the relationship between the subject's attribute information and the values of multiple items in the subject's data. This facilitates analysis based on evaluation information.

[First Management Terminal]
The first management terminal 5 in Figure 1 is used for managing the content database DB2. The first management terminal 5 is operated by the content manager 50. The content manager 50 manages the content of the content database DB2, for example. The first management terminal 5 can be implemented as, for example, a personal computer (desktop computer, laptop computer), a mobile terminal (smartphone, tablet terminal, etc.). In this embodiment, the first management terminal 5 is implemented as a desktop computer.

The first management terminal 5 in Figure 1 is connected to the analysis system 4 and the data management system 3 via the second communication network 82. The first management terminal 5 can access the content database DB2. The first management terminal 5 can receive analysis results from the analysis system 4. The analysis results include, for example, statistical information based on the values of multiple items in the subject's evaluation information and the subject's attribute information. Based on the statistical information from the analysis system 4, the content manager 50 can add content to the content database DB2, update existing content in the content database DB2, and delete content from the content database DB2.

[Second Management Terminal]
The second management terminal 6 in Figure 1 is used for managing the data entry personnel 20. The second management terminal 6 is operated by a manager 60 from the management department of the organization to which the data entry personnel 20 belong. The manager 60, for example, manages the data entry personnel 20. The second management terminal 6 can be implemented as, for example, a personal computer (desktop computer, laptop computer), a mobile terminal (smartphone, tablet terminal, etc.). In this embodiment, the second management terminal 6 is implemented as a desktop computer.

The second management terminal 6 in Figure 1 is connected to the data management system 3 via the first communication network 81. The data management system 3 may request an ID and password when the data entry operator 20 accesses program D1 via the information terminal 2. The second management terminal 6 is used to manage the ID and password of the data entry operator 20. For example, the second management terminal 6 can display a screen for editing the management information of the data entry operator 20. This management information may include, for example, account information including the ID and password, and information about the data entry operator 20 (name, job title, etc.). The administrator 60 can change the management information of the data entry operator 20 as needed using the second management terminal 6.

[Third Management Terminal]
The third management terminal 7 in Figure 1 is used to manage users of the services provided by the data management system 3 (for example, the use of program D1 and the associated evaluation information database DB1 and content database DB2) (for example, the organization to which the input personnel 20 and management personnel 60 in Figure 1 belong). The third management terminal 7 is operated by the administrator 70 of the organization operating the data management system 3. The administrator 70 manages users of the services provided by the data management system 3, for example. The third management terminal 7 can be implemented as, for example, a personal computer (desktop computer, laptop computer), a mobile terminal (smartphone, tablet terminal, etc.). In this embodiment, the third management terminal 7 is implemented as a desktop computer.

The third management terminal 7 in Figure 1 is connected to the data management system 3 via the second communication network 82. The data management system 3 accepts applications for services provided by the data management system 3. The third management terminal 7 displays a screen for responding to service applications provided by the data management system 3. The administrator 70 can respond to service applications provided by the data management system 3 via the third management terminal 7.

[1.2 Effects, etc.]
The system (information input support system) 1 described above includes a display device 221 and an arithmetic circuit 25 connected to an input device 21. The arithmetic circuit 25 performs evaluation information input processing. The evaluation information input processing includes a first step, a second step, a third step, and a fourth step. The first step displays an input screen on the display device 221 for inputting evaluation information regarding the subject's nutrition and dietary habits. The evaluation information includes values for multiple items, and the input screen includes a first area R1 that displays names indicating the multiple items and a second area R2 that displays values for the multiple items. The multiple items include one or more independent items and one or more referenced items. The second step, while the input screen is displayed in the first step, accepts input of at least one value of one or more independent items of the evaluation information via the input device 21. The third step calculates at least one value of one or more referenced items based on at least one value of one or more independent items input in the second step. The fourth step displays at least one value from the one or more reference items calculated in the third step in the second area R2 of the input screen. This configuration prevents omissions in the input of nutritional and dietary assessment information and reduces the effort required to input such information.

In System 1, the input screen includes a third area R3 that indicates whether the input of values for multiple items has been completed. The third area R3 is adjacent to the first area R1. This configuration prevents omissions in the input of evaluation information related to nutrition and dietary habits.

In System 1, the arithmetic circuit 25 executes an evaluation information output process, which displays an output screen on the display device 221 showing the evaluation information input. This configuration allows for confirmation of the input content of evaluation information related to nutrition and dietary habits.

In System 1, the arithmetic circuit 25 can access the evaluation information database DB1. The arithmetic circuit 25 stores the evaluation information input through the evaluation information input process in the evaluation information database DB1. This configuration facilitates the management of evaluation information related to nutrition and dietary habits.

In System 1, the information input support system 1 comprises an information terminal 2 equipped with an arithmetic circuit 25, and a data management system 3 that can communicate with the information terminal 2 and manages the evaluation information database DB1. The arithmetic circuit 25 transmits the evaluation information input through the evaluation information input process to the data management system 3. The data management system 3 stores the evaluation information received from the arithmetic circuit 25 in the evaluation information database DB1. This configuration facilitates the management of evaluation information related to nutrition and dietary habits.

In System 1, the evaluation information database DB1 stores multiple evaluation records for the same subject, each with different dates and times. The calculation circuit 25 displays at least one value from multiple items for the same subject on the display device 221, arranged in chronological order. This configuration facilitates the evaluation of time-series changes in evaluation information related to nutrition and dietary habits.

In System 1, the arithmetic circuit 25, if at least one value is missing from multiple items in the evaluation information, sets at least one of those items to blank data. This configuration allows the input of evaluation information to be completed even if some items have no values entered, thus reducing the burden of inputting evaluation information.

In System 1, the arithmetic circuit 25 displays graphs G21 and G22 on the display device 221, showing at least one value of multiple items for the same subject in chronological order. When displaying graphs G21 and G22, if at least one of the multiple items in the evaluation information for a specific date and time is blank data, the arithmetic circuit 25 estimates the value of at least one of the multiple items in the evaluation information for that specific date and time based on the evaluation information for the different dates and times, and displays the estimated value of at least one of the multiple items in the evaluation information for that specific date and time on graphs G21 and G22. This configuration allows for easy confirmation of changes in the evaluation information items over time. This configuration also ensures that the graphs are displayed correctly even when there is blank data in the evaluation information items.

In System 1, the first step includes retrieving at least one value from multiple items included in the subject's past evaluation information from the evaluation information database DB1 and displaying it in the second area R2 of the input screen. This configuration reduces the effort required to input evaluation information.

In System 1, the arithmetic circuit 25 can access the content database DB2, which contains multiple content items related to nutrition and diet. These multiple content items include multiple problem-solving content items. Each of these problem-solving content items includes a problem related to nutrition and diet, and a solution corresponding to that problem. When displaying the multiple problem-solving content items on the display device 221, the arithmetic circuit 25 displays the problems from the multiple problem-solving content items and then displays the solution corresponding to the problem selected from among the solutions from the multiple problem-solving content items. This configuration allows for the display of solutions related to nutrition and diet tailored to the target audience.

In System 1, at least one of the multiple content items displays an external link to a website providing information on nutrition and diet. This configuration can provide additional information regarding nutrition and diet.

In System 1, the arithmetic circuit 25 can access the content database DB2, which contains multiple content items related to nutrition and diet. The arithmetic circuit 25 retrieves content from the multiple content items in the content database DB2 in response to input from the input device 21 and displays it on the display device 221. This configuration allows for the display of content related to nutrition and diet.

System 1 includes an analysis system 4 that can access the evaluation information database DB1. The analysis system 4 outputs statistical information based on the values of multiple items in the subject's evaluation information and the subject's attribute information. This configuration facilitates analysis based on evaluation information.

In System 1, one or more independent items include height and weight. One or more referenced items include BMI. Step 3 includes calculating the BMI value based on the height and weight values entered in Step 2. This configuration reduces the effort required to input evaluation information regarding nutrition and dietary habits.

In System 1, each set of items includes at least two items related to physical information, dietary habits, oral intake, energy and fluid requirements, and medication status. This configuration enables accurate assessment based on nutritional and dietary information.

The information input support method described above is executed by the information terminal 2 and includes a first step, a second step, a third step, and a fourth step. The first step displays an input screen on the display device 221 for inputting evaluation information regarding the subject's nutrition and dietary habits. The evaluation information includes values for multiple items, and the input screen includes a first area R1 that displays names indicating the multiple items, and a second area R2 that displays the values of the multiple items. The multiple items include one or more independent items and one or more referenced items. The second step, while the input screen is displayed in the first step, accepts input of at least one value of one or more independent items of the evaluation information via the input device 21. The third step calculates at least one value of one or more referenced items based on the value of at least one independent item entered in the second step. The fourth step displays at least one value of one or more referenced items calculated in the third step in the second area R2 of the input screen. This configuration prevents omissions in the input of nutritional and dietary assessment information and reduces the effort required to input such information.

