2025 Volume 30 Pages 122-133
This study aimed to elucidate the activities of certified nurse specialists in family health nursing (FCNS) in Japan and visualize their practices to facilitate their inclusion in medical fees using a web-based questionnaire via Google Forms. Responses were obtained from 29 FCNS, with approximately 70% affiliated with hospitals and about 90% working as FCNS in nonexclusive roles. The findings indicated that most FCNS activities extended beyond their affiliated institutions, involving collaboration with other certified nurses and certified nurse specialists across various fields; however, many of these activities were not covered by medical fees. The practice of FCNS involves dynamically and proactively engaging with patients’ families and multidisciplinary teams and understanding and coordinating relationships from an early stage. The results highlight the diverse activities and expertise of FCNS and suggest the need for further research to evaluate outcomes and build evidence related to FCNS practices.
