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Outcomes profile management system for evaluating treatment effectiveness
Assignee: Cedaron Medical Inc
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Filing: 1995-09-20
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Granted: 2001-01-23
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Expires: 2015-09-20
Abstract
Abstract System for data input and storage and for correlation of such data against group data contained in a linked database. The data is input via a series of hierarchical menus, which menus may include sub-menus and fields that enable a user to directly input data for storage into the database. Data regarding an individual may be entered into the database directly by the individual using the hierarchical menu system.
Inventors
- 👤 Malcolm L. Bond
- 👤 Bruce Richard Chapman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 20:02
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06Q; G06Q10/00; G06Q10/08; G16; G16H; G16H10/00; G16H10/20; G16H10/60; G16H70/00; G16H70/20; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S707/00; Y10S707/99941; Y10S707/99944; Y10S707/99945; Y10S707/99948
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 25
Claim 1
Independent Claim
216 words
A computer based method for evaluating treatment effectiveness comprising: storing group data in a database, the group data comprising demographic information about a plurality patients; presenting to a patient a first questionnaire, said first questionnaire having at least one of a plurality of questions regarding quality of life; receiving from the patient a first set of responses to the first questionnaire, said first set of responses providing a first indication of quality of life of said patient; performing statistical analysis on the first set of patient responses and the group data in the database, to produce a first profile characterizing the effectiveness of treatment received by the patient, said effectiveness of treatment based upon said first indication of quality of life of said patient; presenting a second questionnaire to the patient at a later time than said first questionnaire, said second questionnaire having at least one of said plurality of questions regarding quality of life; receiving from the patient a second set of responses to the second questionnaire, said second set of responses providing a second indication of quality of life of said patient; and performing statistical analysis on the second set of patient responses and the group data, in the database, to produce a second profile characterizing the effectiveness of treatment received by the patient.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
216 words
A computer based method for evaluating treatment effectiveness comprising: storing group data in a database, the group data comprising demographic information about a plurality patients; presenting to a patient a first questionnaire, said first questionnaire having at least one of a plurality of questions regarding quality of life; receiving from the patient a first set of responses to the first questionnaire, said first set of responses providing a first indication of quality of life of said patient; performing statistical analysis on the first set of patient responses and the group data in the database, to produce a first profile characterizing the effectiveness of treatment received by the patient, said effectiveness of treatment based upon said first indication of quality of life of said patient; presenting a second questionnaire to the patient at a later time than said first questionnaire, said second questionnaire having at least one of said plurality of questions regarding quality of life; receiving from the patient a second set of responses to the second questionnaire, said second set of responses providing a second indication of quality of life of said patient; and performing statistical analysis on the second set of patient responses and the group data, in the database, to produce a second profile characterizing the effectiveness of treatment received by the patient.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the statistical analysis further comprises computing a statistical average.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the statistical analysis further comprises computing a statistical deviation.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the questionnaire is presented to the patient on a display screen coupled to a computer using a hierarchical arrangement of menus.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the first questionnaire and the first profile are displayed to the patient on a display screen.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
14 words
The method of claim 1 further comprising the step of printing the first profile.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
49 words
The method of claim 1 , further comprising performing computation on the first profile and the second profile to produce a difference profile, said difference profile characterizing an effectiveness of treatment based upon a difference between said first and said second indications of quality of life of said patient.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
236 words
A computer based method for evaluating treatment impact on sociological factors comprising: storing group data in a database, the group data comprising information about a plurality of patients; present to a patient a first questionnaire, said first questionnaire having at least one of a plurality of questions regarding quality of life; receiving from the patient a first set of responses to the fist questionnaire, said first set of responses providing a first indication of quality of life of said patient based upon said sociological factors; performing statistical analysis on the first set of patient responses and the group data in the database, to produce a first profile character the impact of treatment on the social behavior patterns of the patient, based upon said first indication of quality of life of said patient based upon said sociological factors; presenting a second questionnaire to the patient at a later time than said first questionnaire, said second questionnaire having at least one of said plurality of questions regarding quality of life; receiving from the patient a second set of responses to the second questionnaire, said second set of responses providing a second indication of quality of life of said patient based upon said sociological factors; and performing statistical analysis on the second set of patient responses and the group data, in the database, to produce a second profile characterizing impact of treatment on the social activities of the patient.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
236 words
