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  1. WATSON M
    J Trop Med Hyg, 1953 May;56(5):99-103.
    PMID: 13062357
    Matched MeSH terms: Malaysia
  2. SAKIHARA H
    Jpn. J. Med. Sci. Biol., 1952 Dec;5(6):425-32.
    PMID: 13069136
    Matched MeSH terms: Malaysia
  3. Medicine & Health, 2009;4(1):16-24.
    MyJurnal





    Drug administration is an integral part of nurses role in nursing practice. In relation to their diverse roles, nurses are required to have adequate knowledge and good practice. The purpose of this study is  to examine the level of knowledge, attitude and practice of nurses in the medical wards administering oral medication and to assess  whether nurse’s knowledge, attitude and practice is associated with working experience and professional  education (post basic training). A cross-sectional study was conducted on forty (40) nurses working in the Medical wards in Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Centre (UKMMC). Questionnaires were used to measure the level of knowledge and attitude of nurses and a direct observation technique with checklist to record the practice of nurses. The mean score for knowledge (13.8), attitude (16.4) and practice (10.7) were all within average distribution. No significant difference was found between knowledge and practice of nurses with working experience and post basic training. However, the influence of working experience on attitude of nurses in serving oral medication was found to be significant (p= 0.045). Nurses in medical ward, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Centre, were found to possess an average level of knowledge and attitude in administering oral medication. In addition, this study suggest that work experience of nurses has no influence on knowledge gain and good practice in administering oral medication..
     




    Matched MeSH terms: Malaysia
  4. Ho SE, Choy YC, Rozainee A
    Medicine & Health, 2009;4(1):47-52.
    MyJurnal
    Post operative pain is an expected adverse outcome following surgery and it often delays mobilization and overall recovery. Acute post operative pain is subjective and cannot be measured directly. The objective of this study was to determine nurses’ knowledge and attitude towards post operative pain management. A cross sectional study was conducted in surgical wards and the Intensive Care Unit of Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Centre from February to April 2008. A 28 item questionnaire which comprised of two domains: knowledge and attitude towards post operative pain management was used. Eighty four respondents successfully responded to the study. Twenty respondents (25%) possessed high level, 58 respondents (69%) possessed moderate level and 5 respondents (6%) had low knowledge level of post operative pain management. Positive attitude towards post operative pain management was reported by 66 respondents (78.5%). There was a significant relationship between nurses’ academic qualifications and attitude towards post operative pain management (χ² =29.96, p
    Matched MeSH terms: Malaysia
  5. Kyaw Soe HH, Than NN, Lwin H, Nu Htay MNN, Phyu KL, Abas AL
    PMID: 29629384 DOI: 10.4103/jehp.jehp_61_17
    CONTEXT: Scientific research not only promotes health and combats diseases of an individual, but also it can strengthen the effectiveness of health systems. Hence, understanding of scientific methods becomes a crucial component in the medical profession.
    AIMS: This study was conducted to assess the knowledge, attitudes, and barriers toward research among undergraduate medical and dental students.
    SETTINGS AND DESIGN: This cross-sectional study was conducted among 295 undergraduate Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) and Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) students from a private medical college in Malaysia.
    MATERIALS AND METHODS: We purposively selected 360 students attending the 3rd, 4th, and 5th year in MBBS course and BDS course in September 2015. A total of 295 students who were willing to provide written informed consent were included in this study. We collected data using a validated, self-administered, structured questionnaire which included 20 questions about knowledge toward scientific research, 21 attitude items in regard to scientific research, a list of 10 barriers toward conducting medical research, and 5 questions of confidence to conduct the medical research.
    STATISTICAL ANALYSIS USED: Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, independent t-test, ANOVA, and multiple linear regression.
