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Sanisah Binti Saidi

Academic Qualifications

  • Ph.D in Nursing - Doctor of Philosophy, University of Manchester
  • Master of Science in Advanced Nursing With Merit - Masters Degree, University of Nottingham
  • Nursing - Bachelor Degree, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)
  • Nursing - Diploma, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)

Sanisah Binti Saidi (Assoc. Prof. Dr.)

Associate Professor
IIUM Kuantan Campus

KULLIYYAH OF NURSING


sanisahsaidi@iium.edu.my
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Expert Profile


Sanisah binti Saidi obtained her Diploma in Nursing and Bachelor of Nursing (Hons) from University Kebangsaan Malaysia and registered with Nursing Board of Malaysia. Upon completion her diploma and nursing registration in 1999, she worked as a Registered Nurse at Hospital Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia ( in Intensive Care Unit) for five years before continuing her study in a Bachelor degree. In 2006 she joined Kulliyyah of Nursing IIUM as Assistant Lecturer and continue her study on MSc Advanced Nursing at the University of Nottingham, United Kingdom. Upon completion of Master Degree, she continues serving Kulliyyah of Nursing IIUM as lecturer. She continued her study in PhD in Nursing at the University of Manchester United Kingdom. Upon completion of her PhD, she returned to Malaysia in July 2015 and continue her work as a lecturer at the Kulliyyah of Nursing, IIUM. Her research interest is on the management of long-term conditions and health service research. Her research works revolved around supporting patients with self-care focusing on type 2 diabetes and embracing patient-centred care in the management of long-term conditions in Malaysia. Presently, Sanisah is a lecturer and Deputy Dean Academic Affairs of Kulliyyah of Nursing, IIUM.


Area of Specialisation


  • Medical And Health ~ Medical And Health Sciences ~ Nursing Management ~ Other Nursing Management n.e.c. - Nursing Management In Hospital and Health Clinics
  • Medical And Health ~ Medical And Health Sciences ~ Nursing ~ Nursing Care - Diabetes management and self-care
  • Medical And Health ~ Medical And Health Sciences ~ Nursing ~ Nursing Care - Management of Chronic Diseases


Professional Membership


  • 2017 : Member of Profesional Body / Association: (member), alumni
  • 2018 : Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Live member), Qualitative research association Malaysia
  • 2021 : Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Life member), Persatuan Diabetes Malaysia
  • 2021 - 2022 : Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Associate member), Malaysia Endocrine and Metabolic Society
  • 2023 - 2025 : Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Secretary), Diabetes Malaysia Cawangan Pahang


Teaching Responsibilities


CARDIOVASCULAR,RESPIRATORY AND ENDOCRINE NURSING 2024/2025 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021 2019/2020 2018/2019 2017/2018
CARDIOVASCULAR,RESPIRATORY AND ENDROCRINE NURSING PRACTICE 2025/2026 2024/2025 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021 2019/2020 2018/2019 2017/2018
CRITICAL CARE NURSING 2010/2011
ELECTIVE CLINICAL 2018/2019 2017/2018 2015/2016
ENDOCRINE AND GENITOURINARY NURSING 2015/2016
FAMILY MANAGEMENT AND PARENTING 2019/2020 2018/2019
FINAL YEAR RESEARCH PROJECT I 2025/2026 2024/2025 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021 2019/2020
FINAL YEAR RESEARCH PROJECT II 2025/2026 2024/2025 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021 2019/2020
FUNDAMENTAL OF MEDICAL-SURGICAL AND SPECIAL SENSES NURSING PRACTICE 2018/2019
GASTROINTESTINAL,HEPATOBILIARY AND NEUROLOGICAL NURSING PRACTICE 2018/2019
GERONTOLOGICAL NURSING 2006/2007
HEALTH ASSESMENT 2015/2016
HEMOPOETIC, MUSCULOSKELETAL AND GENITOURINARY NURSING PRACTICE 2018/2019
HEMOPOIETIC, MUSCULOSKELETAL AND GENITOURINARY NURSING PRACTICE 2024/2025
HEMOPOIETIC,MUSCULOSKELETAL AND GENITOURINARY NURSING 2019/2020
INNOVATION IN NURSING 2025/2026 2021/2022
INTEGRATED NURSING PRACTICE 2016/2017
INTEGRATED NURSING PRACTICE(FINAL PROFESSIONAL EXAMINATION) 2020/2021
INTEGRATED NURSING SCIENCES 2016/2017
INTEGRATED NURSING SCIENCES (FINAL PROFESSIONAL EXAMINATION) 2025/2026 2024/2025
ISSUES IN NURSING 2017/2018 2016/2017 2015/2016
MEDICAL-SURGICAL NURSING 5 2009/2010 2008/2009
MEDICAL-SURGICAL NURSING 7 2006/2007
NURSING MANAGEMENT IN HOSPITALS & HEALTH CLINICS 2010/2011 2009/2010
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY IN NURSING 2019/2020
RESEARCH PROJECT FINAL 2018/2019 2017/2018 2016/2017 2015/2016
RESEARCH PROJECT PROPOSAL 2018/2019 2017/2018 2016/2017 2015/2016
SPECIALIZED CARE NURSING PRACTICE 1 2017/2018


