A5068115468- Influenza Virus Research Studies
- Respiratory viral infections research
- Pneumonia and Respiratory Infections
- Animal Disease Management and Epidemiology
- Delphi Technique in Research
- Long-Term Effects of COVID-19
- Heart Rate Variability and Autonomic Control
- COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies
- Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
- Clinical practice guidelines implementation
Ministry of Health
2023-2024
Government of Malaysia
2023-2024
National University of Malaysia
2022-2023
Background Influenza is a contagious respiratory illness that can cause life-threatening complications among high-risk groups. Estimating the economic burden of influenza essential to guide policy‐making on vaccination programmes, especially in resource‐limited settings. This study aimed estimate older adults (those aged ≥60 years) Malaysia from provider’s perspective. Methods The main data source this was MY-DRG Casemix database teaching hospital Malaysia. Cases with principal and secondary...
The economic burden of influenza is a significant issue within healthcare system, related to higher medical costs particularly among the elderly. Yet, vaccination rates in elderly Malaysia were considerably low as it not part Malaysia's national immunization program, with substantial mortality and morbidity consequences. Therefore, we conducted cost-effectiveness analysis quadrivalent vaccine (QIV) for compared current no-vaccination policy. A static cost-utility model, lifetime horizon...
Introduction: The clinical pathway (CP) is one of the most recommended tools for ensuring best quality care and has been proven to reduce cost time spent in hospital. development a CP influenza crucial, especially elderly, as they are vulnerable influenza-related complications. main aim this study was provide comprehensive protocol each component management among elderly Malaysia. Methods: An expert group meeting conducted involving family medicine specialists, public health geriatricians,...