Jane Kadohiro
Assistant Professor and Diabetes Consultant
School of Nursing and Dental Hygiene
University of Hawaii at Manoa
2528 McCarthy Mall, Webster Hall 327
Honolulu, HI 96822
Ph: 808-956-6841, Fax: 808-956-5296
Email: kadohiro@hawaii.edu
AA, Los Angeles Pierce College, 1968; BA, University of Hawaii at Manoa, 1969; BS, University of Hawaii at Manoa, 1977; MPH, University of Hawaii at Manoa, 1990; MS, University of Hawaii at Manoa, 1994; DrPH, University of Hawaii at Manoa, 1999.
Clinical Area of Focus: administration, community health, diabetes
Research Topics: Diabetes in Children and Adolescents; Diabetes and School Issues; Transitions from Youth to Young Adulthood; Diabetes Self Management Education and Training;
A faculty member since 1991, my primary areas of teaching have included population health, community health nursing, rural health teams, health care management, oral communications and therapeutic interviewing. I have served on and currently chair the curriculum and evaluation committee of the undergraduate nursing program. University committees have included the Honors Council and the Writing-focus Board. Having lived with type 1 diabetes, diabetes education, diabetes care, and population based approaches to diabetes prevention and control have remained my areas of scholarly work and focused research, with a particular interest in children, teens, and the transition into young adulthood. I frequently involve students in a number of diabetes activities in the community.
Having been a founding member of a number of diabetes organizations in Hawaii, as a part of my practice as a public health professional, I have worked extensively with many organizations at the national and international level. These include American Diabetes Association, the Diabetes Control Program of the State Department of Health, the CDC, the NIH/National High Blood Pressure Education Program, the Asian and Pacific Community Health Organization, the International Diabetes Federation, etc. From 1997 to 2005, I served on the board of directors of the American Association of Diabetes Educators and as the national president from 2002-2003.
A former public health nurse, I have served in a number of capacities at the Hawaii State Department of Health, including Home Health Administrator, Chief of Chronic Disease Branch, and my appointment by Governor Linda Lingle as Deputy Director of Health from December 2002 until Auggust 2004. In addition to diabetes care and education, my areas of professional nursing practice include systems development and strategic planning, advocacy, and public policy.
Teaching Topics: Community Health Nursing; Psycho-social Concepts; Therapeutic Interviewing; Oral Communications and Public Speaking; Health Promotion and Education; Leadership and Management; Team Development and Interdisciplinary Teams
Recent Awards and Publications:
Legislative Award, Hawaii Association of Diabetes Educators, 2005
Lifetime Achievement Award, American Diabetes Association ,2005
Leadership Award, American Association of Diabetes Educators, 2003
Distinguished Service Award. Hawaii Association of Diabetes Educators, 2003
Leadership Award, Sigma Theta Tau, Gamma Psi Chapter at Large, 2003
Reaching People Award, American Diabetes Association, Pacific NW Region, 2002
Excellence in Practice Award, Hawaii Nurses Association, 1995
Outstanding Contributions to Diabetes & Camping, Am Diabetes Association, 1995
* Management of Children with Diabetes in the School Setting. AADE Position Statement. 2007 (in press).
* Involvement of the U.S. Government toward Prevention of the Diabetes Crisis. Medical Review, September, 2007.
* Diabetes Education: What is it Really All About? Journal of the Japan Academy of Diabetes Education and Nursing. 2005, 44-55.
* Socratic Dialogues: Type 2 Diabetes: Facing Frustrations, Reversing Resistance. Internal Medicine and Family Practice News Exerpta Medica. October, 2003.
* Screening for Diabetes in the United States: Initial Examination and Follow Up. Diabetes Team NOW. No. 6. 2003, 13-14.
* White Paper on the Prevention of Type 2 Diabetes and the Role of the Diabetes Educator. The Diabetes Educator. 28(6). November/December, 2002, 964-971.
* Diabetes in Adolescents: From Research to Reality. Diabetes Spectrum. 13(2). 2000, 81-83.