{"title":"[Differences Between Visiting Nurses and Patients/Families in the Perception of the Difficulties in Intervening Immediately After Hospital Discharge].","authors":"Akiho Sakiyama, Shizuka Watanabe, Mako Fujita, Chizuru Nagata","doi":"10.7888/juoeh.45.15","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.7888/juoeh.45.15","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The implementation of medical home care requires the fulfillment of discharge coordination and planning, but some hospital nurses face difficulties due to differences in perception between nurses and patients/families. Visiting nurses involved immediately after hospital discharge also have difficulties in providing at-home care and struggle with differences in perception. This study clarifies the differences between visiting nurses and patients/families in their perception of discharge immediately after hospital discharge and suggests a way to resolve those differences. We also examine an ideal approach to discharge coordination and planning. We conducted a survey of 100 visiting nurses, and the results from 81 responses (validity rate: 81.0%) showed that the differences in perception were \"different for all: visiting nurses, patients, and family members,\" with \"need for care content\" and \"perception of prognosis\" being the most frequent responses. Methods of resolving differences were categorized as \"respect for intentions,\" \"explanation,\" \"intervention during hospitalization,\" \"coordination with patients/families,\" and \"service coordination\". To resolve the differences in perception among nurses, it is important to start interventions by visiting nurses during hospitalization through collaboration between hospital and visiting nurses. Seamless support until after discharge, respecting the wishes of patients/families, careful explanation of the patient's condition, including prognosis, and the step-by-step planning of discharge coordination by the team are also important.</p>","PeriodicalId":17570,"journal":{"name":"Journal of UOEH","volume":"45 1","pages":"15-29"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10860661","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Association Between Workplace Social Support and Use of Health-Promoting Wearable Devices: A Prospective Cohort Study of Japanese Employees.","authors":"Hiroki Bochimoto, Tomohiro Ishimaru, Aiko Nakano, Kozue Hasegawa, Eri Kimura, Satoshi Tajima, Toru Yoshikawa, Hiroshi Nemoto","doi":"10.7888/juoeh.45.95","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.7888/juoeh.45.95","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>We examined the relationship between workplace environmental factors, including support from supervisors and colleagues, and the continued use of a wearable device meant to promote occupational health. One hundred employees at a Japanese manufacturing company participated in a 3-month study, and information related to their physical health status was recorded by a wearable device. We analyzed the results using the χ<sup>2</sup> test and logistic regression analysis. We found that men aged 40-49 years and employees reporting low support from supervisors and colleagues were significantly more likely to be continuing device users. Participants with low workplace support had adjusted odds ratios approximately two to three times higher than those with high levels of support, which was significant. Employees with low workplace support were able to communicate at work, access appropriate support, and enthusiastically participate in occupational health promotion with little psychological difficulty in using the device. Occupational health promotion using wearable devices can complement traditional face-to-face occupational health promotion.</p>","PeriodicalId":17570,"journal":{"name":"Journal of UOEH","volume":"45 2","pages":"95-103"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9559783","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Community-Based Trial Educational Heat Disorder Program in Local Salons for Older Adults.","authors":"Hikaru Kuniyoshi, Yoshiko Iwahashi, Koichi Watanabe","doi":"10.7888/juoeh.45.143","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.7888/juoeh.45.143","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>We investigated whether a combined program for heat disorder prevention can improve the behaviors and knowledge of heat disorder prevention in older adults participating in salons. This non-randomized parallel-group comparison study includes 59 participants from two salons. The intervention group met on alternate weeks on a salon day to watch an educational DVD and conduct hands-on education (Wet-Bulb Globe Temperature (WBGT) measurements inside and outside the meeting place). The intervention group conducted calls every other week except salon week to prevent action for heat disorder prevention information based on a leaflet and monitored WBGT in their bedrooms daily at bedtime. We assessed changes in recognition of heat disorders and prevention behavior between baseline, one and a half months after intervention, and post-season (approximately two months after baseline), using the Wilcoxon signed rank test. Recognition of heat disorder scores and preventive behavior improved from pre- to post-season in the intervention group. It was suggested that the approach toward older adults participating in salons could improve their recognition and behavior in preventing heat disorders.