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View article: A retrospective study on prevalence, characteristics, and outcomes of transcribing error: analysis of data from the National Medication Error Reporting System in Malaysia
A retrospective study on prevalence, characteristics, and outcomes of transcribing error: analysis of data from the National Medication Error Reporting System in Malaysia Open
There was an increase in voluntary reporting over the years, reflecting a growing culture of reporting among healthcare professionals. These findings offer valuable insights into medication errors caused by transcribing processes in Malays…
View article: Evaluation of the outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy (OPAT) service in Malaysian public hospitals: a mixed-methods study protocol
Evaluation of the outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy (OPAT) service in Malaysian public hospitals: a mixed-methods study protocol Open
Introduction Outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy (OPAT) is an innovative approach to manage infections that require extended courses of intravenous antibiotics by enabling patients to receive treatment in an outpatient setting. In …
View article: Trends in medicine utilisation in public and private healthcare facilities before and during COVID-19: a nationwide analysis of medicine procurement and sales data, 2018–2022
Trends in medicine utilisation in public and private healthcare facilities before and during COVID-19: a nationwide analysis of medicine procurement and sales data, 2018–2022 Open
A significant reduction in the overall drug utilisation rates was observed in the public and private sectors in Malaysia as an immediate impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. The impacts varied by therapeutic class and health sector. Th…
View article: Impact evaluation of guidelines on antibiotic utilisation & appropriateness in Malaysian public primary care: an interrupted time series analysis
Impact evaluation of guidelines on antibiotic utilisation & appropriateness in Malaysian public primary care: an interrupted time series analysis Open
Our findings indicate that the introduction of NAG2019 led to a substantial improvement in antibiotic appropriateness. At the same time, antibiotic utilisation decreased. Further research is needed to ascertain and ensure the sustainabilit…
View article: Post COVID-19 condition among adults in Malaysia following the Omicron wave: A prospective cohort study
Post COVID-19 condition among adults in Malaysia following the Omicron wave: A prospective cohort study Open
Post COVID-19 condition is an important public health problem as we emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic. In this prospective cohort study, we aimed to determine the prevalence of this condition and assess its associated factors and impact on…
View article: Identifying factors in the provision of intravenous stroke thrombolysis in Malaysia: a multiple case study from the healthcare providers’ perspective
Identifying factors in the provision of intravenous stroke thrombolysis in Malaysia: a multiple case study from the healthcare providers’ perspective Open
View article: Thrombocytopenia and venous thromboembolic events after BNT162b2, CoronaVac, ChAdOx1 vaccines and SARS-CoV-2 infection: a self-controlled case series study
Thrombocytopenia and venous thromboembolic events after BNT162b2, CoronaVac, ChAdOx1 vaccines and SARS-CoV-2 infection: a self-controlled case series study Open
View article: Myocarditis/pericarditis following vaccination with BNT162b2, CoronaVac, and ChAdOx1 among adolescent and adult in Malaysia
Myocarditis/pericarditis following vaccination with BNT162b2, CoronaVac, and ChAdOx1 among adolescent and adult in Malaysia Open
This study evaluates 21-day risk of myocarditis/pericarditis following COVID-19 vaccination among those aged 12 years and older in Malaysia. We used data from nationwide COVID-19 vaccine registry linked to hospital episode database to iden…
View article: Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Antibiotic Utilisation in Malaysian Primary Care Clinics: An Interrupted Time Series Analysis
Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Antibiotic Utilisation in Malaysian Primary Care Clinics: An Interrupted Time Series Analysis Open
The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in a dramatic change in the delivery of primary healthcare across the world, presumably changing trends in consultations for infectious diseases and antibiotic use. This study aimed at describing and eval…
View article: Stroke thrombolysis in a middle-income country: A case study exploring the determinants of its implementation
Stroke thrombolysis in a middle-income country: A case study exploring the determinants of its implementation Open
Introduction Translation of evidence into clinical practice for use of intravenous thrombolysis in acute stroke care has been slow, especially across low- and middle-income countries. In Malaysia where the average national uptake was poor …
View article: Evaluation of BNT162b2 vaccine effectiveness in Malaysia: test negative case-control study
Evaluation of BNT162b2 vaccine effectiveness in Malaysia: test negative case-control study Open
There is a notable lack of vaccine effectiveness studies using test-negative case-controlled approach in low- and middle-income countries which have different logistic, demographic and socio-economic conditions from high-income countries. …
