Research Grant Selection Results for Fiscal Year 2026

We received 25 applications, and following the review process, we selected the following 19.　　　　　　　　　　　　　(Listed in alphabetical order by last name)

Shunya Akiyama (Kawasaki University of Medical and Welfare Sciences)

論文名
Key Biomarkers and Physical Performance Indicators Associated with Pre-Frailty and Frailty in Patients with Chronic Schizophrenia aged < 65 years

Published in
The Journal of Medical Investigation

Kazuya Ikenishi (Hyogo University)

Title of the Paper
The Effect of Oral Function Improvement on Dietary Habits in Older Adults Requiring Supportive Care.

Journal:
Nursing Research and Practice, Volume 2025, Article ID 1531604, 7 pages, doi: 10.1155/nrp/1531604.

Keisuke Iwase (Fujita Medical College)

Article Title
Integrating Sleep Monitoring with Health Guidance: An Exploratory Study of Sleep Management in Older Adults

Published in
Psychogeriatrics

Takahiro Kawabata (Osaka Aoyama University)

Paper Title
Reducing Maximum Interface Pressure in the Lateral Position by Investigating Optimal Internal Mattress Air Pressure Using an Oval Buttocks Model

Journal
Chronic Wound Care Management and Research

Kaori Kono (Dokkyo Medical University)

Title of the Paper
Warm-Water Footbathing in Young Women With a Cold-Sensitivity Constitution (Hiesho) Increases Parasympathetic Nerve Activity and Promotes Peripheral Circulation

Published in
Cureus

Nami Sakuraba (Saitama Medical University)

Title of the paper
Theory-based education improves nurses’ competence in managing cancer pain in older cancer patients with cognitive decline.

Published in
European Journal of Oncology Nursing. Volume 78, October 2025

Masami Tanaka (Kansai Medical University)

Article Title
Mothers’ Experiences of Providing Complex Home-Based Care for Children with Profound Intellectual and Multiple Disabilities: A Phenomenological Study

Published in
Creative Nursing

Marie Tabayashi (Shitennoji University)

Title of the Paper
The Father’s Attachment to the Fetus and Related Factors in Late Pregnancy: A Longitudinal Study Using a Path Analysis Model

Published in
BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth

Makoto Tsukuda (Hyogo College of Medicine)

Article Title
Clinical Nurses’ Attitudes and Self-Reported Practices of Family Nursing in Japan Following COVID-19 Visitation Restrictions: A Cross-Sectional Study

Published in
Journal of Clinical Nursing

Runa Tokunaga (Sophia University)

Article Title
Rehabilitation Nursing for Brain Tumor Patients: A Scoping Review

Published in
BMC Medical Education

Makoto Tominaga (Settsu University)

Article Title
Factors Influencing Foreign-Born Care Workers’ Acceptance in Residential Care Facilities in Japan: Work and Organizational Characteristics, Work Conditions, Job Stress, and Work Environment

Published in
Journal of Applied Gerontology

Junko Hatsuyama (Tokai University)

Title of the Paper
Developing a Parent-Focused Decision Aid to Promote Child-Inclusive Shared Decision-Making in Pediatric Oral Immunotherapy: A Pragmatic Exploratory Feasibility Study

Published in
JOURNAL OF PARTICIPATORY MEDICINE

Ayumi Honda (St. Mary's College)

Title of the Paper
Impact of Financial Burden on Family Caregivers of Older Adults Using Long-Term Care Insurance Services

Journals
SAGE Open Nursing

Shuko Maeda (Kanazawa Medical University)

Title of the Paper
Factors Affecting the Information and Communication Technology Skills of Nurses Involved in Home-Visit Nursing Services

Journal of Nursing Science
Japan Journal of Nursing Science

Yumi Masuda (St. Catherine University)

Article Title
The Benefits of the Positive Parenting Program as an Early Intervention for Mothers of Children Aged 1–3 Years Who May Have Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Published in
Children 2026, 13, 469

Asako Matsuura (Toho University)

Article Title
The Dilemmas, Distresses, and Rewards Experienced by Nurses Working in COVID-19 Wards: A Qualitative Study.

