Yoshimitsu Takahashi
Biographic Data
| ID | 6169477 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Yoshimitsu Takahashi |
| GIVEN NAMES | Yoshimitsu |
| FAMILY NAME | Takahashi |
| SIGNATURE | TAKAHASHI Y |
| AFFILIATIONS | Kyoto University |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-4073-9945 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 15 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 15 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2011 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Healthcare utilization and satisfaction: A cross-sectional study among Indian immigrants in Japan
Employment status, gender, and residency duration were associated with healthcare patterns among Indian immigrants in Japan. While overall satisfaction was high (75-80%), higher health literacy paradoxically correlated with greater dissatisfaction. Future research should explore interventions to improve healthcare accessibility for recent immigrants
Development of an Essential Information Set for Supporting Life With Bipolar Disorder: A Modified Delphi Study With Patients, Families and Healthcare Professionals
OBJECTIVE: Bipolar disorder is a chronic condition characterised by alternating periods of depression and heightened mood, leading to considerable disability and frequent relapses, often resulting in difficulties in maintaining a stable social life. This study aimed to develop a set of essential information through a structured consensus process with patients, family members and healthcare professionals, to support patients with bipolar disorder …
Observational Study on Actual Cancer Screening Participation and Outcomes Among Patients with Lung Cancer Based on Linkage of Cancer Registry and Kyoto City Integrated Database Data from 2014 to 2018
Patients with primary lung cancer who underwent lung cancer screening had longer survival and better overall health at diagnosis than those who did not undergo screening. Further study is required to estimate the effectiveness of chest X-ray lung cancer screening
Depressive symptoms homophily among community-dwelling older adults in japan: A social networks analysis
Late-life depression is one of the most common mental illnesses that cause serious consequences, but the majority do not reach out for mental health services and relapses are common. The present study investigated profiled similarity of older adults' social networks in terms of depressive symptoms. In 2017, we distributed questionnaires inquiring about confidants in the community, depressive symptoms based on the 15-item Geriatric Depression Scal…
Gender Differences in Smoking Initiation and Cessation Associated with the Intergenerational Transfer of Smoking across Three Generations: The Nagahama Study
Global tobacco policies lowered overall and male smoking rates, but female smoking rates have remained unchanged. Parent-child studies revealed the effects of parental smoking, but gender differences had mixed results. We investigated the effects of long-term smoking behavior in families over three generations in order to clarify gender differences. A cross-sectional study in a community-based genome cohort was conducted using a self-reported que…
Investigation of Age-Associated Cognitive Functional Homophily in Community-Dwelling Older Adults’ Confidant Social Networks Using Exponential Random Graph Model
One of the prominent interventions to tackle loneliness and social isolation in older adults is social facilitation. The present study investigated whether similarities in cognitive functions that are sensitive to age play a role in confidant social networks among older adults. We analyzed the data of 252 community-dwelling older adults in Wakuya City, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan, who responded to a self-administered questionnaire and cognitive heal…
Prevalence of type 2 diabetes by age, sex and geographical area among two million public assistance recipients in Japan: A cross-sectional study using a nationally representative claims database
BACKGROUND: Recognising the importance of the social determinants of health, the Japanese government introduced a health management support programme targeted at type 2 diabetes (T2D) for public assistance recipients (PAR) in 2018. However, evidence of the T2D prevalence among PAR is lacking. We aimed to estimate T2D prevalence by age and sex among PAR, compared with the prevalence among health insurance enrollees (HIE). Additionally, regional di…
The reliability and validity of the Japanese version of the Daily Record of Severity of Problems (J-DRSP) and Development of a Short-Form version (J-DRSP (SF)) to assess symptoms of premenstrual syndr…
PURPOSE: To assess the validity and reliability of the Japanese version of the Daily Record of Severity of Problems (J-DRSP, 24 items) for evaluating symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS), and to develop a short form version of the J-DRSP. METHODS: Using the "DRSP-JAPAN" smartphone app, we collected daily J-DRSP records from cycle day - 6 (CD - 6) to CD 10, with CD 1 representing the menstruation onset date. Factorial validity (exploratory fact…
Predictors of New Dementia Diagnoses in Elderly Individuals: A Retrospective Cohort Study Based on Prefecture-Wide Claims Data in Japan
Preventing dementia in elderly individuals is an important public health challenge. While early identification and modification of predictors are crucial, predictors of dementia based on routinely collected healthcare data are not fully understood. We aimed to examine potential predictors of dementia diagnosis using routinely collected claims data. In this retrospective cohort study, claims data from fiscal years 2012 (baseline) and 2016 (follow-…
Decreased Administration of Life-Sustaining Treatment just before Death among Older Inpatients in Japan: A Time-Trend Analysis from 2012 through 2014 Based on a Nationally Representative Sample