The program D1 described above is a program (computer program) that causes the information terminal 2 to execute the above-described information input support method. This configuration prevents omissions in the input of nutritional and dietary assessment information and reduces the effort required to input such information.

[2. Example of Variables]
The embodiments of this disclosure are not limited to those described above. The embodiments can be modified in various ways depending on the design, etc., as long as the objectives of this disclosure can be achieved. The following lists some modifications of the embodiments. The modifications described below can be combined and applied as appropriate.

[2.1 Variable Example 1]
Figure 20 is a block diagram of an example configuration of information terminal 2A in Modification 1. The information terminal 2 in Figure 20 comprises an input device 21A, an output device 22, a communication device 23, a storage device 24, and an arithmetic circuit 25A.

The input device 21A includes a camera 212 in addition to the position input device 211 for the touch panel display. The camera 212 is used to acquire images of the subject. Examples of images of the subject may include images of the subject's body, images of the food the subject consumes, and images of the subject's excrement.

The arithmetic circuit 25A, like the arithmetic circuit 25, executes evaluation information input processing based on the web browser WB1 and the program D1 of the data management system 3. In the evaluation information input processing of this modified example, the arithmetic circuit 25A acquires at least one value of a plurality of independent items based on the image obtained by the camera 212. That is, in this modified example, the second step includes acquiring at least one value of a plurality of independent items based on the image obtained by the camera 212 of the input device 21A.

For example, values for items classified as the subject's physical information in the evaluation information can be obtained from images of the subject's body. By performing image processing on the subject's body images, values for items classified as the subject's physical information can be obtained. As an example, the presence or absence of pressure ulcers in the subject can be determined from images of the subject's body. Conventional, well-known methods can be used to obtain the subject's physical information from images of the subject's body.

For example, values for items classified as the subject's required energy and water intake can be obtained from images of the subject's meals. By performing image processing on images of the subject's meals, values for evaluating nutrient intake and water intake can be obtained. Conventional methods can be used to obtain nutrient and water intake values from images of meals.

For example, it becomes possible to determine a subject's bowel condition from an image of their excrement. If the evaluation information includes a section for bowel condition, it becomes possible to input a value for that section. Conventional, well-known methods can be used to obtain a subject's bowel condition from an image of their excrement.

In this modified version, the camera 212 can be used to input values for independent evaluation items. Therefore, compared to directly inputting values for independent evaluation items from the web browser WB1 using the position input device 211, the effort required to input evaluation information can be reduced.

As described above, the input device 21A includes a camera 212. The second step includes obtaining at least one value of a plurality of independent items based on the image obtained by the camera 212 of the input device 21. This configuration reduces the effort required to input evaluation information.

[2.2 Example of Variables 2]
Figure 21 is a block diagram of an example configuration of information terminal 2B in modified example 2. The information terminal 2 in Figure 21 comprises an input device 21, an output device 22, a communication device 23, a storage device 24, and an arithmetic circuit 25B.

The arithmetic circuit 25B can communicate with the information acquisition device 91 via the communication device 23. The arithmetic circuit 25B may be able to communicate with two or more information acquisition devices 91 via the communication device 23.

The information acquisition device 91 acquires information about the subject. Examples of the information acquisition device 91 include an activity tracker that acquires the subject's activity level and a scale that acquires the subject's weight. Examples of information about the subject include the subject's activity level and the subject's weight.

The arithmetic circuit 25B, like the arithmetic circuit 25, executes evaluation information input processing based on the web browser WB1 and the program D1 of the data management system 3. In the evaluation information input processing of this modified example, the arithmetic circuit 25B acquires at least one value of a plurality of independent items based on the information obtained by the information acquisition device 91. In other words, in this modified example, the second step includes acquiring at least one value of a plurality of independent items based on the information obtained by the information acquisition device 91.

For example, the weight value in the evaluation information can be obtained from the subject's weight. Similarly, the energy and water requirements in the evaluation information can be obtained from the subject's activity level. In particular, total energy expenditure can be calculated from the activity level.

In this modified version, the information acquisition device 91 is used to input values for independent items of evaluation information. Therefore, compared to directly inputting values for independent items of evaluation information from the web browser WB1 using the position input device 211, the effort required to input evaluation information can be reduced.

As described above, the calculation circuit 25B can communicate with one or more information acquisition devices 91 that acquire information about the subject. The second step includes acquiring at least one value of a plurality of independent items based on the information about the subject obtained from one or more information acquisition devices 91. This configuration reduces the effort required to input evaluation information.

[2.3 Variable Example 3]
Figure 22 is a block diagram of an example configuration of information terminal 2C in modified example 3. The information terminal 2C in Figure 22 comprises an input device 21, an output device 22, a communication device 23, a storage device 24, and an arithmetic circuit 25C.

The arithmetic circuit 25C can communicate with the calling device 92 via the communication device 23. In particular, the arithmetic circuit 25C can communicate wirelessly with the calling device 92 via the communication device 23. The arithmetic circuit 25C may be able to communicate with two or more calling devices 92 via the communication device 23.

The arithmetic circuit 25C has the function of transmitting a call signal to the call device 92 in response to input from the input device 21. For example, the arithmetic circuit 25C displays a call button on the display device 221. When the call button is operated by the input device 21, the arithmetic circuit 25C transmits a call signal to the call device 92. The call button may be placed on the screen displayed on the display device 221 by the execution of program D1.

The calling device 92 is used to call a designated person. Examples of designated persons include nurses, dietitians, and family members of the person being called. The calling device 92 executes a call in response to receiving a call signal from the arithmetic circuit 25C. The calling device 92 executes the call using sound, vibration, or other means. The calling device 92 can be implemented, for example, by a mobile terminal (smartphone, tablet, etc.), a dedicated device, etc.

In this modified version, the call device 92 makes it possible to call the necessary person as needed. In particular, it becomes possible to call the necessary person as needed when inputting evaluation information related to nutrition and dietary habits. For example, if the condition of a subject changes while an evaluation information is being entered during a visit, a nurse can be called using the call device 92, and appropriate measures can be taken. In this case, the information terminal 2 functions as a nurse call system. For example, if there are questions about inputting evaluation information while an evaluation information is being entered during a visit, a registered dietitian can be called using the call device 92 for consultation.

As described above, the arithmetic circuit 25C can communicate with the calling device 92. The arithmetic circuit 25C transmits a call signal to the calling device 92 in response to the input from the input device 21. The calling device 92 executes the call in response to receiving the call signal from the arithmetic circuit 25C. This configuration makes it possible to call the necessary person as needed.

[2.4 Variable Example 4]
Figure 23 is a block diagram of an example configuration of System 1D in Modification 4. System 1D in Figure 23 comprises information terminals 2-1, 2-2, ..., 2-n, a data management system 3D, and browsing terminals 93-1, 93-2, ..., 93-n (hereinafter collectively referred to as reference numeral 93). System 1D in Figure 23, like System 1 in Figure 1, comprises an analysis system 4, a first management terminal 5, a second management terminal 6, and a third management terminal 7.

The viewing terminal 93 in Figure 23 is used to view evaluation information regarding the subject's nutrition and dietary habits. As shown in Figure 23, viewing terminals 93-1, 93-2, ..., 93-n are operated by viewing users 930-1, 930-2, ..., 930-n (hereinafter collectively referred to as 930). Viewing users 930 are, for example, the subject themselves, related parties (related to the subject), and medical professionals. Related parties to the subject are those who share the subject's evaluation information. Examples of related parties to the subject include family members, caregivers, and those who consult on matters concerning the subject.

Figure 24 is a block diagram of an example configuration of the browsing terminal 93. The browsing terminal 93 in Figure 24 comprises an input device 931, an output device 932, a communication device 933, a storage device 934, and an arithmetic circuit 935. The browsing terminal 93 can be implemented as, for example, a personal computer (desktop computer, laptop computer), a mobile terminal (smartphone, tablet terminal, etc.). In this embodiment, the browsing terminal 93 is implemented as a tablet terminal.

The input device 931 is used for inputting information from users 930 and other individuals to the browsing terminal 93. The input device 931 includes one or more human-machine interfaces for information input. One or more human-machine interfaces of the input device 931 include a position input device 931a for a touch panel display.

The output device 932 is used to output information from the browsing terminal 93 to a user 930 or other person. The output device 932 includes one or more human-machine interfaces for information output. In this modified example, one or more human-machine interfaces of the output device 932 include a touch panel display device 932a.

The communication device 933 is used for communication with the data management system 3D via the first communication network 81.

The storage device 934 is used to store information used by the arithmetic circuit 935 and information generated by the arithmetic circuit 935. The storage device 934 includes one or more storage devices (non-temporary storage media). The information stored in the storage device 934 includes the web browser WB2.

The arithmetic circuit 935 is a circuit that controls the operation of the browsing terminal 93. The arithmetic circuit 935 is connected to the input device 931, the output device 932, and the communication device 933, and has access to the storage device 934. The arithmetic circuit 935 can be implemented, for example, by a computer system including one or more processors (microprocessors) and one or more memories.

