Publications by authors named "Cheah Xin Ni"
Article Synopsis
- This study investigates various patterns of suffering among adult palliative care patients at the University of Malaya Medical Centre, aiming to enhance understanding and management of suffering experiences.
- Over a week, suffering scores were recorded three times daily for 53 patients, revealing that most experienced a downward trend in suffering, while some reported upward or stable patterns.
- The analysis identified nine distinct patterns of suffering based on two characteristics: intensity and fluctuation, which could help improve care strategies for managing patient suffering.
A randomized controlled study was conducted to evaluate the efficacy of 20-minute mindful breathing in suffering reduction. Forty palliative care patients with an overall suffering score of 4 or above as measured with the Suffering Pictogram were recruited and randomly assigned to 20-minute mindful breathing or 20-minute supportive listening. There was statistically significant reduction of suffering score in both the groups.
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