Research Grant Selection Results FY2024
I. NURSING RESEARCH ENCOURAGEMENT AWARD
Twenty-two applications were received, and as a result of the screening process, the following 20 projects were selected. (names in alphabetical order)
Kurumi Asami (Tokyo University of Technology)
Title of paper
When should Home-visit nurses initiate end-of-life discussions for patients with Organ failure and family caregivers? A qualitative study
Journals
BMC Nursing
Kayoko Ishii (Wayo Women's University)
Paper Title.
Mixed-methods research of motivational processes in workers' adoption of healthy behavior.
Journals
BMC public health
Kimiko Inaoka (International University of Health and Welfare)
Paper Title.
Effects of a Comic Booklet Intervention Aimed at Preventing Second-Hand Smoke Exposure for Pregnant Women in Indonesia: A Randomised Controlled Trial
Journals
healthcare
Miyoko Iwai (Ichinomiya Kenshin University)
Title of paper
The process of reacquiring new vocalization in total laryngectomy patients with head and neck cancer: A qualitative study
Journals
Asia-Pacific Journal of Oncology Nursing
OHUE Takashi (University of Hyogo)
Title of paper
Development and Validation of a Knowledge Checklist of Cognitive Therapy for Nurses(KCCTN)
Journals
International Journal of Nursing Education
Hiroki Kato (Aino University)
Title of paper
Experiences of dialogue in advance care planning educational programs
Journals
Nursing Ethics
Yudai Furufuji (Kansai Medical University)
Paper Title.
Supporters' experiences of sensory characteristics of children with profound intellectual and multiple disabilities in afterschool daycare centers: A qualitative study
Journals
Nursing Open
Zhou Lu (Shumei University)
Paper Title.
Association among cognitive function, daytime activities, and nighttime sleep in older adults in a long-term care facility
Journal of Nursing Science
Japan Journal of Nursing Science
Miho Takahashi (Mukogawa Women's University)
Title of Paper
Construction of an Explanatory Model for Quality of Life in Outpatients with Ulcerative Colitis
Journals
Inflammatory Intestinal Diseases
Kaori Takahata (Shonan Kamakura University of Medical Science)
Title of paper.
A breast milk production model for achieving exclusive breastfeeding in low-risk primiparas who had vaginal births at 4 months postpartum: A prospective cohort study
Journal of Nursing Science
Japan Journal of Nursing Science
TANAKA Mika (Kitasato University)
Paper Title.
Perspectives of Japanese elders and their healthcare providers on use of wearable technology to monitor their health at home: A qualitative exploration
Journal of Nursing Studies
International Journal of Nursing Studies
DOI Tomoko (Nagoya University of Arts and Sciences)
Paper Title.
Relationship between Sleep Quality and Constipation Severity in Patients with Parkinson Disease: A Cross-Sectional Study
Publication Journal.
The Journal of Neuroscience Nursing, 2023, December 1; 55 (6), 211-216.
Yuri Tokunaga (Kyorin University)
Paper Title.
Lifestyle behaviors that reduce food and fat intake in patients with type 2 diabetes within 3 months of diagnosis lead to a reduction in the HbA1c level after 12 months
Journals
Diabetology International
Masahiro Haraguchi (Tokyo University of Health Sciences)
Paper Title.
Relationship between mental health and stressors among fathers of children with chronic illnesses and cognitive structure of fathers' stress experiences stress experiences
Journals
Scientific Reports
Mie Fusama (Kansai International University)
Title of paper
Challenges faced by nurses engaged in rheumatology care in Japan
Journals
Modern Rheumatology
Kashiko Fujii (Tokyo Kasei University)
Paper Title.
Foot Problems and Their Associations with Toe Grip Strengthand Walking Speed in Community-Dwelling Older IndividualsUsing Day Services: A Cross- Sectional Study
Journals
nursing reports
Soichiro Hotta (Tokyo Medical University)
Title of paper
Night-time detection and response in relation to deteriorating inpatients: A scoping review
Journals
Nursing in Critical Care
Ayumi Honda (St. Mary's College)
Paper Title.
Impact of visitation restrictions on the mental health of family caregivers during the COVID-19 pandemic: A mixed methods study
Journal of Advanced Nursing
Journal of Advanced Nursing
Akiko Makino (St. Luke's International University)
Title of paper
Experiences and care needs of post-discharge patients who underwent cardiac surgery: A qualitative study
Journal of Nursing Science
Japan Journal of Nursing Science
Hitoko Mori (Shijonawate-gakuen University)
Paper Title.