The viewing terminal 93 is connected to the data management system 3D via the first communication network 81. The viewing terminal 93 can access the evaluation information database DB1. In other words, the viewing terminal 93 is authorized by the data management system 3 to access the evaluation information database DB1.

In the data management system 3D, program D1 includes a viewing program that enables viewing of evaluation information regarding the nutritional and dietary habits of subjects via the viewing terminal 93. The viewing program works in cooperation with the web browser WB2 of the viewing terminal 93 to cause the arithmetic circuit 935 of the viewing terminal 93 to execute a judgment process and either a first viewing process or a second viewing process.

The determination process determines the eligibility to view the evaluation information. The determination process determines whether the person or a related party is eligible to view the evaluation information, or whether a medical professional is eligible. For example, in the determination process, the arithmetic circuit 935 receives the identification information of the viewing user 930 and determines the eligibility to view the information based on the input identification information of the viewing user 930.

The arithmetic circuit 935 executes the first viewing process if the person entitled to view the evaluation information is the individual concerned or a related party. The arithmetic circuit 935 executes the second viewing process if the person entitled to view the evaluation information is a medical professional.

The first viewing process displays a portion of several items of evaluation information obtained from the evaluation information database DB1. Examples of items of evaluation information that become viewable in the first viewing process include items that are desirable to share among the individual and related parties, such as items categorized as dietary habits and oral intake. This allows caregivers and family members to comment on the individual's preferences and dietary history, enables parents to share information about the individual's situation, facilitates the exchange of information on dietary support, and creates connections among those caring for the individual.

The second viewing process displays all of the multiple items of the evaluation information retrieved from the evaluation information database DB1. If the viewing privilege is granted to a healthcare professional, all of the multiple items of the evaluation information can be viewed, enabling appropriate measures and guidance for the individual.

In this modified example, the shared evaluation information differs depending on the viewing qualifications of the user 930. If the viewing qualification is that of a healthcare professional, all items of the evaluation information are viewable. If the viewing qualification is that of the individual or a related party, only some items of the evaluation information are viewable.

As described above, System 1D includes a viewing terminal 93 capable of communicating with the evaluation information database DB1. The viewing terminal 93 performs a first viewing process that displays a portion of multiple items of the evaluation information obtained from the evaluation information database DB1 if the viewing privilege is held by the individual or a related party. If the viewing privilege is held by a medical professional, it performs a second viewing process that displays all of the multiple items of the evaluation information obtained from the evaluation information database DB1. This configuration makes it possible to restrict access to evaluation information related to nutrition and dietary habits.

[2.5 Variable Example 5]
In the system 1 of the above embodiment, the calculation circuit 25 can access the content database DB2 which contains multiple contents related to nutrition and diet. In this modified system, after the evaluation information input processing is completed, the calculation circuit 25 prioritizes displaying a specific content from among the multiple contents on the display device 221. This makes it possible to prioritize displaying a specific content related to nutrition and diet after the evaluation information input processing is completed.

Specific content may be associated with the target audience. This configuration allows for the display of nutrition and dietary content tailored to the target audience. Specific content may be predetermined for each target audience via the input device 21.

The following example illustrates how specific content can be set for multiple problem-solving content. In this example, the arithmetic circuit 25 displays a screen for registering "favorites" for multiple problem-solving content using the display device 221. The input operator 20 may select problem-solving content to register as "favorites" from among the multiple problem-solving content using the input device 21. As an example, the input operator 20 can register problem-solving content related to the target person as "favorites." The input operator 20 can register problem-solving content that corresponds to the target person's issues as identified from the target person's evaluation information, that is, problem-solving content that is predicted to be frequently referenced by the target person as "favorites." Problem-solving content registered as "favorites" is treated as specific content. In other words, specific content is selected by the person inputting the evaluation information (the input operator 20) based on whether it is frequently referenced by the target person from among multiple contents. By registering as "favorites," the effort required to search for frequently referenced content for the target person from among multiple contents can be reduced. Therefore, the effort required to display nutrition and dietary content tailored to the target person can be reduced.

Figure 25 is an explanatory diagram of an example of the solution display screen in Modification Example 5. Similar to Figure 18, Figure 25 is an explanatory diagram of an example of the solution display screen when the selection button B21 is selected in Figure 17. In other words, the solution display screen in Figure 25 is displayed when "I've lost weight" is selected as the specific problem. The solution display screen in Figure 25 shows the solution display window W42 for selecting a solution.

The solution display window W42 in Figure 25, like the solution display window W42 in Figure 18, includes selection buttons B41 to B59 and classification buttons B61 to B66. Each of the selection buttons B41 to B59 corresponds to a different problem-solving content. In Figure 25, the selection buttons B41 to B59 are arranged in this order from top to bottom. In Figure 25, icons L1 are displayed on selection buttons B41, B42, and B43 to indicate that they are "favorites" (i.e., specific content). In Figure 25, three problem-solving content items corresponding to "disease, treatment, metabolic changes, and increased energy expenditure" and "shortness of breath, difficulty breathing" are registered as "favorites." As a result, the three problem-solving content items corresponding to "disease, treatment, metabolic changes, and increased energy expenditure" and "shortness of breath, difficulty breathing" are associated with the top three selection buttons B41 to B43. In this way, the three problem-solving content items corresponding to "disease, treatment, metabolic changes, and increased energy expenditure" and "shortness of breath/difficulty breathing" are displayed with priority over other problem-solving content items. Figure 18 shows the solution display screen when "favorites" are not registered. Comparing this to Figure 18, it can be seen that in Figure 25, the three problem-solving content items corresponding to "disease, treatment, metabolic changes, and increased energy expenditure" and "shortness of breath/difficulty breathing" are displayed with priority.

As described above, the arithmetic circuit 25 can access the content database DB2, which contains multiple contents related to nutrition and diet. After the evaluation information input process is completed, the arithmetic circuit 25 retrieves a specific content from the content database DB2 and displays it on the display device 221. This configuration allows for the priority display of specific content related to nutrition and diet after the evaluation information input process is completed.

Specific content is associated with the target individual corresponding to the evaluation information entered during the evaluation information input process. The specific content is selected by the person entering the evaluation information, based on how frequently it is referenced in relation to the target individual, from among multiple pieces of content. This configuration reduces the effort required to display nutrition and dietary content tailored to the target individual.

[2.6 Variable Example 6]
In this modified system, the evaluation information includes the nutritional status of the subject. The nutritional status of the subject may be determined based on the value of at least one of several items included in the evaluation information.

Examples of nutritional status include undernutrition and overnutrition.

Malnutrition can be classified into several risk categories depending on its severity. For example, malnutrition can be categorized as low-risk, intermediate-risk, or high-risk.

The risk classification for malnutrition uses values for BMI, weight change rate, nutritional support methods, and pressure ulcers. A BMI of 18.5 or higher but less than 30 indicates a low risk of malnutrition. A BMI of less than 18.5 indicates a moderate or high risk of malnutrition. A weight change rate, especially a weight loss rate, of less than 3% indicates a low risk of malnutrition. A weight loss rate of 3% or more but less than 5% per month indicates a moderate risk of malnutrition. A weight loss rate of 5% or more per month indicates a high risk of malnutrition. A weight loss rate of 3% or more but less than 7.5% over three months indicates a moderate risk of malnutrition. A weight loss rate of 7.5% or more over three months indicates a high risk of malnutrition. A weight loss rate of 3% or more but less than 10% over six months indicates a moderate risk of malnutrition. A weight loss rate of 10% or more over six months indicates a high risk of malnutrition. If nutritional support is provided by enteral or parenteral nutrition, the risk of malnutrition is moderate to high. If pressure ulcers are present, the risk of malnutrition is high.

When combining two or more of the following items: BMI, weight change rate, nutritional support methods, and pressure ulcers, if all items are low risk, the malnutrition risk will be considered low. If any item is high risk, the malnutrition risk will be considered high. In all other cases, the malnutrition risk will be considered moderate.

Overnutrition can be classified into several risk categories depending on its severity. For example, overnutrition can be categorized as low-risk, medium-risk, or high-risk. Body Mass Index (BMI) is used to classify the risk of overnutrition. A BMI of less than 25 indicates a low risk of overnutrition. A BMI between 25 and 30 indicates a medium risk. A BMI of 30 or higher indicates a high risk.

In this modified example, the evaluation information input process further includes determining the nutritional status based on at least one of the values of multiple items included in the evaluation information. That is, in the evaluation information input process, the arithmetic circuit 25 determines the nutritional status based on at least one of the values of multiple items included in the evaluation information. The arithmetic circuit 25 then determines a specific content based on the nutritional status determined based on at least one of the values of multiple items included in the evaluation information.

The following example illustrates how specific content is set for multiple problem-solving content. In this example, the calculation circuit 25 determines specific content from multiple problem-solving content based on nutritional status. If the nutritional status is malnutrition, the calculation circuit 25 selects problem-solving content corresponding to the solution of the malnutrition-related problem as the specific content. Furthermore, the calculation circuit 25 may determine specific content from multiple problem-solving content based on the risk classification of malnutrition. If the nutritional status is overnutrition, the calculation circuit 25 selects problem-solving content corresponding to the solution of the overnutrition-related problem as the specific content. Furthermore, the calculation circuit 25 may determine specific content from multiple problem-solving content based on the risk classification of overnutrition.

