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Toshimi Ogawa
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Institute of Development, Aging and Cancer
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Assistant Professor
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高齢者の健康・ウェルビーイングの向上を目的として、社会参加と健康、認知機能との関係、およびAI・デジタル技術を活用した社会参加支援に関する研究に取り組んでいます。

社会参加や人とのつながりを維持することは、高齢期の心身の健康だけでなく、認知機能の維持や認知症リスクの低減にも関連することが知られています。一方で、どのような活動に、どの程度、どのような形で参加することが認知機能やウェルビーイングの維持につながるのかについては、さらに検討が必要です。また、対面での交流だけでなく、オンラインでの交流やAIとの対話など、非対面的な社会参加やコミュニケーションが高齢者の認知機能、孤独感、社会的つながりにどのような効果をもたらすのかについても研究しています。

これまで、EU Horizon 2020の国際共同研究e-VITAにおいて、日本と欧州の高齢者を対象としたAIベースのVirtual Coachingシステムの開発・実証に携わってきました。また、仙台市との連携を通じて、地域イベントや社会参加機会、個人の健康・生活情報を統合するデジタルプラットフォームの実証研究を進めています。

現在は、これらの研究成果を基盤として、個人の健康状態、関心、生活状況などに応じて適切な地域活動や人とのつながりを提案する「Virtual Link Worker」の開発を進めています。対面・非対面を含む多様な社会参加のあり方を検討しながら、AIによる支援と地域の人による支援を組み合わせ、高齢者一人ひとりに適した社会参加を支援する仕組みの構築を目指しています。

Research History 1

  • 2019/04 - Present
    Tohoku University　Institution of Development, Aging and Cancer　Leader of International division, Smart Aging Center

Research Interests 10

  • Social Prescribing

  • Non-face-to-face Communication

  • Human-AI Interaction

  • histology

  • brain function

  • senescent cells

  • cognitive function

  • gene expression

  • muscle power

  • skeletal muscle

Research Areas 2

  • Informatics / Human interfaces and interactions / Ageing and ICT, Human-AI Interaction, Virtual Coaching, Conversational Systems, Digital Health, Artificial Intelligence, Non-face-to-face Communication, Remote Support, Social Prescribing, Community Resources, Social Participation Support, Link Worker

  • Life sciences / Cognitive neuroscience / Well-being, Cognitive Function, Dementia Prevention, Social Participation, Social prescribing

Papers 34

  1. Insights from Japanese Seniors After Playing Brain-Training Games and Using a Brain-Activity Wearable Device: An Exploratory Pilot in a Living-Lab

    Ryan Browne, Takamitsu Shinada, Toshimi Ogawa, Yasuyuki Taki

    Journal of Ageing and Longevity　6　(1)　23-23　2026/02/12

    Publisher: MDPI AG

    DOI： 10.3390/jal6010023 　

    eISSN： 2673-9259

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    Aim: Brain training games offer a promising avenue for promoting cognitive engagement and healthy aging among older adults. However, little is known about how design features align with the specific needs of this demographic to promote sustained usage and thereby cognitive intervention. The aim of this study was to characterize how all aspects of the game design and player experience might influence adherence mechanisms, and assess the feasibility and acceptability of a wearable brain-activity measuring device. Methods: We use an exploratory mixed-methods approach with n = 6 community-dwelling older adults (mean age 68 ± 3.94) within a smart-home-style Living-Lab. Participants played two commercially available brain-training games. One of the games uses a wearable brain-activity measuring device. We collected System Usability Scale (SUS) and User Experience Questionnaire (UEQ) scores and conducted focus-group interviews and structured observations. We performed a qualitative theory-informed analysis through the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology 2 (UTAUT2) framework. Results: Participants reported high motivation to play brain-training games for dementia prevention. They preferred large, high-contrast text, intuitive navigation, touch-based controls, and a relaxed pacing. The wearable device was acceptable and comfortable for home use. There were requests for a clearer meaning of brain activity scores and the integration of personalized brain data with other health apps and broader health metrics. Quantitative scales (SUS and UEQ) showed similar ratings for both games, with both meeting the threshold for acceptability. Conclusions: In this formative study, concrete design features that plausibly increase engagement, persistence and adherence were identified, alongside evidence for the feasibility of integrating a wearable brain-sensor. Our findings motivate a follow-on trial testing whether an adherence-optimized design increases the training dose and downstream cognitive outcomes.