View article: A Case-Based Monitoring Approach to Evaluate Safety of COVID-19 Vaccines in a Partially Integrated Health Information System: A Study Protocol
A Case-Based Monitoring Approach to Evaluate Safety of COVID-19 Vaccines in a Partially Integrated Health Information System: A Study Protocol Open
In response to Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) global pandemic, various COVID-19 vaccines were rapidly administered under emergency use authorization. Rare outcomes associated with COVID-19 vaccines might be less likely to be captured …
View article: Risk of serious adverse events after the BNT162b2, CoronaVac, and ChAdOx1 vaccines in Malaysia: A self-controlled case series study
Risk of serious adverse events after the BNT162b2, CoronaVac, and ChAdOx1 vaccines in Malaysia: A self-controlled case series study Open
View article: Medication Regimen Complexity and Medication Burden Among Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Retrospective Analysis
Medication Regimen Complexity and Medication Burden Among Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Retrospective Analysis Open
Introduction: Most type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) patients with chronic conditions require multiple medications to achieve and maintain good glycemic control. Objective: This study assessed medication burden, regimen complexity, and adher…
View article: Assessing the Availability of Teleconsultation and the Extent of Its Use in Malaysian Public Primary Care Clinics: Cross-sectional Study
Assessing the Availability of Teleconsultation and the Extent of Its Use in Malaysian Public Primary Care Clinics: Cross-sectional Study Open
Background The integration of teleconsultation into health care systems as a complement to existing approaches to care is growing rapidly. There is, however, limited information on the extent of its implementation across low- and middle-in…
View article: Translation and Validation of the Questionnaire on Acceptance to Telemedicine from the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) for Use in Malaysia
Translation and Validation of the Questionnaire on Acceptance to Telemedicine from the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) for Use in Malaysia Open
The COVID‐19 pandemic has accelerated implementation of telemedicine in healthcare facilities for delivery of care. Healthcare providers’ acceptance of the telemedicine services is important for successful implementation of this new system…
View article: Assessing the Availability of Teleconsultation and the Extent of Its Use in Malaysian Public Primary Care Clinics: Cross-sectional Study (Preprint)
Assessing the Availability of Teleconsultation and the Extent of Its Use in Malaysian Public Primary Care Clinics: Cross-sectional Study (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND The integration of teleconsultation into health care systems as a complement to existing approaches to care is growing rapidly. There is, however, limited information on the extent of its implementation across low- and middle-i…
View article: Dual versus single antiplatelet therapy for secondary prevention in ischaemic stroke or transient ischaemic attack: A retrospective cohort study using real-world data
Dual versus single antiplatelet therapy for secondary prevention in ischaemic stroke or transient ischaemic attack: A retrospective cohort study using real-world data Open
Objective: This study aimed to assess effectiveness and safety outcomes of antiplatelet therapy for secondary prevention among patients with ischaemic stroke or transient ischaemic attack (TIA) in Malaysia. Method: Patients with a first is…
View article: Optimal cut-off points for adherence measure among patients with type 2 diabetes in primary care clinics: a retrospective analysis
Optimal cut-off points for adherence measure among patients with type 2 diabetes in primary care clinics: a retrospective analysis Open
Background: Medication adherence measures are often dichotomized to classify patients into those with good or poor adherence using a cut-off value ⩾80%, but this cut-off may not be universal across diseases or medication classes. This stud…
View article: Recruitment and participation of a survey in a public–private primary care setting: experience from the QUALICOPC Malaysia
Recruitment and participation of a survey in a public–private primary care setting: experience from the QUALICOPC Malaysia Open
Aim: The purpose of this paper is to describe the recruitment strategies, the response rates and the reasons for non-response of Malaysian public and private primary care doctors in an international survey on the quality, cost and equity i…
View article: Job satisfaction of public and private primary care physicians in Malaysia: analysis of findings from QUALICO-PC
Job satisfaction of public and private primary care physicians in Malaysia: analysis of findings from QUALICO-PC Open
View article: Health profiles of foreigners attending primary care clinics in Malaysia
Health profiles of foreigners attending primary care clinics in Malaysia Open
More foreigners were seeking primary medical care from private clinics and the encounters were for general medical examinations and acute minor ailments. Those who sought care from public clinics were for obstetric problems and chronic dis…
View article: Antibiotic prescribing in public and private practice: a cross-sectional study in primary care clinics in Malaysia
Antibiotic prescribing in public and private practice: a cross-sectional study in primary care clinics in Malaysia Open