Figure 26 is an explanatory diagram of an example of the solution display screen in Modification 6. Similar to Figure 18, Figure 26 is an explanatory diagram of an example of the solution display screen when the selection button B21 is selected in Figure 17. In other words, the solution display screen in Figure 26 is displayed when "I've lost weight" is selected as the specific problem. The solution display screen in Figure 26 shows the solution display window W42 for selecting a solution.

The solution display window W42 in Figure 26, like the solution display window W42 in Figure 18, includes selection buttons B41 to B59 and classification buttons B61 to B66. Each of the selection buttons B41 to B59 corresponds to one of several problem-solving contents. In Figure 26, the selection buttons B41 to B59 are arranged in this order from top to bottom. In Figure 26, icons L2 are displayed on selection buttons B41, B42, and B43 to indicate that they are specific contents determined based on nutritional status. In Figure 26, the specific contents are two problem-solving contents corresponding to "reduced food intake due to insomnia/somnolence" and "reduced food intake due to fatigue/lethargy," respectively. As a result, the two selection buttons B41 and B42, the second from the top among the selection buttons B41 to B59, are associated with the two problem-solving contents corresponding to "reduced food intake due to insomnia/somnolence" and "reduced food intake due to fatigue/lethargy," respectively. In this way, the two problem-solving content items corresponding to "reduced food intake due to insomnia/drowsiness" and "reduced food intake due to fatigue/lethargy" are displayed with priority over other problem-solving content items. Figure 18 shows a solution display screen where no specific content is set. Comparing Figure 26 with Figure 18, it can be seen that in Figure 26, the two problem-solving content items corresponding to "reduced food intake due to insomnia/drowsiness" and "reduced food intake due to fatigue/lethargy" are displayed with priority.

As described above, the evaluation information includes the nutritional status of the subject. The evaluation information input process further includes determining the nutritional status based on at least one of the values of multiple items included in the evaluation information. The calculation circuit 25 determines specific content based on the nutritional status. This allows for the determination and display of content related to nutrition and dietary habits tailored to the subject.

In this modified example, the arithmetic circuit 25 determines a specific content from multiple problem-solving content based on the nutritional status, which is determined based on at least one of the values of multiple items included in the evaluation information. The information of the specific content determined in this way may be included in the evaluation information. In other words, the specific content may be associated with the evaluation information.

Figure 27 is an explanatory diagram of an example of the time-series record display screen in this modified example. The time-series record display screen in Figure 27 shows a display window W22 for displaying the values of items classified as physical information, among the values of multiple items of evaluation information.

As shown in Figure 27, the display window W22 of the time-series record display screen includes labels L31, L41, L42, L43, and L51, as well as the first area R21, the second area R22, the third area R23, the fourth area R24, and the content information display area R31.

The content information display area R31 in Figure 27 includes the label L52 and confirmation buttons B71, B72, and B73.

Label L52 displays a string indicating that the content information display area R31 relates to specific content associated with the evaluation information. In other words, label L52 displays a string indicating that the content information display area R31 relates to specific content determined based on the nutritional status of the subject included in the evaluation information. In Figure 27, label L52 displays the text "Registered Food/Nutrition Issues."

Confirmation buttons B71 to B73 are used to confirm the content of specific information determined based on the nutritional status of the subject included in the evaluation information. Confirmation buttons B71 to B73 correspond to the evaluation information corresponding to the second to fourth domains R22 to R24, respectively. Confirmation buttons B71 to B73 display the word "Confirm." For example, when confirmation button B71 is operated by the input device 21, a window presenting the content of specific information associated with the evaluation information corresponding to the second domain R22 appears in front of the display window W22. This makes it possible to confirm the content of specific information associated with the evaluation information.

In the time-series recording screen shown in Figure 27, confirmation buttons B71 to B73 are arranged vertically alongside the evaluation information represented by the second to fourth regions R22 to R24, respectively, to facilitate human understanding of their correspondence.

As described above, the arithmetic circuit 25 can output the evaluation information data input through the evaluation information input process in a predetermined file format (such as PDF format). If the evaluation information includes information on specific content, the output evaluation information may also include information on that specific content. This allows the evaluation information output process to display the evaluation information on the display device 221 along with the information on the specific content. Information on specific content included in the evaluation information may be carried over when inputting evaluation information for the same subject again. In other words, the next evaluation information may already include information on specific content from the previous evaluation information.

[2.7 Example of Variables 7]
In the system of Modified Example 6, the nutritional status of the subject is determined in the evaluation information input process performed by the calculation circuit 25 based on at least one of the values of multiple items included in the evaluation information. In other words, the determination of the subject's nutritional status is performed by calculations in the calculation circuit 25. However, the nutritional status does not necessarily have to be determined by calculations in the calculation circuit 25. In the system of this modified example, instead of the evaluation information input process determining the nutritional status based on at least one of the values of multiple items included in the evaluation information by the calculation circuit 25, the nutritional status may be input by the input device 21. In other words, the input person 20 may determine the nutritional status based on at least one of the multiple items of the evaluation information and input it using the input device 21. In this case, the calculation circuit 25 determines a specific content based on the nutritional status input by the input device 21.

As described above, in this modified example, the evaluation information includes the nutritional status of the subject. The evaluation information input process further includes receiving input of the nutritional status via the input device 21. The calculation circuit 25 determines specific content based on the nutritional status. This allows for the determination and display of content related to nutrition and dietary habits appropriate to the subject.

[2.8 Variable Example 8]
Figure 28 is an explanatory diagram of an example of a solution display screen displayed by the system of Modification Example 8. The solution display screen in Figure 28 shows a solution display window W43 for selecting a solution.

As shown in Figure 28, the solution display window W43 includes selection buttons B41-B51, classification buttons B61-B66, tabs TB1 and TB2, label L53, filter button B81, and add buttons B91-B101. Note that the solution display window W43 in Figure 28 has fewer selection buttons than the solution display window W42 in Figure 18; this is simply for the sake of making the diagram easier to read. The solution display window W43 in Figure 28 may also include selection buttons B41-B59, similar to the solution display window W42 in Figure 18.

Tabs TB1 and TB2 indicate groups of multiple content (problem-solving content in Figure 28). In other words, multiple problem-solving content may be grouped together. As mentioned above, evaluation information may include the nutritional status of the subject, and examples of the subject's nutritional status include malnutrition and overnutrition. Multiple problem-solving content may be related to either malnutrition or overnutrition, or both. Therefore, by displaying problem-solving content related to malnutrition separately from problem-solving content related to overnutrition, it becomes easier to select the appropriate problem-solving content. In Figure 28, tabs TB1 and TB2 are used to switch between malnutrition and overnutrition. Tab TB1 displays the string "malnutrition" in relation to malnutrition. Tab TB2 displays the string "overnutrition" in relation to overnutrition. When tab TB1 is selected, the solution display window W43 displays a selection button for selecting problem-solving content related to malnutrition, and when tab TB2 is selected, the solution display window displays a selection button for selecting problem-solving content related to overnutrition. Tabs TB1 and TB2 may be displayed on the problem display screen in Figure 17. In Figure 17, when the "malnutrition" tab is selected, selection buttons for selecting problems in the malnutrition problem-solving content may be displayed. When the "overnutrition" tab is selected, selection buttons for selecting problems in the overnutrition problem-solving content may be displayed.

The filtering button B81 is used to rearrange the selection buttons B41 to B51. The filtering button B81 is in a pull-down menu (drop-down list) format and displays a string corresponding to the sorting key for selection buttons B41 to B51. The sorting key corresponds to issues related to the nutritional status of the subject. Examples of issues include: "weight loss," "lack of appetite," "decreased eating and swallowing function," "difficulty with oral care," "nutritional support for people with dementia," "need for assistance with meal preparation and cooking," "takes a long time to eat," "unbalanced diet," "weight gain," "difficulty with fluid intake," "anxiety/concerns about enteral nutrition management," "anxiety/concerns about parenteral nutrition management," and "effects of medication on food and nutrition." When an issue is selected using the filtering button B81, for example, selection buttons B41 to B51 are rearranged from top to bottom in order of relevance to the issue selected by the filtering button B81. Label L53 displays text to encourage selection using the filtering button B81. Label L53 in Figure 28 displays the text "Points of Interest to Observe." In Figure 28, label L53 is positioned horizontally next to the filtering button B81 to facilitate understanding of its correspondence with the filtering button.

