Vol.31 No.2 2026

ISSN 1341-5077
CONTENTS

Original Papers

Associations between External Abdominal Pressure by a Trunk Muscle Training Device and Torque of Trunk Flexion and Extension: Cross Sectional Study
Hiroshi ISHIDA, Tadanobu SUEHIRO and Chiharu KUROZUMI
Functional Classification of Medical Institutions Using Principal Component Analysis and Clustering of Performance Indicators Based on Hospital Bed Function Reports: A Case Study of Okayama Prefecture
Katsumi HONNO
Effectiveness of Artificial Intelligence-based Re-employment Support Tool (Chokowa) for Nurses: A Diversity Management Approach
Masakazu MUSHIAKI, Yusei OI, Nao KASHIMURA and Katsumi HONNO

Material

Challenges in ICD-11 Coding of Diabetic Nephropathy
Kazumi UMEMOTO, Katsumi HONNO and Makoto ANAN

Educational and Practical Research

Effect of Hugs on Promoting Relaxation in Children with Severe Motor and Intellectual Disabilities in Medical Care Dependent Groups (SMID-MCDG): Results of a Single-arm, Multicenter, Intervention Trial
Aritomo AO
Evaluating a Learner-led English Presentation Course: Insights from Student Feedback and Implications for Inclusive Language Learning
Evelyn HAYASHIBARA

Reviewer Acknowledgements

Reviewer Acknowledgements

Instructions to Authors

Kawasaki Journal of Medical Welfare Instructions to Authors