1.
Quek, K F; Low, W Y; Razack, A H; Loh, C S
A Malaysian Study on the reliability and validity of the Health-Related Quality of Life Questionnaire (HRQOL-20) in urological patients Journal Article
In: Med J Malaysia, vol. 56, no. 3, pp. 293-301, 2001, ISSN: 0300-5283 (Print) 0300-5283 (Linking).
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author = {K F Quek and W Y Low and A H Razack and C S Loh},
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abstract = {Main objective of this study is to validate the Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQOL-20) in the Malaysian population. Reliability and internal consistency were evaluated using the test-retest method and Cronbach's alpha. Responsiveness was expressed as the effect size. Internal consistency was excellent (Cronbach's alpha value = 0.68 to 0.87). Test-retest correlation coefficients and intraclass correlation coefficient were significant (ICC = 0.58 and 0.91) as well as the high degree of sensitivity and specificity. The HRQOL-20 is a reliable, valid and sensitive to clinical changes in the Malaysian urological population.},
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Main objective of this study is to validate the Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQOL-20) in the Malaysian population. Reliability and internal consistency were evaluated using the test-retest method and Cronbach's alpha. Responsiveness was expressed as the effect size. Internal consistency was excellent (Cronbach's alpha value = 0.68 to 0.87). Test-retest correlation coefficients and intraclass correlation coefficient were significant (ICC = 0.58 and 0.91) as well as the high degree of sensitivity and specificity. The HRQOL-20 is a reliable, valid and sensitive to clinical changes in the Malaysian urological population.
2.
Suleiman, A
A study of marketing and its effect on infant feeding practices Journal Article
In: Med J Malaysia, vol. 56, no. 3, pp. 319-23, 2001, ISSN: 0300-5283 (Print) 0300-5283 (Linking).
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title = {A study of marketing and its effect on infant feeding practices},
author = {A Suleiman},
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year = {2001},
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abstract = {A baby milk market was created in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries and was conceived through the mutual attraction of the manufacturers and doctors. This has partly attributed to the change from breast to artificial feeding. This study was conducted to determine whether marketing had any effect on infant feeding practices. Fifty Malay mothers whose last child was aged less than five years were asked, by questionnaire and by interview, to identify whether several marketing methods influenced their decision on the selection of infant feeding practice. It was found that these mothers felt milk advertisements on television were attractive (72%), were influenced by others to buy a particular brand of formula (38.4%), were influenced by free milk samples to buy a particular brand of milk formula (65.2%) and were not influenced by their doctors on the chosen method of feeding (68%). More studies should be conducted on a bigger sample in other settings and targeting other methods of marketing to substantiate the above results. Further, similar studies among Chinese and Indian mothers are also required.},
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A baby milk market was created in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries and was conceived through the mutual attraction of the manufacturers and doctors. This has partly attributed to the change from breast to artificial feeding. This study was conducted to determine whether marketing had any effect on infant feeding practices. Fifty Malay mothers whose last child was aged less than five years were asked, by questionnaire and by interview, to identify whether several marketing methods influenced their decision on the selection of infant feeding practice. It was found that these mothers felt milk advertisements on television were attractive (72%), were influenced by others to buy a particular brand of formula (38.4%), were influenced by free milk samples to buy a particular brand of milk formula (65.2%) and were not influenced by their doctors on the chosen method of feeding (68%). More studies should be conducted on a bigger sample in other settings and targeting other methods of marketing to substantiate the above results. Further, similar studies among Chinese and Indian mothers are also required.
3.
Quek, K F; Low, W Y; Razack, A H; Loh, C S
Beck Depression Inventory (BDI): a reliability and validity test in the Malaysian urological population Journal Article
In: Med J Malaysia, vol. 56, no. 3, pp. 285-92, 2001, ISSN: 0300-5283 (Print) 0300-5283 (Linking).
