Psychometric properties of the World Health Organization WHOQOL-AGE Scale in Singapore
This study was cross-sectional and used data (N = 593) from the Community Health and Intergenerational study that interviewed older adults between 2018 and 2021. Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) was used to examine the factor structure of the WHOQOL-AGE, and Cronbach’s alpha coefficients were employed to examine internal consistency. Spe arman’s rho correlations coefficients between WHOQOL-AGE and other related scales (Satisfaction with Life and the Friendship) examined convergent validity. A Pearson’s correlation coefficient between WHOQOL-AGE and compassion scale examined discriminant validity. An independent...
Source: European Journal of Ageing - March 20, 2024 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research
Pharmacist-led medication reconciliation service for patients after discharge from tertiary hospitals to primary care in Singapore: a qualitative study
Medication discrepancies commonly occur when patients are transferred between care settings. Despite the presence of medication reconciliation services (MRS), medication discrepancies are still prevalent, whic... (Source: BMC Health Services Research)
Source: BMC Health Services Research - March 20, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Konstadina Griva, Zi Yang Chua, Lester Yousheng Lai, Sandra Jialun Xu, Esther Siew Joo Bek and Eng Sing Lee Tags: Research Source Type: research
Psychometric properties of the World Health Organization WHOQOL-AGE Scale in Singapore
This study was cross-sectional and used data (N = 593) from the Community Health and Intergenerational study that interviewed older adults between 2018 and 2021. Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) was used to examine the factor structure of the WHOQOL-AGE, and Cronbach’s alpha coefficients were employed to examine internal consistency. Spe arman’s rho correlations coefficients between WHOQOL-AGE and other related scales (Satisfaction with Life and the Friendship) examined convergent validity. A Pearson’s correlation coefficient between WHOQOL-AGE and compassion scale examined discriminant validity. An independent...
Source: European Journal of Ageing - March 20, 2024 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research
Vaping in a heavily regulated setting: cross-sectional survey of e-cigarette use, perceptions and social media exposure
Conclusion
Even in a heavily regulated environment such as Singapore’s, people appear to be exposed to vaping-related content on social media platforms and this exposure is, in turn, associated with more positive perceptions of vaping, but not e-cigarette ever use. (Source: Tobacco Control)
Source: Tobacco Control - March 19, 2024 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Ng, L., Ng, X. Y., van der Eijk, Y. Tags: Original research Source Type: research
REKOVER study protocol: a pRospective patient treatment rEgistry of tramadol and dexKetoprofen trometamol oral fixed-dose combination (SKUDEXA) in mOderate to seVere acutE pain in Real-world setting in Asia
Introduction
Satisfactory management of acute pain remains a major medical challenge despite the availability of multiple therapeutic options including the fixed-dose combination (FDC) drugs. Tramadol and dexketoprofen trometamol (TRAM/DKP) 75/25 mg FDC was launched in 2018 in Asia and is widely used in the management of moderate to severe acute pain. There are limited data on its effectiveness and safety in Asian patients, and therefore, a need to better understand its usage patterns in clinical practice. We aim to understand the usage pattern of TRAM/DKP FDC, its effectiveness and tolerability in patients with moderate t...
Source: BMJ Open - March 19, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Ho, K. Y., Gyanwali, B., Dimayuga, C., Eufemio, E. M., Bernardo, E., Raju, G., Chong, K. W., Waithayayothin, K., Ona, L., Castro, M. A. L., Sawaddiruk, P., Salvador, R. C., Roohi, S. A., Tangwiwat, S., Wilairatana, V., Oon, Z. H., Gupta, A., Nagrale, D. Tags: Open access, Anaesthesia Source Type: research
Appropriate Prescribing for older adults with Multimorbidity (Pro-M): protocol for a feasibility study
This study consists of two parts: (1) implementation phase of the intervention (6 months) and an (2) evaluation phase (3 months). Eligible patients will be recruited from geriatric medicine outpatient clinics at two public hospitals in Singapore through convenience sampling. The main components of the Pro-M intervention are: (1) pharmacist-facilitated medication reviews with feedback on any medication issues and potential recommendations to physicians, and (2) physicians communicating changes to other relevant prescribers. The evaluation phase will involve surveying and interviewing physicians and pharmacists involved in t...
Source: Archives of Public Health - March 18, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
Disentangling the biotic and abiotic drivers of bird-building collisions in a tropical Asian city with ecological niche modeling
Conserv Biol. 2024 Mar 15:e14255. doi: 10.1111/cobi.14255. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBird collisions with buildings are responsible for a large number of bird deaths in cities around the world, yet they remain poorly studied outside North America. We conducted one of the first citywide fine-scale and landscape-scale analyses of bird-building collisions in Asia and used maximum entropy modeling (as commonly applied to species distribution modeling) in a novel way to assess the drivers of bird-building collisions in the tropical city-state of Singapore. We combined 7 years of community science observations with publicly ...
