AMINDA FAIZURA OMAR

@uitm.edu.my

DR,DENTISTRY
UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MARA

https://researchid.co/mscurlyfries

EDUCATION

IJAZAH DOKTER GIGI- UNIVERSITAS GADJAH MADA, INDONESIA (2014)
MASTERS IOF SCIENCE IN DENTISTRY- UITM (2021)

RESEARCH INTERESTS

SPECIAL CARE DENTISTRY
HOSPITAL BASED MANAGEMENT
SEDATION AND GENERAL ANAESTHESIA
FAMILY FUNCTION

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Perceptions of an oral health education program for persons with disabilities among community-based rehabilitation centre managers: a qualitative study

Integrating innovation in teaching of special care dentistry: Exploration of students’ perceptions
Aminda Faizura Omar, Tun Yasmin Iffah Mohd Suria Affandi, Mohd Isyrafuddin Ismail Mas Suryalis Ahmad, and Ilham Wan Mokhtar
Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine
Introduction: This study was undertaken to investigate students’ perceptions of innovation-integrated learning, adopted as an alternative approach for special care dentistry (SCD) training. Methods: Ninety final-year dental students from the 2021 cohort were divided into eight groups to complete an innovation project dedicated to eight categories of patients with special health care needs. Discussion and final presentations, involving related experts were conducted remotely via an online platform. Then, students were invited to answer a validated online feedback survey on their perceptions of the learning approach. Results: The response rate for the feedback survey was 91.1% (n=82). Most students agreed that the activity was interesting, improved their knowledge and understanding of SCD, allowed engagement between peers, supported sharing of ideas and experiences, encouraged student–lecturer interactions, and enhanced knowledge integration and application. Students also expressed that the activity enhanced creativity and innovation, instilled an interest and positive attitude toward learning SCD, and encouraged teamwork. However, a few students noted facing some limitations in completing their projects (i.e., technological challenges and reduced physical access to purchase materials). Around half felt neutral about having an increased workload from this activity. Moreover, perceptions differed regarding time and financial commitments, as well as supervisors’ and patients’ involvement during the project development process. Conclusion: Students perceived that the innovation-oriented learning activity, was beneficial in multiple aspects of SCD training. Keywords: Innovation, Learning, Dental Students, Perception

Special care dentistry education during the COVID-19 pandemic: The impact of online peer-assisted learning
Tun Yasmin Iffah Mohd Suria, Aminda Faizura Omar, Ilham Wan Mokhtar, Aida Nur Ashikin Abdul Rahman, Azwin Assilah Kamaruddin, and Mas Suryalis Ahmad
Wiley
OBJECTIVES This study aims to analyze the impact and students' perceptions of online peer-assisted learning (OPL), developed as an alternative and innovative approach to Special Care Dentistry (SCD) training during the COVID-19 pandemic. Online peer-assisted learning (OPL) is an alternative pedagogical approach that combines online education and peer-assisted teaching. METHODS The OPL session was conducted by two postgraduate students in SCD (as teachers), to final year undergraduate dental students (as learners) (n = 90), supervised by two specialists in SCD-related areas (as supervisors). Vetted online pre- and post-intervention quizzes were conducted before and after the session, respectively, followed by an online validated feedback survey of the students' learning experiences. Meanwhile, a reflective session was conducted between the postgraduate students and supervisors to explore their perceptions of OPL. Quantitative data was analyzed via paired t-test (significance level, P < .05). Qualitative data was analyzed via thematic analysis. RESULTS Overall, 68 (response rate = 75.6%) and 81 (response rate = 90.0%) undergraduate students completed the quiz and feedback survey, respectively. There was a significant difference in total mean scores, and mean scores of 7 (out of 10) individual items on the quizzes. Most students offered positive reviews of multiple aspects of OPL. They acknowledged the benefit of OPL for its content and preparation process, technology utilized, and experts' roles. Postgraduate students perceived that OPL encourages knowledge-recall and utilization of technology-based educational tools, while improving their teaching skills. CONCLUSION Students provided positive responses toward the implementation of OPL as an innovative approach to the teaching and learning of SCD during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Challenges in healthcare management of individuals with special needs in Malaysia: Perceptions of caregivers
A. Omar, I. Mokhtar and M. Ahmad