  2. When Robots Care: Elderly Reactions to Emotionally Intelligent Android

    Sonabayim Huseynzade, Rainer Wieching, Toshimi Ogawa, Yoshio Matsumoto, Volker Wulf, Yasuyuki Taki

    Lecture Notes in Computer Science　16-29　2026/01/02

    Publisher: Springer Nature Singapore

    DOI： 10.1007/978-981-95-2382-5_2 　

    ISSN： 0302-9743

    eISSN： 1611-3349

  3. Variational Autoencoder-Based Synthesis of Marmoset Vocalizations Using Linear Spectrograms

    Yegang Du, Emma Woolgar, Yukiko Kikuchi, Toshimi Ogawa

    2025 IEEE Cyber Science and Technology Congress (CyberSciTech)　806-810　2025/10/21

    Publisher: IEEE

    DOI： 10.1109/cyberscitech68397.2025.00123 　

  4. Perception and Comprehension of a Humanoid Robot by Older Adults with Dementia: Evidence from a Nursing Home Study in Japan

    Toshimi Ogawa, Kazue Matsuno, Ai Abe, Mika Ishikawa, Naoko Konosu, Yegang Du, Rainer Wieching, Yoshio Matsumoto, Yasuyuki Taki

    2025 IEEE Cyber Science and Technology Congress (CyberSciTech)　811-814　2025/10/21

    Publisher: IEEE

    DOI： 10.1109/cyberscitech68397.2025.00124 　

  5. Mitigating Elderly Isolation Through Newspaper Engagement: A Quantitative Exploration

    Jessica Takabayashi, Toshimi Ogawa, Yegang Du, Hikari Iki, Hiroki Kataoka, Yasuyuki Taki

    2025 IEEE Cyber Science and Technology Congress (CyberSciTech)　794-799　2025/10/21

    Publisher: IEEE

    DOI： 10.1109/cyberscitech68397.2025.00121 　

  6. Designing A Dietary Management App Aimed at Preventing Cognitive Decline

    Hikari Iki, Jessica Takabayash, Toshimi Ogawa, Yegang Du, Yasuyuki Taki

    2025 IEEE Cyber Science and Technology Congress (CyberSciTech)　782-787　2025/10/21

    Publisher: IEEE

    DOI： 10.1109/cyberscitech68397.2025.00119 　

  7. Behavioral Effects of AI-generated Synthetic Vocalizations in Free-Moving Marmosets

    Emma Woolgar, Yegang Du, Steven Errington, Benjamin Slater, Toshimi Ogawa, Yukiko Kikuchi

    2025 IEEE Cyber Science and Technology Congress (CyberSciTech)　800-805　2025/10/21

    Publisher: IEEE

    DOI： 10.1109/cyberscitech68397.2025.00122 　

  8. Streamlining Sensor Technology: Focusing on Data Fusion and Emotion Evaluation in the e-VITA Project

    Michael McTear, Kristiina Jokinen, Sonja Dana Roelen, Muhammad Saif-Ur-Rehman, Mossaab Hariz, Jérôme Boudy, Christophe Lohr, Florian Szczepaniak, Rainer Wieching, Toshimi Ogawa

    Sensors　25　(7)　2217-2217　2025/04/01

    Publisher: MDPI AG

    DOI： 10.3390/s25072217 　

    ISSN： 1424-8220

    eISSN： 1424-8220

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    This paper explores the use of sensor-based multimodal data fusion and emotion detection technologies in e-VITA, a three-year EU–Japan collaborative project that developed an AI-powered virtual coaching system to support independent living for older adults. The system integrates these technologies to enable individualized profiling and personalized recommendations across multiple domains, including nutrition, physical exercise, sleep, cognition, spirituality, and social health. Following a review of related work, we detail the implementation and evaluation of data fusion and emotion detection in e-VITA. The paper concludes with a summary of the key research findings and directions for future work.

