A5010213199- Health and Wellbeing Research
- School Health and Nursing Education
- Pharmacy and Medical Practices
- Interprofessional Education and Collaboration
- Healthcare Education and Workforce Issues
- Nursing Education, Practice, and Leadership
- Smoking Behavior and Cessation
- Estrogen and related hormone effects
- Cancer-related Molecular Pathways
- Colorectal Cancer Treatments and Studies
- Disaster Response and Management
- Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes
- Healthcare Systems and Practices
- Growth Hormone and Insulin-like Growth Factors
- Cancer, Hypoxia, and Metabolism
- Pediatric health and respiratory diseases
- Delphi Technique in Research
- Diverse Approaches in Healthcare and Education Studies
- Lung Cancer Treatments and Mutations
- Health and Medical Studies
- Cancer Research and Treatments
- Health Policy Implementation Science
- Adolescent and Pediatric Healthcare
- Global Health Workforce Issues
- Food Quality and Safety Studies
Osaka University
2009-2025
Tokyo Medical and Dental University
1986-2024
Ministry of Health
2022
National Research Council Canada
2022
Osaka Health Science University
2019-2021
Osaka City University
2021
Okayama University
2008-2018
RMIT University
2012
Kobe University
1999-2002
Kobe City College of Nursing
2002
Objectives Public health nurses (PHNs) are necessary in introducing evidence-based programs to address various challenges. This study aimed identify the factors related PHNs' ability implement across different career-level groups.Methods A self-administered questionnaire was administered PHNs working prefectures or cities with public centers. were categorized into three groups based on their seniority and position; novice ≥ 5 years of experience, no-position 6 experience without a position,...
The aim of this study was to examine social isolation development among elderly persons living in a rapidly aging housing estate community terms the frequency activities daily outside home and contact with neighbors identify associated factors.A self-administered questionnaire survey conducted 2007 (102 subjects) 2010 (104 involving residents on suburban estate. data collected 87 subjects who responded both surveys were analyzed. investigated physical, psychological, factors regarded as...
Ovarian growth factors have been implicated in the development and differentiation of corpus luteum. We characterized both high low affinity receptors for basic fibroblast factor (bFGF) luteal cells tissue throughout life span luteum using gonadotropin-treated rat luteinized ovaries. Additionally, we determined bFGF location tissue. High (Kd, approximately 0.2 nM) capacity (approximately 500-6000 sites/cell, depending on ages) [125I] bFGF-binding sites (mol wt, 140 kilodaltons, by labeling)...
This study identifies the relationship between tsunami damage and mortality through a demographic pyramid of town severely damaged by following Great East Japan Earthquake 11 March 2011. It uses cross‐sectional data collection. Volunteers visited all households, including shelters, asked residents about whereabouts family members neighbours. The information was collated with lists evacuees dead to confirm 50 days after disaster. Demographic pyramids for whole population based on pre‐...
Abstract Background The workload of public health nurses (PHNs) working for local governments has been increasing as issues become more diverse and complicated. Even amidst the ongoing administrative fiscal reforms, there is an urgent need to ensure how effectively efficiently can practice in service development. objective this research was clarify actual conditions best transfer (BPT) its related factors. Methods An anonymous postal self-administered questionnaire survey conducted among...
Thymidine kinase, the enzyme in pyrimidine salvage pathway, and its isozymes were examined 10 specimens of normal mammary gland, fibroadenomas 11 adenocarcinomas human breasts. The average thymidine kinase activities about 3 8 times that gland. separated into two types by diethylaminoethyl (DEAE) cellulose column chromatography. activity isozyme eluted with 0.1 M sodium chloride buffer was twofold higher fourfold than tissue. In adenocarcinomas, but not fibroadenomas, other alone increased...
The aim of this study was to identify the characteristics and health issues residents in need assistance a town affected by Great East Japan Earthquake, six weeks after disaster, through an outreach initiative.A cross-sectional qualitative design used. Public nurses conducted comprehensive semi-structured interviews during home visits with residents. A total 5,082 from town.These included demographic information, public records extent damages, interview data determine urgency necessary...
