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, […]