    RESULTS: Among the students, 56.9% had moderate knowledge while the majority (83.3%) had moderate attitude toward scientific research. The majorly cited barriers were the lack of time (79.9%), lack of knowledge and skills (72.1%), lack of funding (72.0%) and facilities (63.6%), and lack of rewards (55.8%). There was a significant association between age, academic year, and knowledge of research as the older age group, and 4th- and 5th-year students had higher knowledge score. The students of higher attitude score had better-perceived barriers score toward research with regression coefficient 0.095 (95% confidence interval 0.032-0.159).
    CONCLUSIONS: Even though the students had the positive attitudes toward scientific research, a supportive and positive environment is needed to improve skills and knowledge of research and to overcome the barriers toward the conduct of scientific research.
    Study site: Melaka-Manipal Medical College (MMMC), Melaka, Malaysia
    Matched MeSH terms: Malaysia
  6. Asilah Anis Ali Yeon, Athirah Izyan Kamaruddin, Nor Asilah Harun, Anisa Kusumawardani
    MyJurnal
    Introduction: In dental schools, the clinical students are closely supervised to ensure a good quality of care delivery. However, little is known about the relation between the patients' satisfaction and the quality of care they received, therefore the aim of this study was to assess the relation between parents' satisfaction and the quality of dental care provided by dental students at IIUM students' polyclinic during paediatric clinical session.
    Materials and Methods: A self-administered questionnaire on service quality, interpersonal communication, and efficacy and treatment outcome dimensions were distributed to parents who attended their children dental treatment from September 2016 until December 2016. Meanwhile, the students' performances were assessed for their clinical and soft skills by the allocated paediatric dentistry lecturer. Data collected were analysed by using X² test.
    Results: 42 questionnaires and assessment forms were completed and analysed. The result showed 71.1% of the parents were satisfied with the quality of dental care provided despite the students' performance outcomes were moderate (84.2%). There is no significant difference between parents' satisfaction and the quality of dental care provided by the dental students (p>0.05). Mother showed higher percentage of satisfaction (60%) compared to father (36.4%). However, there is no significant relation between parents' satisfaction and the gender of the parents (p=0.076).
    Conclusion(s): Generally, parents are satisfied with the dental care provided by the dental students at IIUM Paediatric Dental Clinic regardless of the quality. Hence, parents' satisfaction could not be the best tool to assess the quality of care provided by the operators.
    KEYWORDS: parental's satisfaction, dental students, quality of dental care
    Matched MeSH terms: Malaysia
  7. Nur Hidayu Abu Hassan, Mohamed Azwan Mohamed Zawawi, Nur Sabrina Nor Jaeman
    MyJurnal
    The water shortage in Selangor Northwest Project rice granary areas has been growing
    concern. The increase in plant capacity and the El Nino phenomenon that hit Malaysia
    (1998 & 2016) has cause the main source of irrigation; surface water and rainfall, could
    no longer meet the needs of paddy. As a consequence, paddy productivity has
    becoming serious concern and urge for alternative irrigation water supply. At the same
    time, the use of groundwater as a source of alternative supply of irrigation water has
    started to get attentions. However, to determine the potential groundwater aquifer,
    preliminary study should be made in advance. Thus, the focus of this paper is to
    investigate the geological structure of the Selangor Basin by means analysis of
    borehole information. A total of 56 tube wells data were used to obtain layers of
    subsurface in the study area. By using groundwater modelling software (Visual
    MODFLOW), a model that represents an actual geological conditions has been made.
    A total of 6 subsurface layers have been identified. The result of study showed that,
    the geological formations of the study area mainly consist of three types; alluvium,
    sedimentary and metamorphic rock.
    Matched MeSH terms: Malaysia
  8. JaŁoszyŃski P
    Zootaxa, 2018 Mar 20;4399(1):141-145.
