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Prof. Dr. Hiroko Watanabe

Professor of Community Health Nursing & Dean of Nursing · Department of Nursing · Sapporo University of Health Sciences

Academic focus & active research

Prof. Dr. Hiroko Watanabe researches community nursing models that prevent hospitalization among frail elderly populations, designing home healthcare protocols for rural Hokkaido communities.

Home Healthcare Nursing Models Preventive Geriatric Care Community Health Screening Chronic Illness Self-Management

Supervision & prospective applicants

Scholars preparing thesis research, graduate admissions, or collaborative inquiries at Sapporo University of Health Sciences should consult the department directory for current lab openings, funding availability, and research prerequisites.

Department / Faculty
Department of Nursing
Primary Field
Home Healthcare Nursing Models
Campus Location
Higashi-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan

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