11 results for "Swee Hung Ang"

Risk of 28-day readmissions among stroke patients in Malaysia (2008–2015): Trends, causes and its associated factors

Swee Hung Ang; Wen Yea Hwong; Michiel L. Bots et al.

PLOS ONE, Vol. 16 No. 1 · 2021 · English · PLOS Scopus

Background and objectives: Risk of readmissions is an important quality indicator for stroke care. Such information is limited among low- and middle-income countries. We assessed the trends for 28-day readmissions after a stroke in Malaysia from 2008 to 2015 and evaluated the causes and factors…

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Clinic and patient variation in intermediate clinical outcomes for type 2 diabetes: a multilevel analysis

Yvonne Mei Fong Lim; Swee Hung Ang; Nazrila Hairizan Nasir et al.

BMC Family Practice, Vol. 20 No. 1 · 2019 · English · DOAJ

Abstract Background Variation at different levels of diabetes care has not yet been quantified for low- and middle-income countries. Understanding this variation and its magnitude is important to guide policy makers in designing effective interventions. This study aims to quantify the variation in…

Primary health care interventions targeting diabetes, hypertension or dyslipidemia in Malaysia: A scoping review

Xin Rou Teh; Swee Hung Ang; Pei Jia Lee et al.

PLOS One, Vol. 21 No. 4 · 2026 · English · PLOS Scopus

Introduction: Despite the high prevalence of diabetes, hypertension and dyslipidemia among Malaysian adults, there are gaps in management and control of these diseases. Evidence suggests that implementation of the Chronic Care Model in primary health care (PHC) can improve patients’ clinical…

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The effects of enhanced primary healthcare interventions on primary care providers’ job satisfaction

Wen Jun Wong; Aisyah Mohd Norzi; Swee Hung Ang et al.

BMC Health Services Research, Vol. 20 No. 1 · 2020 · English · DOAJ Scopus

Abstract Background In response to the rising burden of cardiovascular risk factors, the Malaysian government has implemented Enhanced Primary Healthcare (EnPHC) interventions in July 2017 at public clinic level to improve management and clinical outcomes of type 2 diabetes and hypertensive…

Trends of Stroke Incidence and 28-Day All-Cause Mortality after a Stroke in Malaysia: A Linkage of National Data Sources

Wen Yea Hwong; Swee Hung Ang; Michiel L. Bots et al.

Global Heart, Vol. 16 No. 1 · 2021 · English · DOAJ Scopus

Background: Data on nationwide trends for stroke metrics are crucial to understand the extent of the disease burden to a country’s health system. Yet, this information remains scarce in low- and middle-income countries. Objectives: This study investigated trends of stroke incidence and 28-day…

The quality of care for type 2 diabetes mellitus management in Malaysian primary health care settings: A scoping review of ABC (glycated haemoglobin A1c, blood pressure, and LDL-cholesterol)

Mohamad Zulfikrie Abas; Norshahiratul Atiqah Mohd Zaidi; Pei Jia Lee et al.

PLOS One, Vol. 21 No. 7 · 2026 · English · PLOS Scopus

Background: Diabetes is a major health concern in Malaysia, yet no comprehensive review has assessed the quality of care for these patients. This study aims to systematically review published evidence on type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) management in Malaysian primary health care (PHC), focusing on…

The cascade of care for latent tuberculosis infection in Malaysia: a cohort analysis

Aslene Siu Tjing Yeoh; Mohd Ihsani Mahmood; Mugilan Ganason et al.

BMC Infectious Diseases, Vol. 26 No. 1 · 2026 · English · DOAJ Scopus

Abstract Background This study aimed to examine the cascade of care for individuals with latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) in Malaysia and explore the determinants of non-initiation and non-completion of tuberculosis preventive treatment (TPT). Methods A retrospective cohort study was conducted…

Epidemiology and disease burden of connective tissue disease-associated interstitial lung disease (CTD-ILD) in Asia: a systematic review and meta-analysis protocol

Nor Asiah Muhamad; Felix Chua; Voon H Ong et al.

BMJ Open, Vol. 15 No. 12 · 2025 · English · DOAJ Scopus

Introduction Interstitial lung diseases (ILD) associated with an underlying connective tissue disease (CTD), also known as a systemic autoimmune rheumatic disease or SARD, are chronic conditions with a tendency to progress. CTD-ILDs are increasingly diagnosed and pose an important global health…