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title = {Beck Depression Inventory (BDI): a reliability and validity test in the Malaysian urological population},
author = {K F Quek and W Y Low and A H Razack and C S Loh},
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date = {2001-01-01},
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abstract = {This study aimed to validate the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) in the Malaysian urological population. Reliability and internal consistency were evaluated using the test-retest method and internal consistency was assessed using Cronbach's alpha. Responsiveness was expressed as the effect size. Internal consistency was high (Cronbach's alpha value = 0.56 to 0.87). Test-retest correlation coefficient and intraclass correlation coefficient were significant (ICC = 0.56 to 0.87) and a high degree of sensitivity and specificity. The BDI is thus a reliable and a valid instrument to be used in Malaysia.},
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This study aimed to validate the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) in the Malaysian urological population. Reliability and internal consistency were evaluated using the test-retest method and internal consistency was assessed using Cronbach's alpha. Responsiveness was expressed as the effect size. Internal consistency was high (Cronbach's alpha value = 0.56 to 0.87). Test-retest correlation coefficient and intraclass correlation coefficient were significant (ICC = 0.56 to 0.87) and a high degree of sensitivity and specificity. The BDI is thus a reliable and a valid instrument to be used in Malaysia.
4.
Shaw, W S; Feuerstein, M; Lincoln, A E; Miller, V I; Wood, P M
Case management services for work related upper extremity disorders. Integrating workplace accommodation and problem solving Journal Article
In: AAOHN J, vol. 49, no. 8, pp. 378-89, 2001, ISSN: 0891-0162 (Print) 0891-0162 (Linking).
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title = {Case management services for work related upper extremity disorders. Integrating workplace accommodation and problem solving},
author = {W S Shaw and M Feuerstein and A E Lincoln and V I Miller and P M Wood},
url = {https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11760633},
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year = {2001},
date = {2001-01-01},
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volume = {49},
number = {8},
pages = {378-89},
abstract = {A case manager's ability to obtain worksite accommodations and engage workers in active problem solving may improve health and return to work outcomes for clients with work related upper extremity disorders (WRUEDs). This study examines the feasibility of a 2 day training seminar to help nurse case managers identify ergonomic risk factors, provide accommodation, and conduct problem solving skills training with workers' compensation claimants recovering from WRUEDs. Eight procedural steps to this case management approach were identified, translated into a training workshop format, and conveyed to 65 randomly selected case managers. Results indicate moderate to high self ratings of confidence to perform ergonomic assessments (mean = 7.5 of 10) and to provide problem solving skills training (mean = 7.2 of 10) after the seminar. This training format was suitable to experienced case managers and generated a moderate to high level of confidence to use this case management approach.},
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A case manager's ability to obtain worksite accommodations and engage workers in active problem solving may improve health and return to work outcomes for clients with work related upper extremity disorders (WRUEDs). This study examines the feasibility of a 2 day training seminar to help nurse case managers identify ergonomic risk factors, provide accommodation, and conduct problem solving skills training with workers' compensation claimants recovering from WRUEDs. Eight procedural steps to this case management approach were identified, translated into a training workshop format, and conveyed to 65 randomly selected case managers. Results indicate moderate to high self ratings of confidence to perform ergonomic assessments (mean = 7.5 of 10) and to provide problem solving skills training (mean = 7.2 of 10) after the seminar. This training format was suitable to experienced case managers and generated a moderate to high level of confidence to use this case management approach.
5.
Said, Nora'i Mohd; Ghani, Hamzah Abdul; Hairi, Farizah
Does Integration of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in a Primary Health Care Clinic Improves Client’s Satisfaction? Journal Article
In: Malaysian Journal of Public Health Medicine, vol. 1, pp. 30-38, 2001.
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title = {Does Integration of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in a Primary Health Care Clinic Improves Client’s Satisfaction?},
author = {Nora'i Mohd Said and Hamzah Abdul Ghani and Farizah Hairi},
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year = {2001},
date = {2001-01-01},
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pages = {30-38},
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6.
Azila, N M; Sim, S M; Atiya, A S
Encouraging learning how to fish: an uphill but worthwhile battle Journal Article
In: Ann Acad Med Singapore, vol. 30, no. 4, pp. 375-8, 2001, ISSN: 0304-4602 (Print) 0304-4602 (Linking).
