A5075563649- Innovations in Medical Education
- Health and Medical Research Impacts
- Psychiatric care and mental health services
- Mental Health Treatment and Access
- Health Sciences Research and Education
- Bipolar Disorder and Treatment
- Academic Writing and Publishing
- Digital Mental Health Interventions
- Empathy and Medical Education
- Treatment of Major Depression
- Healthcare Quality and Management
- Mental Health and Psychiatry
- Mindfulness and Compassion Interventions
- Psychotherapy Techniques and Applications
- Suicide and Self-Harm Studies
- Body Image and Dysmorphia Studies
- Clinical Reasoning and Diagnostic Skills
- Employment and Welfare Studies
- Diversity and Career in Medicine
- Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout
- Education and Islamic Studies
- Social Media in Health Education
- Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
- Anxiety, Depression, Psychometrics, Treatment, Cognitive Processes
- Health and Well-being Studies
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
2021-2024
Universiti of Malaysia Sabah
2016-2022
Wrexham Maelor Hospital
2021-2022
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
2020-2021
University Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Centre
2018-2021
RCSI & UCD Malaysia Campus
2018
Columbia University
2018
National University of Malaysia
2014-2017
C3J Therapeutics (United States)
2016
The third wave of COVID-19 in Malaysia has significantly strained the healthcare system country and increased level burnout among workers (HCWs) country. Therefore, this study aimed to identify various factors associated with HCWs. A cross-sectional was conducted 150 HWCs Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia. An online survey administered using Copenhagen Burnout Inventory, Multidimensional Scale Perceived Social Support, Brief COPE, Fear scales. Pearson correlations were assessed amongst all...
Introduction: The Alcohol Use Disorder Identification Test (AUDIT) developed by WHO is instrumental in identifying individuals on the alcohol misuse spectrum.However there no culturally appropriate Dusun language version Sabahan Borneo.This study aims to develop and validate a of AUDIT (AUDIT-D).Methods: was translated back English Malay.The first pilot tested 20 participants harmonised.The harmonised administered 50 speakers fluent Malay from villages rural Sabah.Participants filled...
Background: Oxidative stress markers are found to be linked with depression and suicide attempts in bipolar disorder (BD), although the role of DNA damage as a marker suicidal ideation attempt has yet determined. We aim investigate association between behaviour, i.e., attempt, among ideators BD patients while accounting for clinical psychosocial risk factors. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Centre on 62 consecutive diagnosed using...
Purpose This study aims to determine the prevalence of obesity and its relationship with mental health issues among healthcare workers in Kota Kinabalu District Health Office, Sabah Borneo associating factors. Design/methodology/approach cross-sectional was conducted 387 working Sabah. Sociodemographic data anthropometric measurements were collected DASS 21 questionnaire used assess status. Findings The 29%, which is significantly associated years service ( p = 0.016) abnormal depression...
The subjective nature of psychodynamic psychotherapy (PP) makes training and supervision more abstract compared to other forms psychotherapy. issues encountered in the learning process PP Malaysian psychiatry trainees are discussed this article. Issues preparation before starting PP, case selection, assessment patients, dynamic formulations, supervision, anxieties therapy, countertransference, termination treatment alliance, transfer care, therapeutic setting, bioethical considerations...
Borderline personality disorder (BPD) contributes to suicide-related morbidity and mortality requires more intensive psychotherapeutic resources due its high mental health service usage. Accessibility an evidence-based treatment program is a cornerstone support patients with BPD part of broader suicide prevention efforts as well improving their quality life.In this article, the authors aim discuss review available dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) DBT-informed services selected countries in...
Atraumatic trismus can be one of the presentations medication-induced acute dystonia, particularly by antipsychotics and less commonly antidepressants. A case an unusual emergency presentation atraumatic on initiation duloxetine is reported. The patient was a 40-year-old woman experiencing sudden difficulty in mouth opening speaking due to stiffened jaw after taking 5 days prescribed for her fibromyalgia-related chest pain. Assessment vital signs prudent ensure there no laryngeal...
