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View article: Assessing Parental Knowledge and Worry about Childhood Constipation among Malaysian Parents
Assessing Parental Knowledge and Worry about Childhood Constipation among Malaysian Parents Open
Introduction: Childhood constipation is common and may lead to unnecessary worry among parents. Parental knowledge regarding childhood constipation has not been adequately explored with validated tools in the past. This study aimed to eval…
View article: The linguistic and construct validity of the Malay version of the Coping Self-Efficacy Scale (CSES-My): Evidence from a sample of Malaysian parents of children with leukemia or lymphoma
The linguistic and construct validity of the Malay version of the Coping Self-Efficacy Scale (CSES-My): Evidence from a sample of Malaysian parents of children with leukemia or lymphoma Open
Background: Parents of children with hematological cancers such as leukemia and lymphoma need to cope with stress related to their child’s diagnosis. The Coping Self-Efficacy Scale is a widely used and validated tool to measure an individu…
View article: Development and user evaluation of an online caregiver education resource for Malaysian parents of children with leukemia or lymphoma
Development and user evaluation of an online caregiver education resource for Malaysian parents of children with leukemia or lymphoma Open
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View article: Rightful place of qualitative research in family medicine and healthcare
Rightful place of qualitative research in family medicine and healthcare Open
Evidence-based medicine is the foundation of current medical practice. Suitable evidence is needed to support the holistic approach in clinical practice. Quantitative research produces some evidence needed for disease treatment based on pr…
View article: Development and Validation of a Caregiving Knowledge Questionnaire for Parents of Pediatric Leukemia and Lymphoma Patients in Malaysia
Development and Validation of a Caregiving Knowledge Questionnaire for Parents of Pediatric Leukemia and Lymphoma Patients in Malaysia Open
Introduction Validated tools to measure caregiving knowledge among parents of children with hematological cancers are needed to measure the clinical outcome of caregiver interventions. This study reports the development and validation of t…
View article: Reply letter to: Is there any importance of Migraine with Aura amongst medical students?
Reply letter to: Is there any importance of Migraine with Aura amongst medical students? Open
View article: Validation of the Malay Version of the COVID-19 Anxiety Scale in Malaysia.
Validation of the Malay Version of the COVID-19 Anxiety Scale in Malaysia. Open
The M-CAS is a valid and reliable tool in the Malay language that can be self-administered among Malaysians to assess anxiety levels induced by COVID-19. The M-CAS has only 7 items and utilised little time in real-life clinical practice.
View article: Role of Serum Ferritin in Predicting Outcomes of COVID-19 Infection Among Sickle Cell Disease Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Role of Serum Ferritin in Predicting Outcomes of COVID-19 Infection Among Sickle Cell Disease Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Open
Patients with sickle cell disease (SCD) are at higher risk of getting severe COVID-19 infection. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to determine the role of serum ferritin in predicting ICU admission and mortality among patient…
View article: The profile of headaches and migraine amongst medical students and its association to stress level, disability and self-management practices
The profile of headaches and migraine amongst medical students and its association to stress level, disability and self-management practices Open
Introduction: Migraine is the most common headache affecting young people that impairs their functional ability. This study aimed to determine the frequency of migraines among Malaysian medical students, the association between migraines, …
View article: Persuasive Technology in an mHealth App Designed for Pelvic Floor Muscle Training Among Women: Systematic Review
Persuasive Technology in an mHealth App Designed for Pelvic Floor Muscle Training Among Women: Systematic Review Open
Background Pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) is one of the first-line treatments for stress urinary incontinence among pregnant women. Mobile health (mHealth) technology is potentially effective for delivering PFMT to pregnant women. Per…
View article: Information needs of Malaysian parents of children with cancer: A qualitative study
Information needs of Malaysian parents of children with cancer: A qualitative study Open
View article: COVID-19 and Hemoglobinopathies: A Systematic Review of Clinical Presentations, Investigations, and Outcomes
COVID-19 and Hemoglobinopathies: A Systematic Review of Clinical Presentations, Investigations, and Outcomes Open
This systematic review aimed to provide an overview of the clinical profile and outcome of COVID-19 infection in patients with hemoglobinopathy. The rate of COVID-19 mortality and its predictors were also identified. A systematic search wa…
View article: Persuasive Technology in an mHealth App Designed for Pelvic Floor Muscle Training Among Women: Systematic Review (Preprint)
Persuasive Technology in an mHealth App Designed for Pelvic Floor Muscle Training Among Women: Systematic Review (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND Pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) is one of the first-line treatments for stress urinary incontinence among pregnant women. Mobile health (mHealth) technology is potentially effective for delivering PFMT to pregnant women. Pe…
View article: Menstrual Suppression Practice among Female Malaysian Pilgrims
Menstrual Suppression Practice among Female Malaysian Pilgrims Open
INTRODUCTION: Performing the Hajj or pilgrimage is obligatory for all Muslims. Certain Hajj religious rites cannot be performed during menstruation. Hence, it is common for female pilgrims to seek a doctor’s advice on methods of menstrual …
View article: Development and Validation of Adherence Score for Subcutaneous Biologic Disease-Modifying Antirheumatic Drugs
Development and Validation of Adherence Score for Subcutaneous Biologic Disease-Modifying Antirheumatic Drugs Open
Background: The biologic disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (bDMARDs) are currently incorporated as part of the pharmacotherapy management of inflammatory arthritis (IA). Adherence to bDMARDs is crucial to ensure treatment succes…
View article: Effects of Aided Smoking Cessation Counselling with Exhaled Carbon Monoxide Measurement versus Conventional Counselling on Smokers' Intention to Quit and Cigarette Consumption
Effects of Aided Smoking Cessation Counselling with Exhaled Carbon Monoxide Measurement versus Conventional Counselling on Smokers' Intention to Quit and Cigarette Consumption Open
Feedback on exhaled carbon monoxide (CO) levels may potentially improve smokers' motivation to quit.However, evidence to support its use is still lacking.This study aimed to examine how providing feedback on exhaled CO measurement affected…
View article: The adaptation and validation of the satisfaction with stroke care questionnaire (Homesat) (SASC10-My™) for use in public primary healthcare facilities caring for long- term stroke survivors residing at home in the community
The adaptation and validation of the satisfaction with stroke care questionnaire (Homesat) (SASC10-My™) for use in public primary healthcare facilities caring for long- term stroke survivors residing at home in the community Open
Background Satisfaction with post stroke services would assist stakeholders in addressing gaps in service delivery. Tools used to evaluate satisfaction with stroke care services need to be validated to match healthcare services provided in…
View article: The Adaptation and Validation of the Satisfaction with Stroke Care Questionnaire (Homesat) (SASC10-MyTM) for use in public primary healthcare facilities caring for long- term stroke survivors residing at home in the community.
