Health-related quality of life of Malaysian patients with chronic non-malignant pain and its associated factors: a cross-sectional study.

Background: Chronic pain has a major impact on a patient's quality of life, affecting physical and psychological functioning. It has debilitating consequences on social and economic aspects too. This study aimed to explore the status of health-related quality of life (HRQoL) of Malaysian patients suffering from chronic non-malignant pain.

Comparison of post-operative pain in short versus long stitch technique for abdominal wall closure after elective laparotomy: a double-blind randomized controlled trial.

Background: Conventional mass closure uses suture-to-wound length ratio of 4:1 ('long stitch', LS). 'Short stitch' (SS) has a suture-to-wound length ratio of more than 4 and incorporates only the linea alba, which may reduce tension and pain. We compared the post-operative pain after laparotomy closure using LS and SS.

A Malaysian retrospective study of acupuncture-assisted anesthesia in breast lump excision.

Introduction: The objective of this retrospective study was to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of acupuncture-assisted anesthesia (AAA) in breast lump excision.

Methods: The medical records of all patients who underwent breast lump excision under AAA in combination with electrical stimulation at traditional acupuncture points in 2016 were examined. All of them (n = 17) received electrostimulation (2-4 Hz) using single needles inserted at bilateral LI4 and PC6.

Intraoperative Electroacupuncture Reduces Postoperative Pain, Analgesic Requirement and Prevents Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting in Gynaecological Surgery: A Randomised Controlled Trial.

Background: Electroacupuncture (EA) is believed to modulate the pain pathway via the release of endogenous opioid substances and stimulation of descending pain inhibitory pathways. In this study, the use of intraoperative 2 Hertz EA stimulation is investigated to determine any opioid-sparing effect and reduction of postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) in patients undergoing gynaecological surgery.

Patient And Methods: This was a prospective, double blinded randomized study conducted in a tertiary hospital in Malaysia.

Hand decontamination practices and the appropriate use of gloves in two adult intensive care units in Malaysia.

Background: Hand decontamination is a critical infection control practice in the prevention of nosocomial infection. This study was conducted to observe the hand hygiene practices of nurses and doctors in two intensive care units (ICUs) in Malaysia.

Methodology: Staff members were observed during patient contacts, and their hand washing techniques and hand hygiene practices were monitored.