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- タイトル
- タイトル（英）
- Regional Barriers to Advancing Genetic Medicine in Japan: Insights from a Shizuoka Prefecture Survey.
- 参照URL
- https://researchmap.jp/yhoriuchi/published_papers/53851427
- 著者
- 著者（英）
- Kou Sueoka,Yuki Mizuguchi,Yasue Horiuchi,Takeshi Usui,Osamu Mochizuki,Hidehiko Miyake,Yuichi Goto
- 担当区分
- 概要
- 概要（英）
- INTRODUCTION: The expansion of genetic medicine in Japan has created an urgent need for regionally-adaptable systems to ensure equitable implementation. This study examines challenges in developing a sustainable framework for regional genetic medicine, using Shizuoka Prefecture-a non-metropolitan area with average socioeconomic indicators-as a case model. METHODS: A two-phase survey was conducted between December 2023 and January 2024. The first phase involved a questionnaire sent to 44 major medical institutions and all board-certified clinical genetics specialists in the prefecture. In the second phase, 20 of the responding institutions completed a more detailed follow-up survey. The surveys assessed human resource capacity, institutional collaboration, and the adoption of digital infrastructure. RESULTS: The results revealed critical shortages in clinical geneticists, certified genetic counselors, and genetic nursing specialists. Inter-institutional collaboration was limited, with few systems in place for data sharing or regional coordination. Digital tools, such as remote consultation systems and information platforms, were underutilized. Respondents identified the need for shared infrastructure, better communication among institutions, and flexible strategies to address geographic and systemic barriers. CONCLUSIONS: This study highlights the urgent need for network-based infrastructure and a specialized workforce to support the expansion of genetic medicine in regional settings. The findings from Shizuoka are likely reflective of broader national challenges and underscore the importance of policy and system-level interventions to promote equitable access to genetic healthcare across Japan.
- 出版者・発行元
- 出版者・発行元（英）
- 誌名
- 誌名（英）
- JMA journal
- 巻
- 9
- 号
- 2
- 開始ページ
- 525
- 終了ページ
- 534
- 出版年月
- 2026年3月16日
- 査読の有無
- 招待の有無
- 掲載種別
- 研究論文（学術雑誌）
- ISSN
- DOI URL
- https://doi.org/10.31662/jmaj.2025-0240
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研究者
堀内 泰江
(ホリウチ ヤスエ)