Research Grant Selection Results FY2025

Twenty-nine applications were received, and as a result of the screening process, the following 19 projects were selected.　　　　　　　　　　　　　(names in alphabetical order)

Yoko Abe (Japanese Red Cross College of Nursing)

Title of paper
Development and validation of scales measuring individual, nursing unit, hospital,and community factors related to fertility intentions of female Japanese hospital nurses

Journal
BMC Women's Health

Yuma Ota (Tokyo University of Health Sciences)

Title of paper
Effects of educational methods using extended reality on pre-registration nursing students' knowledge, skill, confidence, and satisfaction: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Journal
Nurse Education Today

Ayako Okuyama (St. Luke's International University)

Title of paper
Quality indicators of supportive care for patients with cancer undergoing treatment: a systematic review

Journals
BMC Cancer

Motoko Kitada (Josai International University)

Title of paper
Characteristics of peripheral intravenous catheter cannulation in older Japanese inpatients

Journal of Infusion Nursing
Journal of Infusion Nursing

Shigemitsu Kobayashi (Faculty of Nursing, Toho University)

Article Title.
Non-pharmacological treatments for anticipatory nausea and vomiting during chemotherapy: a systematic review and meta-analysis of the Clinical Practice Guidelines for Antiemesis 2023

Journals
International Journal of Clinical Oncology

Misako Sakai (Kinjo University)

Paper Title.
Moral Distress in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Experienced by Nurses Caring for Critically Ill Neonates: A Phenomenological Study

Journal of Advanced Nursing
Journal of Advanced Nursing

Sachiko Sakurai (Shonan Kamakura University of Medical Science)

Title of paper
Effects of a Tanzanian prenatal group education program about preeclampsia/eclampsia: A quasi-experimental study

Journal of Nursing Science
Japan Journal of Nursing Science

Ikumi Sato (Niigata University of Health and Welfare)

Title of paper
Comparison and verification of detection accuracy for late deceleration with and without uterine contractions signals using convolutional neural networks networks

Journals
Frontiers in Physiology

Masako Shomura (Tokai University)

Title of paper
Impact of Atezolizumab + Bevacizumab Therapy on Health-Related Quality of Life in Patients with Advanced Hepatocellular Carcinoma

Journals
Cancers

Sachiko Tanabe (Kitasato University)

Title of paper
Development and psychometric evaluation of the Japanese version of the Nurse Professional Competence Scale Short-Form

Journals
Belitung Nursing Journal

Chieko Nakajima (Baika Women's University)

Paper Title.
Recovery in Mother-To-Mother Peer Supporters Who Have Experienced Difficulties in Child-Rearing: A Phenomenological Study

Journal of Advanced Nursing
Journal of Advanced Nursing

Kazumasa Noya (Tokyo University of Health Sciences)

Title of paper
Intensive care unit interventions to improve quality of dying and death: scoping review

Journals
BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care

Eimi Nihei (Shumei University)

Paper Title.
The Development and Validation of a Scale to Understand Smoking Cessation Efforts Among Middle-Aged Male Workers

Journals
European Journal of Preventive Medicine

Kyoko Noguchi (Shonan Medical College)

Title of paper
Feasibility study to improve oral health in older adult patients using visiting nursing services: A pilot study.

Journal
Plos One

Yoshiko Hatanaka (Faculty of Health Sciences, Toho University)

Title of paper
Adjusting to living with chronic liver disease among patients who continue regular healthcare visits for hepatocellular carcinoma surveillance: A grounded theory study

Journal of Nursing Science
Japan Journal of Nursing Science

Seiji Hamanishi (Kansai University of Social Welfare)

Article Title.
Comparative evaluation of the sleep quality metrics between a cardboard bed and a camp cot: a randomized controlled crossover study.

Journals
Peer J

Ayumi Honda (St. Mary's College)

Paper Title.
Work-Family Care Obstacles and Life Satisfaction among Japanese Working Family Caregivers Living with an Older Care Recipient

Journals
SAGE Open Nursing

Hikaru Mizuno (Kansai Medical University)

Paper Title.
Development and Examination of an Educational Program Combining E-Learning and Face-to-Face Training That Nurtures Inflammatory Bowel Disease Nurse Specialists

Journals
Inflammatory Intestinal Diseases

Nao Miyamae (Hyogo Medical University)

Paper Title.
Relationship between severe radiodermatitis and skin barrier functions in patients with head and neck cancer: A prospective observational study

Journals
Asia-Pacific Journal of Oncology Nursing

The following 15 projects were selected as a result of the screening of 36 applications.　　　　　　　　　　　　　(names in alphabetical order)

Atsushi Iwasawa (Shukutoku University)

Research Topic.
An Exploratory Study on Supporting Young Adults who Abuse Over-the-Counter Drugs - Focusing on Coping Characteristics and the Role of Peer Support

Chikako Okawara (Tokyo University of Health Sciences)

Research Topic.
A Mixed-Species Study of Individual and Workplace Characteristics Related to Self-Education of New Home Health Nurses with Hospital Employment Experience

Hanae Okabe (Juntendo University)

Research Theme
Investigation of the actual situation of autonomous management of chemical substances in small and medium-sized workplaces and its relationship with the business's intention to take safety action