The administration of intensive end-of-life care just before death in older patients has become a major policy concern, as it increases medical costs; however, care intensity does not necessarily indicate quality. This study aimed to describe the temporal trends in the administration of life-sustaining treatments (LSTs) and intensive care unit (ICU) admissions just before death in older inpatients in Japan. We utilized the National Database of He…
Development and Validation of a Short Scale to Measure How Social Relationships Support the Continuous and Conscious Endeavour to Lose Weight
This paper reports the development of a short scale (ten items) entitled ‘Social Relationships to Prevent Obesity’ (SRPO), which examines how social relationships support the continuous and conscious endeavour to lose weight. The construct and criterion validity of this scale were ascertained in this study. Factor structure and reliability were examined using data from a randomized controlled trial. A confirmatory factor analysis of the SRPO reve…
TEACCH-based group social skills training for children with high-functioning autism: A pilot randomized controlled trial
BACKGROUND: Although social skills training programs for people with high-functioning autism (HFA) are widely practiced, the standardization of curricula, the examination of clinical effectiveness, and the evaluation of the feasibility of future trials have yet to be done in Asian countries. To compensate for this problem, a Japanese pilot randomized controlled trial (RCT) of the Treatment and Education of Autistic and Related Communication Handi…
The Relationship Between Weight Loss and Time and Risk Preference Parameters: A Randomized Controlled Trial
This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of intervention (specifically, intervention by telephone and mails, known as ‘tele-care’) relative to self-help as a weight-loss method. The question of whether there is a correlation between changes in two preference parameters – time discounting (i.e. impatience) and risk aversion – and the level of commitment was examined. The study, spanning a period of 24 weeks in 2006–2007, comprised 118 particip…
P2-308 The characteristics of people who had been screened to be hyperglycaemic but did not visit clinics: A retrospective cohort study
Introduction Diabetes poses a significant threat to quality of life due to serious complications including cardiovascular diseases, and as such, many discussions have focused on screening for diabetes. In Japan, the special health examination (“Tokutei Kenshin”) launched in 2008 for all people aged 40–74 includes screening for diabetes. However, some individuals do not make follow-up visits to see a doctor even if they are deemed to be hyperglyca…
SP1-71 How does the age influence on the relationship between central blood pressure and cardiovascular risk factors? Cross-sectional analysis of Nagahama Zero-ji preventive cohort project in Japan
Introduction Blood pressure is a well established cardiovascular risk factor. In addition to traditional blood pressure indexes such as SBP and DBP, estimation of central SBP (cSBP) has become available recently. The characteristics of cSBP have not been fully described. This study investigated the relationship between cSBP and known cardiovascular risk factors according to age group and comparing this with four traditional blood pressure indexes…
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The Relationship Between Weight Loss and Time and Risk Preference Parameters: A Randomized Controlled Trial
This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of intervention (specifically, intervention by telephone and mails, known as ‘tele-care’) relative to self-help as a weight-loss method. The question of whether there is a correlation between changes in two preference parameters – time discounting (i.e. impatience) and risk aversion – and the level of commitment was examined. The study, spanning a period of 24 weeks in 2006–2007, comprised 118 particip…
P2-308 The characteristics of people who had been screened to be hyperglycaemic but did not visit clinics: A retrospective cohort study
Introduction Diabetes poses a significant threat to quality of life due to serious complications including cardiovascular diseases, and as such, many discussions have focused on screening for diabetes. In Japan, the special health examination (“Tokutei Kenshin”) launched in 2008 for all people aged 40–74 includes screening for diabetes. However, some individuals do not make follow-up visits to see a doctor even if they are deemed to be hyperglyca…
SP1-71 How does the age influence on the relationship between central blood pressure and cardiovascular risk factors? Cross-sectional analysis of Nagahama Zero-ji preventive cohort project in Japan
Introduction Blood pressure is a well established cardiovascular risk factor. In addition to traditional blood pressure indexes such as SBP and DBP, estimation of central SBP (cSBP) has become available recently. The characteristics of cSBP have not been fully described. This study investigated the relationship between cSBP and known cardiovascular risk factors according to age group and comparing this with four traditional blood pressure indexes…
TEACCH-based group social skills training for children with high-functioning autism: A pilot randomized controlled trial
BACKGROUND: Although social skills training programs for people with high-functioning autism (HFA) are widely practiced, the standardization of curricula, the examination of clinical effectiveness, and the evaluation of the feasibility of future trials have yet to be done in Asian countries. To compensate for this problem, a Japanese pilot randomized controlled trial (RCT) of the Treatment and Education of Autistic and Related Communication Handi…
Development and Validation of a Short Scale to Measure How Social Relationships Support the Continuous and Conscious Endeavour to Lose Weight
This paper reports the development of a short scale (ten items) entitled ‘Social Relationships to Prevent Obesity’ (SRPO), which examines how social relationships support the continuous and conscious endeavour to lose weight. The construct and criterion validity of this scale were ascertained in this study. Factor structure and reliability were examined using data from a randomized controlled trial. A confirmatory factor analysis of the SRPO reve…
