Huan‐Keat Chan
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View article: Engagement of students in care delivery for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities through interprofessional education
Engagement of students in care delivery for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities through interprofessional education Open
Implication Statement Patients with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) do not receive quality medical care, resulting in health disparities. A key contributing factor to poor care delivery is the lack of standardized IDD cur…
View article: Comparing Beers, STOPP and MALPIP criteria in detecting potentially inappropriate medications, clinical outcomes, and cost impacts among older Malaysians: a cohort study
Comparing Beers, STOPP and MALPIP criteria in detecting potentially inappropriate medications, clinical outcomes, and cost impacts among older Malaysians: a cohort study Open
Background: Potentially inappropriate medications (PIMs) are associated with adverse outcomes and higher healthcare costs in older adults. Explicit screening criteria like the Beers Criteria, STOPP criteria, and the Malaysian Potentially I…
View article: Substance abuse among new patients attending main government hospitals in Malaysia from 2018–2021: A comparison between before and during COVID-19 pandemic
Substance abuse among new patients attending main government hospitals in Malaysia from 2018–2021: A comparison between before and during COVID-19 pandemic Open
Background Substance abuse admission to health facilities following the pandemic is often met with challenges. COVID-19 is causing an insurmountable psychosocial impact on the whole of mankind. Marginalized communities, particularly those …
View article: Factors influencing healthcare providers’ behaviours in deprescribing: a cross-sectional study
Factors influencing healthcare providers’ behaviours in deprescribing: a cross-sectional study Open
The deprescribing behaviours of healthcare professionals are influenced by an intricate interplay of patient, prescriber, and system factors. Enhancing deprescribing practices necessitates a comprehensive strategy that encompasses provider…
View article: Knowledge and attitude towards home quarantine instructions and associations with history of Covid-19 infection in Malaysia
Knowledge and attitude towards home quarantine instructions and associations with history of Covid-19 infection in Malaysia Open
Introduction Although COVID-19 has entered the endemic phase, individuals infected with COVID-19 are required to adhere to home quarantine measures. By exploring the public’s knowledge and attitude towards recommended home quarantine measu…
View article: Usability and acceptability of oral fluid- and blood-based hepatitis C virus self-testing among the general population and men who have sex with men in Malaysia
Usability and acceptability of oral fluid- and blood-based hepatitis C virus self-testing among the general population and men who have sex with men in Malaysia Open
Hepatitis C self-testing (HCVST) is emerging as an additional strategy that could help to expand access to HCV testing. We conducted a study to assess the usability and acceptability of two types of HCVST, oral fluid- and blood-based, amon…
View article: Colorectal cancer survival among Malaysia population: data from the Malaysian National Cancer Registry
Colorectal cancer survival among Malaysia population: data from the Malaysian National Cancer Registry Open
Background Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a major cause of cancer-related mortality worldwide. It is the second leading cause of cancer death in men and women in Malaysia and poses a major burden on society. Aims To determine the overall survi…
View article: Validation of Faecal Pyruvate Kinase Isoenzyme Type M2 (Faecal M2PK Quick) Test in Detection of Colorectal Adenoma and Adenocarcinoma Among High-Risk Malaysian Population
Validation of Faecal Pyruvate Kinase Isoenzyme Type M2 (Faecal M2PK Quick) Test in Detection of Colorectal Adenoma and Adenocarcinoma Among High-Risk Malaysian Population Open
The M2PK Quick Stool Test showed a moderate accuracy in detecting colorectal adenocarcinoma and adenomas in the studied population.
View article: Effects of one-year supplementation with Phyllanthus niruri on fibrosis score and metabolic markers in patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
Effects of one-year supplementation with Phyllanthus niruri on fibrosis score and metabolic markers in patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial Open
This study showed that P. niruri did not significantly reduce CAP score and liver enzyme levels in patients with mild-to-moderate NAFLD. However, a significant improvement in fibrosis score was observed. Further research is needed to deter…
View article: Spatial clustering of colorectal cancer in Malaysia
Spatial clustering of colorectal cancer in Malaysia Open
Introduction: The rise in colorectal cancer (CRC) incidence becomes a global concern. As geographical variations in the CRC incidence suggests the role of area-level determinants, the current study was designed to identify the spatial dist…
View article: Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection in Malaysia: findings from a nationwide cross-sectional study
Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection in Malaysia: findings from a nationwide cross-sectional study Open
New cases of HCV are reported each year, with an estimated 58 million people worldwide,1World Health Organization Hepatitis C.https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/hepatitis-cDate accessed: February 2, 2023Google Scholar and 10 …
View article: Assessing feasibility of a modified same-day test-and-treat model for hepatitis C among rural people who inject drugs
Assessing feasibility of a modified same-day test-and-treat model for hepatitis C among rural people who inject drugs Open