Source: Conservation Biology - March 15, 2024 Category: Biology Authors: David J X Tan Nicholas A Freymueller Kah Ming Teo William S Symes Shawn K Y Lum Frank E Rheindt Source Type: research
Optimization of benzene exposure risk assessment: An integrated approach utilizing internal and external concentrations with a focus on biomarkers S-PMA & amp; t, t-MA
Sci Total Environ. 2024 Mar 13:171719. doi: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.171719. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTIn the majority of occupational settings within China, the concentrations of benzene are observed to fall markedly below the demarcated detection thresholds. Employing traditional risk assessment models, the presence of exceptionally low airborne benzene exposure concentrations may infuse heightened degrees of uncertainty. Consequently, the necessity arises to investigate risk assessment methodologies more apt for the prevalent exposure environment among employees. In the present study, a pharmacokinetic model premise...
Source: Cancer Control - March 15, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Fanwei Xu Boshen Wang Juan Hu Na Cai Lei Han Minyun Jiang Yuan Zhao Baoli Zhu Source Type: research
The effect of self-focused attention during mirror gazing on body image evaluations, appearance-related imagery, and urges to mirror gaze
CONCLUSIONS: Self-focused attention during mirror gazing lowers positive body image evaluations. Individuals with higher body dysmorphic concerns are particularly vulnerable to low perceived attractiveness.PMID:38489951 | DOI:10.1016/j.jbtep.2024.101952 (Source: Behavior Therapy)
Source: Behavior Therapy - March 15, 2024 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Jasmine Chuah Oliver Suendermann Source Type: research
Disentangling the biotic and abiotic drivers of bird-building collisions in a tropical Asian city with ecological niche modeling
Conserv Biol. 2024 Mar 15:e14255. doi: 10.1111/cobi.14255. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBird collisions with buildings are responsible for a large number of bird deaths in cities around the world, yet they remain poorly studied outside North America. We conducted one of the first citywide fine-scale and landscape-scale analyses of bird-building collisions in Asia and used maximum entropy modeling (as commonly applied to species distribution modeling) in a novel way to assess the drivers of bird-building collisions in the tropical city-state of Singapore. We combined 7 years of community science observations with publicly ...
Source: Conservation Biology - March 15, 2024 Category: Biology Authors: David J X Tan Nicholas A Freymueller Kah Ming Teo William S Symes Shawn K Y Lum Frank E Rheindt Source Type: research
Optimization of benzene exposure risk assessment: An integrated approach utilizing internal and external concentrations with a focus on biomarkers S-PMA & amp; t, t-MA
Sci Total Environ. 2024 Mar 13:171719. doi: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.171719. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTIn the majority of occupational settings within China, the concentrations of benzene are observed to fall markedly below the demarcated detection thresholds. Employing traditional risk assessment models, the presence of exceptionally low airborne benzene exposure concentrations may infuse heightened degrees of uncertainty. Consequently, the necessity arises to investigate risk assessment methodologies more apt for the prevalent exposure environment among employees. In the present study, a pharmacokinetic model premise...
Source: Cancer Control - March 15, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Fanwei Xu Boshen Wang Juan Hu Na Cai Lei Han Minyun Jiang Yuan Zhao Baoli Zhu Source Type: research
Disentangling the biotic and abiotic drivers of bird-building collisions in a tropical Asian city with ecological niche modeling
Conserv Biol. 2024 Mar 15:e14255. doi: 10.1111/cobi.14255. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBird collisions with buildings are responsible for a large number of bird deaths in cities around the world, yet they remain poorly studied outside North America. We conducted one of the first citywide fine-scale and landscape-scale analyses of bird-building collisions in Asia and used maximum entropy modeling (as commonly applied to species distribution modeling) in a novel way to assess the drivers of bird-building collisions in the tropical city-state of Singapore. We combined 7 years of community science observations with publicly ...
Source: Conservation Biology - March 15, 2024 Category: Biology Authors: David J X Tan Nicholas A Freymueller Kah Ming Teo William S Symes Shawn K Y Lum Frank E Rheindt Source Type: research
Disentangling the biotic and abiotic drivers of bird-building collisions in a tropical Asian city with ecological niche modeling
Conserv Biol. 2024 Mar 15:e14255. doi: 10.1111/cobi.14255. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBird collisions with buildings are responsible for a large number of bird deaths in cities around the world, yet they remain poorly studied outside North America. We conducted one of the first citywide fine-scale and landscape-scale analyses of bird-building collisions in Asia and used maximum entropy modeling (as commonly applied to species distribution modeling) in a novel way to assess the drivers of bird-building collisions in the tropical city-state of Singapore. We combined 7 years of community science observations with publicly ...
Source: Conservation Biology - March 15, 2024 Category: Biology Authors: David J X Tan Nicholas A Freymueller Kah Ming Teo William S Symes Shawn K Y Lum Frank E Rheindt Source Type: research
