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View article: Sexual dysfunction and its impact on quality of life among female haematological cancer patients: a cross-sectional study in Malaysia
Sexual dysfunction and its impact on quality of life among female haematological cancer patients: a cross-sectional study in Malaysia Open
View article: Mobile health applications for supporting self-management of oral systemic anticancer therapy in haematological malignancies: A systematic review of acceptability and efficacy
Mobile health applications for supporting self-management of oral systemic anticancer therapy in haematological malignancies: A systematic review of acceptability and efficacy Open
Background The acceptability and impact of mobile health (mHealth) applications on health outcomes in haemato-oncology remain unclear, particularly for patients undergoing long-term oral systematic anticancer therapy (SACT). Purpose This s…
View article: Review of: "Nafas: Breathing Gymnastics Application"
Review of: "Nafas: Breathing Gymnastics Application" Open
View article: Mindful breathing for cancer pain: efficacy of a single 20-minute session – a randomised controlled study
Mindful breathing for cancer pain: efficacy of a single 20-minute session – a randomised controlled study Open
Objectives Cancer pain is a prevalent and challenging symptom affecting a significant number of patients globally, with inadequate control remaining a substantial challenge despite advancements in pain management. Non-pharmacological inter…
View article: Post-discharge spirometry evaluation in patients recovering from moderate-to-critical COVID-19: a cross-sectional study
Post-discharge spirometry evaluation in patients recovering from moderate-to-critical COVID-19: a cross-sectional study Open
View article: Post-Discharge Spirometry Evaluation in Patients Recovering from Moderate-to-Critical COVID-19: A Prospective Cohort Study
Post-Discharge Spirometry Evaluation in Patients Recovering from Moderate-to-Critical COVID-19: A Prospective Cohort Study Open
To determine the prevalence and types of spirometry abnormalities among post-COVID-19 patients in Malaysia, with secondary objective focusing on associated factors. Conducted at the COVID-19 Research Clinic, Faculty of Medicine, University…
View article: Sexual Dysfunction and Its Impact on Quality of Life among Female Haematological Cancer Patients: A Cross- Sectional Study in Malaysia
Sexual Dysfunction and Its Impact on Quality of Life among Female Haematological Cancer Patients: A Cross- Sectional Study in Malaysia Open
Background: Sexual function (SD) and quality of life (QoL) are significantly impacted by cancer and its treatments. However, information on sexual function is scarce, particularly among female patients with underlying haematological malign…
View article: A latent trajectory analysis of young sexual and gender minorities’ adherence to three rectal microbicide placebo formulations (MTN-035; a randomized crossover trial)
A latent trajectory analysis of young sexual and gender minorities’ adherence to three rectal microbicide placebo formulations (MTN-035; a randomized crossover trial) Open
View article: Public’s Willingness to Perform COVID-19 Self-Testing During the Transition to the Endemic Phase in Malaysia – A Population-Based Cross-Sectional Study
Public’s Willingness to Perform COVID-19 Self-Testing During the Transition to the Endemic Phase in Malaysia – A Population-Based Cross-Sectional Study Open
The public exhibited a high willingness to perform COVID-19 self-testing during the transition to the endemic phase in Malaysia. Future strategies to promote COVID-19 self-testing uptake in Malaysia should focus on vulnerable groups, addre…
View article: Public’s Willingness to Perform COVID-19 Self-Testing during the Transition to the Endemic Phase in Malaysia – A Population-Based Cross-Sectional Study
Public’s Willingness to Perform COVID-19 Self-Testing during the Transition to the Endemic Phase in Malaysia – A Population-Based Cross-Sectional Study Open
Background Malaysia entered the transition to the endemic phase of Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) on 1st April 2022. This study aims to determine the public’s willingness to perform COVID-19 self-testing. Factors that influenced their willing…
View article: Symptom Reduction in Advanced Cancer from Multi-session Mindful Breathing: A Randomised Controlled Trial
Symptom Reduction in Advanced Cancer from Multi-session Mindful Breathing: A Randomised Controlled Trial Open
