A5061465955- Nutrition and Health in Aging
- Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research
- Frailty in Older Adults
- Nutritional Studies and Diet
- Body Composition Measurement Techniques
- Health and Well-being Studies
- Technology Use by Older Adults
- Health and Wellbeing Research
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Health and Lifestyle Studies
- Obesity and Health Practices
- Healthcare Systems and Public Health
- Bariatric Surgery and Outcomes
- Balance, Gait, and Falls Prevention
- Chronic Disease Management Strategies
- Aging and Gerontology Research
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Public Health and Nutrition
- Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders
- Telemedicine and Telehealth Implementation
- Health Education and Validation
- Diabetes Management and Education
- Diet and metabolism studies
- Mobile Health and mHealth Applications
- Eating Disorders and Behaviors
Universiti Sains Malaysia
2019-2025
Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia
2019-2023
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
2021-2022
National University of Malaysia
2015-2019
Abstract Background Subjective cognitive decline (SCD) is recognized as a risk stage for Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and other dementias, but its prevalence not well known. We aimed to use uniform criteria better estimate SCD across international cohorts. Methods combined individual participant data 16 cohorts from 15 countries (members of the COSMIC consortium) used qualitative quantitative (Item Response Theory/IRT) harmonization techniques prevalence. Results The sample comprised 39,387...
Poverty at old age is associated with poor dietary habit, nutritional status and higher rates of chronic diseases psychosocial problems. However, there limited information about this matter according to urban rural settings. The aim study was identify dietary, nutritional, physical cognitive factors socioeconomic (SES) among older adults settings in Malaysia.An analysis conducted 2237 who participated a longitudinal on aging (LRGS TUA). This involved four states Malaysia, 49.4% from areas....
Geriatric depressive disorders affect the physical and emotional well-being of older adults. Therefore, this study aims to identify prevalence geriatric their risk factors in a large-scale comprising community-dwelling adults Malaysia. A total 2264 consisting 1083 (47.8%) men 1181 (52.2%) women were recruited study. An interview-based questionnaire was used obtain information on sociodemography, presence comorbidities, nutritional status, dietary habits, lifestyle, practice calorie...
Probable sarcopenia is a condition related to low muscle strength which increases the risk of sarcopenia. Both probable and dementia. The aim this study investigate factors associated with dementia among older adults. It was hypothesized that comorbidities subjects may elevate This involved 194 adults aged 60 years above. Sarcopenia assessed using Asian Working Group (AWGS) 2019. Among parameters investigated in were sociodemographic, medical history, anthropometry, body composition,...
The research aimed to study digital divide by determining the usage of technology among older adults with cognitive frailty (CF) in Malaysia.
Bariatric surgery becomes the final option for managing severe obesity. This study aims to identify complications, changes in anthropometry, adherence dietary recommendations, and psychological well-being of post-bariatric patients.
Aim The identification of risk factors associated with comorbidities and physical fitness might provide pathways for planning therapeutic targets future falls prevention. Results from large datasets that examined in Asia have been limited. aim the present study was to identify by pooling data consisting medical history, performance self‐rated health two Malaysian epidemiological studies. Methods Matching variables Towards Useful Aging Elders Longitudinal Research related falls, determinants...
Abstract Background Falls incidence rate and comprehensive data on factors that predict occasional repeated falls from large population-based studies are scarce. In this study, we aimed to determine the of identify predictors recurrent falls. This was done in social, medical, physical, nutritional, biochemical, cognitive dimensions among community-dwelling older Malaysians. Methods Data 1,763 Malaysian persons aged ≥ 60 years were obtained LRGS-TUA longitudinal study. Participants...
The increase in the population of aging people has increased occurrence cognitive decline leading to predemented stage dementia, ie, mild impairment (MCI). tools that are web-based have been proven be useful decreasing risk MCI. Thus, present study, an education tool is web-based, called WESIHAT 2.0©, had created educate elderly about precautionary strategies against MCI.WESIHAT 2.0 was devised a senior-friendly style, which includes touch screen, greater font size, larger icons, and...
Purpose: There is a limited availability of multidomain interventions that target cognitive frailty. Thus, the aim present study was to develop and evaluate content validity acceptance intervention module reverse frailty among older adults (iAGELESS). Patients Methods: This conducted in two phases: Phase I included development iAGELESS evaluation validity, while II consisted evaluating 18 healthcare social care providers, 13 with frailty, caregivers. Content index (CVI) used quantify...
Intervention strategies, especially online based approaches, are considered to be beneficial in improving the health of senior. The effectiveness such approaches is yet determined. This study aims determine web-based application, WESIHAT 2.0©, for cognitive function, physical fitness, biochemical indices, and psychosocial variables among older adults Klang Valley, Malaysia. cost analysis 2.0© was also utilized a two-arm randomized controlled trial with 25 subjects each intervention control...
Fear of falling has serious implications for health and is an important threat to autonomy. The purpose this cross-sectional study was investigate risk factors fear among Palestinian older adults in Hebron district.A conducted Palestinians > 60 years living Hebron, West Bank. Falls Efficacy Scale-International used predict falls adults. Moreover, socio-demographic data, medical history, lifestyle habits, body composition, nutritional status, cognitive status (using the Montreal assessment...
Covid-19 lockdown had caused lifestyle changes especially in sleep, physical activity, and body weight. Thus, this study aimed to determine the weight before after period further assessed association between sleep quality, mass index (BMI).This was a retrospective cross-sectional involving 107 undergraduate students Universiti Sains Malaysia. Subjects recalled information during first implemented Malaysia from early March 2020 July 2020. The questionnaire consisted of socio-demography,...
The adoption of information and communication technology (ICT) by older adults with cognitive frailty impairment is beneficial to support aging in place promote healthy aging. However, data are scarce regarding the use ICT this demographic comparison other age groups. This bibliometric analysis was aimed at systematically mapping literature on ICT‐related research provide insights into trends, patterns knowledge gaps. Data were extracted from Web Science database, which identified 324...
This uncontrolled pre-post study aimed to assess changes in blood lipid profiles and pressure resulting from a 2-month consumption of Sacha Inchi Oil (SIO) (Plukenetia volubilis). Investigating the effects SIO on Malaysians is essential for tailoring interventions local context, considering genetic, cultural, dietary differences. A total 13 adult participants, comprising 8 males 5 females aged 35 74 years old, took part this intervention study. Each participant was instructed consume 2...
Abstract Background Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is seen as a diverse and primary contributor to global mortality. Malnutrition arises within chronic illness, which involves protein energy depletion inadequate levels of essential nutrients. These factors increase the likelihood death overall impact on affected individuals. Consequently, this study aims utilize bibliometric visual analysis assess current state research, latest advances emerging patterns in fields CKD malnutrition. Methods...
Stress among university students is rising and affects eating behaviour body mass index. This study aims to determine the relationship between stress its association with index undergraduate in Universiti Sains Malaysia. A total of 107 subjects were recruited using convenience sampling method. Questionnaire on sociodemographic data, anthropometry, validated scale (Cohen’s Perceived questionnaire) (Three-factor questionnaire R21) given participants. Analysis indicated that more than half...
This was a cross-sectional study that investigated the relationship between nutrient intake and psychosocial factors with overall rate of weight loss after bariatric surgery among patients who had undergone sleeve gastrectomy in University Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Centre (UKMMC). Forty-three subjects (15 men 28 women) were recruited for this study. Subjects completed assessment questionnaires including Binge Eating Scale (BES), Beck Depression Inventory (BECK), Family Support...