Background Telework has been widely discussed in several fields; however, there is a lack of research on the health aspects teleworking. The current study was conducted to determine effects teleworking during an emergency statement as evidence for future policy development. Method This cross-sectional which we administered online questionnaire 5,214 general workers (response rate = 36.4%) from June 2020 August 2020. Based working methods pandemic, were categorized into office group (n 86)...

Background COVID-19 vaccines are considered one of the most effective ways for containing pandemic, but Japan lagged behind other countries in vaccination early stages. A deeper understanding slow progress can be instructive booster and vaccinations during future pandemics. Objective This retrospective study aims to analyze early-stage by exploring opinions sentiment toward vaccine Japanese tweets before at beginning vaccination. Methods We collected 144,101 vaccine-related keywords between...

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused not only a disease epidemic but also an infodemic. Due to the increased use of internet and social media, along with development communication technology, information spread faster farther during Moreover, choice sources made it more difficult make sound decisions regarding information. Although media is most common source misinformation, other forms can misinformation. However, used by people high health literacy knowledge obtain are unclear. Furthermore,...

Abstract Background The use of Bio 3D nerve conduits is a promising approach for peripheral reconstruction. This study aimed to assess their safety in three patients with defects hands. Methods We describe single institution, non-blinded, non-randomised control trial conducted at Kyoto University Hospital. Eligibility criteria included severed injuries or defect the region distal wrist joint not caused by congenital anomaly; length ≤20 mm diameter ≤2 mm; failed results sensory functional...

The objectives of this study were to measure outdoor gait parameters using an In-Shoe Motion Sensor System (IMS) and evaluate how different types surfaces affect various dynamics. Accurate data are crucial for effective fall risk assessment because surface irregularities tripping hazards often result in falls during walking. An IMS was used collect spatiotemporal, spatial, foot from 27 healthy adults walking on indoor asphalt, soil, grass surfaces. Data recorded a 6-minute walk test, with...

This study investigated the effect of flat feet on lateral movements tennis players. Lateral footwork is crucial in tennis, and variations athletes' physical characteristics can affect efficiency. Flat hinder forward propulsion; however, their relationship to propulsion remains unclear. Thus, this focused foot morphology among other traits. Seventeen male university players were evaluated using navicular drop test categorised into (eight participants) normal (nine groups. The kinematic...

Daily life activities entail the coordinated movement of both hands. Although devices for evaluating function one hand are available, in addition, there currently some limitations quantitatively two-hand movement. This study aimed to develop and examine validity a device, called bottle-type sensor, which can simultaneously measure movements. A sensor was created by wrapping newly developed high-precision flexible sheet around three-dimensional-printed cap body part. The force component each...

Knee osteoarthritis (KOA) significantly impairs mobility in older adults. Understanding its impact on gait dynamics throughout the day is crucial for optimizing management strategies. This study aimed to explore diurnal variations parameters among adults with KOA using an in-shoe motion sensor (IMS) system equipped accelerometers and gyroscopes. In this cross-sectional observational study, 19 clinically diagnosed early-stage (Kellgren–Lawrence grades 1 or 2) participated. Key were measured...

Adolescent and young adult (AYA) patients with cancer experience complex physical psychosocial development as well diverse lifestyle changes. Therefore, each patient may have generation-specific needs. This study aimed to develop a Japanese version of the Cancer Needs Questionnaire–Young People (CNQ-YP), namely CNQ-YP-J, verify its reliability validity among AYA cancer. The CNQ-YP-J was developed using standardized translation methodology. Content assessed by group experts, pilot test...

Abstract Peripheral nerve injury causes long-term motor dysfunction. Ultrasound (US) therapy is expected to accelerate peripheral regeneration. However, its optimal usage and effects on macrophage phenotypes during regeneration remain unknown. In this study, we investigated the duration of US phenotype. Twenty-seven rats with autologous sciatic grafting were divided into three groups: two received (1 MHz frequency, intensity 140 mW/cm 2 , 20% duty cycle, 5 min/day) for one (US1) or 4 weeks...

COVID-19 prevention behaviors have become part of our lives, and they been reported to be associated with health literacy, knowledge, fear. However, the pandemic may characterized by different situations in each age group. Since severity infection means accessing information differ group, relationship between fear differ. Thus, factors that promote preventive behavior Clarifying related help us consider age-appropriate promotion.This study aims examine association group.A cross-sectional was...

In recent years, moderate physical activity has attracted the attention of experts and women as a way to cope with premenstrual syndrome (PMS). Studies investigated effects exercise on PMS, but only few reports focused relationship between activity, which included not also routine bodily movements, PMS. Therefore, present study amount PMS symptoms among sexually mature female students.A total 381 university students in Japan were surveyed using paper or web-based questionnaire same content....

The global public health and socioeconomic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic have been substantial, rendering herd immunity by vaccination an important factor for protecting people retrieving economy. Among all countries, Japan became one countries with highest rates in several months, although vaccine confidence is lowest worldwide.We attempted to find reasons rapid given its levels worldwide, through Twitter analysis.We downloaded COVID-19-related Japanese tweets from a large-scale chatter...

Abstract Background The pandemic of COVID-19 is causing a crisis in public health, food systems, and employment. Vaccination considered as one the most effective ways for containing pandemic, but widespread vaccine hesitation on social media may curtail uptake progress. Fully comprehending sentiment towards critical to building confidence vaccines achieving herd immunity, especially Japan with inadequate confidence. Objective This study aims explore opinion Japanese tweets, before at...

Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic affects common diseases, but its impact on hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) is unclear. Google Trends data beneficial for approximate real-time statistics because of ease in access, expected to be used infection explanation from an information-seeking behavior perspective. We aimed explain HFMD cases before during COVID-19 using Trends.HFMD were obtained the National Institute Infectious Diseases, search 2009 2021 Japan downloaded Trends....

Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a severe problem in women, and well-balanced diet helps improve PMS symptoms. Eating disturbances are major health young women. Limited research has explored the correlation between eating behaviors symptoms Japan. This study aimed to compare severity of college students.

Abstract Background The hallux plays a crucial role in maintaining standing balance and facilitating forward backward movements during gait. Case presentation A 21-year-old Japanese patient, suffering from traumatic deficit with only portion of the basal phalanx intact, underwent rehabilitation treatment. thenar area exhibited instability, leading to impaired walking difficulties. Biomechanical assessment revealed need for strategy foot, as well knee, hip, trunk. protocol was designed...

Shoulder range of motion (ROM) is one the most important indicators shoulder disease severity, function, and physical assessment. A universal goniometer (UG) was used as a gold standard for ROM measurement. Recently, smartphone applications measurement have attracted attention alternatives to UG. This study aimed investigate validity reliability active measurements using application that can be by patients in standing position.The dominant shoulders 19 healthy participants were included...

The purpose of this study was to classify preschool children into subtypes based on motor skills and characterize the activities daily living for each subtype. subjects were 45 whose scores Movement Assessment Battery Children-Second Edition (MABC-2) Functional Independence Measure Children (WeeFIM) measured. fine score gross calculated from MABC-2, a cluster analysis performed. difference between evaluated subtype, multiple comparisons among performed fine, gross, WeeFIM scores. Subtype...

In recent years, the employment statuses of elderly have become more diverse, and it is important to investigate differences in health status according statuses. This study aimed examine physical activity mental function among Japanese their between men women.This cross-sectional used an online questionnaire. The participants were persons aged ≥60 years. Data on sociodemographic indicators, status, activity, collected. They classified into six groups status: being employed, completely...