@article{RN16101,
title = {Encouraging learning how to fish: an uphill but worthwhile battle},
author = {N M Azila and S M Sim and A S Atiya},
url = {https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11503543},
issn = {0304-4602 (Print)
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year = {2001},
date = {2001-01-01},
journal = {Ann Acad Med Singapore},
volume = {30},
number = {4},
pages = {375-8},
abstract = {INTRODUCTION: Encouraging teaching practices such as problem-based learning (PBL) amongst undergraduate students within a lecture-based, system-based integrated curriculum is a challenge. Students are apprehensive about developing an organised framework for acquiring knowledge while lecturers are required to reframe their views on the educational process and their role as educators. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Lecturers and students in the Phase (Year) II programme were asked to fill questionnaires following the second and fourth PBL cases. The two sets of survey responses were compared to see whether the students' and teachers' perceptions had changed over the 5-month period. RESULTS: Students' responses from both surveys (1 and 2) were similar in that a majority agreed that the PBL tutorials had encouraged the seeking of information (66% and 67%, respectively), had improved understanding (57% and 56%), integration (65% and 70%) and application (50% and 64%) of knowledge. However, the views given in the form of written comments, following their positive responses, were somewhat contradictory. A large number of students (38% and 40%) faced difficulties in getting involved in discussions during the PBL tutorial and a majority (73% and 82%) preferred the normal subject-based tutorials. The reasons given by approximately 20% of the students were that the subject-based tutorials were more efficient for obtaining information and/or that the information had been pre-selected by the lecturers. More than 80% of the lecturers (in both surveys) perceived that the students had identified the appropriate learning objectives and covered the subject matter. The percentage of lecturers who agreed that PBL tutorials encouraged rapport and teamwork amongst students had increased in the second survey, from 70% to 92% and 55% to 83% respectively. CONCLUSION: Implementing PBL is not simply a matter of developing new teaching materials and new effective ways of presenting them. It requires a paradigm shift, a change in the roles of students and teachers, and time.},
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INTRODUCTION: Encouraging teaching practices such as problem-based learning (PBL) amongst undergraduate students within a lecture-based, system-based integrated curriculum is a challenge. Students are apprehensive about developing an organised framework for acquiring knowledge while lecturers are required to reframe their views on the educational process and their role as educators. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Lecturers and students in the Phase (Year) II programme were asked to fill questionnaires following the second and fourth PBL cases. The two sets of survey responses were compared to see whether the students' and teachers' perceptions had changed over the 5-month period. RESULTS: Students' responses from both surveys (1 and 2) were similar in that a majority agreed that the PBL tutorials had encouraged the seeking of information (66% and 67%, respectively), had improved understanding (57% and 56%), integration (65% and 70%) and application (50% and 64%) of knowledge. However, the views given in the form of written comments, following their positive responses, were somewhat contradictory. A large number of students (38% and 40%) faced difficulties in getting involved in discussions during the PBL tutorial and a majority (73% and 82%) preferred the normal subject-based tutorials. The reasons given by approximately 20% of the students were that the subject-based tutorials were more efficient for obtaining information and/or that the information had been pre-selected by the lecturers. More than 80% of the lecturers (in both surveys) perceived that the students had identified the appropriate learning objectives and covered the subject matter. The percentage of lecturers who agreed that PBL tutorials encouraged rapport and teamwork amongst students had increased in the second survey, from 70% to 92% and 55% to 83% respectively. CONCLUSION: Implementing PBL is not simply a matter of developing new teaching materials and new effective ways of presenting them. It requires a paradigm shift, a change in the roles of students and teachers, and time.
7.
Yadav, H; Lin, W Y
Patient confidentiality, ethics and licensing in telemedicine Journal Article
In: Asia Pac J Public Health, vol. 13 Suppl, pp. S36-8, 2001, ISSN: 1010-5395 (Print) 1010-5395 (Linking).
