Exploring mutual support awareness in Japanese communities: A pilot study.

Objective: The study aimed to examine life situations and perceptions related to the recognition of mutual support among Japanese people.

Design: A quantitative, correlational, cross-sectional analysis.

Sample: Nine hundred and nine participants who provided complete questionnaire responses.

Effectiveness of a Virtual Program on Nurses' Pain-Related Knowledge and Pain-Measurement Skills.

Background: Aim: To test whether a comprehensive virtual program for using pain scales to manage neonatal pain improved nurses' knowledge and skill acquisition.

Methods: This non-blind randomized controlled trial included 64 participants who were randomly divided into intervention and control groups; changes in scores between pre- and posttests were compared. Certified neonatal intensive care nurses were recruited from across Japan.

Effects of a snack on performance and errors during a simulated 16-h night shift: A randomized, crossover-controlled, pilot study.

Background: Night shift workers might not eat due to their busy schedules during the night shift. However, food may not only satisfy hunger, but also affect performance and errors. The aim of this study was to clarify the effect of a snack on performance and errors during 2-day, 16-h, simulated night shifts.

Residents' Concerns Regarding Schools Designated as Evacuation Shelters.

Objective: The purpose of this study was to investigate the perceptions of residents who are knowledgeable about the schools used as shelters.

Methods: The target group was comprised of teachers and guardians of children enrolled in 4 schools, which were selected in the vicinity of District B, which was severely damaged by heavy rain in 2014. A qualitative descriptive study design was used.