Critical care nurses’ knowledge, attitudes and practices on the usage of physical restrainer

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Authors: Swee Geok Lim, Vivian Jeng Tuk Fong. ABSTRACT Background: Physical restraint is any measure or technique that prohibits an individual’s body movement. Although physical restraint is one of the most common methods used to ensure patient safety in the intensive care units, its usage is an arguable practice. Involuntary immobilisation of a patient challenges […]

A Correlational Study between Coping Strategies and Compassion Satisfaction among Crisis Helpline Volunteers

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Authors: Kiranjeet Kaur, Puvessha Jegathisan, Cheryl Tham Sin Yi ABSTRACT Introduction Within the recent years, crisis helpline organizations in Malaysia have been experiencing a surge in calls, and with the current worldwide anxiety caused by Covid-19, these call volumes are expected to rise. Therefore, volunteers who staff these helplines are continuously placing their Professional Quality […]

Medical students’ perspective on social media posts in the International Medical University: A preliminary study

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Authors: Kian Hock Tan, Rachel Ley Tan, Jolene Sze Tien Shu, Han Yao Foong, Siok Joan Siek, Kwee Choy Koh, Cheong Lieng Teng. ABSTRACT Background: Social media is a common channel for communication, information and education. However, it is also a potential forum where lapses of professionalism may occur. In this study we aimed to […]

Transiliac interpedicular screw rod with sacroiliac joint cannulated screw fixation: A treatment option for sacroiliac joint dysfunction

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Authors: Jing Hern Khoo, Yin Teng Ng, Kamarul Izham Kamarudin, Leong Jiahour, Ahmad Fauzey Kassim. ABSTRACT Sacroiliac joint (SIJ) dysfunction refers to the aberrant position or movement of SIJ structures that may cause low back pain. We report a case of right SIJ dysfunction, which was successfully managed by SIJ cannulated screw fixation and transiliac […]

Knowledge and attitude towards end of life care among nursing students in a private nursing college, Penang

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Authors: Swee Geok Lim, Ching Nguk Ngieng, Xie Yen Tan. ABSTRACT Background: End of life (EOL) care is a holistic approach for patients and their families, that involves physical, emotional, spiritual, and social needs. There are approximately 80,000 Malaysians requiring EOL care annually but only 2,000 patients have access to the service. Despite an increasing […]

Predictive parameters of potential COVID-19 without epidemiological clues and management strategy in resources limited setting

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Authors: Kok Wei Poh, Pei Wen Tan, Ji Yin Wong, Cheng Huong Ngan, Yin Jie Ng, Raymund Dass, Tiang Koi Ng. ABSTRACT Background Managing potential COVID-19 patients is challenging when resources were limited. The objective of this study was to evaluate the predictive parameters and management strategy for potential COVID-19 cases who are without contact […]

Level of emotional intelligence among nurses

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Authors: Chang Angelna, Yung Wei Lai, Swee Geok Lim ABSTRACT Background: Emotional intelligence (EI) is defined as the comprehension, use and the management of one’s emotions in a positive manner to reduce stress, communicate efficiently, empathise with others, overcome challenges, and resolve conflicts. EI is important among nurses as it influences their decision making abilities, […]