Changes in Judo Therapy Facilities in Japan
Author Information
Author(s): Inoue Satoshi, Nakao Mutsuhiro, Nomura Kyoko, Yano Eiji
Primary Institution: Teikyo University School of Medicine
Hypothesis
As the number of therapy facilities expanded, a more equal pattern of provision would be observed.
Conclusion
Recent increases in the number of judo therapy facilities have not necessarily led to greater equality in their geographic distribution.
Supporting Evidence
- The mean number of judo therapy facilities per 100,000 people increased from 15.3 in 2004 to 17.6 in 2008.
- The Gini indices for judo therapy facilities did not change significantly from 2006 to 2008.
- Urban areas consistently had lower Gini indices compared to towns and villages.
Takeaway
The number of judo therapy places in Japan has gone up, but they are not evenly spread out, especially between cities and rural areas.
Methodology
The study analyzed the number of judo therapy facilities and population data from municipalities, calculating Gini indices to assess distribution.
Potential Biases
Potential ecological fallacy due to grouped data and reliance on facility numbers as a proxy for therapist numbers.
Limitations
The study's use of municipality-based data may not accurately reflect the scale and nature of facilities, and the four-year period may be too short to observe significant changes.
Participant Demographics
Data collected from 3,218 municipalities across Japan.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.05
Confidence Interval
95% C.I. for Gini indices
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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