  9. The Impact of Depression and Leisure Activities on E-Health Literacy Among Older Adults: A Cross-Cultural Study in the EU and Japan

    Kumi Morishita-Suzuki, Toshimi Ogawa, Roberta Bevilacqua, Sebastien Dacunha, Vera Stara, Johanna Möller, Cecilia Palmier, Asako Ohara, Ai Abe, Denilson Brilliant T., Maribel Pino, Rainer Wieching, Elvira Maranesi, Anne-Sophie Rigaud, Shuichiro Watanabe, Volker Wulf, Yasuyuki Taki

    International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health　2025/03

    DOI： 10.3390/ijerph22030403 　

  10. Reflective Dialogues with a Humanoid Robot Integrated with an LLM and a Curated NLU System for Positive Behavioral Change in Older Adults

    Ryan Browne, Mirza Mohtashim Alam, Qasid Saleem, Abrar Hyder, Tatsuya Kudo, Francesca D’Agresti, Martino Maggio, Keiko Homma, Eerik-Juhanna Siitonen, Naoko Kounosu, Kristiina Jokinen, Michael McTear, Giulio Napolitano, Kyoungsook Kim, Junichi Tsujii, Rainer Wieching, Toshimi Ogawa, Yasuyuki Taki

    Electronics　2024/11

    DOI： 10.3390/electronics13224364 　

  11. Identification of Ethical Issues and Practice Recommendations Regarding the Use of Robotic Coaching Solutions for Older Adults: Narrative Review

    Cécilia Palmier, Anne-Sophie Rigaud, Toshimi Ogawa, Rainer Wieching, Sébastien Dacunha, Federico Barbarossa, Vera Stara, Roberta Bevilacqua, Maribel Pino

    Journal of Medical Internet Research　2024/06/18

    DOI： 10.2196/48126 　

    ISSN： 1438-8871

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    <jats:sec> <jats:title>Background</jats:title> <jats:p>Technological advances in robotics, artificial intelligence, cognitive algorithms, and internet-based coaches have contributed to the development of devices capable of responding to some of the challenges resulting from demographic aging. Numerous studies have explored the use of robotic coaching solutions (RCSs) for supporting healthy behaviors in older adults and have shown their benefits regarding the quality of life and functional independence of older adults at home. However, the use of RCSs by individuals who are potentially vulnerable raises many ethical questions. Establishing an ethical framework to guide the development, use, and evaluation practices regarding RCSs for older adults seems highly pertinent.</jats:p> </jats:sec> <jats:sec> <jats:title>Objective</jats:title> <jats:p>The objective of this paper was to highlight the ethical issues related to the use of RCSs for health care purposes among older adults and draft recommendations for researchers and health care professionals interested in using RCSs for older adults.</jats:p> </jats:sec> <jats:sec> <jats:title>Methods</jats:title> <jats:p>We conducted a narrative review of the literature to identify publications including an analysis of the ethical dimension and recommendations regarding the use of RCSs for older adults. We used a qualitative analysis methodology inspired by a Health Technology Assessment model. We included all article types such as theoretical papers, research studies, and reviews dealing with ethical issues or recommendations for the implementation of these RCSs in a general population, particularly among older adults, in the health care sector and published after 2011 in either English or French. The review was performed between August and December 2021 using the PubMed, CINAHL, Embase, Scopus, Web of Science, IEEE Explore, SpringerLink, and PsycINFO databases. Selected publications were analyzed using the European Network of Health Technology Assessment Core Model (version 3.0) around 5 ethical topics: benefit-harm balance, autonomy, privacy, justice and equity, and legislation.</jats:p> </jats:sec> <jats:sec> <jats:title>Results</jats:title> <jats:p>In the 25 publications analyzed, the most cited ethical concerns were the risk of accidents, lack of reliability, loss of control, risk of deception, risk of social isolation, data confidentiality, and liability in case of safety problems. Recommendations included collecting the opinion of target users, collecting their consent, and training professionals in the use of RCSs. Proper data management, anonymization, and encryption appeared to be essential to protect RCS users’ personal data.</jats:p> </jats:sec> <jats:sec> <jats:title>Conclusions</jats:title> <jats:p>Our analysis supports the interest in using RCSs for older adults because of their potential contribution to individuals’ quality of life and well-being. This analysis highlights many ethical issues linked to the use of RCSs for health-related goals. Future studies should consider the organizational consequences of the implementation of RCSs and the influence of cultural and socioeconomic specificities of the context of experimentation. We suggest implementing a scalable ethical and regulatory framework to accompany the development and implementation of RCSs for various aspects related to the technology, individual, or legal aspects.</jats:p> </jats:sec>