Fumihori Tagawa (Nippon Medical School)

Research Topic.
Development of educational programs to promote professional career maturity and career adaptability for mid-career nurses

Hajime Tomita (Fujita Medical College)

Research Topic
Coping with Negative Thoughts in Adult Depressed Patients after Discharge from Hospital: A Qualitative Comparison by Relapse and Non-Recurrence

Sho Nagai (University of Human Environments)

Research Topic
Drafting of the Attachment Repair Nursing Model (RAN Model) for patients with both mental illness and attachment problems through child maltreatment

NAKASHIMA Kuniaki (Osaka Seikei University)

Research Theme
Verification of optimal antihypertensive pressure for securing peripheral venous system considering age-related changes in vascular status in the elderly - Applied experimental research for clinical practice based on previous verification in healthy young adults

Ruri Nakayama (Tokyo University of Information Sciences)

Research Topic
Survey on professional support for rheumatoid arthritis women and their families during pregnancy, childbirth, and childcare

Saki Fukuda (2021 University of Health Sciences)

Research Topic
Investigation of nursing care techniques to relieve premenstrual syndrome (PMS)/premenstrual dysphoric mood disorder (PMDD)

Hiroe Fukunaga (Tokyo Women's Medical University)

Research Topic
Educational Effectiveness of New Nurse Education Using VR App for 6R Execution in Intravenous Drug Administration: A Pilot Study

Haruhiko Hoshino (Teikyo University)

Research Topic.
Association between Nurse Burnout and Physical Restraints on Patients

Masato Murakami (Hirosaki Gakuin University)

Research Topic.
Investigative Research on Factors that Improve Psychological Safety of Nursing Students in Clinical Practice

Miho Murata (Saitama Medical University)

Research Theme
Basic research to improve disaster self-help skills of cancer patients living in the community

Noyuri Yamaji (Showa University of Medical Science)

Research Topic
Validation of the Japanese version of COMMUNICATION SKILLS IN HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS (CSS-HP©)

Asami Yoshida (Kansai Medical University)

Research Theme
Psychological Adjustment and Transformation of Professional Identity of Healthcare Professionals Involved in Patient Safety Incidents - Grounded Theory Study for the Construction of a Support Model

Fifteen applications were received, and as a result of the screening process, the following 10 projects were selected.

Kimiko Inaoka (International University of Health and Welfare)

Paper Title.
Promoting Smoking Cessation Education for Patients with Cardiovascular Diseases: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Conference Name
ICN Congress 2025

Venue
Helsinki, Finland

Kaori Umezaki (Osaka Aoyama University)

Paper Title.
Emotions Experienced by Spouses of Individuals with Young-Onset Alzheimer's Disease: Following Biomarker-Based Diagnosis

Conference Name
IPA Congress 2025

Venue
Kanazawa

SAWAKO Sasai (Morinomiya University of Medical Science)

Title of paper.
Circadian rhythm entrainment factors and premenstrual syndrome: a cross-sectional study focusing on chronotypes

Conference Name
International Congress of Physiological Anthropology, ICPA

Venue
University of Twente Enschede, the Netherlands

Nami Tanimizu (Osaka Medical and Pharmaceutical University)

Title of paper
Nursing Support for Life after the Discharge of Liver Transplant Recipients in Japan

Conference Name
18th International Congress of Behavioral Medicine (ICBM 2025)

Venue
Austria (Vienna)

Michihiro Tsubaki (Kitasato University)

Title of paper
Impact of advance care planning on the mental health of bereaved families: A systematic review

Name of the conference: 16th European Society for Organ Transplantation (ESOT2025)
16th European Society for Organ Transplantation (ESOT2025)

Venue
London

Kari Baba (St. Luke's International University)

Paper Title.
Effects of an intensive home visitation program addressing unmet needs in adolescent mothers: a pragmatic controlled trial Effects of an intensive home visitation program addressing unmet needs in adolescent mothers: a pragmatic controlled trial

Name of Society
International Society for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect (ISPCAN)

Venue
Lithuania

Sachiko Mitsugi (Doshisha Women's University)

Title of paper
Effectiveness of Interprofessional Education for Pharmacy and Nursing Students

Conference Name
International Council of Nurses 2025 Congress

Venue
Republic of Finland (Helsinki)

Masumi Moriyama (Japanese Red Cross Kyushu International College of Nursing)

Title of paper
The Actual Situation of Dealing with Foreign Parents and Children in Infant Health Examinations: The World Seen through Ethnography - Report 1

Conference Name
ICN 2025 Congress

Venue
Helsinki

Akiko Yamanaka (Mukogawa Women's University)

Paper Title.
When Do Older Hemodialysis Patients Start Thinking About Advance Care Planning?

Conference Name
The 39th International Society of Blood Purification (ISBP) Congress

Venue
Honolulu, Hawaii

Hiroko Yoshii (Kansai International University)

Title of paper
Development of a Recovery Scale for Families of People with Gambling Problems (Report 1: Examination of the Content Validity of a Draft Scale)

Conference Name
10th International Conference on Behavioral Addictions Scroll

Venue
Nantes, France