Aims and Objectives: A “caregiver” is responsible for managing the basic needs of others, including individuals with special needs (IWSNs). Caregivers play an important role in the well-being of IWSNs, though caring can lead to a decline in health and quality of life. This qualitative study aimed to investigate the perceived healthcare challenges faced by caregivers of IWSNs in Malaysia. Materials and Methods: Thirty-two primary caregivers were interviewed via audio-recorded semistructured focus group discussions to investigate their perceived barriers and challenges in caring for IWSNs. The qualitative data were then analyzed via thematic analysis. Results: Thirty-two participants took part in a total of nine discussion sessions, where the majority were females (n = 29; 90.63%) and from the Malay race (n = 30; 93.75%). Most of the IWSNs under their care had autism (n = 11; 34.38%) and were between 6 and 10 years of age (n = 13; 40.63%). The main themes identified were related to healthcare services, support systems, caregivers’ personal factors, and IWSN issues. Within the healthcare services domain, themes regarding the accessibility and appropriateness of healthcare facilities and the attitudes of staff were uncovered, whereas in the support system domain, themes pertaining to community and peer, family, and governmental support were discussed. In the domain of caregivers’ personal factors, themes regarding stress with the burden of care and feelings of guilt were noted, and in the area of IWSN factors, the theme of behavioral difficulties exhibited by IWSNs was discussed. Conclusion: Primary caregivers in Malaysia face challenges with healthcare facilities and staff, gaining support from the community, family, and government, burning out, and feeling guilty as well as behavior issues of their IWSN. Thus, understanding these challenges is vital in providing healthcare services that cater to not only IWSNs but also their caregivers to ensure the success and well-being of all involved.

Speech and mastication difficulties following treatment by a “street dentist”: A case of oral lipoma
Wan Nurhazirah Wan Ahmad Kamil, Mukarramah Zainal, Aminda Faizura Omar, Tengku Intan Baizura Tengku Jamaluddin, and Mas Suryalis Ahmad
Wiley
In this report, we present the case of a 68-year-old male patient with a complaint of mastication and speech limitations one year after the prescription of a fixed bridge and the construction of "connected" crowns by a "street dentist." A thorough oral examination revealed a multilobulated swelling in the right buccal mucosa that extended to the buccal sulcus. The lesion, which was first noticed as a small, asymptomatic swelling by the patient one year prior, seemed to have undergone enlargement since the prostheses were prescribed. The lesion was completely removed via surgical excision under general anesthesia. Histopathological examination of the excisional mass revealed mature adipocytes and features consistent with conventional or classic lipoma. This case highlights the importance of receiving dental treatment from a qualified professional, whose responsibilities include performing a thorough examination of the oral cavity during treatment planning and delivery, review appointments, and regular dental visits. Such investigation is important to allow for early disease detection and control, especially for patients with complex treatment needs as well as those who may present with asymptomatic and slow-growing lesions such as lipomas.

The consistency of case selection in an integrated student clinic of a Malaysian dental school

RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

Perceptions of an oral health education program for persons with disabilities among community-based rehabilitation centre managers: a qualitative study
AJ Khan, BAM Sabri, AFB Omar, MS Ahmad
Canadian Journal of Dental Hygiene 58 (3), 161 2024

Integrating innovation in teaching of special care dentistry: Exploration of students’ perceptions
AF Omar, TYIMS Affandi, MI Ismail, SA Mas, IW Mokhtar
The Asia Pacific Scholar 9 (1), 28 2024

Special care dentistry education during the COVID‐19 pandemic: the impact of online peer‐assisted learning
TYI Mohd Suria, AF Omar, I Wan Mokhtar, ANAA Rahman, ...
Special Care in Dentistry 43 (6), 848-855 2023

Challenges in healthcare management of individuals with special needs in Malaysia: Perceptions of caregivers
AF Omar, IW Mokhtar, MS Ahmad
Journal of International Society of Preventive and Community Dentistry 13 (2 2023

Speech and mastication difficulties following treatment by a “street dentist”: A case of oral lipoma
WNWA Kamil, M Zainal, AF Omar, TIBT Jamaluddin, MS Ahmad
Special Care in Dentistry 41 (1), 129-134 2021

The Consistency of Case Selection in an Integrated Student Clinic of a Malaysian Dental School
FHAL Bayaty, NZN Mahmood, IH Baharuddin, AF Omar
Journal of International Dental and Medical Research 12 (4), 1511-1515 2019

Oral Cancer in People With Intellectual Disability: A narrative review
M Zainal, WHWA Kamil, OE Ibrahim, AF Omar, MS Ahmad
Malaysian Dental Journal 2 2018

Conventional composite treatment for generalised enamel hypoplasia in permanent teeth: A case report.
IW Mokhtar, AFO Khan
Malaysian Dental Journal 2 2018

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