The reliability and validity of the Japanese version of the Daily Record of Severity of Problems (J-DRSP) and Development of a Short-Form version (J-DRSP (SF)) to assess symptoms of premenstrual syndr…
PURPOSE: To assess the validity and reliability of the Japanese version of the Daily Record of Severity of Problems (J-DRSP, 24 items) for evaluating symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS), and to develop a short form version of the J-DRSP. METHODS: Using the "DRSP-JAPAN" smartphone app, we collected daily J-DRSP records from cycle day - 6 (CD - 6) to CD 10, with CD 1 representing the menstruation onset date. Factorial validity (exploratory fact…
Predictors of New Dementia Diagnoses in Elderly Individuals: A Retrospective Cohort Study Based on Prefecture-Wide Claims Data in Japan
Preventing dementia in elderly individuals is an important public health challenge. While early identification and modification of predictors are crucial, predictors of dementia based on routinely collected healthcare data are not fully understood. We aimed to examine potential predictors of dementia diagnosis using routinely collected claims data. In this retrospective cohort study, claims data from fiscal years 2012 (baseline) and 2016 (follow-…
Decreased Administration of Life-Sustaining Treatment just before Death among Older Inpatients in Japan: A Time-Trend Analysis from 2012 through 2014 Based on a Nationally Representative Sample
The administration of intensive end-of-life care just before death in older patients has become a major policy concern, as it increases medical costs; however, care intensity does not necessarily indicate quality. This study aimed to describe the temporal trends in the administration of life-sustaining treatments (LSTs) and intensive care unit (ICU) admissions just before death in older inpatients in Japan. We utilized the National Database of He…
Depressive symptoms homophily among community-dwelling older adults in japan: A social networks analysis
Late-life depression is one of the most common mental illnesses that cause serious consequences, but the majority do not reach out for mental health services and relapses are common. The present study investigated profiled similarity of older adults' social networks in terms of depressive symptoms. In 2017, we distributed questionnaires inquiring about confidants in the community, depressive symptoms based on the 15-item Geriatric Depression Scal…
Gender Differences in Smoking Initiation and Cessation Associated with the Intergenerational Transfer of Smoking across Three Generations: The Nagahama Study
Global tobacco policies lowered overall and male smoking rates, but female smoking rates have remained unchanged. Parent-child studies revealed the effects of parental smoking, but gender differences had mixed results. We investigated the effects of long-term smoking behavior in families over three generations in order to clarify gender differences. A cross-sectional study in a community-based genome cohort was conducted using a self-reported que…
Investigation of Age-Associated Cognitive Functional Homophily in Community-Dwelling Older Adults’ Confidant Social Networks Using Exponential Random Graph Model
One of the prominent interventions to tackle loneliness and social isolation in older adults is social facilitation. The present study investigated whether similarities in cognitive functions that are sensitive to age play a role in confidant social networks among older adults. We analyzed the data of 252 community-dwelling older adults in Wakuya City, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan, who responded to a self-administered questionnaire and cognitive heal…
Prevalence of type 2 diabetes by age, sex and geographical area among two million public assistance recipients in Japan: A cross-sectional study using a nationally representative claims database
BACKGROUND: Recognising the importance of the social determinants of health, the Japanese government introduced a health management support programme targeted at type 2 diabetes (T2D) for public assistance recipients (PAR) in 2018. However, evidence of the T2D prevalence among PAR is lacking. We aimed to estimate T2D prevalence by age and sex among PAR, compared with the prevalence among health insurance enrollees (HIE). Additionally, regional di…
Development of an Essential Information Set for Supporting Life With Bipolar Disorder: A Modified Delphi Study With Patients, Families and Healthcare Professionals
OBJECTIVE: Bipolar disorder is a chronic condition characterised by alternating periods of depression and heightened mood, leading to considerable disability and frequent relapses, often resulting in difficulties in maintaining a stable social life. This study aimed to develop a set of essential information through a structured consensus process with patients, family members and healthcare professionals, to support patients with bipolar disorder …
Observational Study on Actual Cancer Screening Participation and Outcomes Among Patients with Lung Cancer Based on Linkage of Cancer Registry and Kyoto City Integrated Database Data from 2014 to 2018
Patients with primary lung cancer who underwent lung cancer screening had longer survival and better overall health at diagnosis than those who did not undergo screening. Further study is required to estimate the effectiveness of chest X-ray lung cancer screening
Healthcare utilization and satisfaction: A cross-sectional study among Indian immigrants in Japan
Employment status, gender, and residency duration were associated with healthcare patterns among Indian immigrants in Japan. While overall satisfaction was high (75-80%), higher health literacy paradoxically correlated with greater dissatisfaction. Future research should explore interventions to improve healthcare accessibility for recent immigrants
Medicine (12 works) · Demography (7 works) · Psychology (6 works) · Internal Medicine (5 works) · Psychiatry (5 works) · Clinical Psychology (4 works) · Cohort (4 works) · Gerontology (4 works) · Logistic regression (4 works) · Statistics (4 works)