  12. Digital Twins for Supporting Ageing Well: Approaches in Current Research and Innovation in Europe and Japan

    Jasmin Lehmann, Lorenz Granrath, Ryan Browne, Toshimi Ogawa, Keisuke Kokubun, Yasuyuki Taki, Kristiina Jokinen, Sarah Janboecke, Christophe Lohr, Rainer Wieching, Roberta Bevilacqua, Sara Casaccia, Gian Marco Revel

    Sustainability　2024/04

    DOI： 10.3390/su16073064 　

  13. e-VITA study protocol: EU-Japan virtual coach for smart aging

    Roberta Bevilacqua, Vera Stara, Giulio Amabili, Arianna Margaritini, Marco Benadduci, Federico Barbarossa, Elvira Maranesi, Anne-Sophie Rigaud, Sébastien Dacunha, Cecilia Palmier, Johanna Moller, Ryan Browne, Toshimi Ogawa, Rainer Wieching

    Frontiers in Public Health　2024/03/12

    DOI： 10.3389/fpubh.2024.1256734 　

    ISSN： 2296-2565

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    <jats:sec><jats:title>Aim</jats:title><jats:p>The aim of this study is to report a trial protocol for assessing the improvement of older adults’ well-being, promoting active and healthy aging, and reducing the risks of social exclusion, using a virtual coach.</jats:p></jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Background</jats:title><jats:p>Increased longevity brings with it reduced autonomy and independence, and it is therefore necessary to act with preventive measures that can promote active and healthy aging. With the development of technology, new tools have appeared, including virtual coaches, which can enable people to lead a healthy lifestyle by identifying individual needs and goals and providing personalized recommendations and advice. However, it is important that these coaches take into consideration the inter-individual and cross-cultural differences of each person.</jats:p></jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Design</jats:title><jats:p>A randomized controlled trial is proposed.</jats:p></jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Methods</jats:title><jats:p>This study will recruit 240 healthy subjects aged 65 years and older. Participants will be assigned to an experimental group that will receive the e-VITA system or to the control group that will receive an information booklet only. The primary outcome measure is the person's quality of life (QoL). Data will be collected at baseline, 3 months after the trial, and at the end of the trial, after 6 months.</jats:p></jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Discussion</jats:title><jats:p>This study will evaluate the effectiveness of the e-VITA system, consisting of a virtual coach, several sensors for monitoring, a smartphone for use at home, and a booklet, in improving the older person's quality of life. The increased perceived well-being will also be linked to improvements in other areas of the person's life, psychological and cognitive status, the area of sociality, nutrition, and eHealth literacy.</jats:p></jats:sec>

  14. Technology-Enabled Senior Living: A Preliminary Report on Stakeholder Perspectives

    Vera Stara, Elvira Maranesi, Johanna Möller, Cecilia Palmier, Toshimi Ogawa, Ryan Browne, Marine Luc, Rainer Wieching, Jerome Boudy, Roberta Bevilacqua

    Healthcare　2024/02

    DOI： 10.3390/healthcare12030381 　

  15. Empowering Smart Aging: Insights into the Technical Architecture of the e-VITA Virtual Coaching System for Older Adults

    Riccardo Naccarelli, Francesca D’Agresti, Sonja Dana Roelen, Kristiina Jokinen, Sara Casaccia, Gian Marco Revel, Martino Maggio, Zohre Azimi, Mirza Mohtashim Alam, Qasid Saleem, Abrar Hyder Mohammed, Giulio Napolitano, Florian Szczepaniak, Mossaab Hariz, Gérard Chollet, Christophe Lohr, Jérôme Boudy, Rainer Wieching, Toshimi Ogawa

