Report Released on the FY2025 Survey Study
Overview
The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare released the results of a survey asking about perceptions of jobs in medical care, long-term care and welfare; acceptance of introducing technology in medical and long-term care settings; and expectations of the government. The online survey was conducted from January 29 to February 3, 2026, among men and women aged 20 to 74 living in Japan, to gather basic materials for the 2026 White Paper on Health, Labour and Welfare and for other purposes. There were 3,000 valid responses. The results showed that more than 70% viewed the introduction of technology in medical and long-term care settings positively, and that reducing the burden on medical and long-term care workers was the leading expectation for its introduction.
Key points
- The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare released the report on its FY2025 project.
- More than 70% view the introduction of technology in medical and long-term care settings positively.
- Reducing the burden on medical and long-term care workers is the leading expectation for introducing technology.
Overview
The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare compiled and released survey results on perceptions of jobs in medical care, long-term care and welfare; acceptance of introducing technology in medical and long-term care settings; and expectations of the government. The survey was conducted to gather basic materials for preparing the 2026 White Paper on Health, Labour and Welfare, among other purposes.
Details
The survey targeted men and women aged 20 to 74 living in Japan, with respondents selected by age group and target region. The survey was conducted online. The contractor was Adecco Ltd.
The results showed high public acceptance of introducing technology in medical and long-term care settings, with more than 70% viewing it positively. The leading expectation for its introduction was reducing the burden on medical and long-term care workers.