    PMID: 29690338 DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4399.1.12
    Clidicus Laporte, 1832 currently comprises 27 species distributed in India (Karnataka, Tamil Nadu), Sri Lanka, Indonesia (Java, Kalimantan, Sumatra), Malaysia (Sabah, Sarawak), Laos, Vietnam, the Philippines (Mindanao), China (Hainan) and Australia (Queensland). Some species have conspicuously large adults reaching 8.5 mm, and they represent the largest known Scydmaeninae. Species of Clidicus were relatively poorly known until recently, when Orousset (2014) revised a large portion of this genus and described several new species. Other major studies include Besuchet (1971), who described Sri Lankan species, Jałoszyński et al. (2003) who recorded four new species from Vietnam and Laos, Jałoszyński (2009) with the first description of a Philippine species, and Zhou Li (2015), who discovered the first species in China. Another new species, representing the second Clidicus occurring in the Philippines, is described below.
    Matched MeSH terms: Malaysia
  9. Vilkamaa P, Rudzinski HG, BurdÍkovÁ N, ŠevČÍk J
    Zootaxa, 2018 Mar 21;4399(2):248-260.
    PMID: 29690308 DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4399.2.8
    Four Oriental species of Aerumnosa Mohrig, 1999 (Diptera: Sciaridae), a genus previously known only from Papua New Guinea, are newly described and illustrated: Aerumnosa bituberculata sp. n. (India), A. gemmifera sp. n. (Malaysia: Sabah), A. horrifica sp. n. (Brunei, Thailand) and A. impar sp. n. (Malaysia: Sabah). On the basis of the new material, the genus is redefined. A key to the known species of Aerumnosa is presented, including four new species. An updated molecular phylogenetic analysis based on four gene markers (18S, 28S, 16S and COI) shows Aerumnosa to be a member of the subfamily Cratyninae. The monophyly of Cratyninae is well supported, which clade also includes the genera Hyperlasion Schmitz, 1919, Pnyxiopalpus Vilkamaa Hippa, 1999 and Pseudoaerumnosa Rudzinski, 2006. According to the present phylogenetic hypothesis, the monophyly of Cratyna Winnertz, 1967 s. l. needs to be revisited. The clade including Cratyna (s. str.) ambigua (Lengersdorf, 1934) appears as the sister group of Aerumnosa.
    Matched MeSH terms: Malaysia
  10. Koch M, ĎuriŠ Z
    Zootaxa, 2018 Feb 27;4387(3):567-579.
    PMID: 29690481 DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4387.3.9
    A new species of the portunid genus, Monomia Gistel, 1848, is described from the South China Sea in Vietnam. Monomia lucida sp. nov. is morphologically most similar to M. argentata (A. Milne-Edwards, 1861), which was originally described from Sarawak, on the island of Borneo. In addition to the stout, forward-directed anterolateral teeth of the carapace, the subrectangular sixth segment of the male pleon, and the long and slender laterally bent first gonopods, adults of the new species reach a greater size, and can also be distinguished from M. argentata by the colour pattern on the natatory dactylus. The independent specific status of M. lucida sp. nov. is also supported by molecular evidence. Aside from a comparison of this new species with other known congeners, new photographs of the holotype of M. samoensis (Ward, 1939) are also provided.
    Matched MeSH terms: Malaysia
  11. Pang P, Ng YS, Sidhu J, Kok M
    Med J Malaysia, 2018 04;73(2):86-89.
    PMID: 29703871 MyJurnal
    AIM: To record the incidence and prevalence of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), its social demographics, clinical characteristics and treatment, in the state of Johor, Malaysia.

    METHODS: Hospital Sultanah Aminah, Johor Bahru, is the only public hospital in Johor with a Gastroenterology service. Data on all existing and new IBD patients managed by the Gastroenterology Unit in 2016 were collected. Incidence and prevalence of IBD in 2016 were then calculated based on the estimated population of Johor and Johor Bahru.

