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IJERPH, Vol. 20, Pages 3977: Social and Health Determinants of Quality of Life of Community-Dwelling Older Adults in Malaysia
g Gan Quality of life (QOL) of older adults is a complex issue that requires an understanding of the intersection between socioeconomic and health factors. A poor quality of life (QOL) is frequently reported as sub-optimal among older adults whereby concerted and collective actions are required through an evidence-based approach. Hence, this cross-sectional study aims to determine the social and health predictors of the QOL of a community-dwelling older adult Malaysian population through a quantitative household survey using multi-stage sampling. A total of 698 respondents aged 60 years old and older were recruited and...
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - February 23, 2023 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Shiang Cheng Lim Yoke Mun Chan Wan Ying Gan Tags: Article Source Type: research

IJERPH, Vol. 19, Pages 15746: Patient Outcomes following Immediate Tracheostomy and Emergency Decompressive Craniectomy in the Same Setting
In conclusion, compared to early tracheostomy, immediate tracheostomy in the same setting as emergency decompressive craniectomy is associated with a shorter duration of mechanical ventilation and LOS in critical-care units with acceptable morbidity and mortality rates. This practise could be used in busy centres with limited resources, such as those where mechanical ventilators, critical-care unit beds, or OT wait times are an issue.
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - November 26, 2022 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Ramesh Kumar Mohd Sofan Zenian Tang Yie Mango Farizal Fadzil Anis Nabillah Mohd Azli Tags: Article Source Type: research

IJERPH, Vol. 19, Pages 15432: A Hybrid MCDM Approach Based on Fuzzy-Logic and DEMATEL to Evaluate Adult Obesity
Raed Alsaqour Obesity and its complications is one of the main issues in today’s world and is increasing rapidly. A wide range of non-contagious diseases, for instance, diabetes type 2, cardiovascular, high blood pressure and stroke, numerous types of cancer, and mental health issues are formed following obesity. According to the WHO, Malaysia is the sixth Asian country with an adult population suffering from obesity. Therefore, identifying risk factors associated with obesity among Malaysian adults is necessary. For this purpose, this study strives to investigate and assess the risk factors related to ...
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - November 22, 2022 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Mahmood Safaei Elankovan A. A. Sundararajan Shahla Asadi Mehrbakhsh Nilashi Mohd Juzaiddin Ab Ab Aziz M. S. Saravanan Maha Abdelhaq Raed Alsaqour Tags: Article Source Type: research

IJERPH, Vol. 19, Pages 12959: Exploring the Need for Mobile Application in Stroke Management by Informal Caregivers: A Qualitative Study
Conclusions: The current study revealed two themes with respective subthemes that were identified, namely, self-seeking for information and reasons for using a stroke mobile application in the future. This application helps in reducing healthcare costs, enhancing the rehabilitation process, facilitating patient engagement in decision making, and the continuous monitoring of patient health.
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - October 10, 2022 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Haji Mukhti Ibrahim Tengku Ismail Iliatha Papachristou Nadal Kamalakannan Kinra Abdullah Musa Tags: Article Source Type: research

IJERPH, Vol. 19, Pages 1078: Direct Medical Cost of Stroke and the Cost-Effectiveness of Direct Oral Anticoagulants in Atrial Fibrillation-Related Stroke: A Cross-Sectional Study
Conclusions: The direct medical cost of stroke is substantial, with AF-stroke having a higher median cost per stroke care. DOACs were cost effective in the treatment of AF-related stroke in UKMMC.
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - January 19, 2022 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Siti Norain Azahar Saperi Sulong Wan Asyraf Wan Zaidi Norliza Muhammad Yusof Kamisah Norliana Masbah Tags: Article Source Type: research