A5084998462- Pharmaceutical Practices and Patient Outcomes
- Educational Methods and Media Use
- Long-Term Effects of COVID-19
- Antibiotics Pharmacokinetics and Efficacy
- Intensive Care Unit Cognitive Disorders
- Platelet Disorders and Treatments
- COVID-19 Impact on Reproduction
- Maternal and fetal healthcare
- COVID-19 and healthcare impacts
- Recycling and Waste Management Techniques
- Pharmacological Effects and Toxicity Studies
- Healthcare and Environmental Waste Management
- Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research
- Education and Islamic Studies
- Pregnancy and preeclampsia studies
- Pharmaceutical Economics and Policy
- Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia and Thrombosis
- Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia detection and treatment
- Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
- COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies
- Frailty in Older Adults
- Venous Thromboembolism Diagnosis and Management
- Balance, Gait, and Falls Prevention
Universiti Teknologi MARA
2020-2025
Abstract Objectives Community pharmacists (CPs) can offer fall prevention services to minimize risks among older people. To effectively perform activities, CPs need sufficient knowledge about and fall-risk increasing drugs (FRIDs), as well the confidence execute activities. This study aims identify gaps in CPs’ FRIDs, assess their implementing activities perceived-need for training. Methods A cross-sectional using an online questionnaire was undertaken over 4 weeks from 21 June 19 July 2023,...
Background Age and multiple comorbidities have been reported to influence the case fatality rate of COVID-19 worldwide, so also in Malaysia; however, date, no scientific study among local population has published confirm this. This aimed determine overall demographics clinical characteristics non-survivors Malaysia, stratified by age (< 65 vs. ≥ years old). The mortality was compared between two half-year periods: March–August 2020 September 2020–March 2021. Method Daily reports...
This retrospective cross-sectional study aims to evaluate the safety, tolerability, and adherence of patients prescribed Nirmatrelvir-ritonavir (Paxlovid) in outpatient settings, focusing on its use managing category 2 COVID-19 across three primary healthcare clinics Selangor, Malaysia. Data were collected from Paxlovid pharmacy registry medical records at Klinik Kesihatan Seksyen 7, 19, Kelana Jaya between April 1, 2022, November 30, 2022. analysed data 415 aged ≥ 18 years. The secondary...
Introduction: Behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) are considered integral parts dementia. While pharmacotherapy is reserved for severe BPSD, the associated adverse effects can be detrimental. Therefore, non-pharmacological intervention recommended as first line treatment in management BPSD. This study aimed to explore approaches BPSD strategies barriers implementing them secondary care facilities Malaysia. Methods: A qualitative design was employed. Data were collected...
Improper disposal of unused and expired medicines poses a significant risk to public health the environment. While medication return programs have been established in various countries mitigate this issue, data on their utilisation remain limited. The study aims identify practices medicines; evaluate public's awareness "Return Your Medicines" (RYM) program; investigate factors related practices, awareness, RYM usage. A quantitative, cross-sectional survey was conducted Terengganu, Malaysia,...
Locally, mercury-containing products are easily accessible due to a lack of regulations. Thus, this study aims determine the prevalence cosmetics usage among Malaysian adults, identify their knowledge negative effects products, and assess perception skin tone preferences, focusing on sociodemographic factors. The was conducted cross-sectionally adults. questionnaire divided into four dimensions; i) factors, ii) cosmetics, iii) iv) practice cosmetics. Descriptive analyses, t-tests, one-way...
Background: Despite efforts to educate the public about medication starting from an early age, there remains a scarcity of medication-related programs and accessible resources specifically designed for children. This study aims evaluate effectiveness 'Know Your Medicine' programme in enhancing literacy among primary schoolchildren Malaysia. Methods: interventional compared pre- post-knowledge scores non-randomised, one-group pre-test-post-test experimental design. Primary aged 10–12 years...