Addressing health challenges in rural Japan: a thematic analysis of social isolation and community solutions.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The establishment of sustainable connections between medical professionals and rural citizens is pivotal for effective community healthcare. Our study focuses on understanding and resolving health problems arising from social isolation, a critical barrier to achieving this goal, especially in the context of the coronavirus disease 2019(COVID-19) pandemic's impact on community dynamics respecting social cognitive theory. This study investigates the link between social isolation and rural community healthcare. We aim to develop methods that improve interaction and collaboration between healthcare providers and rural communities, ultimately enhancing the region's healthcare system.

Methods

Employing thematic analysis based on social cognitive theory, we conducted sem

SUBMITTER: Ohta R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10790262 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature