Clinical Research Centre
Hospital Rehabilitasi Cheras
Kuala Lumpur
WhoWe Are
Clinical Research Centre Hospital Rehabilitasi Cheras (CRC HRC) was initially established in 2015. Back then it was called Unit Penyelidikan HRC. It was later officially inaugurated by Datuk Dr Shahnaz Binti Murad, former Deputy Director General of Health (Research and Technical Support) on 18th August 2017. Now it houses several dedicated staff members from various medical field and research expertise. CRC Hospital Rehabilitasi Cheras is part of 37 network of CRC across Malaysia which sits under the Institute of Clinical Research (ICR). We actively assist investigators in both Investigator Initiated Research (IIR) and Industry Sponsored Research (ISR), focusing more on rehabilitation medicine. We conduct Research Consultation Clinic (RCC) throughout the year to help researchers with their projects. We also provide research-related training to healthcare staff and researchers from multiple institutions. Since its establishment, CRC HRC has assisted in almost 200 research projects in Hospital Rehabilitasi Cheras.
OurTeam
InvestigatorsHighlight
Head of CRC, Consultant Rehabilitation Physician, Hospital Rehabilitasi Cheras
Email: drchernpm@moh.gov.my
MBBS (UM), M. Rehab. Med (UM), Diploma in Child Health (Aus), Subspecialty Training: Paediatric Rehabilitation (Women’s and Children’s Hospital, Adelaide)
Areas of interest: Paediatric rehabilitation, namely cerebral palsy, spasticity management (including intramuscular botulinum toxin injection and intrathecal baclofen pump therapy), prosthetic and orthotic management in children, and robotic & innovative rehabilitation technologies.
Awards and achievements:
- Best Medical Teaching Material on ‘Protocol For Suprapubic Catheter Recatheterization’ Training The Trainer On Spinal Cord Injury Management, Thailand - 2005
- Active Reviewer’s Award, The Medical Journal of Malaysia - 2019-2021
- Best Reviewer Award, The Medical Journal of Malaysia - 2021/2022
Dr. Chern Phei Ming is a consultant rehabilitation physician with over 20 years of clinical experience especially in paediatric rehabilitation. She graduated from University of Malaya in 1997 and finished her post graduate training in rehabilitation medicine in 2004. Subsequently she obtained a diploma in child health and completed subspeciality training in paediatric rehabilitation at the Women’s and Children’s Hospital, Adelaide, South Australia in 2009. Her primary interest is paediatric rehabilitation and she has been involved in numerous research projects over the years. She has also several presentations and publications in both local and international level. With her vast knowledge in clinical and research, she was appointed head of CRC Hospital Rehabilitasi Cheras since 2015 and has been actively leading initiatives to enhance patient care and fostering a research culture within the hospital.
Research Highlights
- Inpatient Paediatric Rehabilitation Service in Malaysia
Presented at the International Conference on Paediatric Acquired Brain Injury, Crowne Plaza Hotel, Liverpool, England, 16th-18th September 2015.
- Paediatric rehabilitation service in Malaysia – where are we now
Presented at the Australasian Academy Of Cerebral Palsy And Developmental Medicine 8th Biennial Conference, Adelaide Convention Centre, Australia, 30th March 2016 - 2nd April 2016. (Abstract published in Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology 2016; 58 (Suppl. 3): 44-45.
- EDACS in Children With Severe Cerebral Palsy
Presented at 1st International Conference of Asian Dysphagia Society, Suwon, South Korea, 9th-11th November 2023.
Recent Publications
Project Highlights
An Observational Study on the Efficacy of Non-Invasive Wearable Sensors for Lower Limb Motion Monitoring to Assist Physiotherapy Assessment
This study aims to evaluate the feasibility of utilizing non-invasive wearable sensors to quantitatively measure lower limb motions, enhancing physiotherapy assessments. The primary objective is to assess how parameters such as angle range of motion and walking speed can aid physiotherapists and doctors in distinguishing between normal and abnormal gait patterns. Additionally, the study explores the potential for wearable sensors to enable self-monitoring of lower limb motions by individuals, particularly in home or rural settings, without direct supervision from healthcare professionals.
| Exploring The Usage of Bilateral Arm Rehabilitation Device (BARD): Proof of Concept Study | |
| NMRR ID-24-01348-PGI (IIR) |
The Usage Of Instant Messaging App In Reducing Defaulter Rate In Pediatric Rehabilitation Specialist Clinic, Hospital Rehabilitasi Cheras |
| NMRR ID- 24-00216-RZT (IIR) |
The Landscape Of Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine Service In Hospital |
| NMRR ID-23-03461-HEK (IIR) | Internet Dependency Among Healthcare Professionals in Hospital Rehabilitasi Cheras |
| NMRR ID-22-02008-RYY (IIR) | Influential Factors Affecting Parent's With Cerebral Palsy Children to Participate In Home Exercise Program 'A Qualitative Study' |
| NMRR ID-22-02008-RYY (IIR) | Post-Stroke Lower Limb Strength Analysis in Malaysian population |
List of Publications associated with CRC HRC
- Nutritional status as predictors for quality of life among caregivers of children with severe cerebral palsy
- Sakinah Kamal, Nur Hana Hamzaid, Sazlina Kamaralzaman, Shobha Sharma, Nurul Hazirah Jaafar, Phei Ming Chern, Nurul Izzaty Hassan, Hasnah Toran, Noor Akmal Shareela Ismail, Ghazali Yusri
- Hip surveillance practice for children with cerebral palsy in Hospital Rehabilitasi Cheras, Malaysia
- Afham Mohd Muharam, Phei Ming Chern, Ml Leow, Phua Chui Har
Meet Our Collaborators
Upcoming Activities
CRC Hospital Rehabilitasi Cheras, Kuala Lumpur
Main Phone: +603-91453400 ext. 2034 / 2035 / 2036 /2037 / 2008
Email: crc.rehabcheras@gmail.com | crc.rehabcheras@moh.gov.my
