HRH Global Resource Center - Japan

Universal Health Coverage for Inclusive and Sustainable Development: Lessons from Japan

Thu, 16 Oct 2014 02:02:12 +0000

This report brings together 10 in-depth studies on different aspects of Japan’s UHC [Universal Healthcare Coverage] experience, using a common framework for analysis focused on the political economy of UHC reform, and the policies and strategies for addressing challenges in health financing and human resources for health. Japan’s commitment to UHC played a key role in the country’s economic recovery after World War second, and helped ensure that the benefits of economic growth were shared equitably across the population. [from abstract]

Widening Disparity in the Geographic Distribution of Pediatricians in Japan

Mon, 28 Apr 2014 18:11:33 +0000

The purpose of this study was to investigate recent changes in the geographic distribution of pediatricians and the factors underlying this change. [from abstract]

Impact of Japan's 2004 Postgraduate Training Program on Intra-Prefectural Distribution of Pediatricians in Japan

Thu, 31 Oct 2013 17:47:26 +0000

This study examined the trends in the geographic distribution of pediatricians as well as all physicians from 1996 to 2010 to identify the impact of the launch of a new training program for new medical graduates. [from abstract]

Impact of Nurse Working Hours on Patient Safety Culture: A Cross-National Survey Including Japan, the United States and Chinese Taiwan Using the Hospital Survey on Patient Safety Culture

Wed, 09 Oct 2013 17:50:18 +0000

The purpose of this study was to clarify the impact of long nurse working hours on patient safety culture in Japan, the US, and Chinese Taiwan using the Hospital Survey on Patient Safety Culture assessment tool. [adapted from abstract]

Characteristics of a Good Clinical Teacher as Perceived by Resident Physicians in Japan: A Qualitative Study

Thu, 29 Aug 2013 22:09:16 +0000

The objective of this study was to identify the characteristics of a good clinical teacher as perceived by resident physicians in Japan, a non-Western country, and to compare the results with those obtained in Western countries. [from abstract]

Forecasting the Absolute and Relative Shortage of Physicians in Japan Using a System Dynamics Model Approach

Wed, 28 Aug 2013 18:31:41 +0000

The purpose of this study was to propose a physician supply forecasting methodology by applying system dynamics modeling to estimate future absolute and relative numbers of physicians. [from abstract]

Nursing Leadership in a Rapidly Aging Society: Implications of the Future of Nursing Report in Japan

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 16:52:40 +0000

A recent report about the future of nursing highlights the areas where nurses can serve, contribute, and move forward to improve health care in the United States. The purpose of this paper demonstrate that the report’s recommendations could have implications for the future of nursing outside of the United States, particularly for nurses taking leadership in designing care for the rapidly aging society of Japan. [adapted from abstract]

Exploring the Ideal Combination of Activity Satisfaction and Burden among Health Promotion Volunteers: A Cross-Sectional Study in Japan

Tue, 12 Mar 2013 17:34:03 +0000

The purposes of this study were to describe the prevalence of health promotion volunteers (HPVs) with differing levels of activity satisfaction and burden; examine the association between satisfaction and burden with activity involvement and persistence, and life satisfaction; and explore associated factors by satisfaction/burden levels among Japanese HPVs. [from abstract]

Characteristics of Physicians, Their Migration Patterns and Distance: A Longitudinal Study in Hiroshima, Japan

Mon, 13 Aug 2012 18:48:38 +0000

The authors analyzed the flow of all the clinical physicians in Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan, with particular attention to migration to rural and distant places to determine effective workforce policies for rural and remote areas. [adapted from introduction]

Measurement and Correlates of Empathy among Female Japanese Physicians

Mon, 25 Jun 2012 16:02:09 +0000

This study focused on female Japanese physicians and addressed factors that were associated with their empathic engagement in patient care. [from abstract]