Kensuke Yoshimura
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View article: Impact of community-oriented medical education on medical students’ perceptions of community healthcare: A qualitative study (Preprint)
Impact of community-oriented medical education on medical students’ perceptions of community healthcare: A qualitative study (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND Physician maldistribution remains a global challenge, with Japan's rural regions facing critical shortages of healthcare providers. Regional quota programs have been implemented to attract medical students to underserved areas;…
View article: Seasonality and Trend of Cellulitis, Herpes Zoster, and Varicella: A Nationwide Population-based Study
Seasonality and Trend of Cellulitis, Herpes Zoster, and Varicella: A Nationwide Population-based Study Open
This nationwide study confirmed distinct seasonal patterns and trends for cellulitis, herpes zoster, and varicella in Japan. The findings enhance the understanding of the epidemiology of these infectious skin diseases at a nationwide popul…
View article: Impact of new antifungal medications on onychomycosis prescriptions and costs in Japan: A nationwide claims database study
Impact of new antifungal medications on onychomycosis prescriptions and costs in Japan: A nationwide claims database study Open
Onychomycosis, a fungal nail infection, is a common dermatological condition in Japan, with a prevalence of approximately 5%–10%. Despite the introduction of new antifungal medications and updated treatment guidelines published in 2019, da…
View article: #842 Validation of the excessive salt intake screening questionnaire in CKD patients
#842 Validation of the excessive salt intake screening questionnaire in CKD patients Open
Background and Aims Excessive salt intake is implicated in the progression of hypertension, chronic kidney disease (CKD), diabetic nephropathy, cardiovascular diseases, cerebrovascular diseases, and increased mortality. In Japan, average s…
View article: Clinical epidemiology of the endoscopic, laparoscopic, and surgical resection of malignant gastric tumors in Japan, 2014-2021: a retrospective study using open data from a national claims database
Clinical epidemiology of the endoscopic, laparoscopic, and surgical resection of malignant gastric tumors in Japan, 2014-2021: a retrospective study using open data from a national claims database Open
Background Gastric cancer is one of the most common malignancies and its incidence is high in East Asia. Several options are available for resection of malignant gastric tumors, ranging from endoscopic resection of early-stage cancer to op…
View article: Association between mental health social worker staffing in psychiatric emergency wards and readmission outcomes: A nationwide survey in Japan
Association between mental health social worker staffing in psychiatric emergency wards and readmission outcomes: A nationwide survey in Japan Open
Aim The mental healthcare system in Japan is transitioning from institution‐based to community‐based treatment. To prevent prolonged hospitalization and community integration of psychiatric patients, mental health social workers (MHSWs) ar…
View article: Deaths caused by osteoporotic fractures in Japan: An epidemiological study
Deaths caused by osteoporotic fractures in Japan: An epidemiological study Open
After researching the individual death certificate data focusing on the coexisting hip or spinal fragility fracture, it was implied that osteoporosis may have a higher mortality rate in Japan than what is published.
View article: Prescription of anti-influenza drugs in Japan, 2014–2020: A retrospective study using open data from the national claims database
Prescription of anti-influenza drugs in Japan, 2014–2020: A retrospective study using open data from the national claims database Open
Background Both physicians and patients are proactive towards managing seasonal influenza in Japan and six drugs are approved. Although many countries have national influenza surveillance systems, data on nationwide prescription practices …
View article: Association between precautionary behaviors against coronavirus disease and psychosocial factors in outpatients with a pre‐existing disease and their attendants
Association between precautionary behaviors against coronavirus disease and psychosocial factors in outpatients with a pre‐existing disease and their attendants Open
Aim The spread of the novel coronavirus infection (coronavirus disease 2019 [COVID‐19]) has caused behavioral changes and mental illness in patients and their attendants during its early phase. The present study aimed to examine the associ…
View article: Prescription of anti-influenza drugs in Japan, 2014-2020: a retrospective study using open data from the national claims database
Prescription of anti-influenza drugs in Japan, 2014-2020: a retrospective study using open data from the national claims database Open
Background Both physicians and patients are proactive towards managing seasonal influenza in Japan and six drugs are approved. We aimed to clarify the status of anti-influenza drug use by analyzing real-world data. Methods This retrospecti…
View article: Clinical Effectiveness and Cost-effectiveness of Videoconference-Based Integrated Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Chronic Pain: Randomized Controlled Trial
Clinical Effectiveness and Cost-effectiveness of Videoconference-Based Integrated Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Chronic Pain: Randomized Controlled Trial Open
Background Cognitive behavioral therapy is known to improve the management of chronic pain. However, the components of this therapy are still being investigated and debated. Objective This study aimed to examine the effectiveness of an int…
View article: A DNA barcode database for the woody plants of Japan
A DNA barcode database for the woody plants of Japan Open
DNA barcode databases are increasingly available for a range of organisms facilitating the wide application of DNA barcode-based pursuits. Here we announce the development of a comprehensive DNA barcode database of the Japanese woody flora…
View article: Increase in Achilles Tendon Rupture Surgery in Japan: Results From a Nationwide Health Care Database
Increase in Achilles Tendon Rupture Surgery in Japan: Results From a Nationwide Health Care Database Open
Background: Nationwide epidemiologic studies in Scandinavian countries have shown that the incidence of Achilles tendon ruptures (ATRs) has increased, and the rate of surgical treatment has declined markedly in the past decade. However, th…
View article: Clinical Effectiveness and Cost-effectiveness of Videoconference-Based Integrated Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Chronic Pain: Randomized Controlled Trial (Preprint)
