A5037354755- Workplace Health and Well-being
- Occupational Health and Safety Research
- Esophageal Cancer Research and Treatment
- Cardiovascular Health and Disease Prevention
- Employment and Welfare Studies
- Gastric Cancer Management and Outcomes
- Heart Rate Variability and Autonomic Control
- Lung Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
- Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout
- Esophageal and GI Pathology
- Infection Control in Healthcare
- Hormonal and reproductive studies
- Sleep and Work-Related Fatigue
- Cardiovascular and exercise physiology
- Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
- Stress and Burnout Research
- Workplace Violence and Bullying
- Muscle metabolism and nutrition
- Blood Pressure and Hypertension Studies
- Ergonomics and Human Factors
- Infection Control and Ventilation
- Cholangiocarcinoma and Gallbladder Cancer Studies
- Sexual function and dysfunction studies
- Graphite, nuclear technology, radiation studies
- Suicide and Self-Harm Studies
Ryutsu Keizai University
2018-2025
National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health
2016-2025
Tokai University
2020-2025
Aichi Developmental Disability Center
2007-2025
Hiroshima University
2017-2024
Japan Organization of Occupational Health and Safety
2020-2024
Hitachi (Japan)
2014-2023
Keihin (Japan)
2023
University of Tsukuba
2013-2022
Kobe University
2019-2022
Objective: To explore the effect of participatory intervention for workplace improvement on mental health and job performance. Methods: Eleven assembly lines were randomly allocated to six five control (47 50 workers, respectively). The primary outcome was defined as in following measures during period: General Health Questionnaire WHO Work Performance Questionnaire. Results: scores significantly deteriorated lines, whereas score remained at same level lines. increased but decreased yielding...
This study aimed to investigate the reliability and construct validity of a new version Brief Job Stress Questionnaire (New BJSQ), which measures an extended set psychosocial factors at work by adding scales/items current BJSQ. Additional were extensively collected from theoretical job stress models similar questionnaires in several countries. Scales/items field-tested refined through pilot internet survey. Finally, 84-item questionnaire (141 items total when combined with BJSQ) was...
Obesity has reached epidemic proportions worldwide. results in reduced serum testosterone levels, which causes many disorders men. Lifestyle modifications (increased physical activity and calorie restriction) can increase levels. However, it is unknown whether increased or restriction during lifestyle a greater effects on Forty-one overweight obese men completed 12-week modification program (aerobic exercise training restriction). We measured the number of steps, total energy intake. divided...
Bullying in the workplace is an increasingly recognized threat to employee health. We sought test three hypotheses related determinants of bullying: power distance at work; safety climate; and frustration perceived social inequality. A questionnaire survey was administered a nationally representative community-based sample 5,000 residents Japan aged 20–60 years. The included questions about employment, occupation, company size, education, household income, subjective status (SSS). inquired...
Overwork-related disorders, such as cerebrovascular/cardiovascular diseases (CCVD) and mental disorders due to overwork, are a major occupational public health issue worldwide, particularly in East Asian countries. This report discusses the recent trend of overwork-related Japan from perspective workers' compensated diseases, well development national policy for preventive measures against Japan. Recently, number claimed cases has increased substantially, among young workers, compared those...
We investigated the thermal conductivity of 200-nm-thick amorphous indium–gallium–zinc-oxide (a-IGZO) films. Films with a chemical composition In:Ga:Zn= 1:1:0.6 were prepared by dc magnetron sputtering using an IGZO ceramic target and Ar–O2 gas. The carrier density films was systematically controlled from 1014 to >1019 cm-3 varying O2 flow ratio. Their Hall mobility slightly higher than 10 cm2·V-1·s-1. Those sandwiched between 100-nm-thick Mo layers; their diffusivity, measured pulsed light...
Background Determining incidence rates of needlestick and sharps injuries (NSIs) using data from multiple hospitals may help to compare their in-house with national averages thereby institute relevant measures minimize NSIs. We aimed determine the rate NSIs nationwide EPINet surveillance system. Methodology/Principal Findings Data were analyzed 5,463 cases collected between April 2009 March 2011 67 Japanese HIV/AIDS referral that participated in EPINet-Japan. The NSI was calculated as annual...
This study was aimed to investigate the test-retest reliability and validity of a short version New Brief Job Stress Questionnaire (New BJSQ) whose scales have one item selected from standard version. Based on results an anonymous web-based questionnaire occupational health staffs personnel/labor staffs, we higher-priority After selecting with highest item-total correlation coefficient each scale, 23-item developed. A nationally representative survey administered Japanese employees (n=1,633)...
Obesity has reached global epidemic proportions and is associated with multiple comorbidities, including cardiovascular disease. A novel predictor of disease elevated central systolic blood pressure. In fact, lifestyle modifications have been shown to decrease the pressure in overweight obese men. The mechanism underlying these changes yet be fully elucidated. Interestingly, testosterone found cardioprotective effects. Moreover, serum levels are lower men than normal weight However, it still...
