KR20180098934A - Method and apparatus for providing a training of dementia patient - Google Patents

Abstract

A method for providing the training of a dementia patient is disclosed. According to an embodiment of the present invention, the method for providing the training of a dementia patient may include: a step of allowing an apparatus for providing the training of a dementia patient to receive a type and a category of a training to be performed by a user wherein the type of the training is one of a physical function and a cognitive function; a step of allowing the apparatus to combine training content provided to the user based on the type and category of the inputted training; and a step of allowing the apparatus to provide the combined training content to the user, and to provide feedback on a result of performing the training of the user.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for providing dementia patient training,

The present invention relates to a method for providing training to a demented patient and an apparatus for performing the method. More particularly, the present invention relates to a method for providing simple training that can help a mild dementia patient through a smart phone or a wearable IoT device, and an apparatus for performing the method.

Existing dementia patient training programs were characterized only by cognitive training. But. Considering that the function of dementia patients is both cognitive and physical activity abilities, a training program that can use both cognitive and physical functions is needed. Therefore, there is a need for a method to simultaneously train cognitive function and physical function in patients with mild dementia.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention provides a method and apparatus for providing dementia patient training.

The technical problems of the present invention are not limited to the above-mentioned technical problems, and other technical problems which are not mentioned can be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the following description.

The method of providing a dementia patient training according to an embodiment of the present invention is characterized in that the dementia patient training apparatus is provided with a type and a category of a training to be performed by a user, the type of training being at least one of a body function and a cognitive function; Combining the training contents provided to the user based on the type and category of the inputted training; And the demented patient training providing apparatus may include providing the combined training content to the user and providing feedback on a result of performing the training of the user.

Preferably, the category is at least one of flexibility, agility, cardiopulmonary function, endurance, balance ability when the type of training is a physical function.

Preferably, the category is at least one of a memory, a concentration, a calculating power, a space time, an accident handling, and a language, when the type of the training is a cognitive function.

An apparatus for providing demented patient training according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a network interface; One or more processors; A memory for loading a computer program executed by the processor; And a storage for storing user information and training contents, wherein the computer program inputs at least one type of training and a category to be performed by the user, the training being at least one of a body function and a cognitive function; An operation of combining training contents provided to the user based on the type and category of the input training; And providing the combined training content to the user, and providing feedback on the user's training performance results.

The effects according to the present invention are as follows.

Through the application of the smart phone, the user can wear the wearable band, perform the related training program, and implement the feedback through the application or the wearable band.

In addition, we added work schedule management function in consideration of the fact that dementia patients do not manage daily work due to low cognitive and physical function. Through this, it is possible to perform overall lifestyle management including work and schedule management functions by coping with additional feeding / nutritional disorders due to cognitive and physical dysfunction, increased risk of falling, decrease in health promoting behavior, have.

The effects of the present invention are not limited to the effects mentioned above, and other effects not mentioned can be clearly understood to those of ordinary skill in the art from the following description.

1 to 6 are GUI screens of an application in which a dementing patient training providing method according to an embodiment of the present invention is implemented.
FIG. 7 is a flowchart of a method for providing dementia patient training according to an embodiment of the present invention.
8 is a hardware block diagram of an apparatus for providing dementia patient training according to an embodiment of the present invention.

While the invention is susceptible to various modifications and alternative forms, specific embodiments thereof are shown by way of example in the drawings and will herein be described in detail. It should be understood, however, that the invention is not intended to be limited to the particular embodiments, but includes all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the spirit and scope of the invention. Like reference numerals are used for like elements in describing each drawing.

The terms first, second, A, B, etc. may be used to describe various elements, but the elements should not be limited by the terms. The terms are used only for the purpose of distinguishing one component from another. For example, without departing from the scope of the present invention, the first component may be referred to as a second component, and similarly, the second component may also be referred to as a first component. And / or < / RTI > includes any combination of a plurality of related listed items or any of a plurality of related listed items.

It is to be understood that when an element is referred to as being "connected" or "connected" to another element, it may be directly connected or connected to the other element, . On the other hand, when an element is referred to as being "directly connected" or "directly connected" to another element, it should be understood that there are no other elements in between.

