A5002104526- Tuberculosis Research and Epidemiology
- Pneumonia and Respiratory Infections
- Pharmaceutical Practices and Patient Outcomes
- Infectious Diseases and Tuberculosis
- Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia detection and treatment
- Patient Safety and Medication Errors
- Pharmacy and Medical Practices
- Medication Adherence and Compliance
- Antibiotic Use and Resistance
- Pharmaceutical studies and practices
- Surgical site infection prevention
- Antimicrobial Resistance in Staphylococcus
- Gastroesophageal reflux and treatments
- Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes
- Colorectal Cancer Surgical Treatments
- Nosocomial Infections in ICU
- Pharmacovigilance and Adverse Drug Reactions
- Renal function and acid-base balance
National University of Malaysia
2023-2024
Sarawak General Hospital
2014-2024
Ministry of Health
2021-2024
Universiti Sains Malaysia
2010
Public knowledge and attitudes towards antibiotics play a vital role in the success of treatment process. This study aimed to assess public toward antibiotic usage which could serve as baseline data for future studies within government hospital setting Malaysia.A self-administered cross-sectional survey involving 408 respondents was conducted using validated questionnaire at an outpatient pharmacy department Penang Hospital, Malaysia, from February March 2009.Nearly 55% had moderate level...
The widespread and inappropriate use of broad-spectrum antibiotics in surgical prophylaxis has led to reduced treatment efficacy, increased healthcare costs, antibiotic resistance. This study aimed explore the adherence usage national guideline incidences site infection (SSI).A three-month prospective observational been conducted wards Sarawak General Hospital (SGH) using a standardized surveillance form. Each patient was reviewed for up 30 days post-operatively determine occurrence SSI.A...
Abstract Objectives Treatment interruption is associated with poor tuberculosis (TB) treatment outcomes and increased drug resistance. To address the issue, we aimed to investigate characteristics, predictors consequences of interruption. Methods We conducted a retrospective cohort study by retrieving 4 years (2018–2021) TB patients' records at 10 public health clinics in Sarawak, Malaysia. Adult patients (≥18 years) drug‐susceptible were selected. was defined as ≥2 weeks cumulative during...
Proton-pump inhibitors (PPI) and histamine-2 receptor antagonists (H2RA) are common acid suppressants used in gastrointestinal disorders. The trend of usage Malaysia has changed from predominantly H2RA to PPI 2007 2008, 3.46 versus 2.87 2.99 3.24 DDD (Defined Daily Dose)/1000 population/day respectively. This raises concerns as overutilization amounts higher cost expenditure associated with various untoward consequences such Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea, pneumonia, osteoporosis.
Medication history assessment during hospital admissions is an important element in the medication reconciliation process. It ensures continuity of care and reduces errors.This study aimed to determine incidence unintentional discrepancies (medication errors), types errors with its potential severity patient harm acceptance rate pharmaceutical interventions.A four-month cross-sectional was conducted general medical wards a tertiary hospital. All newly admitted patients at least one...
Abstract Tuberculosis (TB) treatment interruption undermines the effectiveness of TB medications and jeopardizes outcomes. This study aimed to explore barriers, challenges, coping strategies facilitators understand pathway in achieving successful In-depth interviews were conducted at public health clinics Sarawak, Malaysia, utilizing a phenomenological approach. Thirty patients who experienced with eventual purposively selected based on various reasons for obtain diverse viewpoints. The...
Abstract Background Delays in producing discharge prescriptions have hindered the provision of bedside dispensing services (BEDISC) that enable medication reconciliation and pharmaceutical intervention, which is an important element transitional care safety. We aimed to assess impact early planning on delivery BEDISC terms rate dispensing, errors, cost-saving from by reusing patient’s own medicines (POMs). Methods A pre–post intervention study was conducted at medical wards a public tertiary...