Physician Job Satisfaction and Working Conditions in Japan: Koji W ada , et al . Department of Preventive Medicine Public Health, Kitasato University School Objectives The aim this study was to determine factors working conditions associated with job satisfaction among physicians Japan. Methods We sent a questionnaire all the who graduated from medical school Physicians were satisfied their determined as those selected “very satisfied” “satisfied” response question: “Overall, are you your...
Abstract Testosterone is a male sex hormone and low circulating testosterone levels are associated with various health disorders in men. Obesity results reduced Previously, we demonstrated that lifestyle modifications (combination of aerobic exercise dietary modification) increase overweight/obese However, the effect regular on serum remains unclear. The purpose this study was to investigate 12-week intervention normal-weight Sixteen men twenty-eight completed intervention. Before after...
Long working hours and a lack of sleep have been suggested to negatively affect the safety workers. Here, we examined association between long hours/sleep-related problems near-misses/injuries in industrial settings using nationally representative sample workers Japan. Based on composition ratio by industry, sex, age Japan, data from web-based cross-sectional survey for 18,682 participant full-time (7,098 female 11,584 male; mean age, 43.7 [standard deviation 11.1] years) were analyzed....
Various blood cell parameters have been identified as predictive markers of tumor responses and the survival patients with cancer treated immune checkpoint inhibitors. The purpose this study is to assess ability various predict therapeutic effects in esophageal squamous carcinoma (ESCC) nivolumab monotherapy.We evaluated neutrophil-to-lymphocyte (NLR), platelet-to-lymphocyte (PLR) lymphocyte-to-monocyte (LMR) ratios patients' monotherapy after one or more prior chemotherapies for...
The dependence of the band bending oxide semiconductors on pH have been studied by measuring flatband potential photopotential, and rest dark in solution without redox species. potentials were almost constant with pH, while showed 60 mV/pH dependence. This indicates that only space charge layer bends under state. states held at for , respectively, above phenomenon is based reaction surface state H+ and/or OH− solution. mechanism described detail. enhancement water photolysis catalyst...
An Epidemiological Study of Work‐related Violence Experienced by Physicians who Graduated from a Medical School in Japan: Mayuri A rimatsu , et al . Department Work Systems and Health, Institute Industrial Ecological Sciences, University Occupational Environmental Japan —Healthcare workers are at high risk being victim verbal physical violence perpetrated patients. There only few studies on work related among physicians. The aim this study was to determine how prevalent work‐related against...
The effects of Pokémon GO, a new mobile game application which utilizes augmented reality, on risky behavior and health have already been discussed in anecdotal evidence. However, there no studies about its mental health. This study investigated the relationships between GO psychological distress from an existing workers' cohort Japan. Online surveys were conducted to 3,915 full-time workers, at baseline (Nov 26, 2015-Feb 18, 2016) follow-up (Dec 1-4, 2016), using self-report questionnaire....
This manuscript details the development and implementation of Mongolia's first official training program for child adolescent psychiatry (CAP) specialists. initiative, inspired by developed in collaboration with Japanese CAP models, addresses substantial gap specialized mental health services children adolescents Mongolia. Our discussion elaborates on collaborative efforts between Mongolian National University Medical Sciences, Nagoya University, other partnering institutions, reflecting...
This study aimed to investigate the circumstances, characteristics, and background factors of mental disorders within education learning-support services, which is known for frequent occurrence from overwork poor psychosocial work environment. The analyzed 119 cases suicides in services fiscal years 2010 2019 on database constructed by Japan Research Center Overwork-Related Disorders. results exhibit that cases, 56 (47.1%) involved male employees while 63 (52.9%) female employees. From 2019,...
Nailfold capillary patterns can be observed noninvasively using light microscopy. capillaries are straight, U-shaped, and densely looped in healthy individuals may altered by disease or lifestyle factors, such as diet. However, the effects of daily physical activity exercise training on nailfold remain unclear. This study aimed to examine investigating these endurance athletes, ballgame sedentary men. Five men participated pattern measurements three consecutive days test reproducibility...
The stewardship of personal protective equipment (PPE) is crucial in preventing healthcare-associated infections by safeguarding healthcare workers. This study aimed to comprehensively elucidate the selection process and current status PPE Japanese medical facilities gather evidence that will contribute qualitative enhancement country. A survey on was conducted at 200 between February March 2024. response rate 56.0% (112/200). While 99.1% responding had documented protocols for use provided...
The participatory, action-oriented training program in occupational safety and health named POSITIVE (Participation-Oriented Safety Improvements by Trade Union InitiatiVE) was established Pakistan extended to other countries Asia. steps taken the development of included collecting local good examples health, developing an action-checklist, testing a participatory program, conducting follow-up activities examine achievements. Training manuals were compiled provide workers with practical,...
職場環境改善のためのメンタルヘルスアクションチェックリストの開発:吉川 徹ほか.財団法人労働科学研究所研究部ヒューマンケアサービス研究グループ―職場のメンタルヘルス向上を目的とした職場環境等の改善のためのアクションチェックリスト(Mental Health Action Check...