The add buttons B91 to B101 are used to associate the corresponding content (problem-solving content in Figure 28) with evaluation information. In Figure 28, the add buttons B91 to B101 are arranged horizontally next to each of the selection buttons B41 to B51, respectively, to make it easier for users to understand the correspondence between the add buttons and the problem-solving content corresponding to each selection button. The add buttons B91 to B101 display icons indicating that the problem-solving content is being associated with the evaluation information. For example, when the add button B91 is operated by the input device 21, a window appears in front of the solution display window W43 to confirm whether to associate the problem-solving content corresponding to selection button B41 with the evaluation information. By performing an operation on the input device 21 to confirm the association of the problem-solving content corresponding to selection button B41 with the evaluation information (for example, by selecting the OK button displayed in the window), the problem-solving content corresponding to selection button B41 is associated with the evaluation information. This makes it easier to associate content (especially problem-solving content) with evaluation information.

The solution display screen shown in Figure 28, as described above, includes tabs TB1 and TB2, which indicate groups of multiple problem-solving content. This makes it possible to display problem-solving content in groups, thus facilitating the selection of the appropriate problem-solving content.

The solution display screen shown in Figure 28, as described above, includes a filtering button B81. The filtering button B81 is used to rearrange the selection buttons B41 through B51. The selection buttons B41 through B51 are rearranged in order of their relevance to the issue selected by the filtering button B81. Therefore, it becomes easier to select the appropriate problem-solving content.

The solution display screen shown in Figure 28, as described above, includes additional buttons B91 to B101 for associating content with evaluation information. This makes it easier to associate content with evaluation information.

[2.9 Examples of other variables]
In one modified example, the arithmetic circuit 25 may display a notification on the display device 221 prompting the input of the next evaluation information after a predetermined time has elapsed since the previous input of evaluation information. The predetermined time is not particularly limited, but for example, it may be the time corresponding to one month. Examples of notifications prompting the input of the next evaluation information include messages such as "How is Mr./Ms. XX doing?" or "The evaluation has not been conducted for a long time." The notification prompting the input of the next evaluation information may be displayed on the display device 221 in various forms. This configuration makes it possible to prevent the omission of input of the evaluation information itself.

In one modified example, the first step of the evaluation information input process may include determining multiple items according to the subject's attribute information. In other words, multiple items of the evaluation information may be changed according to the subject. This means switching multiple items of the evaluation information according to the subject. This makes it possible to determine and display the items to be entered according to the subject's attribute information on the input screen, thereby supporting the input person 20 in determining the values of the items and enabling the input of appropriate item values. The subject's attribute information may include at least one of the subject's age and disease. For example, the items to be evaluated may differ for elderly people and children. In the first step, if the subject is determined to be elderly based on the subject's attribute information, multiple items of the evaluation information are set to items for the elderly. In the first step, if the subject is determined to be a child based on the subject's attribute information, multiple items of the evaluation information are set to items for children. For example, the items to be evaluated may differ depending on whether or not there is a mental illness. In the first step, if the subject is determined to have a mental illness based on the subject's attribute information, multiple items of the evaluation information are set to items for people with mental illness. The first step involves determining, based on the subject's attribute information, that the subject does not have a mental illness. If this is determined, several items in the evaluation information are set to items for healthy individuals. The subject's attribute information is not limited to their age and illness. For example, it may include their age, gender, and basic information. Examples of basic information include their care level, illness (primary illness, etc.), level of independence in daily living (bedridden), and level of independence in daily living (dementia status). Thus, the first step may include determining multiple items according to the subject's attribute information. The attribute information may include at least one of the subject's age and illness. This allows for the determination of items to be entered according to the subject's attribute information and their display on the input screen. Therefore, it facilitates the input of evaluation information.

In one modified example, the input screen displays an explanation of how to determine the value of at least one of one or more independent items. As an example, in the above embodiment, as shown in Figure 7, an explanation window W2 presenting an explanation of the items is displayed in front of the input window W1. The explanation window W2 in Figure 7 includes a label L2 and a fourth area R4. In the explanation window W2 for independent items, the fourth area R4 may include an explanation of how to determine the value of the independent item. This enables the input person 20 to support the determination of the value of the independent item and enables the input of an appropriate value. The explanation of how to determine the value of the independent item may be changed according to the subject's attribute information. The subject's attribute information may include at least one of the subject's age and disease. This is because some items in the evaluation information have different methods of determining the value depending on the subject's age or disease. As an example, basal metabolic rate, required energy amount, etc., may change depending on the subject's age or disease. The subject's attribute information can be extracted from the subject information included in the evaluation information. The subject's attribute information is not limited to the subject's age and disease. The subject's attribute information may include, for example, their age, gender, and basic information. Examples of basic information include their level of care needed, their disease (primary disease, etc.), their level of independence in daily living (bedridden), and their level of independence in daily living (dementia status). The input screen will display an explanation of how to determine the value of at least one of the one or more independent items. The content of the explanation may be changed according to the subject's attribute information. The attribute information may include at least one of the subject's age and disease. This enables the input of appropriate values for each subject, thereby facilitating the input of evaluation information.

In one modified example, the analysis system 4 may have a function to assist in the creation of medical claim forms (receipts). A medical claim form is a detailed statement of medical fees that a medical institution submits to the insurer (health insurance association, etc.) for insured medical treatment received by a patient. The claim form includes personal information such as the patient's name, gender, and date of birth, the patient's health insurance information, the name of the claiming medical institution, the medical department, the name of the illness, and the points for medications, injections, procedures, surgeries, tests, imaging diagnoses, rehabilitation, etc., performed during the month of treatment. The analysis system 4 may output information used for creating medical claim forms based on evaluation information obtained from the evaluation information database DB1. This facilitates the creation of medical claim forms. The analysis system 4 may also create and output the medical claim form itself from the information used for its creation. Thus, system 1 may include an analysis system 4 that can access the evaluation information database DB1. The analysis system 4 may output information used for creating medical claim forms based on evaluation information obtained from the evaluation information database DB1. This facilitates the creation of medical claim forms.

In one modified example, the arithmetic circuit 25 may determine the display order of at least one of the issues and solutions of multiple problem-solving content based on the correlation between the evaluation information stored in the evaluation information database DB1 and the selection results of multiple problem-solving content for the evaluation information. The arithmetic circuit 25 can determine the degree of relevance of multiple issues to the evaluation information input in the evaluation information input process based on the correlation. As shown in Figure 17, when displaying a list of multiple issues, the arithmetic circuit 25 can set the display order of the multiple issues based on the degree of relevance of the multiple issues to the evaluation information. For example, the display order of multiple issues can be set in order of increasing relevance to the evaluation information. The arithmetic circuit 25 can determine the degree of relevance of multiple solutions to the evaluation information input in the evaluation information input process based on the correlation. As shown in Figure 18, when displaying a list of multiple solutions, the arithmetic circuit 25 can set the display order of the multiple solutions based on the degree of relevance of the multiple solutions to the evaluation information. For example, the display order of multiple solutions can be set in order of increasing relevance to the evaluation information. The correlation between evaluation information and the selection results of multiple issues and multiple solutions in the problem-solving content for that evaluation information may be determined by analysis by the analysis system 4. Thus, the calculation circuit 25 may have access to a content database DB2 containing multiple content items related to nutrition and diet. These multiple content items include multiple problem-solving content items. Each of the multiple problem-solving content items includes an issue related to nutrition and diet, and a solution corresponding to that issue. The calculation circuit 25 may determine the display order of at least one of the issues and solutions in the multiple problem-solving content items, based on the correlation between the evaluation information stored in the evaluation information database DB1 and the selection results of the multiple problem-solving content items for that evaluation information. This allows for the display of nutrition and diet content appropriate to the target audience.

In one modified example, the arithmetic circuit 25 may perform either a first evaluation information input process or a second evaluation information input process as the evaluation information input process. More specifically, the arithmetic circuit 25 performs the first evaluation information input process if the person qualified to input the evaluation information is the person themselves or a related party, and performs the second evaluation information input process if the person qualified to input the evaluation information is a medical professional. The first evaluation information input process has fewer inputtable items in the evaluation information than the second evaluation information input process. Since some items of the evaluation information require a certain level of knowledge to input, input of such items is made impossible for the person themselves or a related party, and only medical professionals are allowed to input them. This makes it possible to input appropriate values. As mentioned above, the multiple items included in the evaluation information can be classified, for example, into physical information, diet, oral intake, required energy and fluid intake, and medication status. In the first evaluation information input process, only items classified as physical information and diet may be inputtable, while in the second evaluation information input process, all items may be inputtable. Thus, in System 1, the arithmetic circuit 25 executes a first evaluation information input process when the person eligible to input the evaluation information is the individual or a related party, and executes a second evaluation information input process when the person eligible to input the evaluation information is a medical professional. The first evaluation information input process has fewer input fields than the second evaluation information input process. This makes it possible to impose input restrictions on evaluation information related to nutrition and dietary habits.

The icon L1 indicating "favorites," as explained in Modification 6, and the icon L2 indicating specific content determined based on nutritional status, as explained in Modification 7, may be used simultaneously. In other words, content may have both icons L1 and L2 attached at the same time.

