AECC University College Research: Recent submissions
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Changes in dietary intake of breast cancer survivors: early findings of a Malaysian breast cancer prospective cohort study
(Nutrition and Cancer, 2022-12-09)This study aimed to evaluate the changes in post-diagnosis dietary intake of breast cancer survivors. A total of 112 participants from the Malaysian Breast Cancer Survivorship Cohort study with dietary intake at one-year ... -
Psychosocial factors associated with mental health and quality of life during the COVID-19 pandemic among low-income urban dwellers in Peninsular Malaysia
(PLOS ONE, 2022-08-23)Background and aims: Mental well-being among low-income urban populations is arguably challenged more than any other population amid the COVID-19 pandemic. This study investigates factors associated with depression and ... -
Diagnosis and chiropractic treatment of infant headache based on behavioral presentation and physical findings: a retrospective series of 13 cases
(Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics, 2009-10)Objective: This case series presents information on diagnosis and treatment of 13 cases of benign infant headache presenting to a chiropractic teaching clinic. Clinical Features: A retrospective search was performed for ... -
Chiropractic care of children from birth to adolescence and classification of reported conditions: an internet cross-sectional survey of 956 European chiropractors
(Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics, 2012-06)Objective: Few studies have addressed the practice of chiropractic care of children in Europe. No systematic classification of conditions currently exists in chiropractic pediatrics. The objective of this study was to ... -
Protocol for intervention study in reducing elevated blood pressure through intermittent fasting
(2023-10-30)Objective: To chart out a protocol for conducting an intervention-based study to compare the efficacy of intermittent fasting intervention and usual diet in reducing elevated blood pressure among working adults. Method: ... -
A proposed model with possible implications for safety and technique adaptations for chiropractic spinal manipulative therapy for infants and children
(Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics, 2015-11)Objective: A literature review of tensile strength of adults and pediatric human spine specimens was performed to gather information about biomechanical forces and spinal differences of adults and children and to synthesize ... -
A literature review of pediatric spinal manipulation and chiropractic manipulative therapy: evaluation of consistent use of safety terminology
(Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics, 2015-11)Objective: The purpose of this study was to perform a literature search to identify relevant studies on pediatric spinal manipulation and chiropractic manipulative therapy and to assess if safety terminology was consistent ... -
Fascial Manipulation® for chronic aspecific low back pain: a single blinded randomized controlled trial [version 2; peer review: 2 approved]
(F1000Research, 2016-01-08)Background: The therapeutic approach to chronic aspecific low back pain (CALBP) has to consider the multifactorial aetiology of the disorder. International guidelines do not agree on unequivocal treatment indications. ... -
Fascial manipulation associated with standard care compared to only standard postsurgical care for total hip arthroplasty: a randomized controlled trial
(PM&R, 2016-05-19)Background: Postsurgical physiotherapy programs after total hip arthroplasty (THA) show important differences between types and numbers of treatment sessions. To increase functional recovery in postsurgical patients, manual ... -
Fascial Manipulation® for persistent knee pain following ACL and meniscus repair
(Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, 2017-04)Fascial Manipulation® (FM) is a manual therapy approach for the treatment of musculoskeletal pain. Anomalous fascial tension is common following surgery due to surgical scar, inadequate mobility and fear of movement. Fascial ... -
Exploring the relationships of financial literacy and financial behaviour with health-related quality of life (HRQOL) among the low-income working population in Malaysia during the COVID-19 pandemic
(International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 2022-09-30)This cross-sectional study examined the relationships of financial literacy (FL) and financial behaviour (FB) with health-related quality of life (HRQOL) during the COVID-19 pandemic among low-income working population ... -
Lower ileostomy output among patients with postoperative colorectal cancer after being supplemented with partially hydrolyzed guar gum: Outcome of a pilot study
(Nutrition, 2022-06-01)Background: High stoma output is a significant complication after bowel surgery that causes dehydration, resulting in acute kidney injury, electrolyte imbalances, unintentional weight loss, and malnutrition. This study ... -
Challenges of urban garden initiatives for food security in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
(Quaestiones Geographicae, 2022-12-30)Sustainable urban farming is a strategy to improve food availability and food access, and to support food security for the urban population in Malaysia. However, the development of these activities has been affected by ... -
Developing a policy to reduce the salt content of food consumed outside the home in Malaysia: protocol of a qualitative study
(BMJ Open, 2021-07-23)Introduction: Current salt intake in Malaysia is high. The existing national salt reduction policy has faced slow progress and does not yet include measures to address the out of home sector. Dishes consumed in the out of ... -
Outcome evaluation on impact of the nutrition intervention among adolescents: A feasibility, randomised control study from Myheart Beat (Malaysian Health and Adolescents Longitudinal Research Team—behavioural epidemiology and trial)
(Nutrients, 2022-06-30)A healthy eating environment in the school setting is crucial to nurture the healthy eating pattern for youth. Thus, it helps to combat the obesity issue. However, the impact of healthy school environment on healthy eating ... -
Longitudinal vitamin D deficiency among Malaysian pregnant women and its correlation with neonatal serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels
(Frontiers in Public Health, 2021-06-29)Objective: This study aimed to investigate the longitudinal relationship between maternal vitamin D concentrations during pregnancy and neonatal vitamin D concentrations at birth. Materials and Methods: A prospective ... -
A qualitative exploration: Dietary behaviour of Malaysian breast cancer survivors
(European Journal of Cancer Care, 2022-01-24)Objective: This study aimed to explore the dietary practices and factors affecting Malaysian breast cancer survivors' dietary behaviours. Methods: We conducted an in-depth qualitative interview on 20 participants from a ... -
Undocumented: An examination of legal identity and education provision for children in Malaysia
(PLOS ONE, 2022-02-02)Education is a fundamental human right. Yet there remain gaps in our understanding of undocumented children in Malaysia and their vulnerabilities in education access. This study aims to describe and contextualise undocumented ... -
Effects of immunonutrition in head and neck cancer patients undergoing cancer treatment - a systematic review
(Frontiers in Nutrition, 2022-02-25)Background and Aims: Malnutrition is prevalent among head and neck cancer (HNC) patients and leads to undesirable outcomes such as reduced treatment response and increased treatment-related side effects. This systematic ... -
Development of the active ageing awareness questionnaire in Malaysia
(Healthcare, 2021-04-22)The world’s ageing population is associated with increased morbidity, disability, and social and financial insecurity, which may affect quality of life (QoL). Therefore, the World Health Organization (WHO) endorsed the ...
