Publications by authors named "Yasuko Mitsumori"
[Core values and competencies of public health nurses: A Delphi survey].
Nihon Koshu Eisei Zasshi
January 2025
Article Synopsis
- This study focused on defining the essential values and skills of public health nurses (PHNs) in societies undergoing change, based on input from various PHN organizations and experts.
- A draft outlining these core values and competencies was created through consultations and revised over three rounds of Delphi surveys, achieving a high level of agreement among participants.
- The finalized core values include "social justice in health," "human rights and autonomy," and "health and safety," alongside eight key competencies that will help establish national standards for PHN practice, education, and research.
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to create scales for assessing the implementation of community practices by public health nurses and to understand their perceptions regarding these practices.
- Researchers conducted a survey with 721 public health nurses across Japan, developing three main scales related to community practices, perceptions towards residents, and organizational support.
- The scales showed strong reliability (Cronbach's alpha coefficients ranging from 0.868 to 0.913) and positive correlations with established measures, although some factors did not correlate with the nurses' years of experience.
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to establish a clear understanding of terminology used in community health activities to enhance collaboration among public health professionals.
- A Delphi method was utilized, surveying 800 stakeholders from various related fields, including public health nurses and social welfare council staff, to reach consensus on key definitions.
- The study resulted in robust agreement on 23 important terms, with high conformity rates in responses, which were revised based on feedback from participants.
Nihon Koshu Eisei Zasshi(JAPANESE JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH), Vol. 63 (2016) No. 11 p.
View Article and Find Full Text PDF[Developing a scale to measure "attachment to the local community" in late middle aged individuals].
Nihon Koshu Eisei Zasshi
September 2017
Objectives This study was conducted to develop a scale for measuring "attachment to the local community" for its use in health services. The scale is also intended to nurture new social relationships in late middle-aged individuals.Methods Thirty items were initially planned to be included in the scale to measure "attachment to the local community", according to a previous study that identified the concept.
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