A5067455288- Cancer survivorship and care
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Optimism, Hope, and Well-being
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Aging and Gerontology Research
- Childhood Cancer Survivors' Quality of Life
- Schizophrenia research and treatment
- Mental Health Treatment and Access
- Mental Health and Patient Involvement
- Disability Education and Employment
- Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving
- Intestinal and Peritoneal Adhesions
- Psychosomatic Disorders and Their Treatments
- Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes
- Mindfulness and Compassion Interventions
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Research
- COVID-19 and healthcare impacts
- Appendicitis Diagnosis and Management
- COVID-19 Pandemic Impacts
- Retirement, Disability, and Employment
- Head and Neck Cancer Studies
- HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk
- Mental Health Research Topics
- Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout
- Public Health Policies and Education
University of Sheffield
2020-2021
National University of Singapore
2021
National University Cancer Institute, Singapore
2013-2020
University of Hong Kong
2010-2011
Australian National University
2010
Centre for Mental Health
2010
Abstract The novel Coronavirus-2019 (COVID-19) was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO) in March 2020, impacting lifestyles, economy, physical and mental health of individuals globally. This study aimed to test model triggered symptoms resembling COVID-19 infection, which need for information perceived impact mediated path sequentially, leading adverse outcomes. A cross-sectional research design with chain mediation involving 4612 participants from participating 8...
Abstract Background The aim of this study was to translate and linguistically validate the U.S. National Cancer Institute’s Patient-Reported Outcomes version Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (PRO-CTCAE™) into Simplified Chinese use in Singapore. Methods All 124 items English source PRO-CTCAE item library were translated using internationally established translation procedures. Two rounds cognitive interviews conducted with 96 cancer patients undergoing adjuvant treatment...
Anxiety and depression have been identified as a common psychological distress faced by the majority of cancer patients. With increasing number cases, demands will be placed on health systems to address effective psychosocial care therapy. The objective this study was assess possible role hope optimism anxiety depression. We also wanted investigate if there is specific component that could play in buffering amongst patients.A retrospective cross sectional conducted outpatient station Oral...
<i>Background:</i> Despite the increasing utilization of formal services by older adults in many nations, there is a paucity research that has examined relationships between disability, <i>formal </i>support and depressive symptoms later life. <i>Objective:</i> We investigated whether support received for daily activities, either from and/or informal sources, weakened deleterious relationship disability depression life these stress-buffering effects were...
We examined antiretroviral therapy (ART) initiation and retention by sex pregnancy status in rural Nigeria. studied HIV-infected ART-naïve patients aged ≥15 years entering care from June 2009 to September 2013. calculated the probability of early ART cumulative incidence loss follow-up (LTFU) during first year ART, association between LTFU sex/pregnancy using Cox regression. The cohort included 3813 adults (2594 women [68.0%], 273 [11.8%] them pregnant). proportion pregnant clients...
SUMMARY Although hypnosis has played a part in psychotherapy for long time, it is not yet seen as an evidence-based therapy and absent from many practice guidelines when comes to the treatment of psychiatric disorders. At present, applications methods hypnotherapy are poorly understood other tend be favoured. This review article aims introduce role its application certain common presentations, well examine efficacy by summarising recent evidence high-quality outcome studies meta-analyses.
Abstract Background Eating disorders have one of the highest mortality rates among psychiatric illnesses. Timely intervention is crucial for effective treatment, as eating tend to be chronic and difficult manage if left untreated. Clinical practice guidelines play a vital role in improving healthcare delivery, aiming minimize variations care bridge gap between research practice. However, indicates an active guideline implementation approach uptake. Methods Mixed methods will used inform...
Methadone has been proven to be a cost-effective treatment for opioid dependence, but availability of is often inconsistent. Currently in Calgary, Alberta, there wait-time excess three months access Maintenance Therapy (MMT) dedicated Opioid Dependency Programs operated by Alberta Heath Services the Dependence. There are also relatively few primary care physicians possession exemption. The aim this study was identify reasons which reluctant obtain methadone We disseminated survey family an...
Background: The novel Coronavirus-2019 (COVID-19) was declared a pandemic by the World Health Association (WHO) in March 2020, impacting lifestyles, economy, physical and mental health of individuals globally. Little is known about relationship between impact COVID-19 one's status, thus research needs to be conducted identify factors involved develop tailored evidence-based strategies response reduce adverse psychological impact. Methods: From February June we an online Global Mental survey...