Publications by authors named "Yoko Hatono"
Objective: This study aimed to develop a scale to assess public health nurses' (PHNs') advocacy practices in groups and communities in Japan and determine its reliability and validity.
Design And Sample: This study is a cross-sectional investigation. The sample comprised PHNs across various municipalities in Japan.
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- Parkinson's disease requires home care often provided by nurses, leading to the exploration of their roles compared to specialized Parkinson's disease nurse specialists.
- A scoping review of 26 studies highlighted various duties of nurses, including patient assessment, treatment management, safety evaluation, and caregiver support.
- Nurse specialists particularly focus on medication management and educating care home staff, indicating a need for specialized training in managing complex patient needs.
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- This study explores the link between community-level social capital and the need for long-term care in older adults, emphasizing the importance of social interactions and networks within communities.
- Conducted in a rural Japanese municipality, the research analyzed survey data from over 13,500 participants aged 65 to 74, assessing factors like civic participation, social cohesion, and reciprocity.
- Results indicated that higher levels of community reciprocity and social cohesion were associated with lower long-term care needs and better maintenance of daily living activities, highlighting the role of community support in healthy aging.
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- The study focused on developing and validating a scale to help public health nurses support community-building among resident groups in Japan.
- A total of 1,924 public health nurses participated by completing questionnaires, which were analyzed statistically to assess the scale's reliability and validity.
- The final scale comprised 30 items across four factors and demonstrated high reliability (Cronbach's alpha of 0.944) and validity, confirming its usefulness for public health nurses.
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- The objective of the study was to analyze how municipal health sectors in Japan responded to the COVID-19 pandemic, looking at their structures and measures taken during the first infection wave and the onset of the second wave.
- Researchers sent out surveys to 1,741 municipal health department heads, collecting data on COVID-19 case numbers and operational changes in response to the pandemic from November 2020 to January 2021.
- The results showed a high engagement in infection control, with 90% of cities with public health centers reallocating staff for infection control, over 80% adapting to remote meetings, and over 70% of these cities supporting contact tracing and monitoring health equipment supplies.
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- The study aimed to create and validate a self-assessment tool, called the Role Performance Scale, specifically for middle-aged generalist nurses in Japan.
- The scale was developed through interviews and included 36 items initially, but was refined to 25 items grouped into five key performance factors after extensive analysis.
- The final tool demonstrated strong reliability and validity, making it useful for middle-aged nurses to evaluate their own performance and for head nurses to support their ongoing education.
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- - The study developed the Career Anchors Scale for Occupational Health Nurses (CASOHN) and assessed its reliability and validity through a survey of 745 nurses in Japan.
- - A provisional scale of 41 items was refined to 39 after expert evaluation, leading to an exploratory factor analysis that identified six key factors related to career development and support in occupational health.
- - The CASOHN demonstrated strong reliability with a Cronbach's alpha of 0.95 overall, indicating it is a valid tool for measuring career anchors among Occupational Health Nurses.
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- The study explored career anchor characteristics of Japanese occupational health nurses through interviews with 16 professionals.
- Five key categories emerged from the data, which included relationship practices, development of occupational health practices, management skills, organizational approval, and work-life balance.
- Participants highlighted the significance of good relationships with colleagues, balancing professional and labor interests, and providing effective health services, aligning with their actual practices in the field.
[Development of an action scale to show the necessity of healthcare activities].
Nihon Koshu Eisei Zasshi
February 2016
Article Synopsis
- - The study aimed to enhance the ability of public health nurses to identify and advocate for healthcare needs using a developed tool called the SNH (Scale for Necessity of Healthcare Activities), which assesses the importance of healthcare actions based on evidence.
- - Researchers refined the SNH through a pilot survey involving full-time public health nurses and ensured ethical considerations were addressed; out of 1,615 participants, a significant number (1,035) provided valid responses.
- - The findings revealed that the SNH effectively measures four key factors related to health needs and demonstrated high reliability (Cronbach's alpha of 0.948) and validity, with scores increasing alongside the experience and seniority of public health nurses.
[Development of the role scale for municipal supervising public health nurses].
Nihon Koshu Eisei Zasshi
May 2013
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- - The study focused on creating a scale to measure the implementation of the roles of municipal supervising public health nurses, as these roles are becoming more decentralized across municipalities in Japan.
- - Researchers developed 17 scale items based on qualitative interviews, revised them for content validity, and then distributed a questionnaire to public health nurses nationwide, achieving a valid response rate of 57.4%.
- - The final scale consisted of 15 items across three factors: promoting health activities, coordination as a role leader, and developing skills, demonstrating good reliability and internal consistency through various statistical analyses.
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- The research aimed to enhance the competence of public health nurses through a specially designed study achievement program during a graduate course.
- The program included five group sessions and individual interviews over four months, allowing participants to identify real-world issues and pursue their own study themes with guidance.
- Results showed significant advancements in participants' skills and high satisfaction scores, indicating the program's effectiveness in improving nursing competencies.
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- This study investigates the competencies of public health nurses (PHNs) in Japan and explores how these relate to work experience and the type of workplace.
- A survey of 1799 full-time PHNs revealed that while the average competency score was above 3, few nurses reached the highest levels of competency, indicating a gap despite years of experience.
- The research concludes that Japan needs to establish clear educational goals and improve training methods for PHNs to enhance their competencies, focusing on both initial education and ongoing professional development.