Aims Induction training is a crucial part of starting work in new organization as it orientates staff to their role and environment, which ensures that they can safely competently. Given the wide geographical area North Wales, there logistic difficulty continue with face-to-face induction sessions for junior doctors. A digital format regional doctors from all sites was introduced 2021. This virtual has dealt accessibility problem effectively. Nevertheless, seemed be some ongoing issues...
Aims The skill of critical appraisal is mandatory for evidence-based psychiatric practice although the process learning can be tough busy psychiatrist trainees. Ironically, reading alone does not translate into acquisition. accessibility to conventional journal clubs may also limited doctors working in non-academic training centres. Therefore, attending an intensive workshop on skills a viable solution. This study elucidated experience using innovative approach, i.e. Multiple Mini Journal...
Aims The Quality Improvement Project (QIP) for the Café of Royal College Psychiatrists (RCPsych) Portfolio (CoRP) was initiated to address challenges faced by UK postgraduate psychiatric trainees in utilizing RCPsych effectively. primary objective this project is enhance trainees' confidence and competence using portfolio. Additionally, CoRP aims establish a robust, sustainable ecosystem peer coaching mentorship support continuous learning development among trainees. Methods employs unique,...
Aims The disruptive force of the COVID pandemic has highlighted importance leadership for all medical educationists to prepare future workforce with ever-changing healthcare practice. Early career educators must attain skills as early possible. only way learn is through experiential learning, i.e. learning while leading. Therefore, this self-study aimed share reflection on journey a psychiatrist specialist trainee from North Wales in leading different psychiatric educational projects....
Background: Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is one of the standard treatments for treatment resistant bipolar depression (TRBD). There limited literature on role cognitive-behavioral (CBT) in TRBD patient who fails to respond ECT. Aim: To report a case achieving full functional recovery with CBT combination pharmacotherapy after failing Method: Case report. Results: A 45 year-old male diabetes mellitus, diabetic retinopathy, and II disorder presented third recurrence depressive episode. In...
Background: The prevalence of vaginismus ranges from 1-6%, and the ratio becomes 5%-17% in clinical setting, although it varies widely worldwide. main cause is not known, but often considered multifactorial. This paper aims to describe factors that contribute vaginismus. Case: A 26 years old, married woman, health practitioner presented with complaint being able have sexual intercourse. About 1 month ago, since marriage, patient was unable intercourse her husband. feels guilty anxious...
Depression is ranked as the second-leading cause for years lived with disability worldwide. Objective monitoring a standardized scale depressive symptoms can improve treatment outcomes. This study evaluates construct and concurrent validity of Malay Self-Report Quick Inventory Depressive Symptomatology (QIDS-SR16) among Malaysian clinical community samples. cross-sectional was based on 277 participants, i.e., patients current major episode (MDE), n = 104, participants without MDE, 173....
Aims Generation Z and millennials are tech-savvy they learn more from videos compared to books. On average young people the digital age spend than five hours on gadgets. Innovative use of social media technology will improve access health information amongst this group users. This article aims share project using short video clips in media, combined with poetry mental physical literacy. Methods Short (ranging one three minutes) were produced out passion by first author elements poetry,...
We used medical record abstraction to conduct research in a psychiatric hospital with paper-based records. The challenges we encountered included: the difficulty retrieving files; extensive effort and time needed extract clinical information; lack of standardised documentation system records; need for advanced computer literacy. To promote future using electronic records, potential solutions include creating registry all patients receiving treatment, as well equipping busy clinicians skills.
Aims Thriving on the pressure of “publish or perish” experienced by academicians, industry predatory publishers with dubious quality has mushroomed and gained their notoriety. The battle uncovering publishers, including Beall's list, proven to be tough given huge monetary gain generated publishers. It may difficult for an inexperienced junior researcher identify those publishers’ soliciting emails, which disguise as a reputable journal's article-commissioning process. To date, there is...
Abstract Background Cotard’s syndrome (CS) is a neuropsychiatric condition marked by nihilistic delusional(s). Due to its rarity, misdiagnosis of the often occurs. The current case study Malaysian woman who was misdiagnosed for several years professionals due presence hypochondriac symptoms before receiving correct diagnosis. Case presentation In this presentation, we describe L, 42-year-old lady first with depression. diagnosis schizophrenia and CS confirmed after thorough clinical...