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title = {Patient confidentiality, ethics and licensing in telemedicine},
author = {H Yadav and W Y Lin},
url = {https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12109246},
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abstract = {Telemedicine is fast becoming popular in many countries in the world. It has several advantages such as being cost saving and providing better access to health care in the remote areas in many parts of the world. However, it has some disadvantages as well. One of the major problems is the problem of patients' rights and confidentiality in the use of telemedicine. There are no standard guidelines and procedures in the practice of telemedicine as yet. Both the patient and the physician are unsure of the standard of practice and how to maintain confidentiality. The patient is uncertain as to how to protect her/his rights in the use of telemedicine. The issue of litigation is also unclear as to where the physician is practicing when he/she uses telemedicine. Is she/he practicing in the country where the patient is or is the physician practicing in the country of her/his origin? These issues need to be addressed urgently so that telemedicine will have standards of ethical practice and the patient's rights and confidentiality will be protected.},
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Telemedicine is fast becoming popular in many countries in the world. It has several advantages such as being cost saving and providing better access to health care in the remote areas in many parts of the world. However, it has some disadvantages as well. One of the major problems is the problem of patients' rights and confidentiality in the use of telemedicine. There are no standard guidelines and procedures in the practice of telemedicine as yet. Both the patient and the physician are unsure of the standard of practice and how to maintain confidentiality. The patient is uncertain as to how to protect her/his rights in the use of telemedicine. The issue of litigation is also unclear as to where the physician is practicing when he/she uses telemedicine. Is she/he practicing in the country where the patient is or is the physician practicing in the country of her/his origin? These issues need to be addressed urgently so that telemedicine will have standards of ethical practice and the patient's rights and confidentiality will be protected.
8.
Quek, K F; Loh, C S; Low, W Y; Razack, A H
Quality of life assessment before and after transurethral resection of the prostate in patients with lower urinary tract symptoms Journal Article
In: World J Urol, vol. 19, no. 5, pp. 358-64, 2001, ISSN: 0724-4983 (Print) 0724-4983 (Linking).
@article{RN16095,
title = {Quality of life assessment before and after transurethral resection of the prostate in patients with lower urinary tract symptoms},
author = {K F Quek and C S Loh and W Y Low and A H Razack},
url = {https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11760785},
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year = {2001},
date = {2001-01-01},
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abstract = {OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to determine the effects of surgical treatment of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) in a Malaysian population by evaluating the quality of life before and after treatment. PATIENTS AND METHODS: The study group comprised 111 LUTS patients (age 69.56 +/- 7.94 years, mean +/- SD ) who were assessed 1 week before and at 3, 6 and 12 months after treatment using the health-related quality of life (HRQOL-20) questionnaire, a visual analogue scale (VAS), the present pain intensity (PPI) scale and the international prostate symptom score (I-PSS). RESULTS: Preoperatively the patients suffered more pain, severe prostatic symptoms, impaired disease-specific quality of life and a reduction in health-related quality of life. Postoperatively the patients showed a significant reduction and improvement in pain, prostatic symptoms, and disease-specific and health-related quality of life. CONCLUSIONS: The results showed that the operative procedure significantly improved the overall quality of life of patients with LUTS.},
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OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to determine the effects of surgical treatment of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) in a Malaysian population by evaluating the quality of life before and after treatment. PATIENTS AND METHODS: The study group comprised 111 LUTS patients (age 69.56 +/- 7.94 years, mean +/- SD ) who were assessed 1 week before and at 3, 6 and 12 months after treatment using the health-related quality of life (HRQOL-20) questionnaire, a visual analogue scale (VAS), the present pain intensity (PPI) scale and the international prostate symptom score (I-PSS). RESULTS: Preoperatively the patients suffered more pain, severe prostatic symptoms, impaired disease-specific quality of life and a reduction in health-related quality of life. Postoperatively the patients showed a significant reduction and improvement in pain, prostatic symptoms, and disease-specific and health-related quality of life. CONCLUSIONS: The results showed that the operative procedure significantly improved the overall quality of life of patients with LUTS.
9.
Liam, C K; Goh, C T; Isahak, M; Lim, K H; Wong, C M
Relationship between symptoms and objective measures of airway obstruction in asthmatic patients Journal Article
In: Asian Pac J Allergy Immunol, vol. 19, no. 2, pp. 79-83, 2001, ISSN: 0125-877X (Print) 0125-877x.