In one modified example, multiple items may include additional items that can only be entered if the value of a specific item is a specific value. For example, the specific item is "dentures," and the additional item is "denture status." The value of the "dentures" item can take values corresponding to, for example, "none," "complete dentures," "partial dentures," or "unknown." The value of the "denture status" item can take values corresponding to, for example, "fit," "poor fit," or "unknown." The value of the "dentures" item can be entered using buttons corresponding to "none," "complete dentures," "partial dentures," or "unknown." If the button corresponding to "none" or "unknown" is selected for the value of the "dentures" item, inputting a value for the "denture status" item is not required. If the button corresponding to "complete dentures" or "partial dentures" is selected for the value of the "dentures" item, inputting a value for the "denture status" item is required. In this case, the value of the "denture status" item can be entered using buttons corresponding to, for example, "fit," "poor fit," or "unknown." In other words, in the input of items, the options branch out, and selecting a specific option makes new options available.

In one modified example, the format for inputting item values is not limited to a format that allows direct value input, such as value display area F1, or a button format, such as value display areas F7a and F7b. The format for inputting item values may be a pull-down menu (drop-down list). For example, for the item "Pressure ulcers," a pull-down menu may allow selection of "Yes" or "No." Using a pull-down menu allows for the presentation of many options. For example, as mentioned above, in items classified as required energy and fluid intake, required energy can be calculated using the total energy consumption according to the Harris-Benedict equation. In this case, the stress coefficient (SF) value may be selectable via a pull-down menu. As an example, the pull-down menu may include options such as "0.6 (e.g., starvation, etc.)", "0.8 (e.g., bone marrow injury, starvation, etc.)", "1.1 (e.g., cancer, etc.)", ..., "1.6 (e.g., pressure ulcers, fever (39°C), etc."

In one modified example, the input device 21 may have a microphone. During the evaluation information input processing, the arithmetic circuit 25 may acquire the values of one or more items (particularly independent items) of the evaluation information based on the audio input to the microphone of the input device 21.

In one modified example, program D1 may operate independently, rather than in cooperation with the web browser WB1. In this case, program D1 may be stored in the storage device 24 of the information terminal 2.

In one modification, the data management system 3 may be implemented using a computer system consisting of multiple servers or other devices. In other words, it is not essential that the multiple functions (components) of the data management system 3 are consolidated within a single enclosure; the components of the data management system 3 may be distributed across multiple enclosures. Furthermore, at least some of the functions of the data management system 3, for example, some of the functions of the arithmetic circuit 35, may be implemented through cloud computing or similar means.

In one modification, the information terminal 2 may have the functions of the data management system 3. For example, the storage device 24 of the information terminal 2 may store program D1, evaluation information database DB1, and content database DB2.

In one modified example, at least one of the analysis system 4, the first management terminal 5, the second management terminal 6, and the third management terminal 7 is optional, not mandatory. In system 1 of Figure 1, the arithmetic circuit 25 of the information terminal 2 performs the evaluation information input processing; however, the arithmetic circuit 35 of the data management system 3 may perform the evaluation information input processing, or the arithmetic circuits 25 and 35 may cooperate to perform the evaluation information input processing.

In one modified example, the information terminal 2 does not need to have the function of storing evaluation information in the evaluation information database DB1 of the data management system 3. If the function of accumulating the evaluation information of the subject is not implemented, the information terminal 2 does not need to be able to access the evaluation information database DB2 of the data management system 3. The information terminal 2 simply needs to display the evaluation information entered through the evaluation information input process using the display device 221, and the entered evaluation information may be discarded when the web browser WB1 is closed.

In one modified example, the content display process is an optional element. If the content display process function is not implemented, the information terminal 2 does not need to be able to access the content database DB2 of the data management system 3.

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As is clear from the above embodiments and modifications, this disclosure includes the following aspects. In the following, reference numerals are enclosed in parentheses solely to indicate their correspondence with the embodiments. Note that, for the sake of readability, the notation of reference numerals enclosed in parentheses may be omitted after the first occurrence.

The first embodiment is an information input support system (1), comprising a display device (221) and an arithmetic circuit (25) connected to an input device (21). The arithmetic circuit (25) performs evaluation information input processing. The evaluation information input processing includes a first step, a second step, a third step, and a fourth step. The first step displays an input screen on the display device (221) for inputting evaluation information regarding the nutrition and dietary habits of a subject. The evaluation information includes values for a plurality of items, and the input screen includes a first area (R1) for displaying names indicating the plurality of items and a second area (R2) for displaying values for the plurality of items. The plurality of items include one or more independent items and one or more reference items. The second step, while the input screen is displayed in the first step, receives input of at least one value of the one or more independent items of the evaluation information via the input device (21). The third step calculates at least one value of the one or more reference items based on at least one value of the one or more independent items entered in the second step. The fourth step displays the at least one value of the one or more reference items calculated in the third step in the second area (R2) of the input screen. This configuration prevents omissions in the input of nutritional and dietary assessment information and reduces the effort required to input such information.

The second embodiment is an information input support system (1) based on the first embodiment. In this embodiment, the input screen includes a third area (R3) that indicates whether the input of values for the multiple items has been completed. The third area (R3) is adjacent to the first area (R1). This embodiment makes it possible to prevent omissions in the input of evaluation information related to nutrition and dietary habits.

The third embodiment is an information input support system (1) based on the first or second embodiment. In this embodiment, the calculation circuit (25) executes an evaluation information output process that displays an output screen on the display device (221) that outputs the evaluation information input by the evaluation information input process. This embodiment allows confirmation of the input content of evaluation information related to nutrition and dietary habits.

The fourth embodiment is an information input support system (1) based on any one of the first to third embodiments. In this embodiment, the arithmetic circuit (25) can access the evaluation information database (DB1). The arithmetic circuit (25) stores the evaluation information input by the evaluation information input process in the evaluation information database (DB1). This embodiment facilitates the management of evaluation information related to nutrition and dietary habits.

The fifth embodiment is an information input support system (1) based on the fourth embodiment. In this embodiment, the information input support system (1) comprises an information terminal (2) equipped with the arithmetic circuit (25), and a data management system (3) that can communicate with the information terminal (2) and manages the evaluation information database (DB1). The arithmetic circuit (25) transmits the evaluation information input by the evaluation information input process to the data management system (3). The data management system (3) stores the evaluation information received from the arithmetic circuit (25) in the evaluation information database (DB1). This embodiment facilitates the management of evaluation information related to nutrition and dietary habits.

The sixth embodiment is an information input support system (1) based on the fourth or fifth embodiment. In this embodiment, the evaluation information database (DB1) stores multiple evaluation information entries for the same subject with different dates and times. The calculation circuit (25) displays at least one value of the multiple items for the same subject in chronological order on the display device (221). This embodiment facilitates the evaluation of chronological changes in evaluation information related to nutrition and dietary habits.

The seventh embodiment is an information input support system (1) based on the sixth embodiment. In this embodiment, the arithmetic circuit (25) sets at least one of the multiple items to blank data if at least one of the multiple items in the evaluation information does not have a value. This embodiment allows the input of evaluation information to be completed even if there are items with no values entered, thereby reducing the burden of inputting evaluation information.

The eighth embodiment is an information input support system (1) based on the seventh embodiment. In this embodiment, the calculation circuit (25) displays graphs (G21, G22) on the display device (221) that show at least one value of the multiple items for the same subject in chronological order. When displaying the graphs (G21, G22), if at least one of the multiple items in the evaluation information for a specific date and time among the multiple evaluation information for different dates and times is blank data, the calculation circuit (25) estimates the value of at least one of the multiple items in the evaluation information for the specific date and time based on the multiple evaluation information for different dates and times, and displays the estimated value of at least one of the multiple items in the evaluation information for the specific date and time on the graphs (G21, G22). This embodiment allows for easy confirmation of changes in the evaluation information items over time. This embodiment can also correctly display the graphs even when there is blank data in the evaluation information items.

The ninth embodiment is an information input support system (1) based on any one of the fourth to eighth embodiments. In this embodiment, the first step includes obtaining at least one of the values of the plurality of items included in the subject's past evaluation information from the evaluation information database (DB1) and displaying it in the second area (R2) of the input screen. This embodiment can reduce the effort required to input evaluation information.

The tenth embodiment is an information input support system (1) based on any one of the first to third embodiments. In this embodiment, the arithmetic circuit (25) can access a content database (DB2) containing multiple contents related to nutrition and dietary habits. After the completion of the evaluation information input process, the arithmetic circuit (25) displays a specific content from among the multiple contents on the display device (221) with priority. This embodiment allows for the display of specific content related to nutrition and dietary habits with priority after the completion of the evaluation information input process.

The eleventh embodiment is an information input support system (1) based on the tenth embodiment. In this embodiment, the specific content is associated with the target person. The specific content is selected by the person inputting the evaluation information from among the multiple contents based on how frequently it is referenced in relation to the target person. This embodiment can reduce the effort required to display nutrition and dietary content tailored to the target person.