    Sensors　2024/01/19

    DOI： 10.3390/s24020638 　

    ISSN： 1424-8220

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    <jats:p>With a substantial rise in life expectancy throughout the last century, society faces the imperative of seeking inventive approaches to foster active aging and provide adequate aging care. The e-VITA initiative, jointly funded by the European Union and Japan, centers on an advanced virtual coaching methodology designed to target essential aspects of promoting active and healthy aging. This paper describes the technical framework underlying the e-VITA virtual coaching system platform and presents preliminary feedback on its use. At its core is the e-VITA Manager, a pivotal component responsible for harmonizing the seamless integration of various specialized devices and modules. These modules include the Dialogue Manager, Data Fusion, and Emotional Detection, each making distinct contributions to enhance the platform’s functionalities. The platform’s design incorporates a multitude of devices and software components from Europe and Japan, each built upon diverse technologies and standards. This versatile platform facilitates communication and seamless integration among smart devices such as sensors and robots while efficiently managing data to provide comprehensive coaching functionalities.</jats:p>

  16. Toward Innovation in Healthcare: An Analysis of the Digital Behavior of Older People in Europe and Japan for the Introduction of a Technological Coaching System

    Johanna Möller, Vera Stara, Giulio Amabili, Federico Barbarossa, Giovanni Renato Riccardi, Clotilda Martella, Valentina Di Donna, Cecilia Palmier, Toshimi Ogawa, Marine Luc, Rainer Wieching, Elvira Maranesi, Roberta Bevilacqua

    Healthcare　2024/01

    DOI： 10.3390/healthcare12020143 　

    ISSN： 2227-9032

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    <jats:p>(1) Background: The increasing older population and demographic shifts highlight the need to understand the digital profiles of older adults, a pivotal factor in developing innovative technologies like the e-VITA virtual coach. This personalized coach provides recommendations for sustainable well-being in a smart home environment. (2) Methods: This study focuses on analyzing the characteristics of older individuals categorized as Internet users (onliners) and non-users (offliners). European Social Survey data from 2021 were utilized for European analysis, determining Internet usage based on frequency. Offliners are defined as users who never use the Internet, and onliners as those who use it, albeit with different frequencies. In Japan, data from the 9th International Comparative Survey on the Lives and Attitudes of the Elderly were employed, based on the responses of 1367 subjects, which defined onliners as individuals using communication devices and offliners as those not utilizing fax machines, cell phones, or the Internet. (3) Results: This paper presents a primary analysis of older end-user context and perspectives, outlining effective strategies for the diffusion of an active and healthy aging coaching system in the market and society. (4) Conclusions: the study emphasizes the importance of analyzing digital behavior in any user-centered design approach to ensure the system’s acceptance after deployment.</jats:p>

  17. Intrinsic Capacity and Active and Healthy Aging Domains Supported by Personalized Digital Coaching: Survey Study Among Geriatricians in Europe and Japan on eHealth Opportunities for Older Adults

    Vera Stara, Luca Soraci, Eiko Takano, Izumi Kondo, Johanna Möller, Elvira Maranesi, Riccardo Luzi, Giovanni Renato Riccardi, Ryan Browne, Sébastien Dacunha, Cecilia Palmier, Rainer Wieching, Toshimi Ogawa, Roberta Bevilacqua

    Journal of Medical Internet Research　2023/10/12

    DOI： 10.2196/41035 　

    ISSN： 1438-8871

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    <jats:sec> <jats:title>Background</jats:title> <jats:p>The worldwide aging trend requires conceptually new prevention, care, and innovative living solutions to support human-based care using smart technology, and this concerns the whole world. Enabling access to active and healthy aging through personalized digital coaching services like physical activity coaching, cognitive training, emotional well-being, and social connection for older adults in real life could offer valuable advantages to both individuals and societies. A starting point might be the analysis of the perspectives of different professionals (eg, geriatricians) on such technologies. The perspectives of experts in the sector may allow the individualization of areas of improvement of clinical interventions, supporting the positive perspective pointed out by the intrinsic capacity framework.</jats:p> </jats:sec> <jats:sec> <jats:title>Objective</jats:title> <jats:p>The overall aim of this study was to explore the cross-national perspectives and experiences of different professionals in the field of intrinsic capacity, and how it can be supported by eHealth interventions. To our knowledge, this is the first study to explore geriatric care providers’ perspectives about technology-based interventions to support intrinsic capacity.</jats:p> </jats:sec> <jats:sec> <jats:title>Methods</jats:title> <jats:p>A survey involving 20 geriatricians or clinical experts in the fields of intrinsic capacity and active and healthy aging was conducted in Italy, France, Germany, and Japan between August and September 2021.</jats:p> </jats:sec> <jats:sec> <jats:title>Results</jats:title> <jats:p>The qualitative findings pointed out relevant domains for eHealth interventions and provided examples for successful practices that support subjective well-being under the intrinsic capacity framework (the benefits offered by personalized interventions, especially by promoting health literacy but avoiding intrusiveness). Moreover, eHealth interventions could be used as a bridge that facilitates and enables social engagement; an instrument that facilitates communication between doctors and patients; and a tool to enrich the monitoring actions of medical staff.</jats:p> </jats:sec> <jats:sec> <jats:title>Conclusions</jats:title> <jats:p>There is an unexplored and significant role for such geriatric perspectives to help the development process and evaluate the evidence-based results on the effectiveness of technologies for older people. This is possible only when clinicians collaborate with data scientists, engineers, and developers in order to match the complex daily needs of older adults.</jats:p> </jats:sec>

