1. hazard identification,
2. hazard characterization,
3. exposure assessment and
4. risk characterization.

Complex sampling analysis

Date : 7 Sept 2021
Location : -
Number of participant : 35 Pax 
Medium : Online Webex

Synopsis :
A complex sample design is any study that uses sampling procedures such as stratification, clustering and/or weighing. This is usually done to improve statistical efficiency, reduce cost or improve precision of subgroup analysis, relative to a simple random sample.

Complex sample designs are not only used extensively in public health and epidemiological studies, but also in various other fields such as social sciences, economic, agriculture and many other scientific fields. This workshop will be a basic introduction on complex sample, starting with how to design a complex sample, the use and effect of stratification and clustering as well as determining the sample size and weighing for selection probability in a complex sample.

The second half of the workshop will cover the basic analysis of complex sample design studies, taking into account the effect of the applied design towards the interpretation and reporting of the results. This is an intermediate level workshop, whereby the participants are required to have understanding of basic sampling and analysis principles. So, who should take this workshop? Any researcher who plans to, is interested or is currently carrying out studies using complex design, would gain insight from this workshop. This workshop is not designed for purely theoretical knowledge, but to equip the participants with basic skills to correctly plan and carry out analysis for complex design studies.

Polish & Publish

Date : 7-9 Sept 2021
Location : -
Number of participant : 20 Pax 
Medium : Online Webex

Synopsis :
The Writing for Q Bulletin: Polish & Publish Workshop is an annual event organised by the Centre for Healthcare Quality Research (CHQR) under the Institute for Health Systems Research's (IHSR). This year, in conjunction with the NIH Research Month, CHQR will host a three-day workshop for enthusiastic and spirited healthcare professionals who have a draft manuscript of a completed Quality Assurance/Quality Improvement (QA/QI) project. The draft should be written according to the Q Bulletin journal format which can be assessed through this link : https://tinyurl.com/Q-Bulletin.

This workshop aims to assist participants in grasping the process of writing a manuscript for publication for a QA project, polishing the first draft, and submitting the manuscript to our online peer-reviewed journal, Q Bulletin. Participants will have an opportunity to learn how to write a QA/QI manuscript using the Q Bulletin’s authors’ guide. They will also learn on literature search techniques and use of Mendeley as a reference manager, as well as an overview of MyJMS platform for Q Bulletin manuscripts submission. Along with the short lecture series, technical experts will be available to review and provide constructive comments on the manuscripts. We hope that by the end of the workshop, participants will submit a polished draft manuscript to Q Bulletin via the online platform.

Limited seats available, sign-up now! For further information, drop your email to ihsrqa@moh.gov.my.

Connecting the Dots: Championing  Research on Inborn Errors of Metabolism (IEM)

Date : 8 Sept 2021
Location : -
Number of participant : 50 Pax 
Medium : Online Webex

Synopsis :
Inborn Errors of Metabolism (IEM) is a group of rare diseases. In Malaysia, Institute for Medical Research (IMR) is the only centre doing most research and development of methods for these diseases. This seminar which held under the NIH Scientific Meeting Program aims to bring together physicians, pathologists and scientists from other institutes in National Institutes of Health (NIH), hospitals, university hospitals and private hospitals to provide the latest information on IMR research in the area of IEM.

With such seminar, more collaboration can be made between IMR and institutions within the Ministry of Health Malaysia, university hospitals as well as hospitals or private laboratories. This seminar, will also provide exposure to universities and private hospitals on laboratory facilities available in the IMR which will open opportunities to revenue generation for IMR.

The safety of Herbal Medicine: From Nature to Products/ Workshop

Date : 8 Sept 2021
Location : Bilik Mesyuarat Pintar 1 NIH
Number of participant : 50 Pax 
Medium : Online Webinar (Webex)

Synopsis :
To expose to the audience on the process involved in the research activities conducted to ensure the herbal product is safe before it’s can be registered as herbal medicine.

Creating Case Report Form using Redcap

Date : 9 Sept 2021
Location : -
Number of participant : 35-40 Pax 
Medium : Online Zoom

Synopsis :
Introduction to REDCap platform and training to built project from A-Z.