The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the invention. The singular expressions include plural expressions unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. In the present application, the terms "comprises" or "having" and the like are used to specify that there is a feature, a number, a step, an operation, an element, a component or a combination thereof described in the specification, But do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components, or combinations thereof.

Unless defined otherwise, all terms used herein, including technical or scientific terms, have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention belongs. Terms such as those defined in commonly used dictionaries are to be interpreted as having a meaning consistent with the contextual meaning of the related art and are to be interpreted as either ideal or overly formal in the sense of the present application Do not.

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 to 6 are GUI screens of an application in which a dementing patient training providing method according to an embodiment of the present invention is implemented.

Referring to FIG. 1, the method of providing dementia patient training proposed in the present invention can be implemented through an application of a smart phone. When the application is executed, as shown in FIG. 1, menus for confirming the status of the user, menus for starting the training, and menus for confirming the patient's personal information and health information are provided.

Referring to Fig. 2, a screen provided when the "Let's train!" Button is touched in Fig. 1 can be seen. As shown in FIG. 2, the method for providing demented patient training provided by the present invention provides training for enhancing cognitive function and body function. In addition, combined training can be used to train both cognitive and physical functions at the same time.

Referring to FIG. 3, a screen provided when each of the cognitive function and the body function is touched can be seen in FIG. The training method proposed in the present invention is a method for enhancing cognitive function and body function, and provides training programs focusing on six categories of cognitive function and five categories of body function.

In the case of cognitive function, we provide training that is divided into 1) memory, 2) concentration, 3) calculation, 4) time and space, 5) accident handling, and 6) language. In the case of the body function, training is provided by 1) flexibility, 2) agility, 3) cardiopulmonary function, 4) endurance, and 5) balance ability. Each training can be performed individually, and if multiple categories are selected, the training of that category can be provided randomly or in a certain order.

The category of the training for enhancing the cognitive function and the body function illustrated in FIG. 3 is a kind of example for facilitating the understanding of the invention, and a new category can be added or extended. In addition, when each training is selected, it is possible to enhance the convenience of the user by providing an expected execution time of the provided training.

Referring to FIG. 4, a screen provided when a menu for simultaneously enhancing the body function and the cognitive function is touched can be seen. The training method proposed by the present invention can provide a training method for strengthening both the body function and the cognitive function in addition to the training method for enhancing the body function or the cognitive function, respectively.

Referring to FIG. 4, it can be seen that, among the cognitive functions, it is possible to select the concentration, calculation, time and space, and provide training to select a specific exercise from the body functions. This can lead to a variety of physical activities, and by providing training in activities related to everyday life, the interest in exercise can be maintained.

In addition, if the user is primarily engaged in a particular category of cognitive function or physical function, it may provide an alarm for categories that do not perform training, and recommends caution when performing training in that category prior to performing the training Can be provided in the form of a message.

In addition, you can manage your training history and provide feedback on record changes. Thus, it is possible to provide a notification of how much the patient's function related to the category is changing. In addition, each training can be managed in goal form, so that if you achieve your goals, you will not lose interest in training in a way that offers a variety of rewards.

Referring to FIG. 5, an example of the training provided when the cognitive function is selected can be seen. For example, if memory is selected, twelve words can be provided to the user through audiovisual stimulation to induce memory, and then training can be provided to touch the word, the word heard, or the button when it is shown, among the twelve words.

Or focus, you can provide training such as "Touch the button when you see a green circle" at the top while providing circles of various colors in sequence. Or, if you choose a calculation, you can provide training to provide arithmetic problems and to enter the answers within a specified time.

Or space-time, you can provide a play (a tangram) that draws a square by dragging pieces of various shapes. In addition, if you choose to deal with the incident, you can provide specific situations through the screen and provide training through the options you need to select in that situation. For example, the question "What should I do if I get a resident registration card?" Can provide an option such as "1) I have one", "2) I put it in a mailbox."

Or if you choose a language, you can provide training by listening, by selecting answers, or by choosing answers to your fingerprints. An example of specific training related to the cognitive function provided in FIG. 5 can be found in Table 1 below.

