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Barriers To Participation In A Randomized Controlled Trial Of, Siew Yim Loh Assoc Prof
Barriers To Participation In A Randomized Controlled Trial Of, Siew Yim Loh Assoc Prof
Siew Yim Loh
range from patient-related, through institutional-related to staff-related factors. This paper highlights the low response rate and the recruitment barriers faced in our Qigong exercises trial. Materials and Method: The Qigong trial is a three-arm trial with a priori power size of 114 patients for 80% power. The University Malaya Medical Centre database showed a total of 1,933 patients from 2006-2010 and 751 patients met our inclusion criteria. These patients were approached via telephone interview. 131 out of 197 patients attended the trial and the final response rate was 48% (n=95/197). Results: Multiple barriers were identified, and were regrouped as patientrelated, …
Barriers To Exercise: Perspectives From Multiethnic Cancer, Siew Yim Loh Assoc Prof
Barriers To Exercise: Perspectives From Multiethnic Cancer, Siew Yim Loh Assoc Prof
Siew Yim Loh
Background: Many cancer survivors are still not active enough to reap the benefits of physical activity. This study aimed to explore the correlation between perceived barriers and participation in exercise among multiethnic Malaysian women with breast cancer. Methods: A cross-sectional study using a pre-post questionnaire and a media-clip as a cancer control strategy was conducted on a random sample of women with breast cancer. The tools were structured questionnaires to collect socio-medical demographic and physical activity data (e.g. barriers, exercise self-efficacy). Results: A statistically significant relationship between level of physical activity before and after diagnosis of breast cancer (n=51, χ2=70.14, …
Self Management Pilot Study On Women With Breast Cancer:, Siew Yim Loh Assoc Prof
Self Management Pilot Study On Women With Breast Cancer:, Siew Yim Loh Assoc Prof
Siew Yim Loh
Objective: With increasing survival rates, breast cancer is now considered a chronic condition necessitating innovative care to meet the long-term needs of survivors. This paper presents the findings of a pilot study on self-management for women diagnosed with breast cancer and their implications for Asian health care providers. Methods: A pre-test/ post-test pilot study was conducted to gain preliminary insights into program feasibility and barriers to participation, and to provide justification for a larger trial. Results: The study found the 4 week self management program feasible and acceptable, with a favourable trend in quality of life. The recruitment barriers ranged …