- Intensive Care Unit Cognitive Disorders
- Family and Patient Care in Intensive Care Units
- Nosocomial Infections in ICU
- Respiratory Support and Mechanisms
- Gastrointestinal motility and disorders
- Patient Safety and Medication Errors
- Cardiac Arrest and Resuscitation
- Sepsis Diagnosis and Treatment
- Healthcare Decision-Making and Restraints
- Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues
- Anesthesia and Sedative Agents
- Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health
- Tracheal and airway disorders
- Clinical Reasoning and Diagnostic Skills
- Clinical Nutrition and Gastroenterology
- Pediatric Pain Management Techniques
- Abdominal Surgery and Complications
- Delphi Technique in Research
- Medical Malpractice and Liability Issues
- Pharmaceutical Practices and Patient Outcomes
- Infection Control and Ventilation
- Dysphagia Assessment and Management
- Airway Management and Intubation Techniques
- COVID-19 and healthcare impacts
- Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes
Ibaraki Christian University
2020-2025
Hitachi (Japan)
2020-2025
Japanese Red Cross Kyushu International College of Nursing
2023-2024
Kyoto Tachibana University
2024
Tokyo Health Care University
2024
Kurume University Hospital
2024
Hitachi General Hospital
2024
Fujita Health University Hospital
2023
Setsunan University
2023
Tokyo Medical and Dental University Hospital
2023
The Japanese Clinical Practice Guidelines for Management of Sepsis and Septic Shock 2020 (J-SSCG 2020), a Japanese-specific set clinical practice guidelines sepsis septic shock created as revised from J-SSCG 2016 jointly by the Society Intensive Care Medicine Association Acute Medicine, was first released in September published February 2021. An English-language version these based on contents original Japanese-language version. purpose this guideline is to assist medical staff making...
Abstract The 2024 revised edition of the Japanese Clinical Practice Guidelines for Management Sepsis and Septic Shock (J‐SSCG 2024) is published by Society Intensive Care Medicine Association Acute Medicine. This fourth revision since first was in 2012. purpose guidelines to assist healthcare providers making appropriate decisions treatment sepsis septic shock, leading improved patient outcomes. We aimed create that are easy understand use physicians who recognize provide initial management,...
Previous studies have shown a relationship between delirium and depressive symptoms after cardiac surgery with distress personalities linking to negative surgical outcomes. The aim of the present study is further investigate association patients Type D (distressed) personality regards surgery. We conducted consecutive-sample observational cohort pilot an estimated 142 needed. Enrollment criteria included aged ≥18 years who were undergoing planned cardiovascular, thoracic abdominal artery...
Aim We investigated personal protective equipment (PPE) use and supply shortage, training, adverse events among health‐care workers (HCWs) in the intensive care unit (ICU) during coronavirus disease (COVID‐19) pandemic Japan compared results with an international survey that used same methodology. Methods This Web‐based was carried out from 14 April to 6 May, 2020, included HCWs directly involved ICU management of COVID‐19 patients. A invitation emailed using Japanese Society Intensive Care...
Aims Physical restraints are often used for patients undergoing mechanical ventilation to protect important medical equipment. However, they have adverse physical and psychological effects could pose ethical hazards. restraint use varies by country, but so far there is little understanding of the frequency among intensive care unit ( ICU ) in Japan. The present study aims describe Japanese ventilation. Additionally, it attempts verify hypothesis that insufficient human resources increased...
Abstract Aim To determine the relationship between delirium of patients with mechanical ventilation during intensive care unit (ICU) stay and delusional memory after ICU discharge. Design Prospective cohort study. Methods Delirium in adult who received for more than 24 hr was assessed twice daily using Confusion Assessment Method ICU. Delusional memories were evaluated Memory Tool 5–10 days The associations presence evaluated. Results Of 60 enrolled patients, 62% had their stay, 68%...
Objective Healthcare workers involved in, and negatively affected by, patient safety incidents are referred to as second victims. The Second Victim Experience Support Tool-Revised (SVEST-R) can reveal the victim’s degree of negative experiences desirability support options. However, a Japanese version SVEST-R (J-SVESTR) has not yet been developed. This study aimed translate adapt into validate its psychometric properties. Methods We performed forward back translations evaluated clarity...
Several studies have shown an association between fluid overload (FO) and mortality or duration of mechanical ventilation in critically ill patients. However, the FO delirium remains unclear.This retrospective observational cohort study was undertaken at University Tsukuba Hospital (Tsukuba, Japan) from April 2015 to March 2017. Mechanically ventilated patients who stayed intensive care unit for more than 7 days were eligible inclusion. Univariate analysis carried out with Mann-Whitney...
Background: Limited information is currently available on the barriers to implementing mobilization at bedside for critically ill patients. Therefore, we investigated current practice of and implementation in intensive care units (ICU). Methods: A multicenter prospective observational study was conducted nine hospitals between June 2019 December 2019. Consecutive patients admitted ICU more than 48 h were enrolled. Quantitative data analyzed descriptively, qualitative thematically. Results:...
Abstract Aim We investigated adverse events (AEs) in a Japanese intensive care unit (ICU) and evaluated the impact of cause‐specific AEs on mortality length stay. Design A retrospective observational study ICU an academic hospital. Methods reviewed medical records with Global Trigger Tool. Results Of 246 patients, 126 (51%) experienced one or more incidence 201 per 1000 patient‐days 115 100 admissions. total 294 were detected 119 (42%) drug events, 67 (24%) procedural complications, 63 (22%)...
Background Returning to work is a serious issue that affects patients who are discharged from the intensive care unit (ICU). This study aimed clarify employment status and perceived household financial of ICU 12 months following discharge. Additionally, we evaluated whether there exists an association between depressive symptoms subsequent unemployment status. Methods was subgroup analysis published Survey Multicenter Assessment with Postal questionnaire for Post-Intensive Care Syndrome Home...
The State Behavioral Scale (SBS) was developed to assess sedation states, including agitation, in pediatric patients on mechanical ventilation. purpose of this study determine the reliability and validity a back-translated Japanese version SBS.Translation done by back-translation method followed prospective intensive care unit. For reliability, nurse/researcher pair evaluated SBS along eight dimensions (respiratory drive, response ventilation, coughing, best stimulation, attentiveness...