The twelfth embodiment is an information input support system (1) based on any one of the first to third embodiments. In this embodiment, the arithmetic circuit (25) can access a content database (DB2) containing multiple contents related to nutrition and diet. These multiple contents include multiple problem-solving contents. Each of these problem-solving contents includes a problem related to nutrition and diet, and a solution corresponding to that problem. When the arithmetic circuit (25) displays the multiple problem-solving contents on the display device (221), it displays the problems of the multiple problem-solving contents and displays the solution corresponding to the problem selected from the problems of the multiple problem-solving contents. This embodiment can display solutions related to nutrition and diet tailored to the target individual.

The thirteenth embodiment is an information input support system (1) based on any one of the tenth to twelfth embodiments. In this embodiment, at least one of the plurality of content items displays an external link to a website providing information on nutrition and diet. This embodiment can provide additional information regarding nutrition and diet.

The fourteenth embodiment is an information input support system (1) based on any one of the first to thirteenth embodiments. In this embodiment, the input device (21A) includes a camera (212). The second step includes obtaining at least one value of the plurality of independent items based on the image obtained by the camera (212) of the input device (21). This embodiment can reduce the effort required to input evaluation information.

The fifteenth embodiment is an information input support system (1) based on any one of the first to fourteenth embodiments. In this embodiment, the calculation circuit (25B) is capable of communicating with one or more information acquisition devices (91) that acquire information about the subject. The second step includes acquiring at least one value of the plurality of independent items based on the information about the subject obtained from the one or more information acquisition devices (91). This embodiment can reduce the effort required to input evaluation information.

The sixteenth embodiment is an information input support system (1) based on any one of the first to fifteenth embodiments. In this embodiment, when a predetermined time has elapsed since the previous input of the evaluation information, the calculation circuit (25) displays a notification on the display device (221) prompting the next input of the evaluation information. This embodiment makes it possible to prevent omissions in the input of the evaluation information itself.

The seventeenth embodiment is an information input support system (1) based on the tenth embodiment. In this embodiment, the evaluation information includes the nutritional status of the subject. The evaluation information input process further includes determining the nutritional status based on at least one of the values of the plurality of items included in the evaluation information. The calculation circuit (25) determines the specific content based on the nutritional status. This embodiment can determine and display content related to nutrition and dietary habits appropriate to the subject.

The 18th embodiment is an information input support system (1) based on the 10th embodiment. In this embodiment, the evaluation information includes the nutritional status of the subject. The evaluation information input process further includes receiving input of the nutritional status by the input device (21). The calculation circuit (25) determines the specific content based on the nutritional status. This embodiment can determine and display content related to nutrition and dietary habits appropriate to the subject.

The 19th embodiment is an information input support system (1) based on any one of the first to third embodiments. In this embodiment, the first step includes determining the plurality of items according to the attribute information of the subject. The attribute information includes at least one of the subject's age and disease. This embodiment enables the input of evaluation information.

The 20th embodiment is an information input support system (1) based on any one of the first to third embodiments. In this embodiment, the input screen displays an explanation of how to determine the value of at least one of the one or more independent items. The content of the explanation is changed according to the attribute information of the subject. The attribute information includes at least one of the subject's age and disease. This embodiment facilitates the input of evaluation information.

The 21st embodiment is an information input support system (1) based on any one of the first to third embodiments. In this embodiment, the arithmetic circuit (25) can access a content database (DB2) containing multiple contents related to nutrition and diet. The arithmetic circuit (25) acquires content from the multiple contents contained in the content database (DB2) in response to input from the input device (21) and displays it on the display device (221). This embodiment can display content related to nutrition and diet.

The 22nd embodiment is an information input support system (1) based on the 4th embodiment. In this embodiment, the calculation circuit can access a content database (DB2) containing multiple contents related to nutrition and diet. These multiple contents include multiple problem-solving contents. Each of these problem-solving contents includes a problem related to nutrition and diet, and a solution corresponding to that problem. The calculation circuit (25) determines the display order of at least one of the problems and solutions in the multiple problem-solving contents based on the correlation between the evaluation information stored in the evaluation information database (DB1) and the selection results of the multiple problem-solving contents for the evaluation information. This embodiment can display nutrition and diet content suitable for the target person.

The 23rd embodiment is an information input support system (1) based on the 4th embodiment. In this embodiment, the information input support system (1) includes an analysis system (4) that can access the evaluation information database (DB1). The analysis system (4) outputs statistical information based on the values of the multiple items in the evaluation information of the subject and the subject's attribute information. This embodiment facilitates analysis based on evaluation information and the subject's attribute information.

The 24th embodiment is an information input support system (1) based on the fourth embodiment. It includes an analysis system (4) that can access the evaluation information database (DB1). The analysis system (4) outputs information used for creating medical claim forms based on the evaluation information obtained from the evaluation information database (DB1). This embodiment facilitates the creation of medical claim forms.

The 25th embodiment is an information input support system (1) based on any one of the first to 24 embodiments. In this embodiment, the arithmetic circuit (25) executes a first evaluation information input process as the evaluation information input process when the person qualified to input the evaluation information is the person themselves or a related party, and executes a second evaluation information input process as the evaluation information input process when the person qualified to input the evaluation information is a medical professional. The first evaluation information input process has fewer inputtable items than the second evaluation information input process. This embodiment makes it possible to set input restrictions on evaluation information related to nutrition and dietary habits.

The 26th embodiment is an information input support system (1D) based on the fourth embodiment. In this embodiment, the information input support system (1D) includes a viewing terminal (93) capable of communicating with the evaluation information database (DB1). The viewing terminal (93) performs a first viewing process that displays a portion of the multiple items of the evaluation information obtained from the evaluation information database (DB1) if the viewing privilege for the evaluation information is that of the individual or a related party. If the viewing privilege for the evaluation information is that of a medical professional, the viewing terminal (93) performs a second viewing process that displays all of the multiple items of the evaluation information obtained from the evaluation information database (DB1). This embodiment makes it possible to restrict access to evaluation information related to nutrition and dietary habits.

The 27th embodiment is an information input support system (1) based on any one of the first to 26th embodiments. In this embodiment, the arithmetic circuit (25) is capable of communicating with a calling device (92). The arithmetic circuit (25) transmits a call signal to the calling device (92) in response to input from the input device (21). The calling device (92) executes a call in response to receiving the call signal from the arithmetic circuit (25). This embodiment makes it possible to call the necessary person as needed.

The 28th embodiment is an information input support system (1) based on any one of the first to 27th embodiments. In this embodiment, the one or more independent items include height and weight. The one or more referenced items include BMI. The third step includes calculating the BMI value based on the height and weight values entered in the second step. This embodiment makes it possible to reduce the effort required to input evaluation information related to nutrition and dietary habits.

The 29th embodiment is an information input support system (1) based on any one of the 1st to 28th embodiments. In this embodiment, the plurality of items include at least two items: one or more items relating to physical information, one or more items relating to dietary habits, one or more items relating to oral intake, one or more items relating to required energy and water intake, and one or more items relating to medication status. This embodiment enables the accuracy of evaluations based on evaluation information regarding nutrition and dietary habits.

The 30th aspect is an information input support method performed by an information terminal (2), comprising a first step, a second step, a third step, and a fourth step. The first step involves displaying an input screen on the display device (221) for inputting evaluation information regarding the nutrition and dietary habits of a subject. The evaluation information includes values for a plurality of items, and the input screen includes a first area (R1) for displaying names indicating the plurality of items, and a second area (R2) for displaying values for the plurality of items. The plurality of items include one or more independent items and one or more referenced items. The second step involves receiving input of at least one value of the one or more independent items of the evaluation information by the input device (21) while the input screen is being displayed in the first step. The third step involves calculating at least one value of the one or more referenced items based on the value of at least one of the one or more independent items input in the second step. The fourth step involves displaying at least one value of the one or more reference items calculated in the third step in the second area (R2) of the input screen. This configuration prevents omissions in the input of nutritional and dietary assessment information and reduces the effort required to input such information.

The 31st aspect is a program (D1) for causing the information terminal (2) to execute an information input support method based on the 30th aspect. This aspect enables the prevention of omissions in the input of nutritional and dietary assessment information and reduces the effort required to input nutritional and dietary assessment information.

Furthermore, aspects 2 through 29 can be appropriately modified and applied to aspect 30.

This disclosure is applicable to information input support systems, information input support methods, and programs (computer programs). Specifically, this disclosure is applicable to information input support systems, information input support methods, and programs (computer programs) for inputting evaluation information related to nutrition and dietary habits.

