The pursuit of well-being for children and families
In recent years, the increase in family problems has made it necessary to reconsider the functions of the family in Japan. As nursing studies become increasingly specialized and advanced, a new field, Family Health Care Nursing, has come into being, which has led to more investigations into the paradigm of nursing for the family system unit. My career has progressed from the earliest stages of Family Health Care Nursing as involves the education, research and practice thereof.
Family Health Care Nursing, as I see it, involves family functioning, and, particularly within this purview, support for the maintenance and improvement of self-care ability. I have taken up, as my life’s work, the “science, art, and social contribution” of the profession that aims at achieving well-being for children and families.
I regard my casual encounters with various families as something to be treasured. I have made my life's calling a quest to embrace the challenge of fulfilling the establishment and development of Family Health Care Nursing.
Prof. Dr. Naohiro Hohashi