    RESULTS: Twenty-five new cases of IBD were diagnosed in 2016. Among the 25 cases, 13 cases were Crohn's disease (CD), 10 were ulcerative colitis (UC) and two were IBD Unclassified (IBDU). The crude incidence of IBD, CD, UC and IBDU were 0.68, 0.36, 0.27, and 0.05 per 100,000 population respectively. Ethnic Indians had the highest incidence of IBD at 4.21 followed by Malays and Chinese at 0.56 and 0.18 per 100,000 population respectively. A total of 156 IBD cases were captured. Amongst them, 85 cases were UC, 68 cases were CD and three cases were IBDU, hence the prevalence of IBD, UC, CD and IBDU were 4.27, 2.33, 1.86 and 0.08 per 100,000 population respectively. Similarly, Indians had the highest prevalence at 16.84, followed by Chinese at 4.06 and Malays at 3.44 per 100,000 population.

    CONCLUSIONS: The incidence of IBD in Johor is comparable to that of a previous study in northern Peninsular Malaysia. The ethnicity preponderance is similar to the previous studies conducted in Malaysia.

    Matched MeSH terms: Malaysia
  12. Packiriswamy V, Kumar P, Bashour M
    Facial Plast Surg, 2018 Aug;34(4):400-406.
    PMID: 29723879 DOI: 10.1055/s-0038-1648224
    In oculoplastic operations, knowledge of the dimensions of periorbital features based on age, gender, and race is essential for achieving better aesthetic result. This article seeks to determine the racial and gender differences of periorbital features among Malaysian Malay (MM), Malaysian Indian (MI), and Malaysian Chinese (MI) subjects. Evaluation of periorbital features was done on photographs of 200 MM, 200 MI, and 200 MC subjects, aged 18 to 26 years. The measured values were evaluated by an independent t-test. A significant difference was found between MM and MI in all measurements except interbrow distance in males, eyebrow thickness in females, and apex to lateral limbus distance in both sexes. Between MI and MC the difference was insignificant for interbrow distance in male groups, apex to lateral limbus distance in females, and palpebral fissure inclination and eyebrow apex angle in both sexes. Between MM and MC, significant differences were found for eyebrow thickness and medial canthus tilt in female group. Male groups showed significant difference for apex to lateral limbus and lateral canthus distance and eyebrow apex angle. Eyebrow height, palpebral fissure width, and intercanthal distance were significantly different in both sexes. Sexual dimorphism was found for all measurements in MI, but MM and MC showed insignificant difference for eyebrow apex angle. Four types of epicanthus were observed in MM and MC and three types in MI. Eyebrow apex between lateral limbus and lateral canthus was the most common position in all racial groups. Significant racial and gender differences exist for certain periorbital measurements. The knowledge of these differences is expected to influence the surgical outcome.
    Matched MeSH terms: Malaysia
  13. Abdulameer SA, Sahib MN, Sulaiman SAS
    Open Rheumatol J, 2018;12:50-64.
    PMID: 29755605 DOI: 10.2174/1874312901812010050
    Background: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) and osteoporosis are both chronic conditions and the relationship between them is complex.
    Objective: The aims of this study were to assess the prevalence of Low Bone Mineral density (LBMD, i.e., osteopenia and osteoporosis), as well as, the difference and associations between Quantitative Ultrasound Scan (QUS) parameters with socio-demographic data and clinical related data among T2DM in Penang, Malaysia.
    Method: An observational, cross-sectional study with a convenient sample of 450 T2DM patients were recruited from the outpatient diabetes clinic at Hospital Pulau Pinang (HPP) to measure Bone Mineral Density (BMD) at the heel bone using QUS. In addition, a self-reported structured questionnaire about the socio-demographic data and osteoporosis risk factors were collected. Moreover, the study included the retrospective collection of clinical data from patients' medical records.
    Results: The mean value of T-score for normal BMD, osteopenic and osteoporotic patients' were (-0.41±0.44), (-1.65±0.39) and (-2.76±0.27), respectively. According to QUS measurements, more than three quarters of T2DM patients (82%) were at high risk of abnormal BMD. The results showed that QUS scores were significantly associated with age, gender, menopausal duration, educational level and diabetic related data. Moreover, the QUS parameters and T-scores demonstrated significant negative correlation with age, menopausal duration, diabetic duration and glycaemic control, as well as, a positive correlation with body mass index and waist to hip ratio. The current study revealed that none of the cardiovascular disease risk factors appear to influence the prevalence of low BMD among T2DM Malaysian patients.