1.1D System (Information Input Support System)
2. Information terminals 21, 21A Input device 212 Camera 221 Display device 25, 25A, 25B Arithmetic circuit 3. Data management system 4. Analysis system 91 Information acquisition device 92 Calling device 93 Viewing terminal D1 Program DB1 Evaluation information database DB2 Content database G21, G22 Graph R1 First area R2 Second area R3 Third area

Claims (29)

It includes a calculation circuit connected to a display device and an input device,
The aforementioned calculation circuit performs evaluation information input processing,
The aforementioned evaluation information input process is,
The first step includes displaying an input screen on the display device for inputting evaluation information regarding the subject's nutrition and dietary habits, wherein the evaluation information includes values for multiple items, and the input screen includes a first area for displaying names of the multiple items and a second area for displaying values for the multiple items, wherein the multiple items include one or more independent items and one or more referenced items,
A second step in which, while the input screen is displayed in the first step, the input device receives input of at least one value of the one or more independent items of the evaluation information,
A third step involves calculating at least one value of the one or more reference items based on at least one value of the one or more independent items entered in the second step,
A fourth step is to display at least one value of the one or more reference items calculated in the third step in the second area of the input screen,
Includes ,
The aforementioned calculation circuit is capable of accessing the evaluation information database.
The calculation circuit stores the evaluation information input by the evaluation information input process in the evaluation information database.
The aforementioned calculation circuit can access a content database containing multiple pieces of content related to nutrition and dietary habits.
The aforementioned multiple contents include multiple problem-solving contents,
Each of the aforementioned problem-solving content includes a problem related to nutrition and dietary habits, and a solution to that problem.
The calculation circuit determines the display order of at least one of the problems and solutions of the multiple problem-solving contents, based on the correlation between the evaluation information stored in the evaluation information database and the selection results of the multiple problem-solving contents for the evaluation information.
Information input support system. The input screen includes a third area that indicates whether the input of values for the multiple items has been completed.
The third region is adjacent to the first region,
The information input support system according to claim 1. The calculation circuit executes an evaluation information output process that displays an output screen on the display device that outputs the evaluation information input by the evaluation information input process.
The information input support system according to claim 1. An information terminal equipped with the aforementioned arithmetic circuit,
A data management system that can communicate with the aforementioned information terminal and manages the aforementioned evaluation information database,
Equipped with,
The calculation circuit transmits the evaluation information input by the evaluation information input process to the data management system.
The data management system stores the evaluation information received from the calculation circuit in the evaluation information database.
The information input support system according to claim 1 . The aforementioned evaluation information database stores multiple evaluation records for the same subject, each with different dates and times.
The calculation circuit displays the value of at least one of the multiple items in chronological order on the display device for the same subject.
The information input support system according to claim 1 . The calculation circuit, if at least one of the multiple items in the evaluation information does not have a value, sets at least one of the multiple items to blank data.
The information input support system according to claim 5 . The calculation circuit displays a graph on the display device showing at least one value of the multiple items for the same subject in chronological order.
When displaying the graph, the calculation circuit, if at least one of the multiple items of the evaluation information for a specific date and time among the multiple evaluation information for different dates and times is blank data, estimates the value of at least one of the multiple items of the evaluation information for the specific date and time based on the multiple evaluation information for different dates and times, and displays the estimated value of at least one of the multiple items of the evaluation information for the specific date and time on the graph.
The information input support system according to claim 6 . The first step includes obtaining at least one of the values of the plurality of items included in the subject's past evaluation information from the evaluation information database and displaying it in the second area of the input screen.
The information input support system according to claim 1 . The aforementioned calculation circuit can access a content database containing multiple pieces of content related to nutrition and dietary habits.
The calculation circuit, after the completion of the evaluation information input processing, prioritizes displaying a specific content among the multiple contents on the display device.
An information input support system according to any one of claims 1 to 3. The aforementioned specific content is associated with the aforementioned target person,
The aforementioned specific content is registered as a favorite selected by the person entering the evaluation information from among the aforementioned multiple pieces of content, and is displayed with priority over other multiple problem-solving content .
The information input support system according to claim 9 . The aforementioned calculation circuit can access a content database containing multiple pieces of content related to nutrition and dietary habits.
The aforementioned multiple contents include multiple problem-solving contents,
Each of the aforementioned problem-solving content includes a problem related to nutrition and dietary habits, and a solution to that problem.
When the calculation circuit displays the multiple problem-solving contents on the display device,
The problems of the aforementioned multiple problem-solving content are displayed,
Among the solutions of the aforementioned multiple problem-solving content, the solution corresponding to the problem selected from the problems of the aforementioned multiple problem-solving content is displayed.
An information input support system according to any one of claims 1 to 3. At least one of the aforementioned multiple contents displays an external link to a website that provides information on nutrition and diet.
The information input support system according to claim 9 . The aforementioned input device includes a camera,
The second step includes obtaining at least one value of the one or more independent items based on the image obtained by the camera of the input device,
An information input support system according to any one of claims 1 to 3. The calculation circuit is capable of communicating with one or more information acquisition devices that acquire information about the subject,
The second step includes obtaining at least one value of the one or more independent items based on the information about the subject obtained from the one or more information acquisition devices.
An information input support system according to any one of claims 1 to 3. The calculation circuit, after a predetermined time has elapsed since the previous input of the evaluation information, displays a notification on the display device prompting the next input of the evaluation information.
An information input support system according to any one of claims 1 to 3. The aforementioned evaluation information includes the nutritional status of the subject,
The evaluation information input process further includes determining the nutritional status based on at least one of the values of the plurality of items included in the evaluation information,
The calculation circuit determines the specific content based on the nutritional status.
The information input support system according to claim 9 . The aforementioned evaluation information includes the nutritional status of the subject,
The evaluation information input process further includes receiving the nutritional status input by the input device,
The calculation circuit determines the specific content based on the nutritional status.
The information input support system according to claim 9 . The first step includes determining the plurality of items according to the attribute information of the subject,
The attribute information includes at least one of the subject's age and disease.
An information input support system according to any one of claims 1 to 3. The input screen displays an explanation of how to determine the value of at least one of the one or more independent items.
The content of the above explanation will be modified according to the attribute information of the subject.
The attribute information includes at least one of the subject's age and disease.
An information input support system according to any one of claims 1 to 3. The aforementioned calculation circuit can access a content database containing multiple pieces of content related to nutrition and dietary habits.
The calculation circuit acquires content from the plurality of content included in the content database in accordance with the input from the input device and displays it on the display device.
An information input support system according to any one of claims 1 to 3. The system includes an analysis system that can access the aforementioned evaluation information database,
The analysis system outputs statistical information based on the values of the multiple items and the attribute information of the subject.
The information input support system according to claim 1 . The system includes an analysis system that can access the aforementioned evaluation information database,
The analysis system outputs information used to create medical claims based on the evaluation information obtained from the evaluation information database.
The information input support system according to claim 1 . The aforementioned arithmetic circuit is
If the person qualified to input the aforementioned evaluation information is the person themselves or a related party, the first evaluation information input process will be executed as the evaluation information input process.
If the person qualified to input the aforementioned evaluation information is a medical professional, the second evaluation information input process is executed as the evaluation information input process.
The first evaluation information input process has fewer input items than the second evaluation information input process.
An information input support system according to any one of claims 1 to 3. The system includes a viewing terminal capable of communicating with the aforementioned evaluation information database,
The aforementioned viewing terminal is
If the person entitled to view the evaluation information is the person concerned or a related party, a first viewing process is executed to display a portion of the multiple items of the evaluation information obtained from the evaluation information database.
If the person authorized to view the evaluation information is a healthcare professional, a second viewing process is performed to display all of the multiple items of the evaluation information obtained from the evaluation information database.
The information input support system according to claim 1 . The aforementioned calculation circuit is capable of communicating with the calling device.
The calculation circuit transmits a call signal to the call device in response to the input of the input device.
The calling device executes a call in response to receiving a call signal from the calculation circuit.
An information input support system according to any one of claims 1 to 3. The one or more independent items mentioned above include height and weight,
The one or more cited items mentioned above include BMI,
The third step includes calculating the BMI value based on the height and weight values entered in the second step.
An information input support system according to any one of claims 1 to 3. The aforementioned multiple items include at least two items: one or more items relating to physical information, one or more items relating to dietary habits, one or more items relating to oral intake, one or more items relating to required energy or water intake, and one or more items relating to medication status.
An information input support system according to any one of claims 1 to 3. An information input support method performed by an information terminal,
The first step involves the display device of the information terminal displaying an input screen for inputting evaluation information regarding the subject's nutrition and dietary habits, wherein the evaluation information includes values for multiple items, and the input screen includes a first area for displaying names of the multiple items and a second area for displaying values for the multiple items, wherein the multiple items include one or more independent items and one or more referenced items.
The input device of the information terminal receives input of at least one value of the one or more independent items of the evaluation information while the input screen in the first step is being displayed,
A third step involves calculating at least one value of the one or more reference items based on at least one value of the one or more independent items entered in the second step,
A fourth step is to display at least one value of the one or more reference items calculated in the third step in the second area of the input screen,
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The aforementioned information terminal is capable of accessing the evaluation information database.
The information terminal stores the input evaluation information in the evaluation information database.
The aforementioned information terminal can access a content database containing multiple pieces of content related to nutrition and dietary habits.
The aforementioned multiple contents include multiple problem-solving contents,
Each of the aforementioned problem-solving content includes a problem related to nutrition and dietary habits, and a solution to that problem.
The information terminal determines the display order of at least one of the problems and solutions of the multiple problem-solving content, based on the correlation between the evaluation information stored in the evaluation information database and the selection results of the multiple problem-solving content for the evaluation information.
Information input support methods. To cause the information terminal to execute the information input support method described in claim 28 ,
program .