Browsing AECC University College Research Collection by Issue Date
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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 ... -
The impact and public health response of chiropractors to the COVID-19 pandemic: a survey across four continents
(Chiropractic & Manual Therapies, 2022-05-09)Background: The unprecedented impact of COVID-19 on healthcare professionals has implications for healthcare delivery, including the public health guidance provided to patients. This study aims to assess the response and ... -
Presence of Tumor Necrosis Factor-Alpha in urine samples of patients with chronic low back pain undergoing chiropractic care: preliminary findings from a prospective cohort study
(Frontiers in Integrative Neuroscience, 2022-04-12)Background and aims: Low back pain is the leading cause of years lived with disability worldwide. Chiropractors employ different interventions to treat low back pain, including spinal manipulative therapy, although the ... -
Do we need different predictive equations for the acute and late phases of critical illness? A prospective observational study with repeated indirect calorimetry measurements
(European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 2022-04)Background: Predictive equations (PEs) for estimating resting energy expenditure (REE) that have been developed from acute phase data may not be applicable in the late phase and vice versa. This study aimed to assess whether ... -
A conventional multiplex PCR for the detection of four common soil-transmitted nematodes in human feces: development and validation
(Tropical Biomedicine, 2022-03-31)Soil-transmitted helminth (STH) infections, mainly caused by Ascaris lumbricoides, Trichuris trichiura, and hookworms, are among the most common intestinal parasites that infect humans. The infections are widely distributed ... -
The effects of therapeutic horseback riding program on motor skills in children with autism spectrum disorder
(International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, 2022-03-29)Therapeutic horseback riding (THR) as an animal-assisted intervention is one of the innovative approaches emerging in the treatment for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The current study was designed to ... -
The roles of exercise tolerance and resilience in the effect of physical activity on emotional states among college students
(International Journal of Clinical and Health Psychology, 2022-03)Background/objective: Negative emotional states, such as depression, anxiety, and stress chal lenge health care due to their long-term consequences for mental disorders. Accumulating evi dence indicates that regular physical ... -
The impact of a "Psychiatric Genetics for Genetic Counselors" workshop on genetic counselor attendees: An exploratory study
(American Journal of Medical Genetics Part B: Neuropsychiatric Genetics, 2022-02-19)Genetic counseling is the process of supporting patients' and families' adaptation to genetic information. Psychiatric genetic counseling has been proven to be effective in improving empowerment, self-efficacy, and knowledge ... -
Athlete leadership development within teams: Current understanding and future directions
(Frontiers in Psychology, 2022-02-17)Leadership has been shown to be a fundamental factor influencing the performance of sport teams. Within these teams, leadership can be provided by coaches, formal athlete leaders, such as team captains, and other ‘informal’ ... -
Patient's perception of exercise for management of chronic low back pain: A qualitative study exercise for the management of low back pain
(Musculoskeletal Care, 2022)Objective: Pathoanatomical beliefs about the cause of low back pain may negatively influence patients' perceptions of ‘best care’, such as the inclusion of exercise for low back pain (LBP) management. The aims of this study ... -
Impact of contextual factors on patient outcomes following conservative low back pain treatment: systematic review
(Chiropractic & Manual Therapies, 2022)Background and objective Chronic low back pain is pervasive, societally impactful, and current treatments only provide moderate relief. Exploring whether therapeutic elements, either unrecognised or perceived as implicit ... -
Integrated sport psychology support: a case study in motor sport
(Case Studies in Sport and Exercise Psychology, 2022)This article shares a joint reflection of three practitioners who provided specialist support to one elite motor sport athlete. The 9-month program began with the broad aim of making the driver better prepared for performance ... -
Lifestyle and health behaviour change support in traditional acupuncture: a mixed method survey study of reported practice (UK)
(BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies, 2022)Aims: Complementary medicine therapists such as traditional acupuncturists are a large resource for supporting public health targets to improve health behaviours. Our objectives were to determine the prevalence and patterns ... -
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)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 ... -
Income disparity and mental wellbeing among adults in semi-urban and rural areas in Malaysia: the mediating role of social capital
(International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 2022)Mental illness is rising worldwide and is more prevalent among the older population. Among others, socioeconomic status, particularly income, has a bearing on the prevalence of mental health. However, little is known about ... -
Effects of immunonutrition in head and neck cancer patients undergoing cancer treatment - a systematic review
(Frontiers in Nutrition, 2022)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 ... -
Prevalence of health-risk behaviors and mental well-being of ASEAN University students in COVID-19 pandemic
(International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 2022)The prevalence of epidemiological health-risk behaviors and mental well-being in the COVID-19 pandemic, stratified by sociodemographic factors in Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) university students, were ... -
Association between a dietary pattern high in saturated fatty acids, dietary energy density, and sodium with coronary heart disease
(Scientific Reports, 2022)This study aimed to determine the association between dietary pattern (DP) and coronary heart disease (CHD) among high-risk adults as determined by metabolic syndrome (MetS) criteria in Malaysia. This cross-sectional study ... -
Health-related quality of life of younger and older lower-income households in Malaysia
(PLOS ONE, 2022)Background: Globally, a lower income is associated with poorer health status and reduced quality of life (QOL). However, more research is needed on how being older may influence QOL in lower-income households, particularly ... -
Undocumented: An examination of legal identity and education provision for children in Malaysia
(PLOS ONE, 2022)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 ...