Aim The aim of this study was to determine the subjective evaluation a breast cancer peer support program based on survey participants who completed program. Methods Semistructured interviews were held with 10 women cancer. responses subject qualitative inductive analysis. Results Women participated in evaluated features and cited benefits, such as “Receiving individual tailored your needs,” “Easily consulted trained supporters,” “Excellent coordination.” Also indicated benefits that...
Abstract Aim: To examine the actual competencies of public health nurses (PHNs) working in organizations Japan order to clarify relationship between level competency and number years experience place work. Methods: The subjects were 1799 full‐time PHNs at 135 prefectural centers 115 municipal centers, which randomly selected. Each subject received a questionnaire mail, requesting basic personal information self‐evaluation six levels achievement 11 topics five categories competencies....
This study aimed to identify the factors associated with prenatal smoking cessation interventions based on 5As model among public health nurses (PHNs) in Japan. A nationwide cross-sectional was conducted from December 2019 February 2020 via a self-administered questionnaire. The subjects were 1988 PHNs working 431 centers of municipalities and special wards across country. Of questionnaires mailed, 521 responses (26.2%) included analysis. responses, most respondents female (98.1%) mean age...
Intimate and romantic relationships are important in life for individuals, irrespective of mental health status. We developed a four-hour peer-led learning program persons with disorders about intimate through co-creation process service users examined its preliminary effectiveness feasibility implementing the program.A one-group pretest-posttest trial was conducted using mixed-method design 45 individuals Japan. Outcome data were collected at three time points: baseline, post-intervention,...
The purpose of this study is to clarify the effect providing financial support and factors associated with smoking cessation relapse in Japanese treatment (SCT) program based on support.A prospective cohort was conducted at outpatients hospitals or clinics Suita City, Japan from May 2017 September 2018. In all, 153 participants were recruited received standardized SCT program. Participants required answer four questionnaires register for Chi-squared test, Fisher's exact non-paired t-test...
The purpose of this study is to develop a simulation learning program for mastering public health nursing skills enhance strength community, and verify its effectiveness. one-day session master the from three exercises. This adopts quasi-experimental design. We selected unbiased 34 participants in intervention group 30 control group, conducted self-administered questionnaire surveys at points time: pre, post 1 2. Three tools were used measure required outcome. For outcome evaluation, we...
The objective of this study was to develop a method isolating luteal cells from the ovaries immature rats pretreated with pregnant mare serum gonadotrophin (PMSG). After were digested by collagenase and trypsin, corpora lutea obtained tissues, gently pressed in test tube, then placed on sucrose density gradient. two bands that appeared tube after centrifugation designated S1 (top band) S2 (bottom band). Progesterone 20 alpha-dihydroprogesterone (20 alpha-DHP) secreted isolated during...
Background: According to the diversification of health needs and expansion disparities, it is necessary raise their reflective practice skills so that PHNs present more appropriate activities. The purpose this study was elucidate realities among public nurses in Japan identify related factors. Methods: This covered 1725 Chugoku/Shikoku area. We conducted an anonymous self-completed questionnaire survey. As (RPS), we adopted six components cycles Gibbs model. used 20 criteria Scale for...
The purpose of this study is to clarify the actual situation cases and characteristics support, focusing on mothers their children, elderly persons among intervention refusal encountered by public health nurses (PHNs) in Japan.The data were descriptions that freely described PHNs working for prefectural municipal governments questionnaire surveys nationwide. support categorized according case, number was summarized interpreted.The results revealed interventions involving children refused...
Congenital anomalies (CA) are one of the leading causes infant mortality and long-term disability. Many jurisdictions rely on health administrative data to monitor these conditions. Case definition algorithms can be used CA; however, validation is needed understand strengths limitations data. This study aimed validate case in a CA surveillance system British Columbia (BC), Canada.A cohort births between March 2000 April 2002 BC was linked Health Status Registry (HSR) Anomalies Surveillance...
Background: According to the diversification of health needs and expansion disparities, public nurses need improve their practical capabilities, starting from basic education in graduate undergraduate courses. And Reflective Practice with using reflective journal is one way improving capabilities. The purpose this study was investigate relationship between volume quality progress cycle. Methods: participants were 20 junior students majoring nursing (hereinafter “PHN students”) at a...