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Personal profile
Biography
Amutha Selvaraj joined School of Pharmacy, Monash University in January 2020 . She graduated with Master of Clinical Pharmacy at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia and is a registered pharmacist in Malaysia. Being a pharmacist for many years, she has retail and clinical pharmacy practice experience in both community and hospital settings in Malaysia. She has contributed in setting up new pharmacy, pharmacy management, medication dispensing, patient counseling and Continuing Medical Education (CME) as part of training and development programme for pharmacy technicians and junior pharmacists. With her keen interest for continuous education and teaching, she transitioned to academia in 2018. She has been actively engaged in module coordination, facilitation, clinical pharmacy teaching and supervising undergraduate students in research. She is interested in non-communicable diseases with specific interest in patient education and counseling.
Research interests
Amutha's specific research interest is in the field of clinical pharmacy and pharmacy practice involving patient care and education, counseling, interventional study related to quality of life and research involving integration of community pharmacy services into primary care.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
Clinical Pharmacy, Masters Degree, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (National University of Malaysia)
Award Date: 10 Nov 2018
Pharmacy, Bachelors Degree, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (National University of Malaysia)
Award Date: 7 Aug 2004
Research area keywords
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Conceptual model of designing contextualized and culturally appropriate digital videos on mental health literacy for the Deaf community in Malaysia
Appalasamy, J. R. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Palanisamy, U. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Anne, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Loong, M. C. W. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Selvaraj, A. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Ramadas, A. (Chief Investigator (CI))
1/10/23 → 30/09/25
Project: Research
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Enhancing Deaf Healthcare Access and Outcomes through Inclusive Health Research
Palanisamy, U. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Wong, K. S. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Lay Ki, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Olivier, P. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Chong , A. A. V. Y. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Appalasamy, J. R. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Selvaraj, A. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Ramadas, A. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Thanzami, V. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Alshehri, T. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Watterson, J. (Chief Investigator (CI))
1/08/25 → 31/07/29
Project: Research
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Addressing the Mental health information Needs of the Deaf population through Digital health literacy interventions
Palanisamy, U. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Jacob, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Appalasamy, J. R. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Chong, A. A. V. Y. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Shaari, S. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Thanabalasingam, D. (Partner Investigator (PI)) & Selvaraj, A. (Chief Investigator (CI))
15/08/23 → 14/08/24
Project: Research
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The workload and satisfaction of pharmacists and pharmacy assistants after installation of an automated tablet dispensing and packaging system in a tertiary university hospital in Malaysia
Ramachandram, D. S., Tan, C. H., Selvaraj, A., Appalasamy, J. R. & Kow, C. S., Jan 2024, In: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice. 32, 1, p. 100-103 4 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Open Access3 Citations (Scopus) -
Positive Mental Health Among the Malaysian Population and Their Sociodemographic Correlates
Selvaraj, A., Appalasamy, J. R., Ramachandram, D. S., Rajamohan, D., Tung, L. H. & Subakaran, V., 28 Jul 2023, p. 12. 1 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster
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The need for Automated Drug Dispensing Systems (ADDS) at in-patient pharmacy departments in Malaysia: a brief overview
Ramachandram, D. S., Kow, C. S., Selvaraj, A. & Appalasamy, J. R., Apr 2023, In: Hospital Pharmacy. 58, 2, p. 117-119 3 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Letter › Other › peer-review
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Effects of educational interventions on the smoking cessation service provided by community pharmacists: A systematic review
Appalasamy, J. R., Selvaraj, A., Wong, Y. H., Dujaili, J. A. & Kow, C. S., Sept 2022, In: Research in Social and Administrative Pharmacy. 18, 9, p. 3524-3533 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review Article › Research › peer-review
1 Citation (Scopus) -
Exploring Mental Wellness Of Academicians And Their Perspectives On The Use Of Digital Technology Associated With Mental Health In Klang Valley, Malaysia
Lau, E. S., Ng, Z. X., Lean, H. Z., Appalasamy, J. R., Mohammed, A. H., Vaingankar, J. A. & Selvaraj, A., Jan 2022, In: Malaysian Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences. 18, S1, p. 96 1 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Meeting Abstract › peer-review
Open Access
Prizes
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ECR Grant SOP 2021
Appalasamy, Jamuna Rani (Recipient), Kow, Chia Siang (Recipient), Dujaili, Juman (Recipient), Shaharuddin, Shazwani (Recipient), Selvaraj, Amutha (Recipient), Seeta Ramaiah, Siva (Recipient), Tan, Cheau Huey (Recipient) & Selbong, Uthaya Kumar (Recipient), Apr 2021
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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PHARMACY DISCIPLINE GRANT FOR PHARMACY PRACTICE 2024
Selvaraj, Amutha (Recipient), 26 Feb 2024
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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PHARMACY PRACTICE GRANT 2020
Selvaraj, Amutha (Recipient) & Appalasamy, Jamuna Rani (Recipient), 10 Mar 2020
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Positive Mental Health Among the Malaysian Population and Their Sociodemographic Correlates
Selvaraj, A. (Recipient), Ramachandram, D. S. (Recipient) & Appalasamy, J. R. (Recipient), 30 Jul 2023
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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School Research Grant: Clinical Pharmacy & Pharmacy Education Research Grant 2021
Ramachandram, Dinesh Sangarran (Recipient), Selvaraj, Amutha (Recipient) & Appalasamy, Jamuna Rani (Recipient), Aug 2021
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Activities
- 3 Contribution to workshop, seminar, course
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From Regulation to Retail: A Comprehensive Forum on Dietary Supplements
Ali Haider Mohammed (Organiser), Lee Jia Jia (Organiser), Shazwani Shaharuddin (Organiser), Jamuna Rani Appalasamy (Organiser), Amutha Selvaraj (Organiser), Dinesh Sangarran Ramachandram (Organiser) & Omotayo Oladuntoye Fatokun (Organiser)
21 Oct 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Contribution to workshop, seminar, course
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EMPOWERING MINDS : MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS &BUILDING CAREER CONFIDENCE
Amutha Selvaraj (Member of programme committee)
12 Jul 2024 → 14 Jul 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Contribution to workshop, seminar, course
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Pharmacy Automation Workshop 2024
Dinesh Sangarran Ramachandram (Organiser) & Amutha Selvaraj (Member of programme committee)
15 Nov 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Contribution to workshop, seminar, course