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1. Perception of overseas experiences among medical students in Japan: a national online survey

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Junna Iwata, Ryota Todoroki, Takehiro Hashimoto, Misa Hyakutake, Harumi Gomi, and Akira Nishizono

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Japan, Medical student, Work abroad, Study abroad, Medical education, Non-English-speaking countries, Special aspects of education, LC8-6691, Medicine
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Abstract Background Data on the perceptions of medical students on international experience in non-English-speaking high-income countries (HICs) are very limited. This study aimed to assess the perceptions of medical students in Japan toward overseas experience while in school and post-graduation, as well as to characterize the support they require to pursue their profession in international settings. Methods A cross-sectional national survey was administered online between September 16, 2020, and October 8, 2020. Participants were recruited from 69 medical schools using snowball sampling through acquaintances and social media platforms. The survey results were analyzed by two researchers. Results A total of 548 students from 59 medical schools responded to the survey. Among them, 381 respondents (69%) expressed interest in working abroad, while only 40% seriously considered it. The majority of students responded that they would like to pursue clinical training abroad for a short term or while they were medical students (54%) or during a residency/fellowship (53%). The most popular regions among the respondents for future international experiences were North America and Europe. Finally, the most reported reasons for hesitation to work abroad were language barriers (70%), followed by lack of clarity regarding career options after working abroad (67%), difficulties obtaining medical licensure abroad (62%), and the lack of role models (42%). Conclusions Although nearly 70% of participants reported a high interest in working overseas, various barriers to working abroad were identified. Our findings identified key problem areas that could be targeted when promoting international experiences for medical students in Japan.

Published
2023
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3. The impact of social isolation from COVID-19-related public health measures on cognitive function and mental health among older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis

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Prapichaya Prommas, Kaung Suu Lwin, Yi Chi Chen, Misa Hyakutake, Cyrus Ghaznavi, Haruka Sakamoto, Hiroaki Miyata, and Shuhei Nomura

Subjects
Aging, Neurology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology
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We aimed to estimate the impact of social isolation on cognitive function and mental health among older adults during the two-year-and-a-half COVID-19 period. Pubmed Central, Medline, CINAHL Plus and PsychINFO were searched between March 1, 2020, and September 30, 2022. We included all studies that assessed proportions of older adults with the mean or the median with a minimum age above 60 reporting worsening cognitive function and mental health. Thirty-two studies from 18 countries met the eligibility criteria for meta-analyses. We found that the proportions of older adults with dementia who experienced worsening cognitive impairment and exacerbation or new onset of behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) were approximately twice larger than that of older adults with HC experiencing SCD and worsening mental health. Stage of dementia, care options, and severity of mobility restriction measures did not yield significant differences in the number of older adults with dementia reporting worsening cognitive impairment and BPSD, while the length of isolation did for BPSD but not cognitive impairment. Our study highlights the impact of social isolation on cognitive function and mental health among older adults. Public health strategies should prioritize efforts to promote healthy lifestyles and proactive assessments.

Published
2022

4. Loss of independence after emergency inguinal hernia repair in elderly patients: How aggressive should we be?

Author

Princess Spencer, Japjot Bal, Misa Hyakutake, I. Michael Leitman, and Nicole Ilonzo

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medicine.medical_specialty, media_common.quotation_subject, Hernia, Inguinal, Postoperative Complications, Quality of life, Medicine, Humans, Debility, Hernia, In patient, Elective surgery, Herniorrhaphy, media_common, Aged, business.industry, General surgery, General Medicine, medicine.disease, Independence, Inguinal hernia, Elective Surgical Procedures, Logistic analysis, Quality of Life, Surgery, Laparoscopy, business
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Background Loss of independence (LOI) assesses patient quality of life after surgery and is associated with increased readmission and death. This paper compares LOI among the elderly who received elective versus emergent inguinal hernia repair. Methods The American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (ACS-NSQIP) Participant User Files from 2015 to 2017 were reviewed for inguinal hernia repairs in patients 70-years-old or older. Chi-square analysis, Student t-test, and backwards multivariate logistic analysis were performed appropriately. Results Patients undergoing elective open or laparoscopic repair were less likely to experience LOI (OR 0.061, CI 0.035–0.106) and (OR 0.052 CI 0.024–0.113), respectively, and they were less likely to experience mortality (OR 0.07, CI 0.026–0.185) and (OR 0.059, CI 0.015–0.229), respectively. Conclusions Significant debility occurs following emergency inguinal hernia repair in elderly patients. Elective surgery may be indicated more often in order to reduce emergencies and LOI in elderly patients.

Published
2021

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