Medical Communications
Outline
Since 2025, the Department of Medical Communication has comprised of two faculty members who are qualified as both Clinical Psychologists and Certified Public Psychologists. The department focuses on the acquisition and enhancement of communication skills, which are essential competencies for medical doctors. In particular, through experiential learning, we aim to cultivate the practical communication skills required for clinical practice. We also offer hands-on education on professional engagement based on behavioral science. In addition, we provide medical students with education and support for managing their own mental and physical self-care and self-regulation. In terms of research, we are conducting studies on behavioral changes in patients with diabetes, as well as on behavioral characteristics and quality of life improvement in individuals with chronic kidney disease, dementia, and sleep disorders.
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Faculty
Associate Professor
Senior Assistant Professor
Research Achievements
- Sasaki, M (2020) Designing Online Lectures for COVID-19. 色多多视频 Memoirs on Liberal Arts and Sciences, 48: 13–22.
- Sasaki, M., Miyao, M., Okuyama, T., Nanao, M., Koshizaka, M., Ishikawa, K., Sata, A., Mizuno, Y., Kumano, H., and Suzuki, S. (2018) The influence of depression and anxiety on self-care behaviors in patients with type 2 diabetes. Japanese Journal of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, 44(2), 81-92.
- Sasaki, M., & Suzuki, S. (2018) Balance of decision making and Goal setting. The Japanese Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 132(6), 718-725.
- Matsunaga Y., Suzuki Y., Yamamoto S., Imamura K., Yoshikoshi S., Harada M., Kutsuna T., Kamiya K., Yoshida A., Ichikura K., Fukase Y., Murayama N., Tagaya H., Matsunaga A. (2023) Interactional effects of depressive symptoms and physical function on daily physical activity in ambulatory patients receiving hemodialysis. Renal Replacement Therapy, 9:28.
- Matsunaga Y., Yoshikoshi S., Imamura K., Harada M., Suzuki Y., Kamiya K., Ichikura K., Fukase Y., Murayama N., Tagaya H., Matsunaga A. (2022) Association of sleep disturbances with physical function and cognition in hemodialysis patients: a multicenter cross-sectional study. Renal Replacement Therapy, 8:41.
External Research Funding
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The Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (Grant-in-Aid for Early-Career Scientists, 2020–2024, Sasaki, M.)
- The Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (Grant in Aid for Young Scientists (B), 2015-2018, Sasaki, M.)