The Adaptation and Validation of the Satisfaction with Stroke Care Questionnaire (Homesat) (SASC10-MyTM) for use in public primary healthcare facilities caring for long- term stroke survivors residing at home in the community. Open
Background Satisfaction with post stroke services would assist stakeholders in addressing gaps in service delivery. Tools used to evaluate satisfaction with stroke care services need to be validated to match healthcare services provided in…
View article: PERCEIVED QUALITY OF TRANSITIONAL CARE BETWEEN PUBLIC HOSPITAL AND PUBLIC HEALTH CARE CLINIC IN NEGERI SEMBILAN, MALAYSIA: A PILOT STUDY
PERCEIVED QUALITY OF TRANSITIONAL CARE BETWEEN PUBLIC HOSPITAL AND PUBLIC HEALTH CARE CLINIC IN NEGERI SEMBILAN, MALAYSIA: A PILOT STUDY Open
Quality of transitional care affects healthcare spending and service use. Poor transitional care is associated with adverse effects such as medication error and risk of unnecessary readmission. The objective of this study is to evaluate pa…
View article: Caregiving Self-efficacy and Knowledge Regarding Patient Positioning Among Malaysian Caregivers of Stroke Patients
Caregiving Self-efficacy and Knowledge Regarding Patient Positioning Among Malaysian Caregivers of Stroke Patients Open
View article: The Adaptation and Validation of the Satisfaction with Stroke Care Questionnaire (Homesat) (SASC10-MyTM) for use in public primary healthcare facilities caring for long- term stroke survivors residing at home in the community.
The Adaptation and Validation of the Satisfaction with Stroke Care Questionnaire (Homesat) (SASC10-MyTM) for use in public primary healthcare facilities caring for long- term stroke survivors residing at home in the community. Open
Background Satisfaction with post stroke services would assist stakeholders in addressing gaps in service delivery. Tools used to evaluate satisfaction with stroke care services need to be validated to match healthcare services provided in…
View article: The Association of Social Support, Self-Efficacy with the Duration and Complications of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) in Patients of a Malaysian Primary Care Clinic
The Association of Social Support, Self-Efficacy with the Duration and Complications of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) in Patients of a Malaysian Primary Care Clinic Open
Introduction: T2DM is a major cause of mortality and morbidity worldwide. Many factors need to be considered when managing patients with T2DM. Social support and self-efficac y are among the components associated with good diabetic self-ca…
View article: Influences on the decision to use contraception among Sarawakian women with diabetes: a qualitative exploration
Influences on the decision to use contraception among Sarawakian women with diabetes: a qualitative exploration Open
Family planning is extremely important for women with diabetes due to the various health risks and other social impacts of pregnancy in this population. Unfortunately, contraceptive use among women with diabetes remains low. This study exp…
View article: Knowledge and Concerns of Parents Regarding Childhood Fever at a Public Health Clinic in Kuching, East Malaysia
Knowledge and Concerns of Parents Regarding Childhood Fever at a Public Health Clinic in Kuching, East Malaysia Open
BACKGROUND: Parental anxiety regarding fever may be unwarranted as most cases are owing to self-limiting causes. AIM: To assess the level of knowledge and concerns regarding childhood fever among parents with young children in a public hea…
View article: Validation of the caregiving knowledge questionnaire-my: Measuring knowledge regarding positioning and feeding among Malaysian informal caregivers of stroke patients
Validation of the caregiving knowledge questionnaire-my: Measuring knowledge regarding positioning and feeding among Malaysian informal caregivers of stroke patients Open
CKQ-My has good internal consistency and construct validity for the subscales measuring stroke caregivers' knowledge about positioning and feeding of stroke patients. It has potential as an assessment of effectiveness of caregiver training…
View article: Exploring patients’ reasons for participation in a medical education home visit program: a qualitative study in Malaysia
Exploring patients’ reasons for participation in a medical education home visit program: a qualitative study in Malaysia Open
Introduction Direct contact with patients for medical education is essential in healthcare professional training. Patients who were recruited for a medical education home visit program in Malaysia did so on a voluntary basis without remune…
View article: Intention to Seek Medical Consultation for Symptoms of Upper Respiratory Tract Infection– A Cross-Sectional Survey
Intention to Seek Medical Consultation for Symptoms of Upper Respiratory Tract Infection– A Cross-Sectional Survey Open
Introduction: The common cold is the commonest reason for primary care encounters worldwide. This paper aims to describe the reasons that influence patients to seek medical consultation for the common cold. Methods: This was a cross-sectio…