Published in
F1000Research

Nagisa Yasui (Kio University)

Title of the Paper
The Process of Dialogue in Families with Dependent Children Regarding Home-Based End-of-Life Care for Grandparents in Japan

Published in
American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine

Mami Yamamoto (St. Luke's International University)

Title
Clinical Judgment Processes of Midwives Engaged in In-Hospital Midwife-Led Births: A Qualitative Exploratory Study

Published in
BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth

Yuka Yamamoto (Toho University)

Title of the paper
Development and effectiveness of an educational program on earthquake preparedness for mothers with infants in a metropolitan area: A randomized controlled trial

Journal
Health Emergency and Disaster Nursing

We received 21 applications, and following the review process, we selected the following 12.　　　　　　　　　　　　　(Listed in alphabetical order by last name)

Ayano Ando (Teikyo University)

Research Topic:
Nurse-Led Care to Alleviate Dry Mouth in Postoperative Patients: Development of a Draft Protocol and Assessment of Feasibility

Rena Iijima (University of Health Sciences)

Research Topic:
Early Screening for Postpartum Depression Using Autonomic Nervous System Indicators and Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Postpartum Care Interventions

Shiho Ichinoo (University of Human and Environmental Studies)

Research Topic:
Preliminary Evaluation of the Practical Feasibility of an App for Developing RLP for College Students

Mayumi Ito (Otemae University)

Research Topic:
Survey on Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices (KAP) Regarding Tuberculosis Among Foreign Technical Intern Trainees and Life Guidance Instructors

Azusa Omi (Reiwa University of Health Sciences)

Research Topic:
Development of a Simulation-Based Education Program for Newly Licensed Nurses Based on King’s Goal-Achievement Theory and Validation of Its Effectiveness via a Multicenter, Waiting-List-Controlled, Randomized Controlled Trial

Kiyota Katsuragawa (Fujita Health University)

Research Topic:
A Study on the Morphological Characteristics of the Healing Process in Chronic Lower Limb Wounds Following Revascularization

Mikihiro Kobayashi (Musashino University)

Research Topic
Identification of the Components of Competencies Necessary for Nursing AYA Cancer Patients

Yoshihiro Kobayashi (Kyorin University)

Research Topic:
Development of an Educational Program for Parents to Promote the Acquisition of Self-Care Skills for Bowel and Bladder Function in Children with Spina Bifida

Eri Someya (Juntendo University)

Research Topic:
The Current State of Collaboration Between Private-Sector Organizations and Public Health Nurses in Monitoring Elderly Individuals Living Alone Who Do Not Belong to Local Communities

Keima Chiba (Hirosaki Gakuin University)

Research Topic:
Implementation of a Multidisciplinary Early Mobilization Protocol for Patients Following Cervical Spine Surgery and Evaluation of Its Effect on the Incidence of Postoperative Delirium

Yuka Nakafuji (Seinan Jogakuin University)

Research Topic:
Psychological Conflict Experienced by Mid-Career Nurses Working in General Wards of Acute Care Hospitals Following Angel Care—With a Focus on the Transition Back to Routine Duties—

Yasuha Noda (Kansai Medical University)

Research Topic:
The Current State and Clinical Challenges Regarding Perceptual Discrepancies Between Parkinson’s Disease Patients and Healthcare Providers—A Survey of Multidisciplinary Healthcare Professionals—

Fourteen applications were received, and as a result of the screening process, the following five were selected.

Rie Naka (Teikyo University)

Paper Title
Exploring the Scope of Decision-Making in Childbirth

Conference Name
2026 Yonsei International Nursing Conference

Venue:
Seoul, South Korea

Katsuhiro Hiratsuka (Showa Medical University)

Title of Paper
Supporting Growth Between Safety and Independence Among Adolescents and Young Adults Continuing Pediatric Care – A Qualitative Descriptive Study from Japan –

Conference Name
Academy of Child and Adolescent Health 2026

Venue
Darwin, Australia

Yuka Miura (Fujita Health University)

Title of Paper
Feasibility Study of a Non-Contact Method for Detecting Pharyngeal Residue Using a Microphone Embedded in a Backrest

Conference Name
IEEE-EMBS International Conference on Biomedical and Health Informatics (BHI’26)

Venue
Hong Kong

Kanae Moriuchi (International University of Health and Welfare)

Paper Title
APN-Organized Transdisciplinary Teamwork in a Japanese Psychiatric Ward

Conference Name
The 14th ICN NP/APN Network Academic Conference

Venue:
Nashville, Tennessee, USA

Koichi Yoshimura (Tokyo University of Medical and Health Sciences)

Title of the Paper
Process of Developing Autonomous Use of Psychiatric Care among Individuals with Mental Disorders Attending Type B Continuous Employment Support Services

Conference Name
East Asian Forum of Nursing Scholars (EAFONS)

Venue
Bangkok, Thailand