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Mastering Tasks of Adolescence: The Key to Optimum End-Of Life Care of an Adolescent Dying of Cancer
By Suriati Mohamed Saini and Susan Mooi KoonTan © 2011. Malaysian Psychiatric of Association
Asean Journal of Psychiatry, Volume 12, Issue 1
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Objective: This case report highlights the optimum end-of-life care of an adolescent dying of
cancer. Method: We report our experience, as part of a multidisciplinary team in managing
the cancers of a female student who died an untimely death at the age of 15. Results: Our
role of motivating her for chemotherapy of her initial treatable carcinoma, became that of
palliative care upon discovery of a second malignancy. We helped the patient "live life to the
fullest" during her last days, she helped us realize that helping her master the tasks of
adolescence was optimum "end-of-life care" as well... |
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Adolescence, mastery of adolescent tasks, end-of-life care, death and dying.
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Thrombocytopenia with Valproate and Clozapine Combination Therapy
By Charmaine Tang, Jimmy Lee and Jayaraman Hariram © 2011. Malaysian Psychiatric of Association
Asean Journal of Psychiatry, Volume 12, Issue 1
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Objective: The occurrence of thrombocytopenia with valproate and clozapine
combination therapy has not been noted in the literature. This case report highlights
thrombocytopenia as a potential outcome of drug-drug interaction between
valproate and clozapine, and serves to remind practitioners that regular monitoring
of platelet counts is necessary in such combination therapy. Method: We report on a
patient on valproate therapy who developed thrombocytopenia when clozapine was
added to her treatment regime... |
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Thrombocytopenia; Valproate; Clozapine
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Paranoid Delusions: A Review of Theoretical Explanations
By Dr. Fahmi Hassan, F. S. © 2011. Malaysian Psychiatric of Association
Asean Journal of Psychiatry, Volume 12, Issue 1
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Objective: There are two general theoretical explanations for delusions, the deficit and
the motivational. In the deficit approach, scientists have argued that delusions are the
consequences of fundamental perceptual or reasoning deficits which cause the individual
to misunderstand what is happening in the world. The second approach views delusions
as serving a defensive, palliative function, as representing an attempt to relieve pain,
tension and distress. Methods: The present review article is based on literature review
about Paranoid Delusion theories... |
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Keywords
Persecutory delusion, paranoid delusion, mental imagination, problem
solving method.
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Dementia in Malaysia: Issues and Challenges
By Azlina Wati Nikmat, Graeme Hawthorne, and S. Hassan Ahmad Al-Mashoor © 2011. Malaysian Psychiatric of Association
Asean Journal of Psychiatry, Volume 12, Issue 1
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Objective: The number of people surviving until old age has been increasing
worldwide. Reductions in both fertility and mortality rates, better living
standards, nutrition and health care are claimed to be the key factors that
increase the proportion of aged people within the population. Nevertheless,
growing numbers of older adults also increases the susceptibility to diseases
that commonly afflict the elderly, such as dementia. In this article, we discuss
on the current issues of dementia in Malaysia and its challenge in providing a
better management and services for this population... |
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Dementia, Cognitive impairment, Malaysia, Elderly
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Stress, Stressors and Coping Strategies among House Officers in a Malaysian Hospital
By Muhamad Saiful Bahri Yusoff, Tan Ying Jie and Ab Rahman Esa © 2011. Malaysian Psychiatric of Association
Asean Journal of Psychiatry, Volume 12, Issue 1
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Objective: Medical housemanship training has always been regarded as a
highly stressful environment to doctors. This article described findings on
stress, stressors and coping strategies among house officers in a Malaysian
hospital. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on house officers in a
Malaysian hospital. The 12 items General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-12),
General Stressors Questionnaire (GSQ) and Brief COPE inventory were
administered to measure perceived stress, sources of stress and coping
strategies among house officers respectively... |
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Keywords
medical housemanship training, stressors, stress, coping, house
officer.
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EFFECTS OF A BRIEF STRESS REDUCTION INTERVENTION ON
MEDICAL STUDENTS' DEPRESSION, ANXIETY AND STRESS LEVEL
DURING STRESSFUL PERIOD.
