Clinical Insights: eWeLL's 'Kokoro no Care Meeting' in Osaka Attracts 80 Psychiatric Home Nurses and Specialists
On May 16, 2026, eWeLL co-hosted the 'Kokoro no Care Meeting' in Osaka. The event brought together 80 participants, including psychiatric home nurses and patients, to learn about recovery-oriented dialogue.
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The event attracted approximately 80 participants from across Japan, including psychiatric home nurses, medical/care institution staff, employment support specialists, as well as patients and their families. Through lectures, talk sessions, and interactive workshops, participants explored how caregivers can go beyond symptom management to truly connect with and unlock the potential of those they support.
Background: Transitioning from 'Management' to 'Dialogue'
In psychiatric home care, there is a growing need for engagement that addresses not just symptom management but also the individual's life and true feelings. Caregivers often face challenges in feeling effective through dialogue or finding limitations in their 'symptom manager' role. This seminar was planned to provide caregivers with practical insights centered on the concept of 'Recovery.'
Featured Speakers:
- Nobuyuki Oseko (Vice President, Visiting Nursing Station Minori): 'Practical Skills in Dialogue'
- eWeLL Luncheon Seminar: 'Creating Environments Where Professionals Can Focus on Nursing'
- Neteru Masukawa (WRAP® Advanced Level Facilitator): 'Recovery as Told by the Patient: What Does Recovery Really Mean?'
- Yoshiyuki Nakamura (MIRAI Visiting Nursing Station) and Takashi Noda (Michiruwa Group Hands Company): 'Improving Collaboration between Employment Support and Psychiatric Home Care'
FAQ
What kind of event is the 'Mental Health Care Meeting'?
It is a participatory event where psychiatric home care nurses, healthcare professionals, and individuals with lived experience learn together about practicing dialogue and collaboration, focusing on recovery (mental health recovery).
What is the background for organizing this event?
It was planned to address the challenges faced by support providers who feel limited in their role of symptom management in psychiatric home care settings and seek a sense of accomplishment through dialogue-based support.
What role did eWeLL play in this event?
eWeLL was involved as a co-organizer and proposed the creation of an environment where professionals can focus on core nursing tasks using the electronic health record 'iBow' during a luncheon seminar.
Who are the main speakers?
The main speakers include Nobuyuki Ose (Certified Psychiatric Nurse), Netaru Masukawa (WRAP® Advanced Level Facilitator), Yoshitaka Nakamura, and Takashi Noda.
What benefits can be expected from using iBow?
By systematizing task management, iBow can reduce the burden on professionals and create more time for meaningful dialogue with individuals, allowing them to focus on core nursing tasks.