Curriculum Vitae

DR. DAVID PAUL CAPELLE

Medical Lecturer
  • Department of Medicine
    Faculty of Medicine
  • david.capelle
  • 03-79494422

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

  • PALLIATIVE CARE

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION

  • MRCP (UK), (Medicine)
    Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh, United Kingdom
  • Dr. Med., (Medicine)
    Hannover Medical School

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES

  • Task Force Member
    21 Dec 2022 - 31 Dec 2024 (University Malaya)
  • Committee Members
    06 Dec 2022 - 16 Sep 2023 (International)
  • Project Member
    10 Aug 2022 - 31 Dec 2022 (University Malaya)

MEMBERSHIPS

  • MEMBERSHIP, FELLOW
    2023 to 2024 (University)
  • ROYAL COLLEGE OY PHYSICIANS, UNITED KINGDOM, MEMBER
    Since 2015 (International)
  • NATIONAL SPECIALIST REGISTER, MEMBER
    2019 to 2024 (National)
  • INDIVIDUAL MEMBER, MEMBER
    2021 to 2022 (National)

AWARD AND STEWARDSHIP

  • CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENT SERVICE
    University of Malaya, 2022 (University)
  • Anugerah Projek Berimpak Tinggi - Establishing a multidiscplinary care approach to the management of motor neurone disease (MND)
    Pusat Perubatan Universiti Malaya, 2018 (University)

PUBLICATIONS

Article in Journal
WoS
  1. Capelle, David Paul; Sabirin, Wafa; Zulhairy-Liong, Nurul Angelyn; Edgar, Suzanna; Goh, Khean-Jin; Ahmad-Annuar, Azlina; Shahrizaila, Nortina (2024). Multistep modeling applied to a Malaysian ALS registry, AMYOTROPHIC LATERAL SCLEROSIS AND FRONTOTEMPORAL DEGENERATION. . doi:10.1080/21678421.2024.2410280
  2. Aziz, N. A. A., Toh, T. H., Goh, K. J., Loh, E. C., Capelle, D. P., Latif, L. A., . . . Shahrizaila, N. (2021). Natural history and clinical features of ALS in Malaysia. Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and Frontotemporal Degeneration, 22(1-2), 108-116. doi: 10.1080/21678421.2020.1832121
  3. Aziz, N. A. A., Toh, T. H., Loh, E. C., Capelle, D. P., Goh, K. J., Latif, L. A., . . . Shahrizaila, N. (2021). The utility of ALS staging systems in a multi-ethnic patient cohort. Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and Frontotemporal Degeneration, 22(5-6), 341-349. doi: 10.1080/21678421.2021.1893336
  4. Beng, TS; Kim, CLC; Shee, CC; Ching, DNL; Liang, TJ; Kumar, MKN; Guan, NC; Khuen, LP; Loong, LC; Chin, LE; Zainuddin, SI; Capelle, DP; Munn, AC; Yen, LK; Isahak, NNHN (2021). COVID-19, Suffering and Palliative Care: A Review, AMERICAN JOURNAL OF HOSPICE & PALLIATIVE MEDICINE. . doi:10.1177/10499091211046233
  5. Lim, M. A., Ang, B. T., Lam, C. L., Loh, E. C., Zainuddin, S. I., Capelle, D. P., . . . Tan, S. B. (2021). The effect of 5-min mindfulness of love on suffering and spiritual quality of life of palliative care patients: A randomized controlled study. European Journal of Cancer Care, 30(5), 8. doi: 10.1111/ecc.13456
  6. Tan, Ting Ting; Tan, Maw Pin; Lam, Chee Loong; Loh, Ee Chin; Capelle, David Paul; Zainuddin, Sheriza Izwa; Ang, Bin Ting; Lim, Min Ai; Lai, Natalie Zi; Tung, Yu Zhen; Yee, Hway Ann; Ng, Chong Guan; Ho, Gwo Fuang; See, Mee Hoong; Teh, Mei Sze; Lai, Lee Lee; Pritam Singh, Ranjit Kaur; Chai, Chee Shee; Ng, Diana Leh Ching; Tan, Seng Beng (2021). Mindful gratitude journaling: psychological distress, quality of life and suffering in advanced cancer: a randomised controlled trial, BMJ SUPPORTIVE & PALLIATIVE CARE. . doi:10.1136/bmjspcare-2021-003068
  7. Yik, L. L., Ling, L. M., Ai, L. M., Ting, A. B., Capelle, D. P., Zainuddin, S. I., . . . Loong, L. C. (2021). The Effect of 5-Minute Mindfulness of Peace on Suffering and Spiritual Well-Being Among Palliative Care Patients: A Randomized Controlled Study. American Journal of Hospice & Palliative Medicine, 38(9), 1083-1090. doi: 10.1177/1049909120965944
  8. Tan, S. B., Ching, H. C., Chia, Y. L., Yee, A., Ng, C. G., bin Hasan, M. S., . . . Lam, C. L. (2020). The Effect of 20-Minute Mindful Breathing on the Perception of Suffering and Changes in Bispectral Index Score (BIS) in Palliative Care Informal Caregivers: A Randomized Controlled Study. American Journal of Hospice & Palliative Medicine, 37(8), 606-612. doi: 10.1177/1049909119894507
Scopus
  1. Kwan Z., Han W.H., Yong S.S., Faheem N.A.A., Choong R.K.J., Zainuddin S.I., Lam C.L., Tan M.P., Capelle D.P. (2023). Dermatological Issues Among Individuals Receiving Palliative Care - A Review, American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine. . doi:10.1177/10499091231198752
  2. Chuah K.H., Yim C.C.W., Abdul Aziz N.A., Loh E.C., Capelle D.P., Shahrizaila N., Leow A.H.R. (2022). Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy using the introducer method with ultra-slim endoscopy in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis patients with respiratory compromise: A safe technique, Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology (Australia). 37(7), 1367-1372. doi:10.1111/jgh.15870
Others
  1. Beng, T. S., Ying, Y. K., Xin, C. A., Jane, L. E., Lin, D. C., Khuen, L. P., ... & Loong, L. C. (2021). The experiences of well-being of family caregivers in palliative care: A qualitative study using thematic analysis. Progress in Palliative Care, 1-8.
  2. Lim, M. A., Ang, B. T., Lam, C. L., Loh, E. C., Zainuddin, S. I., Capelle, D. P., ... & Tan, S. B. (2021). The effect of 5 min mindfulness of love on suffering and spiritual quality of life of palliative care patients: A randomized controlled study. European Journal of Cancer Care, e13456.
  3. Tan, S. B., Capelle, D. P., Zainal, N. Z., Lim, E. J., Loh, E. C., & Lam, C. L. (2017). Mindfulness: A New Paradigm of Psychosocial Care in the Palliative Care Setting in Southeast Asia. Annals of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore, 46(9), 339 346.
Chapter in Books
  1. Diana Katiman, Lim, Richard (2023) HANDBOOK OF PALLIATIVE MEDICINE IN MALAYSIA (2ND EDITION)