Recognition area Stimulation method command Use Body memory ear Remember the sound you hear. If you've done it before, give it a shot. hand ear Remember the sound you hear. If it was a previous one, go ahead once. whole body Time Remember the picture I show you. If you've done it before, give it a shot. hand Time Remember the picture I show you. If it was a previous one, go ahead once. whole body Concentration ear When you hear a loud voice hand ear When you hear a high sound whole body Time When you're green, clap it for the future. hand Time Go green once when green whole body Skin sensation When you hear the vibration hand Skin sensation When you vibrate, jump once. whole body Calculation ear Clap as much as the next calculation. hand ear Jump back to the next calculated value whole body Time Clap as much as the next calculation. hand Time Jump back to the next calculated value whole body Time and space Time Move both hands to the arrow position on the screen and clap once hand Time Move to the next position on the screen and play once whole body Accident handling ear What should I do in the following situations? hand ear What should I do in the following situations? whole body Time What should I do in the following situations? hand Time What should I do in the following situations? whole body language Name waiting Please tell me the name of the next picture. Vocal organ Speak up Follow these words: Vocal organ

As shown in Table 1, while training the cognitive function, it is possible to provide the training to simultaneously strengthen the body functions by requiring inputs such as applause and jumping, rather than simply touch input.

Referring to FIG. 6, an example of the training provided when the body function is selected can be seen. For example, if flexibility is chosen, training can be provided, such as sitting and bending forward to the upper body, or both hands behind the back. At this time, each training achievement can be measured and recorded together.

Also, if you choose agility, you can provide training to move along the signal. For example, you can provide commands such as "go two steps to the right" with a sound or an arrow. In addition, if cardiopulmonary function is selected, training such as "Walk for 6 minutes" can be provided. At this time, the distance (m) and breathing difficulty / fatigue (Borg scale) according to the training can be measured and recorded.

Also, if you choose muscle endurance, you can provide a variety of exercises such as "Keep your bottles in your hands and keep your position." You can also provide training, such as straight-line walking, if you choose balance capability. At this time, since the user is going to walk with the smartphone, the performance of the training can be measured through the 3-axis sensor. An example of specific training related to the bodily functions provided in Figure 6 can be seen in Table 2 below.

Exercise area Item command Use Body flexibility stretching Tie your neck left / right / front / back and keep it neck Put your fingers together and slide them from side to side hand Push the right / left hand back and forth with your other hand wrist Hold the right / left arm with the opposite arm and pull it in. shoulder Sitting / Leaning forward / back Keep your upper body bent as much as possible waist Move your right / left ankle back as far as possible to maintain posture. Not Open your right / left foot to the side and push your upper body to the other side Not Aerobic ability walking Walk at a comfortable pace whole body Walk a little faster whole body Quickly walk whole body Run at a comfortable speed whole body Agility Move quickly according to the signal (auditory / visual) whole body balance Open your eyes and walk along a straight line whole body Hold your hands in your chest, open your eyes and stand with your right foot. whole body Put your hands together in your chest, open your eyes and walk your foot whole body Put your hands together in your chest, close your eyes and stand with your right foot. whole body Hand exercise Touch the button quickly with your right / left / both hands 1/2/3/4/5 finger Stretch your hands forward (3 postures) and move your wrist up and down wrist Strength exercise Hold down on the other arm with your right / left hand Hand strength Hold the bottle of water forward with both hands and keep your position Upper leg strength Put both hands forward / backward / left / center and tight Upper leg strength Sit on a chair and bend your right / left ankle and eat right / left / both legs (knee bending) Leg strength

Through these various exercises, we can help to train the cognitive and physical functions of dementia patients in a complex way. In addition, by continuously recording the contents of the training, the progress of dementia can be confirmed. In addition, the training content may be used as feedback to recommend the main training required for the next training.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart of a method for providing dementia patient training according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 7, when a user executes an application of a smartphone, a screen for assisting training as shown in FIG. 1 is provided (S1100). When the user selects one of the body function, the cognitive function or the complex function on the screen (S1200), a screen for selecting a category to be performed is provided again as shown in FIG. If the training and the category selected by the user are selected, the corresponding training is finally provided (S1300), the result of performing the training is recorded, and the performance obtained by performing the training is provided as feedback to the user (S1400).

