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Academic Qualifications
- Ph. D in Nursing - Doctor of Philosophy, International Islamic University Malaysia
- Master of Nursing Sciences - Masters Degree, Chiang Mai University
- Bachelor of Health Science in Nursing (Honours) - Bachelor Degree, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)
- MASTER OF NURSING SCIENCE (ADULT NURSING) - Advanced Diploma, CHIANG MAI UNIVERSITY
Che Azunie Binti Che Abdullah (Dr.)
Assistant Professor
IIUM Kuantan Campus
KULLIYYAH OF NURSING
azunie@iium.edu.my
7315
Expert Profile
Dr. Che Azunie Che Abdullah is an Assistant Professor at the Kulliyyah of Nursing, International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM). She holds a Bachelor of Health Science (Honours) in Nursing from Universiti Sains Malaysia, a Master of Nursing Science (Adult Nursing) from Chiang Mai University, Thailand, and a Ph.D. in Nursing from IIUM. She had served as the Head of the Department of Medical-Surgical Nursing from July 2023 to June 2025. Her primary research interests lie in head and neck cancer nursing, particularly self-management in nasopharyngeal cancer care, and in qualitative research methodologies, including case study design and framework analysis. Her research work has been published in various indexed journals and can be accessed via the IIUM Repository (http://irep.iium.edu.my). Dr. Che Azunie was recognised as a Promising Academic Leader by the Kulliyyah in 2023. She also received the Certificate of Outstanding Performance (Best Poster Presenter) at the 2nd International Nursing Conference in 2016. She contributes actively to the academic community as a reviewer for multiple local and international journals. She is a member of several national and international professional bodies, including the Society of Head and Neck Nurses, Malaysian Oncological Society, Persatuan Perubatan Islam Malaysia, Malaysian Nurses Association, and Koperasi Kejururawatan Malaysia Berhad. In addition to her research contributions, Dr. Che Azunie is actively involved in supervising Master's and PhD students. She is also a dedicated educator, teaching core courses in the Bachelor of Nursing programme, such as Fundamental of Medical-Surgical and Special Senses Nursing, and various other theory and practice courses. With a strong commitment to academic excellence, Dr. Che Azunie continues to expand her teaching, supervision, and research activities in line with her passion for advancing nursing education and practice.
Area of Specialisation
- Medical And Health ~ Medical And Health Sciences ~ Nursing ~ Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) - Ear, Nose and Throat Nursing
Professional Membership
- 2016 : Member of Profesional Body / Association: (MEMBER), KOPERASI KEJURURAWATAN MALAYSIA BERHAD
- 2019 : Member of Profesional Body / Association: (member), Malaysian Nurses Association
- 2022 : Member of Profesional Body / Association: (member), Persatuan Perubatan islam Malaysia
- 2023 : Member of Profesional Body / Association: (member), Malaysian Oncological Society
- 2024 : Member of Profesional Body / Association: (member), Society of head and neck Nurses
Teaching Responsibilities
| CARDIOVASCULAR,RESPIRATORY AND ENDOCRINE NURSING | 2022/2023 |
| CARDIOVASCULAR,RESPIRATORY AND ENDROCRINE NURSING PRACTICE | 2022/2023 |
| DISCOVERY OF SPECIALIZATION IN NURSING | 2022/2023 |
| ELECTIVE CLINICAL | 2016/2017 |
| FINAL YEAR RESEARCH PROJECT I | 2024/2025 2023/2024 2022/2023 |
| FINAL YEAR RESEARCH PROJECT II | 2024/2025 2023/2024 2022/2023 |
| FUNDAMENTAL OF MEDICAL-SURGICAL AND SPECIAL SENSES NURSING | 2024/2025 2023/2024 2022/2023 |
| FUNDAMENTAL OF MEDICAL-SURGICAL AND SPECIAL SENSES NURSING PRACTICE | 2024/2025 2023/2024 |
| GASTROINTESTINAL AND HEPATOBILIARY NURSING | 2016/2017 2015/2016 |
| GASTROINTESTINAL, HEPATOBILIARY AND NEUROLOGICAL NURSING PRACTICE | 2024/2025 2023/2024 2022/2023 |
| HEMOPOIETIC,MUSCULOSKELETAL AND GENITOURINARY NURSING | 2023/2024 |
| INTEGRATED NURSING PRACTICE | 2016/2017 |
| INTEGRATED NURSING SCIENCES | 2016/2017 |
| INTEGRATED NURSING SCIENCES (FINAL PROFESSIONAL EXAMINATION) | 2024/2025 2023/2024 |
| MEDICAL-SURGICAL NURSING PRACTICE 1 | 2016/2017 |
| MEDICAL-SURGICAL NURSING PRACTICE 2 | 2017/2018 2016/2017 |
| ONCOLOGY NURSING | 2016/2017 2015/2016 |
| OPHTHALMOLOGY AND OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY NURSING | 2016/2017 |
| RESEARCH PROJECT FINAL | 2016/2017 2015/2016 |
| RESEARCH PROJECT PROPOSAL | 2016/2017 |
| SPECIALIZED CARE NURSING PRACTICE 2 | 2016/2017 |
Supervision
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Unveiling Osteomy Care: Understanding Self-Management And Family Caregiving For A Comprehensive Tool Development.