RESEARCH PROJECT

National
  1. 2022 - 2024, DEPARTMENT OF MEDICINE (DOM)
    An Evaluation of the Standards of Care and Quality of Life of Patients and Carers living with Motor Neurone Disease in Malaysia ( Principal Investigator(PI))
International
  1. 2021 - 2023, The University of Sydney
    Probing the genetic predisposition of ALS in Malaysia ., University of Sydney, Australia ( Co-Researcher)

PAPER PRESENTED

INVITED SPEAKER
  1. Supporting Communication In Patients With Motor Neuron Disease And Other Neurological Disease, 15th Malaysian Hospice Council Congress, Malaysian Hospice Council (National) (25 Jul 2024 - 27 Jul 2024)
  2. PRESENTATION: SKILLS UPGRADE: HOW TO PLAN FOR END-OF-LIFE CARE FOR PATIENTS WITH NEURODEGENERATIVE DISEASES , 30th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Malaysian Society of Neurosciences 2022, Malaysian Society of Neurosciences (National) (02 Oct 2022 - 02 Oct 2022)
  3. Presentation of palliative care services for patients living with MND in Malaysia, ALS Cafe we, Department of Neurology - Toho University - Japan (International) (17 Sep 2022 - 17 Sep 2022)
  4. Presentation of palliative care services for patients living with MND in Malaysia, ALS Cafe web, Department of Neurology - Toho University - Japan (International) (17 Sep 2022 - 17 Sep 2022)
  5. Presentation: Palliative Care in Motor Neurone Disease, 1ST SABAH MOTOR NEURONE DISEASE SEMINAR, CO-ORGANISED BY THE NEUROLOGY AND PALLIATIVE CARE UNIT QUEEN ELIZABETH HOSPITAL (National) (22 Jul 2022 - 22 Jul 2022)
  6. Presentation: Spiritual Distress, Webinar Palliative-Geriatrics, Jabatan Kejururawatan dan Jabatan Pembangunan Perniagaan (University) (30 Jun 2022 - 30 Jun 2022)
  7. Spirituality in Palliative Care, Breakfast @FOM 7/10/2020, Visibility Unit (University) (07 Oct 2020 - 07 Oct 2020)
  8. Communication Skills in Palliative Care, Palliative Care Seminar III, Pertubuhan Hospice Negeri Sembilan (National) (13 Jul 2019 - 13 Jul 2019)
  9. 1) How to start advance care planning 2) Eye tracking technology in MND, MOTOR NEURONE DISEASE FORUM AND TRAINING WORKSHOP ORGANIZED BY PERSATUAN HOSPIS KEDAH, Persatuan Hospis Kedah (National) (15 Oct 2016 - 15 Oct 2016)
POSTER PRESENTER
  1. MND BEYOND BORDERS: EXPANDING A SOUTH-EAST ASIAN NETWORK OF MULTIDISCIPLINARY MND CARE THROUGH ONLINE LEARNING, Alliance Meeting & Allied Professionals Forum, International Alliance of ALS/MND Associations (International) (02 Dec 2023 - 05 Dec 2023)
  2. The experiences of communication difficulty among Malaysian patients and carers living with MND - a thematic analysis, 2022 Alliance Meeting and Allied Professionals Forum, International Alliance of ALS/MND Associations (International) (28 Nov 2022 - 02 Dec 2022)
OTHERS
  1. Topic: Respiratory 1 - Respiratory physiology and pathophysiology in MND/ALS, and Overview of treatment strategies, MND Beyond Borders Zoom Webinar , MND Malaysia - Yayasan ALS Indonesia - Tan Tock Seng Hospital Singapore, Home Ventilation and Respiratory Support Service (HVRSS)  (International) (20 Mar 2021 - 20 Mar 2021)

