A review of patient safety in Thailand and Malaysia

Yoelao, Dusadee and Mohan, Kanu Priya and Abd Hamid, Harris Shah (2014) A review of patient safety in Thailand and Malaysia. International Journal of Behavioral Science, 9 (2). pp. 53-70. ISSN 1906-4675

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Abstract

This review explores the significance of patient safety in the two ASEAN nations of Thailand and Malaysia. It discusses the implications of upholding patient safety in the context of health care and also for developing medical tourism in both the countries. The relevance of human factors in patient safety is examined from the multi-level perspective of individuals, teams and organizations, and the overall health care systems. The article examines the research work in patient safety; with a discussion about the indigenous researches from both the countries. Further research areas are recommended that maybe of importance to both health care practitioners and researchers.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Additional Information:	4733/37687
Uncontrolled Keywords:	patient safety research in Thailand and Malaysia, human factors in patient safety, indigenous research in patient safety
Subjects:	B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BF Psychology > BF636 Applied psychology
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences > Department of Psychology
Depositing User:	Br Harris Shah Abd Hamid
Date Deposited:	13 Aug 2014 10:34
Last Modified:	13 Aug 2014 10:34
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/37687

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