Ph.D
In Progress
Co-supervisor
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Predictive Cultural Adaptive Model For Family Caregiver Of Older People With Musculoskeletal Pain In East Coast Malaysia.
Master
In Progress
Main Supervisor
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Research Projects
Completed
| 2017 - 2021 | Self-management of nasopharyngeal cancer person with radiotherapy or chemo-radiotherapy. |
| 2015 - 2018 | Quality of Life Among Head and Neck Cancer (Treatable and Un-treatable): A Follow-up Study in Kuantan,Pahang |
On-Going
| 2025 - Present | Developing a Comprehensive Discharge Protocol for Patients with Type 2 Diabetes at SASMEC@IIUM |
| 2025 - Present | Developing a soft skills framework for healthcare providers by integrating Shariah compliance for patient care at SASMEC @ IIUM |
| 2024 - Present | Empowering School Children with Essential Life-Saving Skills at the Rohingya Education Centre in Kuantan |
| 2024 - Present | Unveiling Ostomy Care: Understanding Self-Management and Family Caregiving for a Comprehensive Tool Development |
Publications
Articles
Conference or Workshop Items
| 2024 | Predictive cultural adaptive model for family caregiver of older people with musculoskeletal pain in east coast Malaysia: a literature review. In: The 14th National and the 10th International PIM Conference 2024 “Harmony of Sustenance: Integrating Food, Health, and Wellness Across Lifetimes”, |
| 2017 | Head and neck cancer patients’ quality of life: A conceptual analysis. In: USM National Nursing Conference 2017: Transdisciplinary & Innovative Approach Towards Quality Caring, |
| 2016 | Basic first aid. In: Sports First Aid Module Kulliyyah of Nursing 2016, |
| 2016 | Bleeding & shock. In: Sports First Aid Module Kulliyyah of Nursing 2016, |
| 2016 | Contraception use and its associated factors among grand multipara mothers in Kuantan. In: Medical Research Symposium & Pacific Partnership in conjunction with Kuantan Research Day 2016, |
| 2016 | Introduction to first aid. In: Sports Aid Module, |
| 2016 | Laboratory first aid module 1: Basic level.. In: Laboratory First Aid Module, |
| 2016 | Nursing care of client with tracheostomy : The crucial role. In: 2nd Kuantan Tracheostomy Care Course Workshop, |
| 2016 | Quality of life and social support among persons with nasopharyngeal cancer receiving combined therapy. In: 2nd International Nursing Conference, |
Books
| 2025 | Fundamental of medical surgical and special senses nursing procedures. Kulliyyah of Nursing (KON), IIUM, ISBN: 978-629-95662-0-5 |
Monograph
| 2017 | Report(RIGS15-088-0088): Quality of life assessment in head and neck cancer survivors: a follow-up study in East Coast Of Malaysia. In: , |
| 2013 | IIUM Nursing skills manual. In: International Islamic University Malaysia, |