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Independent predictors of medication adherence among Singaporean patients following an ischemic stroke or transient ischemic attack
ConclusionMedication adherence was poor in Singaporean patients following an ischemic stroke or transient ischemic attack. The independent predictors identified in this study will support healthcare professionals to develop tailored intervention to improve medication adherence among this group of patients. Relevance to clinical practiceNurses play an important role in promoting patients’ medication adherence. Helping stroke patients understand the long‐term benefits of their medications is essential to enhance patients’ medication adherence and results in better health outcomes.This article is protected by copyright....
Source: Journal of Clinical Nursing - August 9, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: Wenru Wang, Gerk Sin Chia, Il Fan Tan, Siew Noi Janis Tye, Xiaona Wang, Birong Zhu, Ying Jiang Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Independent predictors of medication adherence among Singaporean patients following an ischaemic stroke or transient ischaemic attack
ConclusionMedication adherence was poor in Singaporean patients following an ischaemic stroke or transient ischaemic attack. The independent predictors identified in this study will support healthcare professionals to develop tailored intervention to improve medication adherence among this group of patients. Relevance to clinical practiceNurses play an important role in promoting patients’ medication adherence. Helping stroke patients understand the long‐term benefits of their medications is essential to enhance patients’ medication adherence and results in better health outcomes.
Source: Journal of Clinical Nursing - October 8, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: Wenru Wang, Gerk Sin Chia, Il Fan Tan, Siew Noi Janis Tye, Xiaona Wang, Birong Zhu, Ying Jiang Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

Incidence of thromboembolic and bleeding events in patients with newly diagnosed nonvalvular atrial fibrillation: An Asian multicenter retrospective cohort study in Singapore
ConclusionsSAPT and DAPT are less effective than warfarin in NVAF patients. DOACs may be considered in view of lower risk of overall bleed.
Source: Clinical Cardiology - November 1, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Xue Ting Wee, Lih Maan Ho, Han Kiat Ho, Joyce Yu ‐Chia Lee, Chun Wei Yap, Henry William, Linus Chong En Chan, Hooi Ching Tay, Cynthia Eei Mei Goh, Doreen Su‐Yin Tan Tags: CLINICAL INVESTIGATIONS Source Type: research

Predictive Factors of Developing Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Acute Myocardial Infarction and Stroke in a Cohort with Impaired Fasting Glucose in Singapore
In Singapore, the prevalence of DM in residents aged 18 to 69 years has increased from 8.2% in 2004 to 11.3% in 2010. More than half (51.4%) of residents who were found to have DM were previously undiagnosed [1].
Source: Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice - July 19, 2017 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Dennis Bingzhu Chia, Lai Yin Wong, Daveon Yu Kai Liu, Matthias Paul Han Sim Toh Source Type: research

The Singapore Heart Failure Risk Score: Prediction of Survival in Southeast Asian Patients.
CONCLUSION: We provided a risk score based on readily available clinical characteristics to predict 1- and 2-year survival in Southeast Asian patients hospitalised for heart failure via a simple online risk calculator, the Singapore Heart Failure Risk Score. PMID: 30997477 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Annals of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore - February 28, 2019 Category: General Medicine Authors: Yap J, Chia SY, Lim FY, Allen JC, Teo L, Sim D, Go YY, Jaufeerally FR, Seow M, Kwok B, Liew R, Lam CS, Ching CK Tags: Ann Acad Med Singapore Source Type: research

Nation-Wide Observational Study of Cardiac Arrests Occurring in Nursing Homes and Nursing Facilities in Singapore.
CONCLUSION: Neurological outcomes were poorer in NH survivors of OHCA. These findings should inform health policies on termination of resuscitation, advance care directives and do-not-resuscitate orders in this population. PMID: 32582905 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Annals of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore - April 30, 2020 Category: General Medicine Authors: Ho AF, Lee KY, Lin X, Hao Y, Shahidah N, Ng YY, Leong BS, Sia CH, Tan BY, Tay AM, Ng MX, Gan HN, Mao DR, Chia MY, Cheah SO, Ong ME Tags: Ann Acad Med Singapore Source Type: research

Trends in diabetes-related complications in Singapore, 2013 –2020: A registry-based study
ConclusionWe found that DM and its complications represent an important challenge for healthcare in Singapore. Improvements in the trends of DM macrovascular complications were observed. However, trends in DM microvascular complications remain a cause for concern.
Source: PLoS One - October 11, 2022 Category: Biomedical Science Authors: Joshua Kuan Tan Source Type: research