A5029316539- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Research
- Asthma and respiratory diseases
- Public Health and Nutrition
- School Health and Nursing Education
- Travel-related health issues
- Health Literacy and Information Accessibility
- Hemoglobinopathies and Related Disorders
- Iron Metabolism and Disorders
- Mobile Health and mHealth Applications
- Prenatal Screening and Diagnostics
- Respiratory Support and Mechanisms
- Malaria Research and Control
- Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues
- Religion, Spirituality, and Psychology
- Ethics in Clinical Research
- Digital Mental Health Interventions
- Drug-Induced Adverse Reactions
- Delphi Technique in Research
- Dietary Effects on Health
- Urticaria and Related Conditions
- Reproductive Health and Contraception
- Health Policy Implementation Science
- Respiratory and Cough-Related Research
- Cardiac Health and Mental Health
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
University of Malaya
2014-2024
Nahrain University
2024
Aswan University
2024
University of Nottingham
2013
Background: Body meridians, also known as energy pathways, are a foundational concept in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) Purpose of the study: The purpose this study was to evaluate relationship between some selected body meridians and mechanical neck pain patients. Materials Methods: There were 60 volunteers with both genders. Their ages ranged from 20 40. They divided into four equal groups received treatment on meridians. pressure algometer measures level discomfort. Results: intensity...
Abstract Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is widely used especially in Asia including for childhood asthma. The use of CAM could influence adherence to evidence-based (E-B) medicine. We explored the views carers Malaysian children with asthma regarding asthma, its relationship self-reported E-B a screening questionnaire identify diagnosed from seven suburban primary schools Malaysia. Informed consent was obtained prior interviews. conducted interviews using semi-structured topic...
Asthma self-management is a crucial component of asthma management. We sought to explore healthcare professionals' (HCPs') perceptions on barriers implementation in primary care. recruited 26 HCPs from six public care clinics semi-urban district Malaysia 2019. The analysis was done inductively. described that resonated with the "COM-B" behaviour change framework. Capability-related issues stemmed need for specific skills training. Opportunity-related included balance competing tasks and...
Abstract Asthma, a common chronic respiratory illness is mostly managed in primary care. We aimed to determine healthcare resources, organisational support, and doctors’ practice managing asthma Malaysian care setting. A total of six public health clinics participated. found four had dedicated services. There was only one clinic which tracing defaulter system. Long-term controller medications were available all clinics, but not adequately provided. Resources, educational materials, equipment...
Asthma is common in Malaysia but neglected. Achieving optimal asthma control and care a challenge the primary setting. In this study, we aimed to identify risk factors for poor pattern of among adults children (5-17 years old) with attending six public health clinics Klang District, Malaysia.
Digital technology tailored for those with limited health literacy has the potential to reduce inequalities. Although mobile apps can support self-management in chronic diseases, there is little evidence that this approach applies people literacy. We aimed determine acceptability of a app adults living asthma and have feasibility delivering intervention assessing outcomes.We recruited eligible from Klang Asthma Cohort registry primary care 3-month mixed-method study plus 2-month extended...
This protocol describes a systematic scoping review of chronic respiratory disease surveys in low/middle-income countries (LMICs) undertaken as part the Four Country ChrOnic Respiratory Disease (4CCORD) study within National Institute for Health Research Global Unit on (RESPIRE). Understanding prevalence and burden (CRD) underpins healthcare planning. We will systematically scope literature to identify existing strategies (definitions/questionnaires/diagnostics/outcomes) used CRDs adults...
Objective We aimed to explore the views of Malaysian children with asthma and their parents enhance understanding early influences on development self-management skills. Design This is a qualitative study conducted among parents. used purposive sampling focus groups interviews using semi-structured topic guide in participants’ preferred language. All were audio-recorded, transcribed verbatim, entered into NVivo analysed grounded theory approach. Settings identified aged 7–12 years...
Chronic respiratory diseases (CRDs) contribute significantly towards the global burden of disease, but true prevalence and these conditions in adults is unknown majority low- middle-income countries (LMICs). We aimed to identify strategies - particular definitions, study designs, sampling frames, instruments, outcomes used conduct surveys for CRDs LMICs. The findings will inform a future RESPIRE Four Country ChrOnic Respiratory Disease (4CCORD) study, which estimate CRD prevalence, including...
Introduction Allopurinol, the first-line treatment for chronic gout, is a common causative drug severe cutaneous adverse reactions (SCAR). HLA-B*58:01 allele was strongly associated with allopurinol-induced SCAR in Asian countries such as Taiwan, Japan, Thailand and Malaysia. screening before allopurinol initiation conditionally recommended Southeast-Asian population, but uptake of this slow primary care settings, including This study aimed to explore views experiences doctors patients gout...
Abstract Background Supported self‐management improves asthma outcomes, but implementation requires adaptation to the local context. Barriers reported in Western cultures may not resonate other cultural contexts. We explored views, experiences and beliefs that influenced among adults with multicultural Malaysia. Methods Adults were purposively recruited from an urban primary healthcare clinic for in‐depth interviews. Audio‐recordings transcribed verbatim analysed thematically. Results...
Randomised controlled trials form the foundation for ‘evidence-based-medicine’, but results of such research can be relied upon only if it was conducted according to principles and standards collectively referred as ‘Good Clinical Practice’ (GCP). The GCP established a basis both scientific ethical integrity involving human subjects generating valid observations sound documentation findings. It provides framework clinical investigators pharmaceutical companies conduct similar rules...
The COVID-19 pandemic has underscored the importance of remote healthcare and home-based interventions, including pulmonary rehabilitation, for patients with chronic respiratory diseases (CRDs). It also heightened vulnerability individuals underlying conditions to severe illness from COVID-19, necessitating exploration assessment feasibility delivering home - rehabilitation (home-PR) programmes CRD management in Malaysia other countries. Home-based offer a safer alternative in-person during...
Abstract Background Primary healthcare workers (PHCWs) are at the frontline of dealing with viral pandemics. They may experience significant psychological stresses, which have hitherto not been examined in depth. We aimed to explore impact COVID-19 pandemic on health and wellbeing PHCWs Malaysia. Method purposively recruited diverse backgrounds Klang Valley, Using longitudinal qualitative methods, we conducted two sequential semi-structured telephone interviews, 3 4 weeks apart, capture...
Globally, chronic respiratory diseases (CRDs) are one of the most common non-communicable diseases.Of these, asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) prevalent, post-tuberculosis lung disorders, bronchiectasis interstitial disease growing problems especially in developing countries [1].By 2030, CRD mortality rate is expected to rise 8.6%, making it world's third leading cause death [2].Between 1990-2017, majority deaths due CRDs occurred LMICs, including Malaysia where lower...
Abstract Implementing asthma guideline recommendations is challenging in low- and middle-income countries. We aimed to explore healthcare provider (HCP) perspectives on the provision of recommended care. Twenty-six HCPs from six public primary care clinics a semi-urban district Malaysia were purposively sampled based roles experience. Focus group discussions guided by semi-structured interview guide analysed thematically. had access guidelines training but highlighted multiple...