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Faculty Information Details
All data is as of November 03, 2025.
- Hanaoka Hideaki
- Professor
| Affiliation | Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences |
|---|---|
| Discipline | Physical Therapy/Occupational Therapy |
| Academic Degrees |
Hiroshima University Doctor of Philosophy in Health Science Hiroshima University Master of Health Science |
| Research Fields |
Complex systems; Biomedical engineering; Rehabilitation science / Welfare engineering |
| Research Keywords | quality of life / elderly people / reminiscence / community |
| Comments | The number of elderly people is expected to continue to increase in the future, and it is becoming more important than ever to design effective support for their healthier and longer lives. In response to this situation, I am focusing on the lives of the elderly people in a variety of environments, including local communities, hospitals, and facilities, and making efforts to prove the effectiveness of occupational therapy to support their lives. |
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| Past media appearances | |
| Topic |
Medical Care and Community/Home Healthcare/Caregiving Mental health |
| SDGs |
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| Educational Programs |
[Bachelor Degree Program] School of Medicine : Program of Health Sciences : Occupational Therapy [Master's Program] Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences : Division of Integrated Health Sciences : Program of Health Sciences [Doctoral Program] Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences : Division of Integrated Health Sciences : Program of Health Sciences |
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