Role of Regional Core Centers for Liver Disease Management in the Continuity of Activities of Hepatitis Medical Care Coordinators

Abstract

Continuation of activities is important for the hepatitis medical care coordinators to fulfill their functions, which must be supported by regional core centers for liver disease management. Thus, we conducted a questionnaire survey among coordinators in Kumamoto Prefecture to identify factors that motivates them to continue their activities. Results showed that coordinators were mainly motivated by a sense of social contribution. The factors considered important in the continuation of their activities are self-evaluation and of others, resolution of concerns about their activities, and the presence of peers/consultants. The regional core centers should actively provide a place and means for the coordinators to be active.