Tokyo, Japan, June 29, 2024 – The 3rd Japan-China International Nursing Symposium, held at Juntendo University in Tokyo, successfully concluded its proceedings, bringing together leading scholars and professionals from both China and Japan to delve into the future of nursing science. This prestigious event not only deepened the friendship and collaboration between the nursing communities of the two nations but also infused fresh momentum into the global nursing industry.
The symposium attracted over 370 nursing elites from China and Japan, including a prestigious delegation of over 40 nursing experts from these two countries. As a prominent representative of China's nursing sector, the First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine ("FAHZU"), with its remarkable contributions during the COVID-19 pandemic, had its experts invited to share invaluable pandemic response experiences and nursing education achievements.
Centered on the theme of " Lessons in Nursing Education From the COVID-19 Pandemic", the symposium delved into various aspects, including pandemic control strategies, nursing education and training, psychological nursing and humanistic care, and scientific research collaboration. FAHZU's nursing experts shone on the international stage, presenting compelling papers that showcased the wisdom and strength of Chinese nurses in tackling global public health challenges.
Highlights:
· Wang Huafen, Director of Nursing Department at FAHZU, presented her research paper titled "Examining Multidimensional Symptoms Experienced by Survivors of COVID-19 Using Network Analysis and Sankey Diagrams". Her research emphasized comprehensive symptom management for COVID-19 patients and shared the hospital's invaluable "Zhejiang First Experience" in combating the pandemic.
· Shen Xiulan, Head Nurse of Emergency Department at FAHZU showcased her work titled "Application of Balint Group Activities Combined with Mixed Teaching in the Training of New Nurses in the Post-COVID-19 Era," highlighting the effectiveness of this innovative approach in enhancing new nurses' professional drive, competence, and training satisfaction.
· Zhang Ruili, Senior Nurse of Geriatrics Department at FAHZU, shared insights from "Nurses' Experiences of Repeated Patient Deaths in Temporary Intensive Care Units Due to Omicron Infection in China: Qualitative Research," underscoring the need for nurse well-being, resilience, and professional development.
Wang Huafen, Director of Nursing Department at FAHZU, sharing her experience
Shen Xiulan, Head Nurse at FAHZU (left) and Zhang Ruili, Senior Nurse at FAHZU (right) sharing their experience
During the symposium, the FAHZU nursing team was invited to visit Juntendo University Hospital's Emergency Department and Advanced Ward, engaging in profound exchanges with their department leaders. Director Wang Huafen introduced FAHZU and its Nursing Department, exchanging promotional materials to deepen mutual understanding and friendship.
Visiting Juntendo University Hospital
Moreover, the symposium served as a platform to facilitate the connections among top medical institutions in China. FAHZU's nursing team had discussions on nursing science trends and challenges with nursing experts from West China School of Nursing of Sichuan University, Peking University People's Hospital, China Medical University School of Nursing, Guangxi Medical University Affiliated First Hospital, and other esteemed institutions.
The Japan-China International Nursing Symposium was not just a feast of knowledge but also a cross-border, cross-cultural academic exchange and collaboration. Through this event, the nursing communities of China and Japan reached broad consensus in multiple fields, laying a solid foundation for jointly tackling future public health challenges. FAHZU's nursing team will seize the opportunity to continue expanding international exchanges and cooperation, driving the sustainable development of nursing science and contributing significantly to global health and well-being.
FAHZU nursing team took photo with Professor Li Ka (left) and the nursing team of the First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University (right)