    Conclusion: The study findings revealed that the assessment of T2DM patients' bone health and related factor are essential and future educational programs are crucial to improve osteoporosis management.
    Study site: Diabetes clinic, Hospital Pulau Pinang
    Matched MeSH terms: Malaysia
  14. Razman, J.
    MyJurnal
    Surgical training worldwide has been reformed from
    the since 19th century until the present era. It started as
    a trade which eventually was transformed into a
    profession that acquires skills and knowledge. The
    apprenticeship model was introduced amongst the
    Western surgeons as the standard approached for
    surgical training. The surgery was learned through
    direct observation without any formal and structured
    education. William S Halstead had introduced the new
    approach of training the surgeons in America
    following his landmark lecture at Yale University in
    1904 (1). His principle was based on direct the
    German Surgical training which emphasized on basic
    sciences in the curriculum and Sir William Ossler
    concepts of bedside rounds. This has lead to the
    development of Halsted principals of surgical training
    which included intense and repetitive exposure in
    managing surgical patients under the supervision of
    skilled surgeons, acquiring the knowledge of scientific
    basis of surgical diseases and as the surgical trainee
    received enhanced responsibility and independence
    with each advancing year (2). Since then, Halsted
    principle of surgical training has become the
    foundation of most established surgical training
    worldwide. The principles have been expanded and
    upgraded and since then six cores competencies have
    been identified for the surgical residents to achieve
    and master during the training course (3). There were
    medical knowledge, patient care, interpersonal and
    communication skills, professionalism, practice-based
    learning and improvement and system based practice.
    From the Malaysia perspective, surgical training was
    done through the overseas Royal colleges after the
    independence in 1957. The local programme started in
    1982 through the initiative of local universities that
    initially offered surgical training programme in
    General surgery, Orthopedics and otorhinolaryngology
    (4). Since then through the collaborations of Ministry
    of Health and other professional bodies various
    surgical training programme has been established to
    provide training opportunities which will eventually
    serving the nation. The subcommittee of the National
    Conjoint Board for General Surgery was the
    consultative body to oversee and manage the
    implementation of the surgical training. Since the
    establishment, the subcommittee was responsible in
    streamlined the training curriculum for all the
    universities that offered the course, centralized and
    standardized the intake of the trainees, coordinating
    the national exit examination and advising new
    application for graduate training in general surgery.
    The important milestone of the subcommittee was the
    task given to develop the national surgical
    postgraduate curriculum for the doctors who are
    interested in becoming a surgeon in the country. The
    curriculum is being developed to create a pathway for
    surgical training from the internship until subspecialty
    training. The development encompasses the
    governance, the curriculum development, the training
    process and learning outcome according to the latest
    evidence based on post graduate training. The
    programme should be the foundation in producing well
    trained surgeons towards 2050 through TN50.
    Matched MeSH terms: Malaysia
  15. Boon C, Wan Mohamad WE, Mohamad I
    Malays Fam Physician, 2018;13(1):41-44.
    PMID: 29796210 MyJurnal
    Peritonsillar abscess, or quinsy, is a rare complication of acute tonsillitis. It usually presents with odynophagia, trismus, and muffled voice, reflecting the space-occupying lesion in the oral cavity. Examination reveals a unilateral swelling on either side of the soft palate, which drains thick pus after an incision is made. It is regarded as an emergency as an upper airway obstruction can develop. Bilateral peritonsillar abscess is a rare presentation and results in catastrophic sequelae. We present a case of bilateral peritonsillar abscess that was initially referred by a primary care centre facing a dilemma in diagnosis. Prompt diagnosis and fast drainage are warranted to avoid unwanted morbidity, and, also, mortality.