  18. Supplementation with Flaxseed Oil Rich in Alpha-Linolenic Acid Improves Verbal Fluency in Healthy Older Adults

    Toshimi Ogawa, Kento Sawane, Kouta Ookoshi, Ryuta Kawashima

    Nutrients　2023/03

    DOI： 10.3390/nu15061499 　

  19. Human Coach Technology Reactance Factors and their Influence on End-Users' Acceptance of e-Health Applications

    Sarah Janböcke, Toshimi Ogawa, Johanna Langendorf, Koki Kobayashi, Ryan Browne, Rainer Wieching, Yasuyuki Taki

    International Journal of Advanced Computer Science and Applications　14　(10)　2023

    Publisher: The Science and Information Organization

    DOI： 10.14569/ijacsa.2023.0141001 　

    ISSN： 2156-5570 2158-107X

    eISSN： 2156-5570

  20. User Perceptions and Needs Analysis of a Virtual Coach for Active and Healthy Ageing—An International Qualitative Study

    Johanna Möller, Roberta Bevilacqua, Ryan Browne, Takamitsu Shinada, Sébastien Dacunha, Cecilia Palmier, Vera Stara, Elvira Maranesi, Arianna Margaritini, Eiko Takano, Izumi Kondo, Shuichiro Watanabe, Michael Ahmadi, Rainer Wieching, Toshimi Ogawa

    International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health　2022/08/19

    DOI： 10.3390/ijerph191610341 　

    ISSN： 1660-4601

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    <jats:p>Virtual coaching systems show great potential for meeting the challenges of demographic change. However, the proportion of older users in the field of digital technologies is far behind that of younger people. As part of the e-VITA project, semi-structured interviews were conducted in Japan, France, Italy and Germany with 58 people aged 65 and over, and the content was analyzed with the aim of obtaining information about how older adults organize their everyday lives, also with regard to the COVID-19 pandemic, how they deal with their health, what role digital technologies play in the lives of the interviewees and why they oppose progressive digitization. Second, the survey asked why the older adults oppose a virtual coach, which is to be developed in the e-VITA project to support older adults in healthy and active aging, and what barriers they see in a possible implementation. It was found that older respondents lead active, varied lives and that the COVID-19 pandemic contributed to the increased use of digital solutions. In addition, respondents were consciously addressing their own health. With regard to a virtual coach, barriers were seen primarily in the area of data security and sharing. It can be concluded from this that heterogeneity among older user groups should be taken into account when developing virtual coaches. In addition, aspects of data security and data protection should be presented in a clearly understandable and transparent manner.</jats:p>

  21. A systematic review of multidomain and lifestyle interventions to support the intrinsic capacity of the older population

    Roberta Bevilacqua, Luca Soraci, Vera Stara, Giovanni Renato Riccardi, Andrea Corsonello, Giuseppe Pelliccioni, Fabrizia Lattanzio, Sara Casaccia, Johanna Möller, Rainer Wieching, Toshimi Ogawa, Suichiro Watanabe, Keisuke Kokobun, Izumi Kondo, Eiko Takano, Elvira Maranesi