</p>","PeriodicalId":17570,"journal":{"name":"Journal of UOEH","volume":"45 3","pages":"143-153"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10159167","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Association of Preoperative Rehabilitation With Postoperative Length of Hospital Stay for Elderly Lung Cancer Patients.","authors":"Kohei Funatsu, Ryutaro Matsugaki, Hanaka Imamura, Masaru Takenaka, Fumihiro Tanaka, Kiyohide Fushimi, Shinya Matsuda, Satoru Saeki","doi":"10.7888/juoeh.45.155","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.7888/juoeh.45.155","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study aimed to evaluate the effect of preoperative rehabilitation on postoperative hospital stay in elderly lung cancer patients following lung resection. This was a retrospective observational study using the Japanese Diagnosis Procedure Combination database. Data of patients diagnosed between April 2016 and March 2020 were collected. Patients were identified using the International Statistical Classification of Disease and Related Health Problems Version 10-10 codes, C34.0-C34.3 and C34.8. Multilevel linear regression analysis was performed to evaluate the effect of preoperative rehabilitation on the length of hospital stay. A total of 9,393 patients were included in the study. Univariate analysis showed that preoperative rehabilitation was significantly associated with postoperative length of hospital stay (coefficient: -1.61; 95% confidence interval: -2.42, -0.81; P <0.001). In addition, multivariate analysis showed preoperative rehabilitation to be associated with a significant decrease in postoperative length of hospital stay (coefficient=-1.38; 95% confidence interval: -2.19, -0.58; P =0.001). Preoperative rehabilitation may shorten length of hospital stay in elderly patients with lung cancer.</p>","PeriodicalId":17570,"journal":{"name":"Journal of UOEH","volume":"45 3","pages":"155-160"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10154161","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Journal of UOEHPub Date : 2023-01-01DOI: 10.7888/juoeh.45.261
{"title":"[Journal of UOEH, Contents of Volume 45 (No.1-4)].","authors":"","doi":"10.7888/juoeh.45.261","DOIUrl":"10.7888/juoeh.45.261","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":17570,"journal":{"name":"Journal of UOEH","volume":"45 4","pages":"261-269"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138498730","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"COVID-19-Related Fear and Mental Distress Among Tunisian Primary, Middle and High School Teachers: Prevalence and Predictive Factors.","authors":"Hanen Maamri, Houda Ben Ayed, Mouna Baklouti, Nouha Ketata, Sourour Yaich, Raouf Karray, Jihene Jdidi, Yosra Mejdoub, Mondher Kassis, Habib Feki, Jamel Damak","doi":"10.7888/juoeh.45.105","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.7888/juoeh.45.105","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study aimed to determine the prevalence and predictive factors of fear of COVID-19 and serious mental distress among teachers in public schools of Southern Tunisia. This was a cross sectional study among a representative sample of 525 teachers. The level of Fear was assessed using the Fear of COVID-19 Scale (FCV-19S). A high level was defined as an FCV-19S ≥ 22. Kessler 6 (K6) was performed to predict serious mental distress. Serious mental distress was defined as a K6 score ≥ 13. The prevalence rates of high level of fear of COVID-19 and serious mental distress were 32.8% and 63.8%, respectively. Independent factors associated with a high level of fear of COVID-19 were female gender (Adjusted odds ratio (AOR)=1.6 [1.1-2.5]), chronic disease (AOR=1.6 [1.1-2.4]), home-living children (AOR=3.3 [1.4-7.8]), and poor material working conditions (AOR=1.5 [1.2-2.1]). The high level of fear of COVID-19 (AOR=3.1 [1.8-5.1]) was independently associated with serious mental distress. Living in a rural area (AOR=0.4 [0.3-0.8]), previous COVID-19 infection (AOR=0.5 [0.4-0.8]) and going to school on foot (AOR=0.3 [0.2-0.51]) were independently associated with a lower prevalence of serious mental distress.</p>","PeriodicalId":17570,"journal":{"name":"Journal of UOEH","volume":"45 2","pages":"105-115"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9559776","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Ovarian Clear Cell Carcinoma and Rectal Adenocarcinoma Detected by Tubo-Ovarian Abscess: A Case Report.","authors":"Mariko Matsuno, Tomoko Kurita, Mami Shibahara, Yoko Aoyama, Kaori Hoshino, Kazuaki Nishimura, Hiroshi Harada, Taeko Ueda, Yusuke Matsuura, Kiyoshi Yoshino","doi":"10.7888/juoeh.45.117","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.7888/juoeh.45.117","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Most cases of tubo-ovarian abscess (TOA) are due to transvaginal infection, while other internal diseases may also be associated with TOAs. We experienced a case of ovarian clear cell carcinoma and rectal carcinoma that was discovered to be a result