Introduction to Tableau

Date : 14-15 Sept 2021
Location : Makmal Komputer 3 NIH
Number of participant : 30 Pax 
Medium : Hibrid

Synopsis :
This 2-day workshop is aimed for beginners of Tableau to have a basic introduction and understanding on Tableau functions. The mode of conduct for this workshop is hybrid where there will be virtual (introduction) and face-to-face session (follow-me-steps and hands-on tutorial) with the presenter. At the end of this 2-day workshop, participants will be able to execute basic visualization of analysis in the forms of tables, pie chart, donut chart, graphs, simple calculations and how to create maps.

Behavioural Insight

Date :  27-29 Sept 2021
Location : -
Number of participant : 40 Pax 
Medium : Online Zoom

Synopsis :
Behavioural Insights for Health Workshop:
An inductive approach to policy making that combines insights from psychology, cognitive science, and social science with empirically-tested results to discover how humans actually make choices.

This workshop will provide participants with a step-by-step process for analysing a policy problem, building strategies, and developing behaviorally informed interventions. WHO should attend?

This course is designed for participants with little or no background in behavioural insights. It is catered for individuals who want to develop greater awareness on how to apply behavioural insights to improve policy design, work processes or service delivery in health.

Zoonotic Diseases Symposium : Challenges and the Way Forward

Date : 30 Sept 2021
Location : - 
Number of participant : 100 Pax 
Medium : Online Webinar

Synopsis :
The symposium entitled “Zoonotic diseases: challenges and the way forward” will cover topics related to the emerging and re-emerging zoonotic diseases caused by bacterial, viral, parasitic and fungal zoonotic pathogens.

The main aim of the symposium is to stimulate ideas for future collaborative research that will have impact in control and prevention strategies against these infections through a “One Health” approach.

1. Research questions/objectives
2. Study design
3. Sample size Sampling technique
4. Data collection tools/questionnaires
5. Data entry/data management
6. Data analysis.

1. Participants will be able to gain/improve their knowledge in lean philosophies and its application in healthcare delivery 
2. Participants will be given consultation on topics of their interest which will help them in problem solving at their workplace.
3. Participants will be able to implement and practice lean concepts at their workplace.

1. Participants will be given consultation on a one to one or group basis on topics of their interest to help them with problem solving at their workplace.
2. Case studies using video demonstrations (i.e. success stories of Lean Healthcare at Hospital Tengku Ampuan Rahimah, Klang & Hospital Sultan Ismail, Johor Bharu).
3. Hands-on activities i.e. Value Stream Mapping (VSM), data collection and analysis.

Advanced Epidemiological Tools- Spatial Analysis Using GIS/ Clinic

Date : 9 Sept 2021
Location : Makmal Komputer 1 NIH
Number of participant : 3 Pax per session (2 session per day)
Medium : Face to Face 

Synopsis :
This clinic is to provide consultation on the research studies from geospatial perspective if locational data is available. The GIS techniques that could be discussed include mapping, overlaying, distance analysis, clustering and interpolation.

Epidemiological Analysis Using ‘R’ and Phyton/ Clinic

Date : 10 Sept 2021
Location : Makmal Komputer 1 NIH
Number of participant : 1 Pax per session (6 session)
Medium : Face to Face 

Synopsis :
Problem solving with Python and R are rapidly growing among health industry as the programming language for data analytics as well as a nice way to create a beautiful interface for your user. But we understand, sometimes getting into programming is difficult for healthcare personnel and scientist. This Clinic provides troubleshooting and simple solution for participant to excel into their projects.

Action Research Clinic

Date : 13-14 Sept 2021
Location : Bilik Mesyuarat Pintar 2 NIH
Number of participant : 30 Pax 
Medium : Hibrid - 10 Face to Face, 20 Online Webex 

Synopsis :
This clinic session is a walk-in/virtual consultation session for any staff with ongoing issues with their current AR projects or for anybody interested in a more private setting to solve issues at the workplace using the AR approach. For this session, it is advised that individuals or teams interested in the consultation to bring their data highlighting the issues to be discussed during the consultation. 

1. Research questions/objectives
2. Study design
3. Sample size Sampling technique
4. Data collection tools/questionnaires
5. Data entry/data management
6. Data analysis.