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title = {Relationship between symptoms and objective measures of airway obstruction in asthmatic patients},
author = {C K Liam and C T Goh and M Isahak and K H Lim and C M Wong},
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year = {2001},
date = {2001-01-01},
journal = {Asian Pac J Allergy Immunol},
volume = {19},
number = {2},
pages = {79-83},
abstract = {The objective of this study was to determine the relationship between asthma symptoms and the degree of airway obstruction as measured by the forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1) and peak expiratory flow rate (PEFR) in a group of 64 asthmatic patients with clinically stable disease attending a university-based urban asthma clinic. Asthma symptoms did not correlate with the degree of airway obstruction as measured by prebronchodilator PEFR (total asthma symptom score vs PEFR: r = -0.214},
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The objective of this study was to determine the relationship between asthma symptoms and the degree of airway obstruction as measured by the forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1) and peak expiratory flow rate (PEFR) in a group of 64 asthmatic patients with clinically stable disease attending a university-based urban asthma clinic. Asthma symptoms did not correlate with the degree of airway obstruction as measured by prebronchodilator PEFR (total asthma symptom score vs PEFR: r = -0.214
10.
Quek, K F; Low, W Y; Razack, A H; Loh, C S
Reliability and validity of the General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-12) among urological patients: a Malaysian study Journal Article
In: Psychiatry Clin Neurosci, vol. 55, no. 5, pp. 509-13, 2001, ISSN: 1323-1316 (Print) 1323-1316 (Linking).
@article{RN16100,
title = {Reliability and validity of the General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-12) among urological patients: a Malaysian study},
author = {K F Quek and W Y Low and A H Razack and C S Loh},
url = {https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11555347},
doi = {10.1046/j.1440-1819.2001.00897.x},
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year = {2001},
date = {2001-01-01},
journal = {Psychiatry Clin Neurosci},
volume = {55},
number = {5},
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abstract = {This present study was undertaken to validate the English version of the General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-12) in urological patients. Validity and reliability were studied in patients with lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) and patients without LUTS. Reliability was evaluated using the test-retest method and internal consistency was assessed using Cronbach's alpha. Sensitivity to change was expressed as the effect size in the pre-intervention versus post-intervention score in additional patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) who underwent transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP). Internal consistency was excellent. A high degree of internal consistency was observed for each of the 12 items with Cronbach's alpha value of 0.37-0.79, while total scores was 0.79 in the population study. Test-retest correlation coefficient for the 12 items score were highly significant. Intraclass correlation coefficient was high (0.35-0.79). It showed a high degree of sensitivity and specificity to the effects of treatment. A high degree of significant level between baseline and post-treatment scores were observed across all 12 items in the treatment cohort but not in the control group. The GHQ-12 is suitable, reliable, valid and sensitive to clinical change in urological disorders.},
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This present study was undertaken to validate the English version of the General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-12) in urological patients. Validity and reliability were studied in patients with lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) and patients without LUTS. Reliability was evaluated using the test-retest method and internal consistency was assessed using Cronbach's alpha. Sensitivity to change was expressed as the effect size in the pre-intervention versus post-intervention score in additional patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) who underwent transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP). Internal consistency was excellent. A high degree of internal consistency was observed for each of the 12 items with Cronbach's alpha value of 0.37-0.79, while total scores was 0.79 in the population study. Test-retest correlation coefficient for the 12 items score were highly significant. Intraclass correlation coefficient was high (0.35-0.79). It showed a high degree of sensitivity and specificity to the effects of treatment. A high degree of significant level between baseline and post-treatment scores were observed across all 12 items in the treatment cohort but not in the control group. The GHQ-12 is suitable, reliable, valid and sensitive to clinical change in urological disorders.
11.
Quek, K F; Low, W Y; Razack, A H; Loh, C S
Reliability and validity of the International Prostate Symptom Score in a Malaysian population Journal Article
In: BJU Int, vol. 88, no. 1, pp. 21-5, 2001, ISSN: 1464-4096 (Print) 1464-4096 (Linking).
