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Naoko Kato is an Associate Professor at Linköping University, specializing in Nursing Science. Her research focuses on self-care support for patients with chronic advanced heart failure, an area critical for improving patients' quality of life amidst the substantial symptom burden associated with the condition. Dr. Kato is currently leading projects that explore the use of innovative monitoring technology, specifically Remote Dielectric Sensing (ReDS), to manage heart failure. She is conducting a randomized controlled trial to evaluate the effectiveness of non-invasive lung fluid monitoring in primary care settings. As part of her work, she has developed a tool to measure self-care behaviors in individuals with left ventricular assist devices (LVAD), and has translated this instrument into multiple languages. In addition to her research endeavors, Dr. Kato is actively involved in nursing education, teaching within the Nursing program and supervising undergraduate and advanced student theses. She holds several editorial roles and is an active member of various cardiovascular nursing associations. Her contributions to the field have been recognized by numerous awards, including the Paul Dudley White International Scholar Award from The American Heart Association in 2022.
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