Siew Chin Ong
Biographic Data
| ID | 7692969 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Siew Chin Ong |
| GIVEN NAMES | Siew Chin |
| FAMILY NAME | Ong |
| SIGNATURE | ONG S C |
| AFFILIATIONS | Universiti Sains Malaysia |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-9750-9588 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 8 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 8 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2021 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Evaluating the role of health literacy on patients in Arab countries
Background Health literacy the ability to obtain, understand, and use health information is a key determinant of health outcomes. In Arab countries, its significance has become more apparent during and after the COVID-19 pandemic.Objective To systematically review the current state of health literacy among patients in Arab countries and examine implications for health outcomes and policy in the post-pandemic context.Methods A systematic search of…
Effectiveness of behavioral intervention programs for preventing and managing diabetes in adults
Behavioral interventions effectively improve glycemic control and prevent diabetes in at-risk populations. Key components of success include individualized support, multidisciplinary care, and technology integration. These findings underscore the potential of behavioral strategies to complement clinical diabetes management globally
Examining health-related quality of life in ambulatory adult patients with chronic heart failure
Development and validation of an assessment tool for public perceptions toward drive-thru community pharmacy services in Malaysia during Covid-19
Introduction: Community pharmacists' roles have expanded and undergone a significant transition over the last few years. Consequently, new and different pharmacy services, such as drive-thru pharmacy services, have emerged. Drive-thru pharmacy services began three decades ago and continued even during outbreaks such as the COVID-19 pandemic. Patients' perceptions are essential to the successful implementation and satisfaction with any new service…
Quantifying health-related quality of life in Malaysian type 2 diabetes
Assessment of Health-Related Quality of Life, Medication Adherence, and Prevalence of Depression in Kidney Failure Patients
Background: Kidney failure is a global health problem with a worldwide mean prevalence rate of 13.4%. Kidney failure remains symptomless during most of the early stages until symptoms appear in the advanced stages. Kidney failure is associated with a decrease in health-related quality of life (HRQOL), deterioration in physical and mental health, and an increased risk of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. This study aimed to evaluate the fact…
Cost of Illness Analysis of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
This study showed that direct costs significantly contributed to diabetes's overall cost in Pakistan and overall diabetes management estimated to be 1.67% (USD 24.42 billion) of the country's total gross domestic product. The expense of medications and hospitalization mostly drove the direct cost. Additionally, patients' loss of productivity contributed significantly to the indirect cost. It is high time for healthcare policymakers to address thi…
Engaging students in experiential learning through a public health campaign
Purpose This study looked at the impact of a community-based public health campaign on hypertension and diabetes mellitus awareness and prevention, as well as student experiential learning in a campaign conducted by pharmacy students. Design/methodology/approach A convenience sampling cross-sectional pre–post survey was done to assess disease awareness and knowledge among those who attended the health campaign. The data analysis includes a total …
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Engaging students in experiential learning through a public health campaign
Purpose This study looked at the impact of a community-based public health campaign on hypertension and diabetes mellitus awareness and prevention, as well as student experiential learning in a campaign conducted by pharmacy students. Design/methodology/approach A convenience sampling cross-sectional pre–post survey was done to assess disease awareness and knowledge among those who attended the health campaign. The data analysis includes a total …
Assessment of Health-Related Quality of Life, Medication Adherence, and Prevalence of Depression in Kidney Failure Patients
Background: Kidney failure is a global health problem with a worldwide mean prevalence rate of 13.4%. Kidney failure remains symptomless during most of the early stages until symptoms appear in the advanced stages. Kidney failure is associated with a decrease in health-related quality of life (HRQOL), deterioration in physical and mental health, and an increased risk of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. This study aimed to evaluate the fact…
Cost of Illness Analysis of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
This study showed that direct costs significantly contributed to diabetes's overall cost in Pakistan and overall diabetes management estimated to be 1.67% (USD 24.42 billion) of the country's total gross domestic product. The expense of medications and hospitalization mostly drove the direct cost. Additionally, patients' loss of productivity contributed significantly to the indirect cost. It is high time for healthcare policymakers to address thi…
Development and validation of an assessment tool for public perceptions toward drive-thru community pharmacy services in Malaysia during Covid-19
Introduction: Community pharmacists' roles have expanded and undergone a significant transition over the last few years. Consequently, new and different pharmacy services, such as drive-thru pharmacy services, have emerged. Drive-thru pharmacy services began three decades ago and continued even during outbreaks such as the COVID-19 pandemic. Patients' perceptions are essential to the successful implementation and satisfaction with any new service…
Quantifying health-related quality of life in Malaysian type 2 diabetes
Examining health-related quality of life in ambulatory adult patients with chronic heart failure
Effectiveness of behavioral intervention programs for preventing and managing diabetes in adults
Behavioral interventions effectively improve glycemic control and prevent diabetes in at-risk populations. Key components of success include individualized support, multidisciplinary care, and technology integration. These findings underscore the potential of behavioral strategies to complement clinical diabetes management globally
Evaluating the role of health literacy on patients in Arab countries
Background Health literacy the ability to obtain, understand, and use health information is a key determinant of health outcomes. In Arab countries, its significance has become more apparent during and after the COVID-19 pandemic.Objective To systematically review the current state of health literacy among patients in Arab countries and examine implications for health outcomes and policy in the post-pandemic context.Methods A systematic search of…
Medicine (6 works) · Public health (5 works) · Diabetes mellitus (4 works) · Diabetes Management and Education (3 works) · Environmental health (3 works) · Internal Medicine (3 works) · Nursing (3 works) · Quality of life (healthcare (3 works) · Diabetes Management and Research (2 works) · Disease (2 works)