Supervision


Exploring The Experiences And Support Of Street Children In Aceh, Indonesia: A Case Study.
Ph.D Completed 2025 Main Supervisor
Exploration And The Development Of A Model To Meet The Needs Of Caregivers For Severe Traumatic Brain Injury Survivors.
Ph.D Completed 2022 Member Supervisory Committee
Self-Management Of Patients Living With Nasopharyngeal Cancer : A Case Study In Malaysia.
Ph.D Completed 2022 Main Supervisor
An Exploration Of Experiences And Needs Of Novice Critical Care Nurses To Embark In The Critical Care Areas.
Ph.D Completed 2021 Main Supervisor
Development Of Modified Depression Anxiety Stress Scale-Depression In Determining Depression Among Thyroid Disorder Patients.
Ph.D Completed 2019 Member Supervisory Committee
Development Of A Family Based Foot Care Education Model In Preventing Diabetes Foot Ulcer (Dfu) Among Patients With Type 2 Diabetes At A Community Health Center In Indonesia.
Ph.D In Progress Main Supervisor
Exploring Patients' And Healthcare Professionals' Perspective On Solah Performance And Support In Ibadah-Friendly Hospital.
Ph.D In Progress Main Supervisor
Unveiling Osteomy Care: Understanding Self-Management And Family Caregiving For A Comprehensive Tool Development.
Ph.D In Progress Co-supervisor
Exploring Nurses’ Experiences In Tracheostomy Management: Toward A Theoretical Model Of Clinical Competency.
Ph.D In Progress Co-supervisor
Designing A Module For Informal Caregivers Of Older People With Dementia At Community-Dwelling .
Ph.D In Progress Co-supervisor
Exploring, Assessing And Redesigning Of Preceptorship Program For Newly Graduated Nurses In A Hospital Setting .
Ph.D In Progress Co-supervisor
Exploring The Integration Of Islamic Medical Practice In Daily Clinical Practice Among Healthcare Professionals In The Orthopaedics Department In A Shariah-Compliant Hospital.
Master Completed 2025 Co-supervisor
Prevalence And Associated Factors Of Depression Among Patients With Diabetes In Primary Care Clinic In Kuantan, Pahang .
Master Completed 2022 Main Supervisor
Factors Influencing Attendance To Eye Screening Among Diabetes Mellitus Patients In Kuantan, Pahang .
Master Completed 2018 Main Supervisor
An Exploration Of Healthcare Delivery Through Islamic Principles: Patients' Experiences, Perspectives, And Interactions In A Shariah Compliant Hospital Orthopaedic Department.
Master In Progress Main Supervisor
A Comparative Study Of Foot Care And Nutritional Practices Among Type 2 Diabetes Patients In Urban And Rural Clinics In Negeri Sembilan.
Master In Progress Co-supervisor


Research Projects


Completed
2020 - 2023 The influence of music on the psychological well-being of communities in a public university
2020 - 2025 FAMILY CAREGIVER BURDEN AND STRATEGIES TO IMPROVE THEIR WELL-BEING IN CARING FOR OLDER PEOPLE WITH FUNCTIONAL DEFICITS
2017 - 2021 Self-management of nasopharyngeal cancer person with radiotherapy or chemo-radiotherapy.
2016 - 2020 Factor Influencing Decision and Support Available for Eye Screening Among Diabetes Patients in Kuantan, Pahang.
On-Going
2025 - Present Developing a Comprehensive Discharge Protocol for Patients with Type 2 Diabetes at SASMEC@IIUM
2025 - Present Exploring Nurses? Experiences in Tracheostomy Management: Toward a Theoretical Model of Clinical Competency
2025 - Present A Development of a Sustainable Community Health Module for Akademi Keperawatan Kesdam Iskandar Muda Bandar Aceh in Providing Community Service to Rumoh Seujahtera Aneuk Nanggroe (RSAN) Aceh Besar
2024 - Present Establishing a Virtual Clinic in managing diabetic foot ulcers
2024 - Present Unveiling Ostomy Care: Understanding Self-Management and Family Caregiving for a Comprehensive Tool Development
2023 - Present Designing A Module for Informal Caregivers of Older People with Dementia at Community -Dwelling
2021 - Present Unravelling the integration of Islamic principles in the clinical practices: Study on orthopaedic doctors consultation, decision making and holistic care in the sharia-compliant hospital.
2019 - Present A patient-centered approach in supporting the implementation of Ibadah Friendly Hospital Program.
2016 - Present Development of depression symptoms model for thyroid disorders patients in Malaysia


Awards & Recognition


31 Oct, 2024 Top Contributors to KoN's Research Performance (Rank 9): 6- Star MyRA - Kulliyyah of Nursing KCDIO
31 Oct, 2022 Top 15 Contributors to KoN's Research Performance - Kulliyyah of Nursing KCDIO
27 Oct, 2022 Top 10 Contributor to KoN's Research Performance (Rank 7) - Kulliyyah of Nursing KCDIO
10 Dec, 2021 Special Recognition Award - International Islamic University Malaysia University
30 Oct, 2021 Best Researcher Awards - 2021 - Kulliyyah of Nursing KCDIO
03 Dec, 2020 Long service award (more than 10 years) - Kulliyyah of Nursing KCDIO
03 Dec, 2020 Top 20 contributers to KON's Research Performance - Kulliyyah of Nursing KCDIO