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The relationship between student-guidance and educational counseling
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A study of teaching method in clothing practice : In case of elastic waist pants with side pockets
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A Survey on Disaster Preparedness in Business Continuity Plans (BCP) of Children's Homes: Focusing on Emergency Toilet
Full text linkObjective: The purpose of this study was to clarify the actual status of disaster preparedness in children's homes with a focus on emergency toilet.
Method: A self-administered questionnaire survey was conducted among individuals responsible for BCP development at children's homes nationwide. The survey period was from April to June 2023. The survey items included the characteristics of the children's homes disaster-related experiences the attributes of those in charge of BCP development the status of BCP development and the level of disaster preparedness. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze each item. Additionally a χ2 test was employed to examine the relationship between the presence of a disaster toilet manual and various factors including the characteristics of the children's homes disaster-related experiences the attributes of the person in charge of BCP development and the status of BCP development and disaster preparedness.
Results: A total of 82 facilities (41.0%) had already formulated a BCP. There was a significant relationship between the preparation of a disaster toilet manual and both the characteristics of the children's homes and the attributes of the person in charge of BCP development. Facilities that had prepared a disaster toilet manual were significantly more likely to have experience in BCP development. These facilities were also significantly more likely to possess disaster toilets simple toilets portable toilets waste storage areas children's diapers and sanitary napkins.
Conclusion: Few facilities have prepared disaster toilet manuals indicating a need to strengthen toilet measures in BCPs to ensure proper hygiene management during disasters. It is crucial to disseminate existing knowledge on basic disaster preparedness plans and toilet countermeasures as well as to train and support personnel who can continuously oversee disaster preparedness efforts.departmental bulletin pape
Support Practices in the Stage of “Connecting” Elderly People Who Are Homebound to Local Resources in Tertiary Prevention: A Review of Domestic Literature
Full text linkAbstract: Japan faces growing concerns over the increasing number of elderly individuals who have difficulty going out due to the aging population and changing societal values. Health, medical, and welfare professionals are striving to "connect" these homebound elderly individuals with local community resources, yet the details of these interventions are not well understood. This study aims to review domestic literature on practices that support the connection of elderly individuals requiring nursing care to community resources. A literature search was conducted using the Japanese Medical Abstracts Society (Ichushi) database. Keywords included terms such as “homebound,” “elderly,” “public health nurse,” “community comprehensive support center,” “encouragement,” “support,” “link,” “going out,” “community resources,” “day-care center,” “exercise class,” “salon,” and “nursing care prevention project.” Out of 25 papers retrieved, six papers describing support practices at the tertiary prevention stage for connecting homebound elderly to community resources were selected for qualitative analysis. The support practices were categorized into six themes: (1) linking elderly individuals to community resources based on their individuality, (2) providing concrete images of how to utilize community resources, (3) identifying the appropriate timing to link individuals through accumulated daily support, (4) collaborating with families, (5) partnering with key persons and professionals within the community, and (6) engaging with community group activities. This study suggests that when connecting elderly individuals living at home with community resources, health, medical, and welfare professionals should focus on individual needs and emphasize the importance of family and community collaboration. Tailored interventions and partnerships with key community figures are crucial to facilitating meaningful connections and enhancing social engagement.departmental bulletin pape
The Interpretive Practice on the Right and Freedom to “Live Peacefully” to Resolve Discrimination Against Leprosy
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