The method of providing dementia patient training according to the present invention can provide training for enhancing body function and cognitive function. It is also possible to provide a combination of training that goes beyond providing each training individually, providing training to strengthen both physical and cognitive functions in a single training.

In addition, this training is provided not through a separate device or device but through a wearable device such as a smart band that can be easily accessed by users and a smart band linked to the application, thereby lowering the entry barriers to training You can create an environment that can be easily trained.

8 is a hardware block diagram of an apparatus for providing dementia patient training according to an embodiment of the present invention.

8, a demented patient training device 10 may include one or more processors 510, a memory 520, a storage 560, and an interface 570. The processor 510, the memory 520, the storage 560, and the interface 570 transmit and receive data via the system bus 550.

The processor 510 executes a computer program loaded into the memory 520 and the memory 520 loads the computer program from the storage 560. [ The computer program may include a training selection receive operation 521, a training content providing operation 523, and a feedback providing operation 525. [

The training selection receive operation 521 receives an input for the training desired by the user through the interface 570 during training for a dementia patient. Here, the input refers to a user's touch to the smartphone or input through the keypad. Or patients whose behavior is somewhat uncomfortable may be able to input via voice.

The user can select the training to enhance among the body function and the cognitive function, or the combination training can be selected if it is desired to perform the combination of each training. You can also select a specific type of training and then select from the categories where you want to be stronger than the training you have selected.

The training content providing operation 523 includes training contents 565 provided to the user by referring to the user's selection, the user information 561 stored in the storage 560, and the record information 563 of the training previously performed by the user, Lt; RTI ID = 0.0 > 550 < / RTI >

At this time, the training content 565 provided to the user determines the degree of difficulty by referring to the previously recorded record information 563, and provides the combination of the training content according to the category and category selected by the user. That is, by varying the training content (565) provided each time the training is performed, the interest in the training can be maintained continuously.

The feedback providing operation 525 stores the result of the training performed by the user as the recording information 563 of the storage 560 via the system bus 550. [ At this time, the stored record information can be used to select the degree of difficulty when the user performs the training again in the future. Also, based on the record of the user performing the training, it is possible to provide a trend based on statistical information on how the user's physical function or cognitive function is changing.

Each component in FIG. 8 may refer to software or hardware such as an FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) or an ASIC (Application-Specific Integrated Circuit). However, the components are not limited to software or hardware, and may be configured to be addressable storage media, and configured to execute one or more processors. The functions provided in the components may be implemented by a more detailed component, or may be implemented by a single component that performs a specific function by combining a plurality of components.

While the present invention has been described in connection with what is presently considered to be practical exemplary embodiments, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited to the disclosed embodiments, but, on the contrary, You will understand. It is therefore to be understood that the above-described embodiments are illustrative in all aspects and not restrictive.

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Wherein the demented patient training providing apparatus receives at least one type of training and a category to be performed by a user, the type of training being at least one of a body function and a cognitive function;
Combining the training contents provided to the user based on the type and category of the inputted training; And
Wherein the demented patient training providing apparatus comprises: providing the user with the combined training content and providing feedback on a result of performing the training of the user;
Methods of providing dementia patient training. The method according to claim 1,
In the category,
If the type of training is a bodily function, then one or more of flexibility, agility, cardiopulmonary function, endurance,
Methods of providing dementia patient training. The method according to claim 1,
In the category,
If the type of training is a cognitive function, it may be one or more of memory, concentration, computation power, time and space,
Methods of providing dementia patient training. Network interface;
One or more processors;
A memory for loading a computer program executed by the processor; And
A storage that stores user ' s information and training content,
The computer program comprising:
A type of training and a category to be performed by the user, the type of training being at least one of a body function and a cognitive function;
An operation of combining training contents provided to the user based on the type and category of the input training; And
Providing the user with the combined training content and providing feedback on a result of performing the training of the user;
Dementia patient training device.

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