By Muhamad Saiful Bahri Yusoff © 2011. Malaysian Psychiatric of Association
Asean Journal of Psychiatry, Volume 12, Issue 1
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Objective: The objective of this study was to evaluate whether students exposed
to a brief stress reduction intervention would have lesser stress, anxiety and
depression levels compared to their non-exposed classmates during stressful
events. Methods: The Ex Post Facto design was applied in this study. Students
who were exposed and not exposed to a brief stress reduction intervention
were surveyed during a continuous examination and during the final
examination. The Depression Anxiety Stress Scales (DASS) was used to
examine effects on anxiety, stress, and depression levels... |
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Keywords
Medical Student, Brief Stress Management, Anxiety, Stress,
Depression.
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Concurrent Validity of the Depression and Anxiety Components in the Bahasa Malaysia Version of the Depression Anxiety and Stress Scales (DASS)
By Ramli Musa, Roszaman Ramli, Kartini Abdullah, and Rosnani Sarkarsi © 2011. Malaysian Psychiatric of Association
Asean Journal of Psychiatry, Volume 12, Issue 1
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Objectives: The Bahasa Malaysia (BM) version of Depression Anxiety Stress Scales 21-item (DASS-21) has been widely used ever since the establishment of its validity. To consolidate the evidence of the BM DASS-21 validity by examining its concurrent validity. Methods: The BM DASS was administered together with the Hospital Anxiety and Depressive Scale (HADS) to a total of 246 patients at International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) Infertility Centre. Results: The anxiety domain of BM DASS-21 had good correlation with anxiety domain in HADS (0... |
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depression, anxiety, stress, scale, validity
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Effectiveness of Group Cognitive Behaviour Therapy Augmentation in Reducing Negative Cognitions in the Treatment of Depression in Malaysia
By Firdaus Mukhtar, Tian PS Oei and Mohd Jamil Mohd Yaacob © 2011. Malaysian Psychiatric of Association
Asean Journal of Psychiatry, Volume 12, Issue 1
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Objective: Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) for depression is popular in
Western countries. In the context of Malaysia, CBT has been applied as an
individual session in a clinical setting. However, there is limited research in the
area of group CBT for depression among Malays. The aim of this study is to
investigate the effectiveness of Group Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (GCBT)
in reducing the negative cognitions that are related to depression in a group of
Malay patients. Methods: One hundred and thirteen patients, diagnosed with
depression, were randomly allocated to either a Treatment As Usual (TAU)
group (n = 55), or a TAU plus GCBT group (n = 58)... |
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Group Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, augmentation, cognition,
depression, Malaysia
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Development and Validation of the Brain Fag Propensity Scale
By David O. Igbokwe and Bolanle A. Ola © 2011. Malaysian Psychiatric of Association
Asean Journal of Psychiatry, Volume 12, Issue 1
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Objective: Brain Fag Syndrome (BFS) is a psychiatric disorder associated with study
among African students. Among secondary school students, it affects two to four out of
every ten students. One of the consequences of this illness is early foreclosure of
education in affected students. However, clinical experience suggests that many students
have sub-threshold symptoms of brain fag and are at risk for developing brain fag
syndrome. This study aimed to develop a valid and reliable psychometric instrument that
measures brain fag syndrome propensity... |
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Brain Fag Propensity, Factorial Validity, Nigerian
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A Randomized Trial of Oral Risperidone versus Intramuscular Haloperidol in the Emergency Treatment of Acute Psychotic Agitation
By Bernardo L. Conde, Eufemio E. Sobreveg and Michael P. Sionzon © 2011. Malaysian Psychiatric of Association
Asean Journal of Psychiatry, Volume 12, Issue 1
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Objective: The study aimed to compare the efficacy and tolerability of oral
risperidone and oral clonazepam with intramuscular haloperidol and oral
clonazepam in Filipino patients with acute psychotic agitation. Methods: This
study used a prospective randomized design targeting patients who were
referred to the emergency department or hospital inpatients exhibiting both
psychosis and agitation. Patients were randomized into oral risperidone group
or intramuscular haloperidol group. Both groups received oral clonazepam as
