Effect of Radiological Countermeasures on Subjective Well-Being and Radiation Anxiety after the 2011 Disaster: The Fukushima Health Management Survey

Murakami, Michio; Takebayashi, Yoshitake; Takeda, Yoshihito; Satô, Akiko; Igarashi, Yasumasa; Sano, Kazumi; Yasutaka, Tetsuo; Naito, Wataru; Hirota, Sumire; Goto, Aya; Ohira, Tetsuya; Yasumura, Seiji; Tanigawa, Koichi

doi:10.3390/ijerph15010124

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“…Wives may move far away from the disaster area to reduce radiation exposure to the children, while husbands remain for employment (Nukui et al, ). People may not be able to dispel their uneasiness about radiation even after many years (Murakami et al, ). Others may not express their anxiety and questions regarding complex feelings on radiation, making it difficult for PHNs to convey the correct information and knowledge.…”

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An experiential approach to developing radiological content for public health nursing: Lessons from a nuclear disaster

Kawasaki

Kitamiya

Yoshida

et al. 2020

Public Health Nursing

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Objective This study identified the radiological content required for PHNs and public health nursing students based on PHNs’ experiences caring for people affected by the 2011 Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant accident. Design We used qualitative research, interviews, and content analysis. Sample Participants were eight PHNs employed by local governments in Fukushima and neighboring prefectures. Results Six content themes regarding the nuclear disaster were identified: (a) basic knowledge about radiation, (b) public health nursing activities in emergency exposure situations, (c) management in emergency exposure situations, (d) consultation to support residents affected by the nuclear disaster, (e) activities in the existing exposure situations, and (f) disaster preparedness in the planned exposure situations. Necessary content shifted depending on the phase of the nuclear disaster recovery. Conclusions The use of the experiences of PHNs after the nuclear power plant accident to inform PHNs and public health nursing students will enable PHNs to respond appropriately and support people without difficulties. Comprehensive radiation content is needed to address the range of situations caused by nuclear disaster.

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An experiential approach to developing radiological content for public health nursing: Lessons from a nuclear disaster

Kawasaki

Kitamiya

Yoshida

et al. 2020

Public Health Nursing

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“…This study had several strengths. Although various countermeasures have been implemented to tackle SWB decline in GEJE survivors, this study is the first to encourage older returnees to engage in more daily physical activities in order to improve SWB. As previous studies have confirmed the positive effect of low‐intensity physical activity on SWB, this intervention strategy was appropriate.…”

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Efficacy of group intervention involving physical activity on subjective well‐being of elderly returnees after evacuation following the Great East Japan Earthquake

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Aim In general, physically activity contributes to better subjective well‐being (SWB) in the elderly. However, the physical activity level of older people who experienced relocation after the Great East Japan Earthquake has been reported to be low, possibly leading to low SWB. This study aimed to examine the efficacy of group intervention involving physical activity on SWB among older returnees after the Great East Japan Earthquake. Methods The participants were randomly allocated to an intervention group (4 men, 10 women) or a control group (7 women). Participants in the intervention group attended a series of weekly classes over eight weeks to encourage daily physical activity, whereas participants in the control group received no intervention. SWB, the primary outcome, was assessed by the World Health Organization Five Well‐Being Index. Results Median variation in the World Health Organization Five Well‐Being Index scores at 3 months from the baseline in the intervention and control groups was −1.0 and −2.0 points, respectively; the difference was borderline significant (P = 0.06). There was no significant difference between the groups in the median of variation in muscle strength (P = 0.79) or mobility (P = 0.77) at 3 months. Conclusion The intervention might prevent deterioration in participants’ SWB. Further studies involving older returnees with poor physical activity and/or sedentary lifestyle may be beneficial for health promotion in the area.

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“…Long-term adverse effects on the community must be projected and planned for in effective public health and medical preparedness and planning. 75 Involving the community in this process will facilitate understanding of the issues and trust in the government. Thus, the public health and health care systems must anticipate disruptions and also the surge that will follow a large-scale incident.…”

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Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosive (CBRNE) Science and the CBRNE Science Medical Operations Science Support Expert (CMOSSE)

Coleman¹,

Bader²,

Koerner³

et al. 2019

Disaster med. public health prep.

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A national need is to prepare for and respond to accidental or intentional disasters categorized as chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, or explosive (CBRNE). These incidents require specific subject-matter expertise, yet have commonalities. We identify 7 core elements comprising CBRNE science that require integration for effective preparedness planning and public health and medical response and recovery. These core elements are (1) basic and clinical sciences, (2) modeling and systems management, (3) planning, (4) response and incident management, (5) recovery and resilience, (6) lessons learned, and (7) continuous improvement. A key feature is the ability of relevant subject matter experts to integrate information into response operations. We propose the CBRNE medical operations science support expert as a professional who (1) understands that CBRNE incidents require an integrated systems approach, (2) understands the key functions and contributions of CBRNE science practitioners, (3) helps direct strategic and tactical CBRNE planning and responses through first-hand experience, and (4) provides advice to senior decision-makers managing response activities. Recognition of both CBRNE science as a distinct competency and the establishment of the CBRNE medical operations science support expert informs the public of the enormous progress made, broadcasts opportunities for new talent, and enhances the sophistication and analytic expertise of senior managers planning for and responding to CBRNE incidents.

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Effect of Radiological Countermeasures on Subjective Well-Being and Radiation Anxiety after the 2011 Disaster: The Fukushima Health Management Survey

Cited by 21 publications

References 48 publications

An experiential approach to developing radiological content for public health nursing: Lessons from a nuclear disaster

An experiential approach to developing radiological content for public health nursing: Lessons from a nuclear disaster

Efficacy of group intervention involving physical activity on subjective well‐being of elderly returnees after evacuation following the Great East Japan Earthquake

Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosive (CBRNE) Science and the CBRNE Science Medical Operations Science Support Expert (CMOSSE)

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