Hiromi Sanada
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About
Hiromi Sanada is a pioneering researcher whose work sits at the intersection of geriatric care, rehabilitation technology, and surgical recovery. Her key research areas include perioperative continence management, pressure ulcer prevention, and the use of robotics to enhance patient motivation and comfort. A major contribution is her investigation of perioperative ultrasound-guided pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) for men undergoing robot-assisted radical prostatectomy, demonstrating that real-time visualization of the bladder neck and urethra can significantly promote early recovery of urinary continence—a finding with direct clinical impact, cited 38 times. Sanada has also advanced pressure ulcer prevention through studies on robotic mattresses with automatic air-cell pressure adjustment, showing improved patient comfort. Notably, her exploration of human-shaped communication robots in acute hospitals and rehabilitation settings has opened new avenues for motivating older patients and those with limited mobility, with her work on robotic engagement in inpatient rehabilitation cited 9 times. Through these interdisciplinary efforts, Sanada is shaping how technology—from ultrasound to robotics—can improve both physiological outcomes and the human experience of care.
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