part of treatment... |
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Risperidone; Haloperidol; Clonazepam; Agitation
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The Prevalence of Orgasmic Dysfunction among Malaysian Women Receiving Antidepressant: A Comparison between Escitalopram and Fluoexetine
By Rozita Hod, Duni Asmindar Ahmad, Ng Chong Guan, Hatta Sidi © 2011. Malaysian Psychiatric of Association
Asean Journal of Psychiatry, Volume 12, Issue 1
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Objective: To investigate the prevalence of Female Orgasmic Dysfunction (FOD) focusing on the orgasm domain among female patients attending PPUKM Psychiatric clinic. To compare the prevalence of orgasmic dysfunction between female patients on Escitalopram and on Fluoxetine therapy. Methods: A validated questionnaire for sexual function was used to assess orgasmic function. A total of 112 women aged between 24 and 57 participated in this study. The orgasmic dysfunction was compared between patients on selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) fluoxetine and escitalopram... |
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Orgasmic dysfunction, Malaysian women, antidepressant treatment
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Beyond a Certain Creativity: Thoughts and Commentary
By Woo Keng-thye © 2011. Malaysian Psychiatric of Association
Asean Journal of Psychiatry, Volume 12, Issue 1
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The origin of human creativity is discussed and the evolution of the human brain and its death avoiding actions conceptualized in relation to how we should discover our true nature. |
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Temporary insanity, mental retardation, sleeps deprivation, brief psychotic disorder, automatism
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Second Opinion on Insanity Plea in a Murder and Attempted Suicide Case: A Case Report
By Najwa Hanim Md Rosli, Badiah Yahya , Abdul Kadir Abu Bakar © 2011. Malaysian Psychiatric of Association
Asean Journal of Psychiatry, Volume 12, Issue 1
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This paper aims to discuss the issue related to the application of temporary insanity plea through a case report of a man who was earlier certified as mentally sound following a murder and suicide attempt. Methods: We report a man who committed murder and attempted suicide 7 years ago, had a psychiatric certification of not having mental illness and recently requested for a second psychiatric assessment. The factors taken into consideration in arriving at the final diagnosis are discussed. Results: The man was found to have brief psychotic disorder precipitated by psychological blow and sleep deprivation with underlying undiagnosed borderline mental retardation... |
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Temporary insanity, mental retardation, sleeps deprivation, brief psychotic disorder, automatism
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The Role of Treating Nicotine Addiction Prior to Treatment of Periodontal Diseases
By Nurul Asyikin Yahya, Amer Siddiq Amer Nordin © 2011. Malaysian Psychiatric of Association
Asean Journal of Psychiatry, Volume 12, Issue 1
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Tobacco use is a significant risk factor for oral diseases. Periodontal disease has been known to be associated with tobacco use for over twenty years. Despite that, dentists and particularly periodontist does not include tobacco use cessation as part of their initial treatment in treating periodontal disease or placing implants in patients who use tobacco. The increase in prevalence and severity of periodontitis among smokers cannot be explained by differences in the amount of plaque between smokers and nonsmokers... |
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tobacco cessation, periodontal disease, periodontitis, dentist
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Anxiety and Depressive Symptoms and Health-related Quality of Life Status among Patients with Cancer in Terengganu, Malaysia
By Lua Pei Lin, Wong Sok Yee And Neni Widiasmoro Selamat © 2011. Malaysian Psychiatric of Association
Asean Journal of Psychiatry, Volume 12, Issue 1
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This study was aimed to determine the prevalence of anxiety and depressive symptoms , to examine their association with health-related quality of life (HRQoL) profiles and to determine the predictors on overall HRQoL. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study conducted in Hospital Sultanah Nur Zahirah, Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia. The Malay Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) and McGill Quality of Life Questionnaire (MMQoL) were administered to a sample of 150 cancer patients (mean age = 50.4 years)... |
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Keywords
Anxiety, depression, health-related quality of life, cancer, prevalence
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