of TOA. A 46-year-old woman was diagnosed with TOA and referred to our hospital. Laparoscopic abscess drainage was performed, and pathological findings confirmed the presence of ovarian clear cell carcinoma inside the abscess. The tumor marker carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) was elevated, and rectal cancer was diagnosed by a gastrointestinal endoscopy. Abdominal computed tomography (CT) showed a left adnexal abscess with an air image inside, and penetration of the abscess wall and rectal cancer were observed. Histopathologically, there was an accumulation of neutrophils around the rectal tumor cells. We concluded that the rectal cancer had penetrated the existing ovarian tumor and formed TOA. Non-gynecological diseases may be associated with TOA. It is necessary to consider the possibility that other clinical diseases may be associated with the trigger of TOA.</p>","PeriodicalId":17570,"journal":{"name":"Journal of UOEH","volume":"45 2","pages":"117-122"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9559781","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Journal of UOEHPub Date : 2023-01-01DOI: 10.7888/juoeh.45.217
Truong-Minh Pham, Xiaoming Lu, Jingyu Bu, Devan Tchir, Mohammadreza Pakseresht, Maeve Wickham, Allison Scott, Xiaoyi Tian, Anthony Paul Vytautas Karosas, Angela Eckstrand, Bethany Kaposhi, Emily Walker, Lorraine Shack
{"title":"Revisiting the Calculation for a Novel Measure of Average Lifespan Shortened: Real-World Examples From Cervical and Ovarian Cancers in Alberta, Canada, 2000 - 2020.","authors":"Truong-Minh Pham, Xiaoming Lu, Jingyu Bu, Devan Tchir, Mohammadreza Pakseresht, Maeve Wickham, Allison Scott, Xiaoyi Tian, Anthony Paul Vytautas Karosas, Angela Eckstrand, Bethany Kaposhi, Emily Walker, Lorraine Shack","doi":"10.7888/juoeh.45.217","DOIUrl":"10.7888/juoeh.45.217","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>In this technical note, we primarily demonstrate the computation of confidence limits for a novel measure of average lifespan shortened (ALSS). We identified women who had died from cervical and ovarian cancer between 2000 and 2020 from the Alberta cancer registry. Years of life lost (YLL) was calculated using the national life tables of Canada. We estimated the ALSS as a ratio of YLL in relation to the expected lifespan. We computed the confidence limits of the measure using various approaches, including the normal distribution, gamma distribution, and bootstrap method. The new ALSS measure shows a modest gain in lifespan of women, particularly women with ovarian cancer, over the study period.</p>","PeriodicalId":17570,"journal":{"name":"Journal of UOEH","volume":"45 4","pages":"217-220"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138498733","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Hisham N Farrag, Hirokazu Shimooka, Mitsuru Kitamura
{"title":"Review of the Specific Features, and New Demands for Antibacterial Peptides.","authors":"Hisham N Farrag, Hirokazu Shimooka, Mitsuru Kitamura","doi":"10.7888/juoeh.45.1","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.7888/juoeh.45.1","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The emergent disaster of antimicrobial resistance developed by virulent bacteria has highlighted the need to investigate substitutes for the presently existing antibiotics. Antibacterial peptides (ABPs) have arisen as promising substitutes because of their unique killing effect on bacteria: bacterial resistance toward ABPs is negligible. ABPs have many beneficial subsidiary effects, such as protection of labile bioactive compounds, and they can be covalently connected to different materials to enhance their antibacterial effect. Many researchers have investigated many applications of these peptides recently, such as in a variety of pharmaceutical dosage forms and wastewater treatment.</p>","PeriodicalId":17570,"journal":{"name":"Journal of UOEH","volume":"45 1","pages":"1-7"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10849494","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"[A Case Of An Elderly Patient With Blake's Pouch Cyst].","authors":"Hirotsugu Ohta, Junpei Kiyono, Yu Muroya, Junkoh Yamamoto","doi":"10.7888/juoeh.45.129","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.7888/juoeh.45.129","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Blake's pouch cyst is a congenital disease in which the ventricle enlargement is a non-communicating hydrocephalus. Some elderly patients have a process of the idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus (communicating hydrocephalus). We report an elderly patient with Blake's pouch cyst. A 68-year-old man visited our hospital with a gait disturbance that had begun 2 years previously but had become aggravated. He did not have dementia or urinary disturbance. CT scan and MRI showed the hydrocephalus included an IV ventricle, and the cerebrocerebellar fluid space in the posterior fossa was large. A Tap test was positive, so we attempted lumboperitoneal shunt, and his gait disturbance improved.</p>","PeriodicalId":17570,"journal":{"name":"Journal of UOEH","volume":"45 2","pages":"129-132"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9559780","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}