    Matched MeSH terms: Malaysia
  16. Siti Fatimah Rahamat, Zurainie Abllah, Wan Nor Hayati Wan Abd Manan, Anil Azura Jalaludin, Intan Azura Shahdan
    MyJurnal
    Dental decays happened due to demineralization of dental minerals because of oral
    acidic environment. The minerals that usually dissolved out from the enamel are calcium (Ca) and
    phosphorus (P). To ensure more Ca and P absorbed via remineralization, high Ca and P content in
    daily diet supply are required. In Malaysia, virgin coconut oil (VCO), coconut milk (CM) and coconut
    water (CW) are a few of many major diet component of daily diet. The aim for this study is to
    evaluate the Ca and P content of VCO, CM and CW. (Copied from article).
    Matched MeSH terms: Malaysia
  17. Nur Eliana Ahmad Tarmizi, Periasamy, Chenthilnathan, Singh, Avatar Singh Mohan, Irfan Mohamad
    Archives of Orofacial Sciences, 2017;12(2):114-117.
    MyJurnal
    (DENTAL)

    Foreign bodies (FB) are most often lodged in the upper digestive tract and amongst the common encounter in outpatient clinic. In most instances, the ingested FB passes uneventfully through the gastrointestinal tract without any harm but in certain cases, it can migrate extraluminally and lead to serious complication. Long standing migrated FB can cause devastating complications like neck abscess and injuries to the major blood vessels. In the present case, a wooden toothpick had migrated to the soft tissue of the neck. A careful and detailed history with clinical-radiographic investigation helped to locate the ingested FB and aided in its successful removal.

    Study site: Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Hospital Taiping, Perak, Malaysia
    Matched MeSH terms: Malaysia
  18. Sutthinun C, Gattolliat JL, Boonsoong B
    Zootaxa, 2018 Feb 07;4378(1):85-97.
    PMID: 29690018 DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4378.1.5
    Platybaetis bishopi Müller-Liebenau, 1980 was originally described from Malaysia only at the larval stage. We provide the first description of the imaginal stage of P. bishopi based on materials from Thailand. The imago of this species can be separated from the known species by coloration of abdominal terga and coloration of wings. A new species, Platybaetis nayokensis sp. nov., is described based on male and female imagos and larvae from Thailand. The larva of this species is mainly distinguished by medium acute spines on the posterior margin of the abdominal terga and two apical setae on the glossa, which seem to be shorter than in other species. The imago can be separated by the abdominal color pattern. The larva of this genus is adapted to live on wet rocks projecting out of water; it prefers large stones near small waterfalls or areas between two large rocks in running water.
    Matched MeSH terms: Malaysia
  19. Dow RA, Reels GT
    Zootaxa, 2018 Feb 15;4379(3):429-435.
    PMID: 29689954 DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4379.3.6
    Drepanosticta adenani sp. nov. (holotype ♂, from a tributary of Sungai Jela, Nanga Segerak area, Lanjak Entimau Wildlife Sanctuary, Sri Aman Division, Sarawak, Malaysian Borneo, 18 vii 2016, deposited in the Natural History Museum, London) is described from both sexes.
    Matched MeSH terms: Malaysia
  20. Dow RA, Choong CY, Ng YF
    Zootaxa, 2018 Apr 23;4413(2):351-367.
    PMID: 29690113 DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4413.2.7
    Coeliccia erici Laidlaw, 1917 is re-described and illustrated for both sexes; its taxonomic history and the confusion surrounding it is discussed. Coeliccia kimurai Asahina, 1990 is shown to be a junior synonym of C. erici. Coelicca sameerae sp. nov. (holotype ♂, small stream near Sungai Lasir, Tasik Kenyir, Terengganu, Malaysia, deposited in the Natural History Museum, London) is described from both sexes from Peninsular Malaysia; this species had been confused with C. erici until now. A remark on the status of Coeliccia simillima Laidlaw, 1917 is made.
    Matched MeSH terms: Malaysia
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