Nik Sherina Hanafi
Biographic Data
| ID | 8984444 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Nik Sherina Hanafi |
| GIVEN NAMES | Nik Sherina |
| FAMILY NAME | Hanafi |
| SIGNATURE | HANAFI N S |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Malaya |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-9140-0955 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 11 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 11 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2021 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Time series analysis of environmental factors and their association with emergency visits for asthma exacerbations in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
Background: The burden of respiratory conditions, especially asthma, is likely to increase with urbanisation and pollution unless effectively managed. Petaling Jaya, a metropolitan area, faced heightened risk due to worsening outdoor air pollution, which can trigger asthma exacerbations. We aimed to examine the relationships between environmental factors and emergency visits for asthma exacerbations. Methods: ) exposure on these visits. Results: …
Healthcare professionals' challenges and solutions in providing palliative care to patients with severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Palliative care significantly improves the quality of life for individuals with advanced chronic diseases. However, access in Malaysia remains limited, particularly for patients with non-malignant conditions such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Here, we discuss the barriers and solutions identified through a nine hour in-person stakeholder workshop to co-develop practical initiatives for integrating palliative care into the manag…
Scaling digital health in low- and middle-income countries
The COVID-19 pandemic catalysed the development of digital health interventions across the globe, including low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) such as Malaysia. However, moving from pockets of innovation to sustainable implementation at scale remains a major challenge. This viewpoint presents insights from a digital health training programme using a multi-stakeholder engagement series convened by the National Institute for Health and Care R…
Exploring the disease experience and supportive care for people with very severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in Malaysia
Background: In Malaysia, palliative services are almost non-existent for those with severe organ failure such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Access to palliative care services and awareness among the public and healthcare professionals remain low. While recognised as important in high income settings, the literature on palliative care for non-malignant disease is relatively uncommon in low- and middle-income countries, and none …
Developing a home-based pulmonary rehabilitation programme for patients with chronic respiratory diseases in Malaysia
Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has underscored the importance of remote healthcare and home-based interventions, including pulmonary rehabilitation, for patients with chronic respiratory diseases (CRDs). It has also heightened the vulnerability of individuals with underlying respiratory conditions to severe illness from COVID-19, necessitating exploration and assessment of the feasibility of delivering home - pulmonary rehabilitation (home-PR)…
Pulmonary rehabilitation capacity building through a teach-the-teacher programme
CHRONIC RESPIRATORY DISEASES AND PULMONARY REHABILITATION Chronic respiratory diseases (CRDs) are a leading cause of death and hospitalisation in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) [1], with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) being a major contributor to work productivity loss [2]. Pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) is a low-cost therapy that improves symptoms, quality of life, and exercise [...]
Hajj health examination for pilgrims with asthma in Malaysia
Background: Asthma was one of the top causes of hospitalization and unscheduled medical attendances due to acute exacerbations and its complications. In Malaysia, all pilgrims must undergo a mandatory health examination and certified fit to perform pilgrimage. We studied the current organisational and clinical routines of Hajj health examination in Malaysia with a focus on the delivery of care for pilgrims with asthma. Methods: We conducted non-p…
Predictors for detecting chronic respiratory diseases in community surveys
BACKGROUND: Our previous scoping review revealed limitations and inconsistencies in population surveys of chronic respiratory disease. Informed by this review, we piloted a cross-sectional survey of adults in four South/South-East Asian low-and middle-income countries (LMICs) to assess survey feasibility and identify variables that predicted asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). METHODS: We administered relevant translations of …
Chronic respiratory disease surveys in adults in low- and middle-income countries
BACKGROUND: Chronic respiratory diseases (CRDs) contribute significantly towards the global burden of disease, but the true prevalence and burden of these conditions in adults is unknown in the majority of low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). We aimed to identify strategies - in particular the definitions, study designs, sampling frames, instruments, and outcomes - used to conduct prevalence surveys for CRDs in LMICs. The findings will infor…
Barriers and challenges of implementing pulmonary rehabilitation in Malaysia
lobally, chronic respiratory diseases (CRDs) are one of the most common non-communicable diseases. Of these, asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) are the most prevalent, and post-tuberculosis lung disorders, bronchiectasis and interstitial lung disease are growing problems especially in developing countries By 2030, CRD mortality rate is expected to rise to 8.6%, making it the world's third leading cause of death [2]. Between 1…
Sociocultural influences on asthma self‐management in a multicultural society
BACKGROUND: Supported self-management improves asthma outcomes, but implementation requires adaptation to the local context. Barriers reported in Western cultures may not resonate in other cultural contexts. We explored the views, experiences and beliefs that influenced self-management among adults with asthma in multicultural Malaysia. METHODS: Adults with asthma were purposively recruited from an urban primary healthcare clinic for in-depth int…