    Frontiers in Medicine　2022/07/15

    DOI： 10.3389/fmed.2022.929261 　

    ISSN： 2296-858X

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    <jats:sec><jats:title>Introduction</jats:title><jats:p>The focus on intrinsic capacity (IC) could help clinicians to design interventions to improve the health of the older population. This review aims to map the current state of the art in the field of multi-domain interventions based on the IC framework, to allow health professionals in identifying personalized clinical interventions, oriented to empower the older people with a holistic and positive approach.</jats:p></jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Methods</jats:title><jats:p>A systematic review of the literature was conducted in July 2021 analyzing manuscripts and articles of the last 10.5 years from PubMed, Scopus, Embase, Google Scholar and Elsevier databases. A total of 12 papers were included.</jats:p></jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Results</jats:title><jats:p>The majority of successful interventions are based on a goal setting approach where the older people are involved in the definition of the strategy to follow to remain active and independent. None of the study have used the IC as a framework to design a clinical intervention.</jats:p></jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Conclusion</jats:title><jats:p>To the best of our knowledge, no other reviews are reported in the literature regarding the IC. Our study offers several research directions, which may take the existing debates to the next level.</jats:p></jats:sec>

  22. Social Capital Mediates the Association between the ICT Usage and Well-Being of Older People in Japan: Implication for a New Design Paradigm Peer-reviewed

    Keisuke Kokubun, Toshimi Ogawa, Ryan Browne, Takamitsu Shinada, Lorenz Granrath, Johanna Moeller, Nhu Tram, Rainer Wieching, Yasuyuki Taki

    Sustainability　14　(7)　4148-4148　2022/03/31

    Publisher: MDPI AG

    DOI： 10.3390/su14074148 　

    ISSN： 2071-1050

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    As the population ages, the question of how to prevent isolation among older people and increase their well-being becomes a social issue. It has often been argued that Information and Communication Technology (ICT) usage can be a solution to these challenges, but empirical studies have not shown consistent results. Moreover, there are even fewer studies targeting older people in Japan, which is the most aging country in the world. Therefore, using the psychological comprehensive data of Japanese people aged 60 and over recorded in World Values Survey Wave 7, we conducted a study to clarify the relationship between the ICT usage, social capital, and well-being of older people to make a meaningful contribution to policymakers and the scientific community. As a result of the analysis, it was shown that ICT usage indirectly enhances well-being by increasing social capital. This indicates that for older people, ICT usage does not have a large effect on enhancing well-being, but becomes sufficiently large only through the improvement of social capital. The pros and cons of such modern communication means should be utilized as a reference when considering the development of future communication means and a human coach—a person who supports the use of communication means by older people. In other words, to think about the spread of communication means to community-dwelling older people in the future, it is always necessary to think about technology usage emphasizing the relationship between older people and society.

  23. Remote International Collaboration in Scientific Research Teams for Technology Development

    Sarah Janböcke, Toshimi Ogawa, Koki Kobayashi, Ryan Browne, Yasuki Taki, Rainer Wieching, Johanna Langendorf

    International Journal of Advanced Computer Science and Applications　2022

    DOI： 10.14569/ijacsa.2022.0130902 　

    ISSN： 2156-5570 2158-107X

  24. The effect of continuous BCAA administration on skeletal muscle regeneration after strenuous exercise

    Suzuki T(ogawa, Kano Y, Miyata H, Sugiura T, Yamaguchi A, Noda T, Hamada K

    Amino Acids　6　(1)　57-59　2012/01

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    ISSN： 1882-5001

  25. Age-related changes in two- and three-dimensional morphology of type-identified endplates in the rat diaphragm Peer-reviewed

    Toshimi Suzuki, Akio Maruyama, Takao Sugiura, Shuichi Machida, Hirofumi Miyata

    JOURNAL OF PHYSIOLOGICAL SCIENCES　59　(1)　57-62　2009/01

    DOI： 10.1007/s12576-008-0005-7 　

    ISSN： 1880-6546

  26. Age-related three-dimensional morphological changes in rat motoneurons innervating diaphragm and longissimus muscles Peer-reviewed

