Department of
Social Rehabilitation

• to promote social activities and indepedent living by encouraging the social participation of persons with disabilities.
• to ensure the safety, security and comfort of living of persons with disabilities.
• to accumulate the scientific knowledge and data in order to design an effective policy on and help the professional workers in disability core and welfare field.

Staff

• Director - Akio Koide

Social Support Systems Section

• Section Chief - Yayoi Masuda Kitamura
• Senior Researcher - Kenji Gasawa

Rehabilitation Psychology Section

• Section Chief - Sumiei Tsutsui

Concurrent Post

• Researcher - Kumiko Imahashi (also in Department of Rehabilitation for Brain Functions)

Presentations/Publications, except not in English

2016

• Takahashi, Y. and Y. Kitamura. Disaster anxiety and self-assistance behaviours among persons with cervical cord injury in Japan: a qualitative study. BMJ Open 2016;6:e009929. doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2015-009929.

2015

• Kitamura, Y., H. Kawamura, and K. Nakamura. A research Paper on Disaster Preparedness. Joining Hands. e-Newsletter, No7(December): 4-7, 2015.

2014

• Takahashi, K., Kato, A., Igari, T., Sase, E., Shibanuma, A., Kikuchi, K., Nanishi, K., Jimba, M. and Yasuoka, J. (2014), Sense of coherence as a key to improve homebound status among older adults with urinary incontinence. Geriatrics & Gerontology International. doi: 10.1111/ggi.12353

2012

• Matsushige. T., T. Tsutsui, M Otaga. Mutual aid' beyond formal institutions: Integrated home care in Japan Current Sociology. 60(4). 2012, p.538-550.
• Tsutsui, T., A. Cottencin, M. Otaga, S. Higashino, F. Yamagata. Child Protection in Japan: Expectations and Reality, Review of Administration and Informatics, University of Shizuoka, 25(1), 2012-11, p. 99-110.
• Tsutsui, T., M Otaga, S. Higashino, A. Cottencin. Effects of presence in prefectures of short-term therapeutic institutions for emotionally disturbed children on psychiatric and psychological care provided to children in self-reliance support facilities and foster homes, Journal of the National Institute of Public Health, 62(2), 2012, 206-212.
• Higashino, S., T. Tsutsui, M. Otaga. Long-term and nursing care provided in Japan to elderly patients in acute care facilities, Review of Administration and Informatics, University of Shizuoka, 24(2), 2012-03, p.11-22.
• Tsutsui, T., M. Otaga, S. Higashino. Role of standardized nursing records in the evaluation of nursing care intensity., Review of Administration and Informatics, University of Shizuoka, 24(2), 2012-03, p.25-38.

2009

• Kitamura, Y. and H. Kawamura. Feelings of fatigue by acupuncture trainees with visual impairment. Journal of Japanese Society for Low-vision Research and Rehabilitation,(9), 2009, p. 149-155.

2008

• Kitamura, Y. and R. Ueda. The Effect of Workshops for Pre-school-aged Siblings of Children with Special Needs, World Association of Infant Mental Health, Yokohama, 2008-08.

2007

• Kawamura, H., Y. Kitamura. DAISY: a better way to educate --- from disaster preparedness to vocational training. California State University, Northridge Center on Disabilities' 22nd Annual International Technology and Persons with Disabilities Conference. Los Angeles, CA, 2007-03-19.
• Kitamura, Y., R. Ueda, K. Ito, N. Iizuka, H. Kawamura. The visually impaired trainees' self-perception and computer usage after the training at National rehabilitation Center. Seoul (Korea), 4th World Congress of the International Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine. 2007-06-14 , Proceedings, 2007, 67-71.
• Kitamura, Y., Ueda, R., Lee, S. The impact of a workshop with a puppet show for young siblings of children with special needs. Seoul (Korea), 4th World Congress of the International Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine. 2007-06-14 , Proceedings, 2007, 329-333.
• Kitamura, Y., Ueda, R., The Impact of Workshops for Japanese Siblings of Children with Special Needs. 18th International Nursing Research Congress. Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing. 2007-07-13, Vienna, Austria, 2007.
• Yamaki, C., Kitamura, Y., Gasawa, K., Kawamura, H. Accessible ICT for promotion of diversity, social inclusion and participation of persons with disabilities. Regional Conference on "Sharing experience on best practices and services for persons with disabilities". Cairo, Egypt, 13-15 November 2007.
• Kawamura, H. Yamaki, C. Hamada, M. Accessible Multimedia for Disaster Preparedness: International Conference on Tsunami Preparedness of Persons with Disabilities. Phuket Thailand, 2007-11-11/11-12, Tokorozawa, Research Institute, National Rehabilitation Center for Persons with Disabilities. 2007. (CD-ROM)

2006

• Kawamura, H. Assistive Technology for Activity and Participation ? Towards Secure and Sound Life of Persons with Disabilities, 1. Information and Communication Technology (ICT) development for promotion of full participation of Persons with Disabilities. RESNA 2006: Thriving in Challenging Times: The Future of Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology. Atlanta, 2006-06-25.
• Kawamura, H. DAISY: a better way to read, a better way to publish ? a contribution of libraries serving persons with print disabilities, 91 Information Technology with Audiovisual and Multimedia and National Libraries (part 1) New Access Technologies: Exploring the Heritage. World Library and Information Congress: 72nd IFLA General Conference and Council. Seoul, 2006-08-21.
• Yamaki, C., Kawamura, H., Yamane, K. Social inclusion of persons with psychiatric disabilities in Urakawa: social regards of the neighbors of Urakawa Bethel's House. Disability Studies Association. Lancaster, 2006-09-19.
• Kawamura, H. Information support in context: lessons learned from an international ICT development project on Tsunami preparedness of persons with disabilities. Session B2: Usability issues for the mobile user. ASK-IT International Conference: Mobility for All ? The Use of Ambient Intelligence in Addressing the Mobility Needs of People with Impairments: The Case of ASK-IT. Nice, 2006-10-27.
• Kitamura, Y., Kawamura, H. Disaster preparedness in patients with ALS in Japan. Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and other motor neuron disorders. 7 (Supplement 1) : Abstracts form the 17th International ALS/MND Symposium. Yokohama, 2006-12-01.
• Kitamura, Y., Kawamura, H. Concerns of Japanese children of patients with ALS. Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and other motor neuron disorders. 7 (Supplement 1) : Abstracts form the 17th International ALS/MND Symposium. Yokohama, 2006-12-01.

Contact Information

Department of Social Rehabilitation
Research Institute of National Rehabilitation Center for Persons with Disabilities

• Address: 4-1 Namiki, Tokorozawa, Saitama 359-8555, Japan
• Phone: +81-4-2995-3100
• Fax: +81-4-2995-3132