Clinical Effectiveness and Cost-effectiveness of Videoconference-Based Integrated Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Chronic Pain: Randomized Controlled Trial (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND Cognitive behavioral therapy is known to improve the management of chronic pain. However, the components of this therapy are still being investigated and debated. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to examine the effectiveness of an …
View article: Integrated cognitive behavioral therapy for chronic pain
Integrated cognitive behavioral therapy for chronic pain Open
Background: We aimed to examine the feasibility of our newly-developed, integrated, and high-intensity individual cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) protocol for treatment-resistant chronic pain. Methods: We conducted an open-labeled prosp…
View article: How was cognitive behavioural therapy for mood disorder implemented in Japan? A retrospective observational study using the nationwide claims database from FY2010 to FY2015
How was cognitive behavioural therapy for mood disorder implemented in Japan? A retrospective observational study using the nationwide claims database from FY2010 to FY2015 Open
Objectives To clarify the dissemination status of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) in Japan under the national health insurance scheme. Design Retrospective observational study. Setting National Database of Health Insurance Claims and S…
View article: Randomized controlled trial on the effect of Internet-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with Real-Time Therapist Support Via a Video Conference for patients with chronic pain: A study protocol
Randomized controlled trial on the effect of Internet-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with Real-Time Therapist Support Via a Video Conference for patients with chronic pain: A study protocol Open
Background: Chronic pain, which persists for at least 12 weeks, is a serious medical condition that not only causes numerous physical and mental conditions, but also affects a person's entire life. Previous studies concerning cognitive beh…
View article: Randomized controlled trial on the effect of Internet-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with Real-Time Therapist Support Via a Video Conference for patients with chronic pain: A study protocol
Randomized controlled trial on the effect of Internet-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with Real-Time Therapist Support Via a Video Conference for patients with chronic pain: A study protocol Open
Background: Chronic pain, which persists for at least 12 weeks, is a serious medical condition that not only causes numerous physical and mental conditions, but also affects a person's entire life. Previous studies concerning cognitive beh…
View article: Internet-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy With Real-Time Therapist Support via Videoconference for Patients With Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Panic Disorder, and Social Anxiety Disorder: Pilot Single-Arm Trial
Internet-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy With Real-Time Therapist Support via Videoconference for Patients With Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Panic Disorder, and Social Anxiety Disorder: Pilot Single-Arm Trial Open
Videoconference-delivered CBT for patients with OCD, SAD, and SAD may be feasible and acceptable.
View article: Survey of Anticonvulsant Drugs and Lithium Prescription in Women of Childbearing age in Japan Using a Public National Insurance Claims Database
Survey of Anticonvulsant Drugs and Lithium Prescription in Women of Childbearing age in Japan Using a Public National Insurance Claims Database Open
Purpose: Pharmacological treatments with some anticonvulsants, including valproate, and lithium should be avoided where possible in childbearing-aged and pregnant women with epilepsy and bipolar disorder because they increase the risk of m…
View article: Internet-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy With Real-Time Therapist Support via Videoconference for Patients With Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Panic Disorder, and Social Anxiety Disorder: Pilot Single-Arm Trial (Preprint)
Internet-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy With Real-Time Therapist Support via Videoconference for Patients With Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Panic Disorder, and Social Anxiety Disorder: Pilot Single-Arm Trial (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is the first-line treatment for adults with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), panic disorder (PD), and social anxiety disorder (SAD). Patients in rural areas can access CBT via the internet…
View article: Does cognitive behavioral therapy alter mental defeat and cognitive flexibility in patients with panic disorder?
Does cognitive behavioral therapy alter mental defeat and cognitive flexibility in patients with panic disorder? Open
Objective Mental defeat and cognitive flexibility have been studied as explanatory factors for depression and posttraumatic stress disorder. This study examined mental defeat and cognitive flexibility scores in patients with panic disorder…
View article: Dissemination of cognitive behavioral therapy for mood disorder under the national health insurance scheme in Japan: A descriptive study using the National Database of Health Insurance Claims of Japan with special focus on Japan’s southwest region
Dissemination of cognitive behavioral therapy for mood disorder under the national health insurance scheme in Japan: A descriptive study using the National Database of Health Insurance Claims of Japan with special focus on Japan’s southwest region Open
Cognitive therapy/cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) has consistently been shown to be effective for a range of mental disorders, and was introduced into psychiatric care in Japan in the late 1980s.Since April 2010, the national health ins…
View article: A feasibility study of the clinical effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of individual cognitive behavioral therapy for panic disorder in a Japanese clinical setting: an uncontrolled pilot study
A feasibility study of the clinical effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of individual cognitive behavioral therapy for panic disorder in a Japanese clinical setting: an uncontrolled pilot study Open
UMIN-CTR UMIN000022693 (retrospectively registered).
View article: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Patients with Social Anxiety Disorder Who Remain Symptomatic following Antidepressant Treatment: A Randomized, Assessor-Blinded, Controlled Trial
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Patients with Social Anxiety Disorder Who Remain Symptomatic following Antidepressant Treatment: A Randomized, Assessor-Blinded, Controlled Trial Open
Background: Although antidepressants are still a commonly used treatment for social anxiety disorder (SAD), a significant proportion of patients fail to remit following antidepressants. However, no standard approach has been established fo…