TTLV: Current status and issues facing nurses and caregivers for the elderly in Japan today

MASTER'S THESIS INFORMATION

1. Student's full name:Le Thi Hong 

2. Gender: Female

3. Date of birth: December 29, 1991

4. Place of birth: Bac Ninh

5. Student recognition decision No. 3215/2014/QD-XHNV-SDH dated December 31, 2014 of the President of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi.

6. Changes in the training process: Extension of thesis defense period

7. Thesis topic name:“Current status and issues facing nurses and caregivers for the elderly in Japan today”.

8. Major: Asian Studies Code: 60.31.06.08

9. Scientific instructor:Dr. Nguyen Phuong Thuy, Faculty of Oriental Studies, University of Social Sciences and Humanities.

10. Summary of thesis results:

The problems of the elderly have seriously affected the Japanese economy, slowing down its growth and making it almost impossible to return to the miraculous growth stage as before. In this context, the Japanese government is forced to introduce welfare policies to support the elderly in a reasonable manner, especially in terms of human resources to meet the healthcare system so that they can be cared for and some can continue to work and contribute to society. Based on the research, the aging status of Japanese society, the consequences of this problem and the basic social welfare policies implemented by the Japanese government are clarified, especially related to the extensive development of the nursing workforce and the social issues arising in this development process. From there, the author presents, analyzes, compares and draws out the solutions that have been, are being and can be implemented as well as the limitations from the policies put forth by Japan so that countries with aging population structure (or moving towards it like Vietnam) can gain many lessons to improve social policies while mitigating the negative impacts caused by the aging population process that is becoming more and more common around the world.

11. Practical application:

Comparing and evaluating the issue of building a highly skilled workforce in the nursing care industry for the elderly when dealing with the problem of population aging in Japan and Vietnam today will bring many practical benefits, contributing to building a model of a fair, democratic, civilized, and charitable society in our country. As a developing country, Vietnam's top priority is economic development. However, in addition to promoting economic potential, social welfare policies and health care for the elderly are also receiving increasing attention. Moreover, this issue is becoming more urgent as Vietnam's population is aging. From studying Japanese society from many perspectives, these authors have drawn lessons and experiences that Vietnam can learn from, preparing to cope with a society that is approaching an aging population in the near future.

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INFORMATION ON MASTER'S THESIS

1. Full name: Le Thi Hong 2. Sex: Female

3. Date of birth: December 29, 1991 4. Place of birth: Bac Ninh province

5. Admission decision number: 3215/2014/QD-XHNV-SĐH Dated December 31, 2014, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University in Hanoi.

6. Changes in academic process: changed thesis defense time (extend the deadline)

7. Official thesis title: “Current situation and problems faced by care-givers, nurses for the elderly in Japan today”.

8. Major: Asia Studies Code: 60.31.06.08

9. Supervisors: Dr. Nguyen Phuong Thuy, Lecturer of Japanese Studies, Faculty of Oriental Studies, University of Social Sciences and Humanities.

10. Summary of the findings of the thesis:

The problem of an aging society has had severe effects on the Japanese economy such as slow growth and a virtual inability to return to the magical times of high economic growth. In this context, the Japanese government has been forced to enact policies to support the elderly, especially in regard to human resources, in order for the healthcare system to continue to adequately care for Japanese society. Based on the author's research, the current status of the aging Japanese society, its consequences, and the social welfare policies the Japanese government has implemented are clear, particularly in relation to the expansion of the nursing workforce and the social issues arising from this process. The writer presents, analyzes, and compares the solutions that have been and are likely to be implemented as well as the limitations of such policies given the aging population of Japan (or countries that are approaching this problem like Vietnam). Through this process, the author obtains many lessons aimed at perfecting social policies, while also mitigating the negative impacts due to population aging, a social issue which is becoming prevalent throughout the world.

11. Practical applicability, if any:

The correlation and assessment of Japan's difficulties arising from the creation of a highly expert nursing force for the care of the elderly when confronted with the problem of population aging provides valuable lessons to the Vietnam of today and will contribute to building a fair society, and promoting democracy, civility, and charity in our country. As a developing country, Vietnam's first priority is economic development. However, besides the promotion of the country's economic potential, the need for social welfare policies concerning elderly care has recently attracted great attention. Moreover, this problem will become even more urgent as Vietnam's population continues to age. From this multi-aspect study of Japanese society, the author draws lessons and experiences that Vietnam can learn from in order to be ready to confront the approaching aging population of tomorrow.

12. Further research directions, if any:

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