A computer based method for evaluating treatment impact on sociological factors comprising: storing group data in a database, the group data comprising information about a plurality of patients; present to a patient a first questionnaire, said first questionnaire having at least one of a plurality of questions regarding quality of life; receiving from the patient a first set of responses to the fist questionnaire, said first set of responses providing a first indication of quality of life of said patient based upon said sociological factors; performing statistical analysis on the first set of patient responses and the group data in the database, to produce a first profile character the impact of treatment on the social behavior patterns of the patient, based upon said first indication of quality of life of said patient based upon said sociological factors; presenting a second questionnaire to the patient at a later time than said first questionnaire, said second questionnaire having at least one of said plurality of questions regarding quality of life; receiving from the patient a second set of responses to the second questionnaire, said second set of responses providing a second indication of quality of life of said patient based upon said sociological factors; and performing statistical analysis on the second set of patient responses and the group data, in the database, to produce a second profile characterizing impact of treatment on the social activities of the patient.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
15 words
The method of claim 8 wherein the statistical analysis further comprises computing a statistical average.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
15 words
The method of claim 8 wherein the statistical analysis further comprises computing a statistical deviation.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
27 words
The method of claim 8 wherein the questionnaire is presented to the patient on a display screen coupled to a computer using a hierarchical arrangement of menus.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
22 words
The method of claim 8 wherein the first questionnaire and the first profile are displayed to the patient on a display screen.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
13 words
The method of claim 8 further comprising the step of printing the profile.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
49 words
The method of claim 8 , further comprising performing computation on the first profile and the second profile to produce a difference profile, said difference profile characterizing an effectiveness of treatment based upon a difference between said first and said second indications of quality of life of said patient.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
270 words
A computer based method for determining an outcomes profile, said outcomes profile comprising demographic, quality of life and treatment effectiveness information for a medical institution, said method comprising: storing group data in a database, the group data containing information about a plurality of patients; presenting to a patient a first questionnaire, said first questionnaire having at least one of a plurality of questions about quality of life and demographic information about the patient; receiving from the patient a first set of responses to the first questionnaire, said first set of responses providing a first indication of quality of life of said patient; performing statistical analysis on the first set of patient responses and the group data in the database, to produce said outcomes profile, wherein said outcomes profile provides an indication of effectiveness of treatment, said indication of effectiveness of treatment based upon said first indication of quality of life of said patient; presenting a second questionnaire to the patient at a later time than said first questionnaire, said second questionnaire having at least one of said plurality of questions regarding quality of life and demographic information; receiving from the patient a second set of responses to the second questionnaire, said second set of responses providing a second indication of quality of life of said patient; and performing statistical analysis on the second set of patient responses and the group data, in the database, to produce a second outcomes profile, wherein said second outcomes profile provides an indication of effectiveness of treatment, said indication of effectiveness of treatment based upon said second indication of quality of life of said patient.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
270 words
A computer based method for determining an outcomes profile, said outcomes profile comprising demographic, quality of life and treatment effectiveness information for a medical institution, said method comprising: storing group data in a database, the group data containing information about a plurality of patients; presenting to a patient a first questionnaire, said first questionnaire having at least one of a plurality of questions about quality of life and demographic information about the patient; receiving from the patient a first set of responses to the first questionnaire, said first set of responses providing a first indication of quality of life of said patient; performing statistical analysis on the first set of patient responses and the group data in the database, to produce said outcomes profile, wherein said outcomes profile provides an indication of effectiveness of treatment, said indication of effectiveness of treatment based upon said first indication of quality of life of said patient; presenting a second questionnaire to the patient at a later time than said first questionnaire, said second questionnaire having at least one of said plurality of questions regarding quality of life and demographic information; receiving from the patient a second set of responses to the second questionnaire, said second set of responses providing a second indication of quality of life of said patient; and performing statistical analysis on the second set of patient responses and the group data, in the database, to produce a second outcomes profile, wherein said second outcomes profile provides an indication of effectiveness of treatment, said indication of effectiveness of treatment based upon said second indication of quality of life of said patient.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
15 words
The method of claim 15 wherein the statistical analysis further comprises computing a statistical average.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
15 words
The method of claim 15 wherein the statistical analysis further comprises computing a statistical deviation.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
30 words
The method of claim 15 wherein the first and second questionnaires are presented to the patient on a display screen coupled to a computer using a hierarchical arrangement of menus.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
22 words
The method of claim 15 wherein the first questionnaire and the outcomes profile are displayed to the patient on a display screen.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
23 words
The method of claim 15 wherein the second questionnaire and the second outcomes profile are displayed to the patient on a display screen.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
14 words
The method of claim 15 further comprising the step of printing the outcomes profile.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
49 words
The method of claim 15 further comprising performing computation on the outcomes profile and the second outcomes profile to produce a difference profile, said difference profile characterizing an effectiveness of treatment based upon a difference between said first and said second indications of quality of life of said patient.
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