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    Knowledge and risk perception of radiation for Japanese nursing students after the Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant disaster

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    Background: The Japanese have had three experiences of radiation disasters: the atomic bombs dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945, and the 2011 Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant disaster. The former two experiences have been covered in compulsory education programs. In light of these incidents, a strong fear of radiation has pervaded people of several generations. In such a situation, the role of nurses is important. When nurses treat residents, their attitudes change depending on how they understand and feel about radiation. The foundations of these attitudes are formed through student education. Hence, it is necessary to explore nursing students' understanding and risk perception of radiation, and the nature of radiation education received. Objectives: To assess the levels of understanding and risk perception of nursing students regarding radiation. Design: Cross-sectional survey. Methods: A questionnaire survey was administered to all students (74 first-year, 79 second-year, 65 third-year, and 69 fourth-year students) in the nursing department of a Japanese national university. The response rate was 84%. Respondents were asked to rate their level of understanding of 50 phrases chosen from two supplementary texts about radiation for elementary school students and for middle and high school students, prepared by the Japanese Ministry. Further, they were asked to rate their risk perception for 30 events, and to answer six questions about radiation. Results: It was found that knowledge about radiation among Japanese nursing students was poor, because sufficient radiation education had not been provided. Hence, they displayed a greater fear of X-rays as compared to American students and members of the League of Woman Voters. However, it was also found that an increase in understanding might decrease risk perception. Conclusions: It was concluded that nursing students require adequate education about radiation, in order to reduce their fear of X-rays and to mitigate their risk perception

    A Scholarly Report of the Educational Visit to Florida Atlantic University with Scholars of Caring Concerning Programs of Community Caring in Nursing.

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    2017年3月に徳島大学と連携協定を締結しているフロリダアトランティック大学看護学部(以下,FAU)を訪問し,コミュニティにおけるケアリング活動に関する視察を行った. Community Health Center at West Gateは低所得層が多く住む地域において住民の保健・医療へのアクセスを確保するために,FAU が助成金を確保して設立し運営している施設である.Louis and AnneGreen Memory & Wellness Centerは,大学敷地内にFAUが助成金を得て設立し運営している認知症などの方への通所施設である.Head Lice solutionsは,教員が調査研究を行いながら協力して実施しているアタマジラミへの対策である.Light of The World Clinicは,寄付と専門職らがボランティアによって協力して運営されているクリニックであり,移民等の多い地域の人々への保健・医療を提供する施設であり,FAUの教員がボランティアのNurse Practitionerとして診察を行っていた. このような大学が運営したり協力しているコミュニティへの活動は,健康の不利益を生じている人々への不平等を取り除くための取り組みや,コミュニティで生じている問題への対応のための取り組みであった.大学が実践活動を行いながら,調査研究を推進し,さらに学生への実習施設としても活用され,非常に有用な取り組みであった.This report contains the goals and explanations for the educational visit to Florida Atlantic University(FAU). The aim of this visit was to investigate the activities in the community that FAU faculty members were actively engaged. This visit was conducted in collaboration with the bilateral agreement between Tokushima University and Florida Atlantic University. Florida Atlantic University Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing has facilities that foster community involvement and caring within Palm Beach County in Florida. The Community Health Center at West Gate was established and operated by FAU particularly for lower-income families who live in the vicinity. These families have little access to health care systems and their only means of seeking health care is through this center. Another clinical practice setting is the Louis and Anne Green Memory & Wellness Center. It is a daycare facility for older persons particularly those with memory problems, and mental disturbances and/or dementia. The center was founded and is operated by FAU within the premises of the university. The Head Lice Solutions is a health care initiative that focuses on the treatment of head lice basically among children in schools. The center is supported by a member of the FAU faculty, who is an expert on head lice as a school nurse. The Light of The World Clinic provides health care to people in the area who have little access to care. A faculty member, who is also a nurse practitioner, runs a consulting room at this clinic. These activities are intended to benefit communities within the area of responsibility at the vicinity of Florida Atlantic University. FAU has their goal which is to eliminate inequalities among those who suffer from health disadvantages, and address health issues when they arise in the community. The university promotes the combination of research with practice, and the project is also used as an educational facility for students. Overall, these functions create benefits for students’ and residents’ health and well-being

    A地区の自主防災力を高める保健師の支援

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    A地区における防災に関するニーズをもとに開催した防災講習会が住民の意識に与える影響および自主防災力を高めるための保健師の支援について検討した。地域の組織・団体へのインタビュー調査やA地区住民に対するアンケー結果をもとに、ニーズを反映した講習会を開催し、開催後にアンケートを実施した。各地域の組織・団体は「自主防災組織の発展」、「市や消防団との連携体制」を望んでいた。また、住民のニーズや防災講習会をとおして、①平均自立期間延伸のための取り組み、②住民組織間の連携の強化、③人材発掘、④ニーズの把握、⑤継続的かつ体験型の防災活動の実施等の保健師の支援が必要といえた

    Rapidly Progressive Multiple Cavity Formation in Necrotizing Pneumonia Caused by Community-acquired Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus Positive for the Panton-Valentine Leucocidin Gene

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    A 66-year-old man was transferred to our hospital for pneumonia that was resistant to sulbactam/ampicillin and levofloxacin therapy. Chest computed tomography showed the rapidly progressive formation of multiple cavities. Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) was isolated, and the patient was diagnosed with necrotizing pneumonia caused by community-acquired MRSA (CA-MRSA). The MRSA strain had type IV staphylococcus cassette chromosome mec and genes encoding Panton-Valentine leucocidin (PVL). CA-MRSA necrotizing pneumonia with the PVL gene is rare; only three cases have been previously reported in Japan. We administered anti-MRSA antibiotics and the patient achieved complete clinical and radiological improvement
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