Autism symptoms, functional impairments, and gaze fixation measured using an eye-tracker in 6-year-old children
Publication
Frontiers in Psychiatry, vol. 14, pp. 1-11
II. RESEARCH GRANTS FOR YOUNG RESEARCHERS
Twenty-three applications were received, and as a result of the screening process, the following 13 projects were selected. (names in alphabetical order)
Hiroshi Abe (Aino University)
Research Theme
Research on the purpose of life of elderly people living alone and its related factors
Keisuke Iwase (Fujita Medical College)
Research Topic.
Survey of attitudes toward men and LGBTQ people becoming midwives
Ryo Kawamura (Nagoya Women's University)
Research Theme
Development of a model for evacuation center activities during heavy rain and flood disasters by "community disaster mitigation nurse leaders
Takahiro Kubo (Musashino University)
Research Topic
Proposal for a Learning Method for Nursing Diagnosis Support Using Cognitive Information Processing
Misato Sakuma (Ichinomiya Kenshin University)
Research Topic
The perception of apathy and the actual situation of apathy care by day-care workers
Nozomi Sonoda (Kansai Medical University)
Research Topic
Survey of post-abortion care based on WHO guidelines for the creation of a Japanese version of "Guidelines for Comprehensive Abortion Care
Hiroko Tasaki (Nagaoka Takatoku University)
Research Topic.
Influence of child-rearing support activities conducted by neighborhood residents, mainly grandparents' generation, on caregivers
Mamai Tanimoto (Hokkaido University of Medical Science)
Research Topic
Development of an index to assess the timing-specific nursing support needs of fathers of children admitted to the NICU
Naoya Hashimoto (Hokkaido University of Science)
Research Topic
Research on the Impact of the Introduction of Partnership Nursing System
Mie Haruna (Nihon Medical College)
Research Topic
Basic research on supporting ICU nurses to improve work engagement
Yasuyo Fukushi (Teikyo University)
Research Topic.
Analysis of changes over time in acute adverse urinary tract events and factors affecting the severity of adverse events in prostate cancer patients treated with radiotherapy
Meiko Matsui (Osaka Seikei University)
Research Theme
Experiences of mentally disabled peer supporters participating in inpatient visitation support program
Mami Yamamoto (St. Luke's International University)
Research Topic
Survey on the Actual Situation for Developing Staffing Standards in Hospital-based Midwifery Facilities
III. GRANTS FOR PRESENTATION AT INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCES
Thirteen applications were received and the following seven were selected as a result of the screening process.
Tomoko Asai (Fujita Medical College)
Title of Paper
Creating Ethical Dilemma Teaching Material on Organ Transplants for Junior and High School Education
Name of the Society
The Transplantation Society 2024
Venue
Republic of Turkey
Istanbul
Akiko Uno (Tokoha University)
Title of paper
Effect of prevention measures of COVID-19 on influenza and norovirus in childcare facilities of Japan.
Conference Name
The 8th Global Public Health Conference
Venue
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Ikuko Kashiwazaki (Tokyo Women's Medical University)
Paper Title
Demonstration Experiment for Implementation of Mobile Treatment Unit and Remote Medical Support Utilizing 5G: Focus on the Role of Nurses
Conference Name
East Asian Forum of Nursing Scholars
Venue
South Korea
Sachiko Katsumoto (Tokyo University of Health Sciences)
Paper Title.
Characteristics of Pain in Lower Extremities and Associated Factors in Young Adult Osteosarcoma Survivors
Conference Name
Global Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Congress
Venue
Melbourne, Australia
Melbourne, Australia
Fumihori Tagawa (Nippon Medical School)
Paper Title
Characteristics of Career Vision and Career Development Support for Mid-Career Nurses: From the Perspective of Determinants of Sub-Concepts of Occupational Career Maturity
Name of the conference
The 28th EAFONS (East Asian Forum of Nursing Scholars)
Venue
Korea (Seoul)
Mihoko Fujii (Teikyo University of Science)
Paper Title.
The Needs of Women Who Have Given Birth to Twins: Focusing on the Impact of Assisted Reproductive Technologies and the Experience of Miscarriage
Name of the conference
EAFONS (East Asian Forum Of Nursing Scholars)
Venue
South Korea
Aya Midorikawa (Toho University)
Title of paper
Effects of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy on personal recovery in psychiatric day treatment with return to work in Japan: a non-randomized controlled trial with a control group.
Conference Name
International Conference on Mindfulness 2024
Venue
in Bangor, UK, United Kingdom