Background Despite advancements in hepatitis C virus (HCV) treatment, low uptake among hard-to-reach populations remains a global issue. The current study aimed to assess the feasibility of a modified same-day test-and-treat model in impro…
View article: Usability and acceptability of oral fluid- and blood-based hepatitis C virus self-testing among the general population and men who have sex with men in Malaysia
Usability and acceptability of oral fluid- and blood-based hepatitis C virus self-testing among the general population and men who have sex with men in Malaysia Open
Hepatitis C self-testing (HCVST) is emerging as an additional strategy that could help to expand access to HCV testing. We conducted a study to assess the usability and acceptability of two types of HCVST, oral fluid- and blood-based, amon…
View article: THE MEDIAN SURVIVAL TIME OF PANCREATIC CANCER PATIENTS IN MALAYSIA
THE MEDIAN SURVIVAL TIME OF PANCREATIC CANCER PATIENTS IN MALAYSIA Open
Pancreatic cancer is an intractable disease, and its mortality rates are approximately identical to its incidence ones. Getting its early diagnosis is quite challenging and subsequently, it contributes to one of the reasons for poor surviv…
View article: Review of Research on Mortality from Melioidosis in Malaysia
Review of Research on Mortality from Melioidosis in Malaysia Open
Melioidosis, or Whitmore's disease, is an infectious disease initiated by a bacteria known as Burkholderia pseudomallei. This bacteria is commonly found in contaminated soil and water. In Malaysia, the mortality from melioidosis infection …
View article: Disparities in Recommendations for Colorectal Cancer Screening Among Average-Risk Individuals: An Ecobiosocial Approach
Disparities in Recommendations for Colorectal Cancer Screening Among Average-Risk Individuals: An Ecobiosocial Approach Open
Regardless of the high global burden of colorectal cancer (CRC), the uptake of CRC screening varies across countries. This systematic review aimed to provide a picture of the disparities in recommendations for CRC screening in average-risk…
View article: Health-related quality of life of Malaysian patients with chronic non-malignant pain and its associated factors: a cross-sectional study
Health-related quality of life of Malaysian patients with chronic non-malignant pain and its associated factors: a cross-sectional study Open
Background Chronic pain has a major impact on a patient’s quality of life, affecting physical and psychological functioning. It has debilitating consequences on social and economic aspects too. This study aimed to explore the status of hea…
View article: Meta-Analysis of the Association between Dietary Inflammatory Index (DII) and Colorectal Cancer
Meta-Analysis of the Association between Dietary Inflammatory Index (DII) and Colorectal Cancer Open
The Dietary Inflammatory Index (DII) was extensively used to examine the inflammatory potential of diet related to colorectal cancer (CRC). This meta-analysis aimed to update the evidence of the association between the DII and CRC across v…
View article: Comparison of Cox proportional hazards model, Cox proportional hazards with time-varying coefficients model, and lognormal accelerated failure time model
Comparison of Cox proportional hazards model, Cox proportional hazards with time-varying coefficients model, and lognormal accelerated failure time model Open
Objective: To compare the prognostic factors of mortality among melioidosis patients between lognormal accelerated failure time (AFT), Cox proportional hazards (PH), and Cox PH with time-varying coefficient (TVC) models. Methods: A retrosp…
View article: Barriers to scaling up hepatitis C treatment in Malaysia: a qualitative study with key stakeholders
Barriers to scaling up hepatitis C treatment in Malaysia: a qualitative study with key stakeholders Open
Background While the availability of generic direct-acting antivirals (DAAs) opens the door for large-scale treatment, the care for people living with hepatitis C virus (HCV) in Malaysia is shifting toward a tripartite partnership between …
View article: Rate and associated factors of refusal to perform immunochemical Faecal Occult Blood Test (iFOBT) among semi-urban communities
Rate and associated factors of refusal to perform immunochemical Faecal Occult Blood Test (iFOBT) among semi-urban communities Open
The uptake of the immunochemical faecal occult blood test (iFOBT) in many countries with an opportunistic colorectal cancer (CRC) screening programme remains suboptimal. This study aimed to determine the rate, associated factors and reason…
View article: Area-Level Determinants in Colorectal Cancer Spatial Clustering Studies: A Systematic Review
Area-Level Determinants in Colorectal Cancer Spatial Clustering Studies: A Systematic Review Open
The increasing pattern of colorectal cancer (CRC) in specific geographic region, compounded by interaction of multifactorial determinants, showed the tendency to cluster. The review aimed to identify and synthesize available evidence on cl…
View article: What China can learn from Malaysia to achieve the goal of “eliminate hepatitis C as a public health threat” by 2030 – a narrative review
What China can learn from Malaysia to achieve the goal of “eliminate hepatitis C as a public health threat” by 2030 – a narrative review Open
Background: To discuss a range of strategic options for China to improve the accessibility of direct antiviral agents (DAAs) as the treatment for hepatitis C. Methods: We adopted a narrative review approach for comprehensive comparisons an…
View article: Predictors of in-hospital mortality by logistic regression analysis among melioidosis patients in Northern Malaysia
Predictors of in-hospital mortality by logistic regression analysis among melioidosis patients in Northern Malaysia Open
Objective: To identify the predictors of mortality among in-hospital melioidosis patients. Methods: A total of 453 patients in Hospital Sultanah Bahiyah, Kedah, and Hospital Tuanku Fauziah, Perlis with culture-confirmed melioidosis were re…