Background: Mindfulness-based interventions have shown promising effects among patients with advanced cancer and other health conditions. While evidence of symptom reduction in palliative care from a single session of mindful breathing is …
View article: COPD exacerbations and patient-reported outcomes according to post-bronchodilator FEV1 – a post-hoc analysis of pooled data
COPD exacerbations and patient-reported outcomes according to post-bronchodilator FEV1 – a post-hoc analysis of pooled data Open
Background Management strategies of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) need to be tailored to the forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV 1) , exacerbations, and patient-reported outcomes (PROs) of individual patients. In thi…
View article: The willingness of parents to vaccinate their children younger than 12 years against COVID-19: a cross-sectional study in Malaysia
The willingness of parents to vaccinate their children younger than 12 years against COVID-19: a cross-sectional study in Malaysia Open
View article: Exacerbation Frequency, COPD Symptoms, and Health-Related Quality of Life of COPD Patients According to Post-Bronchodilator FEV1 – A Post-hoc Analysis of Pooled Data from Two Cross-Sectional Studies
Exacerbation Frequency, COPD Symptoms, and Health-Related Quality of Life of COPD Patients According to Post-Bronchodilator FEV1 – A Post-hoc Analysis of Pooled Data from Two Cross-Sectional Studies Open
Background: This study aimed to compare and correlate the post-bronchodilator forced expiratory volume in one second (PB-FEV 1 ), exacerbation frequency, and scores of modified Medical Research Council (mMRC), COPD Assessment Tool (CAT), a…
View article: Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices Among the General Population During the Later Stage of the COVID-19 Pandemic in Malaysia: A \nCross-Sectional Study
Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices Among the General Population During the Later Stage of the COVID-19 Pandemic in Malaysia: A
\nCross-Sectional Study Open
Purpose: A different pattern of mental health issues was reported during the later stage of the COVID-19 pandemic; however, few
\nstudies have examined Malaysians’ knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) prevalent during this time.
\nPat…
View article: The Willingness of Malaysian Parents To Vaccinate Their Children Below 12 Years Old Against COVID-19 – A Large Cross-Sectional Study
The Willingness of Malaysian Parents To Vaccinate Their Children Below 12 Years Old Against COVID-19 – A Large Cross-Sectional Study Open
Background: The administration of a new drug such as the COVID-19 vaccine in children could be a major concern for their parents. This study aims to assess the willingness of Malaysian parents to vaccinate their children < 12 years old aga…
View article: The effect of a single session of 30-min mindful breathing in reducing fatigue among patients with haematological cancer – a randomised controlled trial
The effect of a single session of 30-min mindful breathing in reducing fatigue among patients with haematological cancer – a randomised controlled trial Open
Background Patients with haematological cancer had considerable symptom burden, in which fatigue was the most prevalent. Almost 70% of haematological cancer patients reported fatigue. Methods We conducted a parallel-group, non-blinded, ran…
View article: Mindful gratitude journaling: psychological distress, quality of life and suffering in advanced cancer: a randomised controlled trial
Mindful gratitude journaling: psychological distress, quality of life and suffering in advanced cancer: a randomised controlled trial Open
Context Numerous studies have shown that gratitude can reduce stress and improve quality of life. Objective Our study aimed to examine the effect of mindful gratitude journaling on suffering, psychological distress and quality of life of p…
View article: Depression level and coping responses toward the movement control order and its impact on quality of life in the Malaysian community during the COVID-19 pandemic: a web-based cross-sectional study
Depression level and coping responses toward the movement control order and its impact on quality of life in the Malaysian community during the COVID-19 pandemic: a web-based cross-sectional study Open
View article: The Effect of a Single Session of 30-Minute Mindful Breathing in Reducing Fatigue Among Patients With Haematological Cancer – A Randomised Controlled Trial.