@article{RN16102,
title = {Reliability and validity of the International Prostate Symptom Score in a Malaysian population},
author = {K F Quek and W Y Low and A H Razack and C S Loh},
url = {https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11446839},
issn = {1464-4096 (Print)
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year = {2001},
date = {2001-01-01},
journal = {BJU Int},
volume = {88},
number = {1},
pages = {21-5},
abstract = {OBJECTIVE: To validate the English version of the International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS) in patients with and without urinary symptoms in a Malaysian population. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Validity and reliability were assessed in patients with lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) and in patients with no LUTS. Reliability was evaluated using the test-retest method and internal consistency using Cronbach's alpha. Sensitivity to change was expressed as the effect size in the score before and after intervention in additional patients with LUTS who underwent transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP). RESULTS: Internal consistency was excellent; there was a high degree of internal consistency for each of the seven domains and for the total score (Cronbach's alpha \> or = 0.60 and \> or = 0.79, respectively) in the populations studied. The test-retest correlation coefficient for the seven domain scores was highly significant. The intra-class correlation coefficient was high (\> or = 0.59). There was a high level of sensitivity and specificity for the effects of treatment, with a very significant change between the seven scores domains in the treated group but not in the control group. CONCLUSIONS: The IPSS is suitable, reliable, valid and sensitive to clinical change in the Malaysian population.},
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OBJECTIVE: To validate the English version of the International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS) in patients with and without urinary symptoms in a Malaysian population. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Validity and reliability were assessed in patients with lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) and in patients with no LUTS. Reliability was evaluated using the test-retest method and internal consistency using Cronbach's alpha. Sensitivity to change was expressed as the effect size in the score before and after intervention in additional patients with LUTS who underwent transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP). RESULTS: Internal consistency was excellent; there was a high degree of internal consistency for each of the seven domains and for the total score (Cronbach's alpha > or = 0.60 and > or = 0.79, respectively) in the populations studied. The test-retest correlation coefficient for the seven domain scores was highly significant. The intra-class correlation coefficient was high (> or = 0.59). There was a high level of sensitivity and specificity for the effects of treatment, with a very significant change between the seven scores domains in the treated group but not in the control group. CONCLUSIONS: The IPSS is suitable, reliable, valid and sensitive to clinical change in the Malaysian population.
12.
Yadav, H; Lin, W Y
Teleprimary care in Malaysia: a tool for teleconsultation and distance learning in health care Journal Article
In: Asia Pac J Public Health, vol. 13 Suppl, pp. S58-61, 2001, ISSN: 1010-5395 (Print) 1010-5395 (Linking).
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title = {Teleprimary care in Malaysia: a tool for teleconsultation and distance learning in health care},
author = {H Yadav and W Y Lin},
url = {https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12109251},
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year = {2001},
date = {2001-01-01},
journal = {Asia Pac J Public Health},
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abstract = {Malaysia enjoys a comprehensive range of health services, the government being committed to the principles of universal access to high quality health care, which the Ministry of Health provides through a wide variety of nation wide network of clinics and hospitals. One of the major problems is the availability of comprehensiveness and quality of health care in remote health centres. When patients are transferred from the health centres to the hospitals for further treatment, this not only incurs inconvenience to the patients and their family but also increases the cost to the health care system. Teleprimary care is one of the tools to overcome this problem. The doctors in the remote clinics are able to discuss the problem cases through teleconsultation with the doctors and specialist in the hospitals using an audiovisual system to provide better care in the health centers without transferring the patients to the hospitals. Only the essential and needy patients are referred to the hospitals. This has not only reduced the number of patients referred to the hospitals but it has reduced the cost to the health care system. It has also provided a more comprehensive care to the patients in the health centres. The doctors in the health centers are also provided training and are also updated on the latest in medicine. This method of training has made doctors in the health centers more efficient and satisfied.},
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Malaysia enjoys a comprehensive range of health services, the government being committed to the principles of universal access to high quality health care, which the Ministry of Health provides through a wide variety of nation wide network of clinics and hospitals. One of the major problems is the availability of comprehensiveness and quality of health care in remote health centres. When patients are transferred from the health centres to the hospitals for further treatment, this not only incurs inconvenience to the patients and their family but also increases the cost to the health care system. Teleprimary care is one of the tools to overcome this problem. The doctors in the remote clinics are able to discuss the problem cases through teleconsultation with the doctors and specialist in the hospitals using an audiovisual system to provide better care in the health centers without transferring the patients to the hospitals. Only the essential and needy patients are referred to the hospitals. This has not only reduced the number of patients referred to the hospitals but it has reduced the cost to the health care system. It has also provided a more comprehensive care to the patients in the health centres. The doctors in the health centers are also provided training and are also updated on the latest in medicine. This method of training has made doctors in the health centers more efficient and satisfied.