    H. Miyata, T. Suzuki, A. Maruyama, N. Wada

    ANATOMIA HISTOLOGIA EMBRYOLOGIA　37　(5)　394-399　2008/10

    DOI： 10.1111/j.1439-0264.2008.00873.x 　

    ISSN： 0340-2096

  27. Effects of increased activity on neuromuscular junction in aged rat diaphragms. Peer-reviewed

    Suzuki T, Hisamitsu R, Miyata H

    Adv. Exerc. Sports. Physiol.　14　(2)　31-36　2008

    Publisher: Japan Society of Exercise and Sports Physiology

    ISSN： 1340-3141

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    To examine the age-related functional and morphological changes in neuromuscular junction, male adult rats were divided into young (3-month; n=14), adult (1-year; n=14) and old (2-year; n=14) groups. Seven rats in each group were subjected to unilateral phrenicotomy to induce compensatory increased activity on intact hemidiaphragm. Neuromuscular transmission failure (NF) after 2min repetitive contraction was evaluated by a comparison of forces generated by the phrenic nerve and muscle stimulations. The endplate area was analyzed by immunohistochemical staining procedure and confocal imaging. The relative NF to muscle fatigue was significantly lower in the old group than the young and adult groups, indicating a functional improvement of neuromuscular transmission with aging. The compensatory activated diaphragm indicated significantly larger endplate area and lower transmission failure than those in age-matched control groups in the young and adult groups, but not in the old group. These results indicated that functional and morphological plasticity of the neuromuscular junction decreased in old diaphragm muscle.

  28. Detection of Lactococcus garvieae in foods and its existence in the human intestine. Journal of Intestinal Microbiology. Peer-reviewed

    Uchiyama S, Kimura H, Ueno T, Suzuki T, Tadano K, Ishimi Y

    Journal of Intestinal Microbiology.　(21)　221-225　2007

  29. Identification of a newly isolated equol-producing lactic acid bacterium from the human feces. Peer-reviewed

    Uchiyama S, Ueno T, Suzuki T

    Journal of Intestinal Microbiology.　(21)　217-220　2007

  30. Sweat rate and sweat sodium concentration in summer daily life. Peer-reviewed

    Yorimoto Akira, Yoshida Tetuya, Nakai Seiichi, Shinya Hiromi, Morimoto Taketoshi, Sakurai Masao, Doi Tatsuya, Suyama Toru, Suzuki T

    Adv. Exerc. Sports. Physiol.　9　(4)　159-159　2003

    Publisher: Japan Society of Exercise and Sports Physiology

    ISSN： 1340-3141

  31. Effects of hydration on fluid balance and lower-extremity blood viscosity during long airplane flights Peer-reviewed

    K Hamada, T Doi, M Sakurai, K Matsumoto, K Yanagisawa, T Suzuki, N Kikuchi, J Okuda, H Miyazaki, H Okoshi, M Zeniya, Asukata, I

    JAMA-JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION　287　(7)　844-845　2002/02

    DOI： 10.1001/jama.287.7.844-a 　

    ISSN： 0098-7484

  32. Effects of GABA supplementation on blood pressure and safety in adults with mild hypertension. Peer-reviewed

    Matsubara F, Ueno H, Muneyuki S, Suzuki T, Magata K, Kikuchi N, Nakamichi N, Kumagai H, Saruta T

    Jpn Pharmacol Ther.　30　(11)　963-972　2002

  33. Muscle power of the ankle flexors predicts functional performance in community-dwelling older women Peer-reviewed

    T Suzuki, JF Bean, RA Fielding

    JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN GERIATRICS SOCIETY　49　(9)　1161-1167　2001/09

    DOI： 10.1046/j.1532-5415.2001.49232.x 　

    ISSN： 0002-8614

  34. High intensity strength training improves strength and functional performance after stroke Peer-reviewed

    A Weiss, T Suzuki, J Bean, RA Fielding

    AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE & REHABILITATION　79　(4)　369-376　2000/07

    DOI： 10.1097/00002060-200007000-00009 　

    ISSN： 0894-9115

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    Toshimi Suzuki, Hirofumi Miyata, Takao Sugiura, Akihiko Yamaguchi, Koichiro Hamada, Yutaka Kano

    MEDICINE AND SCIENCE IN SPORTS AND EXERCISE　46　(5)　32-32　2014/05

    ISSN： 0195-9131

    eISSN： 1530-0315