The Effect of a Single Session of 30-Minute Mindful Breathing in Reducing Fatigue Among Patients With Haematological Cancer – A Randomised Controlled Trial. Open
Background: Patients with haematological cancer had considerable symptom burden, in which fatigue was the most prevalent. Almost 70% of haematological cancer patients reported fatigue. Methods: We conducted a parallel-group, non-blinded, r…
View article: Erectile dysfunction in male lymphoma survivors in a Southeast Asian country
Erectile dysfunction in male lymphoma survivors in a Southeast Asian country Open
Introduction: Although erectile dysfunction (ED) is one of known long-term complications among male lymphoma survivors, it is not commonly reported, particularly in Southeast Asia. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of ED in lymp…
View article: Time in therapeutic range, quality of life and treatment satisfaction of patients on long-term warfarin for non-valvular atrial fibrillation: a cross-sectional study
Time in therapeutic range, quality of life and treatment satisfaction of patients on long-term warfarin for non-valvular atrial fibrillation: a cross-sectional study Open
View article: Time in Therapeutic Range, Quality of Life and Treatment Satisfaction of Patients on Long-Term Warfarin for Non-Valvular Atrial Fibrillation: A Cross-Sectional Study
Time in Therapeutic Range, Quality of Life and Treatment Satisfaction of Patients on Long-Term Warfarin for Non-Valvular Atrial Fibrillation: A Cross-Sectional Study Open
Background: The use of warfarin in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation (NVAF) can be challenging. In this study, we evaluate the time in therapeutic range (TTR), health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and treatment satisfaction …
View article: Clinical phenotypes and heath-related quality of life of COPD patients in a rural setting in Malaysia – a cross-sectional study
Clinical phenotypes and heath-related quality of life of COPD patients in a rural setting in Malaysia – a cross-sectional study Open
View article: Clinical Phenotypes and Heath-Related Quality of Life of COPD Patients in a Rural Setting in Malaysia – A Cross-Sectional Study
Clinical Phenotypes and Heath-Related Quality of Life of COPD Patients in a Rural Setting in Malaysia – A Cross-Sectional Study Open
Background The Spanish chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) guideline phenotypes patients according to the exacerbation frequency and COPD subtypes. In this study, we compared the patients’ health-related quality of life (HRQoL) ac…
View article: Symptom reduction in palliative care from single session mindful breathing: a randomised controlled trial
Symptom reduction in palliative care from single session mindful breathing: a randomised controlled trial Open
Context There has been increasing evidence of the role of mindfulness-based interventions in improving various health conditions. However, the evidence for the use of mindfulness in the palliative care setting is still lacking. Objectives …
View article: Clinical Phenotypes and Heath-Related Quality of Life of COPD Patients in a Rural Setting in Malaysia – A Cross-Sectional Study
Clinical Phenotypes and Heath-Related Quality of Life of COPD Patients in a Rural Setting in Malaysia – A Cross-Sectional Study Open
Background: The Spanish chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) guideline phenotypes patients according to the exacerbation frequency and COPD subtypes. In this study, we compared the patients’ health-related quality of life (HRQoL) a…
View article: Time in Therapeutic Range, Quality of Life and Treatment Satisfaction of Patients on Long-Term Warfarin for Non-Valvular Atrial Fibrillation: A Cross-Sectional Study
Time in Therapeutic Range, Quality of Life and Treatment Satisfaction of Patients on Long-Term Warfarin for Non-Valvular Atrial Fibrillation: A Cross-Sectional Study Open
Background:The use of warfarin in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation (NVAF) can be challenging. In this study, we evaluate the time in therapeutic range (TTR), health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and treatment satisfaction o…
View article: Clinical Phenotypes and Heath-Related Quality of Life of COPD Patients in a Rural Setting in Malaysia – A Cross-Sectional Study
Clinical Phenotypes and Heath-Related Quality of Life of COPD Patients in a Rural Setting in Malaysia – A Cross-Sectional Study Open
Background:The Spanish chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) guideline phenotypes patients according to the exacerbation frequency and COPD subtypes. In this study, we compared the patients’ health-related quality of life (HRQoL) ac…
View article: Erectile dysfunction among male lymphoma survivors in a developing country
Erectile dysfunction among male lymphoma survivors in a developing country Open