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Predictors for detecting chronic respiratory diseases in community surveys
BACKGROUND: Our previous scoping review revealed limitations and inconsistencies in population surveys of chronic respiratory disease. Informed by this review, we piloted a cross-sectional survey of adults in four South/South-East Asian low-and middle-income countries (LMICs) to assess survey feasibility and identify variables that predicted asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). METHODS: We administered relevant translations of …
Chronic respiratory disease surveys in adults in low- and middle-income countries
BACKGROUND: Chronic respiratory diseases (CRDs) contribute significantly towards the global burden of disease, but the true prevalence and burden of these conditions in adults is unknown in the majority of low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). We aimed to identify strategies - in particular the definitions, study designs, sampling frames, instruments, and outcomes - used to conduct prevalence surveys for CRDs in LMICs. The findings will infor…
Barriers and challenges of implementing pulmonary rehabilitation in Malaysia
lobally, chronic respiratory diseases (CRDs) are one of the most common non-communicable diseases. Of these, asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) are the most prevalent, and post-tuberculosis lung disorders, bronchiectasis and interstitial lung disease are growing problems especially in developing countries By 2030, CRD mortality rate is expected to rise to 8.6%, making it the world's third leading cause of death [2]. Between 1…
Sociocultural influences on asthma self‐management in a multicultural society
BACKGROUND: Supported self-management improves asthma outcomes, but implementation requires adaptation to the local context. Barriers reported in Western cultures may not resonate in other cultural contexts. We explored the views, experiences and beliefs that influenced self-management among adults with asthma in multicultural Malaysia. METHODS: Adults with asthma were purposively recruited from an urban primary healthcare clinic for in-depth int…
Hajj health examination for pilgrims with asthma in Malaysia
Background: Asthma was one of the top causes of hospitalization and unscheduled medical attendances due to acute exacerbations and its complications. In Malaysia, all pilgrims must undergo a mandatory health examination and certified fit to perform pilgrimage. We studied the current organisational and clinical routines of Hajj health examination in Malaysia with a focus on the delivery of care for pilgrims with asthma. Methods: We conducted non-p…
Developing a home-based pulmonary rehabilitation programme for patients with chronic respiratory diseases in Malaysia
Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has underscored the importance of remote healthcare and home-based interventions, including pulmonary rehabilitation, for patients with chronic respiratory diseases (CRDs). It has also heightened the vulnerability of individuals with underlying respiratory conditions to severe illness from COVID-19, necessitating exploration and assessment of the feasibility of delivering home - pulmonary rehabilitation (home-PR)…
Pulmonary rehabilitation capacity building through a teach-the-teacher programme
CHRONIC RESPIRATORY DISEASES AND PULMONARY REHABILITATION Chronic respiratory diseases (CRDs) are a leading cause of death and hospitalisation in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) [1], with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) being a major contributor to work productivity loss [2]. Pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) is a low-cost therapy that improves symptoms, quality of life, and exercise [...]
Scaling digital health in low- and middle-income countries
The COVID-19 pandemic catalysed the development of digital health interventions across the globe, including low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) such as Malaysia. However, moving from pockets of innovation to sustainable implementation at scale remains a major challenge. This viewpoint presents insights from a digital health training programme using a multi-stakeholder engagement series convened by the National Institute for Health and Care R…
Exploring the disease experience and supportive care for people with very severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in Malaysia
Background: In Malaysia, palliative services are almost non-existent for those with severe organ failure such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Access to palliative care services and awareness among the public and healthcare professionals remain low. While recognised as important in high income settings, the literature on palliative care for non-malignant disease is relatively uncommon in low- and middle-income countries, and none …
Time series analysis of environmental factors and their association with emergency visits for asthma exacerbations in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
Background: The burden of respiratory conditions, especially asthma, is likely to increase with urbanisation and pollution unless effectively managed. Petaling Jaya, a metropolitan area, faced heightened risk due to worsening outdoor air pollution, which can trigger asthma exacerbations. We aimed to examine the relationships between environmental factors and emergency visits for asthma exacerbations. Methods: ) exposure on these visits. Results: …
Healthcare professionals' challenges and solutions in providing palliative care to patients with severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Palliative care significantly improves the quality of life for individuals with advanced chronic diseases. However, access in Malaysia remains limited, particularly for patients with non-malignant conditions such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Here, we discuss the barriers and solutions identified through a nine hour in-person stakeholder workshop to co-develop practical initiatives for integrating palliative care into the manag…
Medicine (8 works) · Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Research (7 works) · Family medicine (5 works) · Health care (5 works) · Asthma (4 works) · MEDLINE (4 works) · Physical therapy (4 works) · Asthma and respiratory diseases (3 works) · COPD (3 works) · Environmental health (3 works)