ACADEMIC/PROF. SERVICES

Evaluation
  1. (2023) Master of Clinical Oncology Final Examination Session 2023/2024, October/ November 2023, University, (Internal Examiner)
  2. (2021) Face and Content Validation of a Patient Questionnaire to Study The Level of Knowledge Among Final Year Undergraduate Dental Students, University, (Internal Assessor)
Contribution to external organisation
  1. (2021) Technical Advisor to Mnd Malaysia (Ngo), National, (Technical Advisor)
Contribution to event
  1. (2023) Expert Contribution to Section On Neurodegenerative Disease, National, (Participant)
  2. (2021) Moderator of The Breakfast@Fom, University, (Panelist/Moderator)
  3. (2021) Presentation At The National Palliative Care Trainee Cme Meeting, National, (Panelist/Moderator)
  4. (2021) Programme Coordinator in a Collaboration Between Mnd Support Organizations in Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia, International, (Event Coordinator)

SUPERVISION

Under Graduate Students
  1. (2022) Perceptions of palliative care among medical students - A thematic analysis
  2. (2021) Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) needs in Malaysian patients and carers living with Motor Neurone Disease

TEACHING

Master
  1. (2023) NA - Block 11 Oncology
  2. (2023) MMED - Master of Internal Medicine
  3. (2021) NA - Master of Internal Medicine (Mmed)
Bachelor
  1. (2023) MHG103 - Advanced Diploma in Critical Care Nursing
  2. (2023) UMMP - Stage 3.3
  3. (2021) MIA2001 - Ethics of Decision Making in Cancer
  4. (2021) NA - Ummp Pbl Student Training Workshop 15 Nov & 22 Nov 2021
  5. (2021) NA - Universiti Malaya Medical Programme (Ummp) Stage 3.1

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ACTIVITIES

  • Implementation of An Open Source Electronic Medical Record System (Erp Next) At Assisi Hospice, Pj., (01 Jan 2022 - 31 Jan 2022) (National)

COURSE ATTENDED

Internal / External Course
INTERNAL COURSE- ORGANIZED BY PTJ
  1. EMERALD TEACHING AND LEARNING 2021, Microsoft Teams (17 May 2021 - 31 May 2021)
  2. FOUNDATIONS OF ASSESSMENTS FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS 13 JULY 2021, Microsoft Teams(Online) (13 Jul 2021 - 13 Jul 2021)
EXTERNAL COURSE
  1. PALLIATIVE CARE COMMUNITY POSTING (IN ACCORDANCE WITH NATIONAL SPECIALIST REGISTER CRITERIA FOR SUBSPECIALIST REGISTRATION IN PALLIATIVE CARE), 49, Jalan Railway 1/2, Seksyen 1, 46000 Petaling Jaya (15 Mar 2023 - 14 Jun 2023)
  2. PALLIATIVE CARE COMMUNITY POSTING (IN ACCORDANCE WITH NATIONAL SPECIALIST REGISTER CRITERIA FOR SUBSPECIALIST REGISTRATION IN PALLIATIVE CARE), 49, Jalan Railway 1/2, Seksyen 1, 46000 Petaling Jaya (01 Dec 2021 - 28 Feb 2022)
CONFERENCE
  1. THE PAN-ASIAN CONSORTIUM FOR TREATMENT AND RESEARCH IN ALS (PACTALS) CONGRESS 2023, Hotel Royale Chulan (14 Sep 2023 - 16 Sep 2023)