Benefits and challenges of teleconsultation service for non-communicable disease follow-up in public healthcare clinics in Malaysia: a qualitative study.

Introduction: Teleconsultation gained popularity to provide safe medical care during the pandemic. However, literature on the sustainability of teleconsultation service at primary care beyond pandemic situations is scarce. This study aimed to determine the use of teleconsultation services for non-communicable disease (NCD) follow-up and explore the benefits and challenges of the service implementation during and beyond COVID-19 pandemic in Malaysia.

Perception, views, and barriers of primary care doctors regarding screening of depression among elderly patients attending public healthcare clinics in Kuching district: a qualitative study.

Introduction: Depression in the elderly constitutes 7.3% of the total Malaysian national prevalence of depression. However, depression is commonly underdiagnosed by primary care physicians, which may impact coexisting comorbid conditions and general well-being.

Dementia detection practice among primary care practitioners: A cross-sectional study in Hulu Langat District, Selangor.

Introduction: Dementia is a global challenge for healthcare systems, including Malaysia. Despite evidence-based Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPG) for dementia management in primary care, detection is poor. Improving detection rates requires understanding current practice and influencing factors.

Determinants of colorectal carcinoma screening amongst patients attending a public primary care health centre in Johor Bahru.

Introduction: Colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the major causes of cancer-related mortality in Malaysia. Early screening has proven to be effective in reducing mortality due to CRC. The Malaysian CRC Clinical Practice Guidelines (2017) recommends that immunochemical faecal occult blood test (iFOBT) as the best non-invasive method for screening CRC in asymptomatic or average risk population.