Dr Sabrina Anne Jacob

2026

Journal - Research Article

Nicholson, A., Cowan, C., Ng, E.-S., Chong, E. Y.-C., Goh, P. H., Chong, V. Y., & Jacob, S. A. (2026). Knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions of the Scottish public about the Deaf: A qualitative study. Equity in Education & Society. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1177/27526461261447371

Ng, E.-S., Wong, R. X., Fernando, W. N. J. E., Dhanoa, A., Ratnasingam, V., Chong, V. Y., … Jacob, S. A. (2026). Assessing the feasibility and acceptance of the Deaf in Touch Everywhere (DITE™) mobile app: Insights from healthcare simulations and stakeholder discussions (HEARD project). Digital Health. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1177/20552076251411286

Goh, K. S., Yau, R. C. C., Dharmapriya, T. M., Palanisamy, U. D. M., & Jacob, S. A. (2026). Health literacy of the Deaf community: A scoping review. Journal of Deaf Studies & Deaf Education. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1093/jdsade/enag017

Journal - Research Other

Jacob, S. A. (2026). Editorial: Mental health and suicide prevention in sensory impairment populations. Frontiers in Human Neuroscience, 20, 1814341. doi: 10.3389/fnhum.2026.1814341

2025

Journal - Research Article

Depasquale, C., Arnold, A., Cunningham, S., Kerr, A., Jacob, S. A., Boyter, A., … Addison, B. (2025). An exploration into student pharmacists’ experiences of practice-based interprofessional education during experiential learning placements. American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education, 89, 101418. doi: 10.1016/j.ajpe.2025.101418

2024

Journal - Research Article

Depasquale, C., Arnold, A., Cunningham, S., Jacob, S. A., Boyter, A., Portlock, J., … Addison, B. (2024). Exploring structures and processes supporting interprofessional education during experiential learning placements for student pharmacists. American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education, 88, 101267. doi: 10.1016/j.ajpe.2024.101267

Fuzesi, P., Broadfoot, K., Lennon, M., Jacob, S. A., Macaden, L., Smith, A., … Watson, M. C. (2024). The burden of managing medicines for older people with sensory impairment: An ethnographic-informed study. Gerontology & Geriatric Medicine, 10, 1-11. doi: 10.1177/23337214241253410

Depasquale, C., Cunningham, S., Jacob, S. A., Boyter, A., Portlock, J., Power, A., & Addison, B. (2024). A cross-sectional study examining the nature and extent of interprofessional education in schools of pharmacy in the United Kingdom. International Journal of Clinical Pharmacy, 46, 122-130. doi: 10.1007/s11096-023-01655-0

2023

Journal - Research Article

Jacob, S. A., & Boyter, A. C. (2023). “Having students is entirely necessary”: Tutors’ feedback of experiential learning in an MPharm programme (TELL Project). Studies in Educational Evaluation, 76, 101234. doi: 10.1016/j.stueduc.2022.101234

Cooper, L., Fuzesi, P., Jacob, S. A., Kamalakannan, S., Lennon, M., Macaden, L., … Watson, M. C. (2023). Assistive technologies and strategies to support the medication management of individuals with hearing and/or visual impairment: A scoping review. Disability & Health Journal, 16(4), 101500. doi: 10.1016/j.dhjo.2023.101500

Jebara, T., Power, A., Boyter, A., Jacob, S. A., Portlock, J., & Cunningham, S. (2023). Student pharmacist practice-based interprofessional education in Scotland: A qualitative study of stakeholders’ views and experiences. Journal of Interprofessional Care, 37(1), 73-82. doi: 10.1080/13561820.2021.2011843

Journal - Research Other

Cowans, C., Love, A., Tangiisuran, B., & Jacob, S. A. (2023). Uncovering the hidden burden of pharmaceutical poisoning in high-income and low-middle-income countries: A scoping review. Pharmacy, 11, 184. doi: 10.3390/pharmacy11060184

Kamal, L., & Jacob, S. A. (2023). Pharmacists’ experiences, perceptions, and attitudes towards suicide and suicide prevention: A scoping review. Pharmacy, 11, 25. doi: 10.3390/pharmacy11010025

2022

Journal - Research Article

Jacob, S. A., Power, A., Portlock, J., Jebara, T., Cunningham, S., & Boyter, A. C. (2022). Competency-based assessment in experiential learning in undergraduate pharmacy programmes: Qualitative exploration of facilitators’ views and needs (ACTp Study). Pharmacy, 10, 90. doi: 10.3390/pharmacy10040090

Wahab, I. A., Goh, K. W., Zainal, Z. A., Yusof, N. S. M., Huri, H. Z., Jacob, S. A., … Jamil, N. (2022). Targeted primary and secondary preventive strategies for depression among Malaysian pharmacy students. International Journal of Environmental Research & Public Health, 19(15), 9629. doi: 10.3390/ijerph19159629

Jacob, S. A., Palanisamy, U. D., Napier, J., Verstegen, D., Dhanoa, A., & Chong, E. Y.-C. (2022). Health care needs of deaf signers: The case for culturally competent health care providers. Academic Medicine, 97(3), 335-340. doi: 10.1097/ACM.0000000000004181

Jacob, S. A., Wong, Z. J., Cheong, W. L., Chong, E. Y.-C., Wong, Y. X., & Lew, S. L. H. (2022). A qualitative exploration of the healthcare challenges and pharmaceutical care needs of people with Parkinson’s and their caregivers. International Journal of Clinical Pharmacy, 44, 53-63. doi: 10.1007/s11096-021-01312-4

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Depasquale, C., Cunningham, S., Boyter, A., Jacob, S. A., Power, A., Portlock, J., & Addison, B. (2022). Interprofessional education during experiential learning placements for student pharmacists in Scotland. Exploring current support provision and stakeholder views. International Journal of Pharmacy Practice, 30(S2), (pp. ii16-ii17). doi: 10.1093/ijpp/riac089.018

2021

Journal - Research Article

Jacob, S. A., Jebara, T., Watson, M., Cunningham, S., Power, A., & Boyter, A. C. (2021). Pharmacy students’ experience of a novel government-funded experiential learning initiative: A mixed-method study (ACTp Study). Pharmacy Education, 21(1), 466-476. doi: 10.46542/pe.2021.211.466476

Jacob, S. A., Power, A., Portlock, J., Jebara, T., Cunningham, S., & Boyter, A. C. (2021). Competency-based assessment of practice-based experiential learning in undergraduate pharmacy programmes. Pharmacy Practice, 19(4), 2482. doi: 10.18549/PharmPract.2021.4.2482

Chong, E. Y., Jacob, S. A., Ramadas, A., Goh, P. H., & Palanisamy, U. D. (2021). Assessment of community pharmacists’ communication and comfort levels when interacting with Deaf and hard of hearing patients. Pharmacy Practice, 19(2), 2274. doi: 10.18549/PharmPract.2021.2.2274

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Jebara, T., Power, A., Boyter, A., Jacob, S. A., Portlock, J., & Cunningham, S. (2021). Exploration of inter-professional learning in experiential Learning for student pharmacists in Scotland: A qualitative study. International Journal of Pharmacy Practice, 29(S1), (pp. i38-i39). doi: 10.1093/ijpp/riab015.047

2020

Journal - Research Article

Moorthy, M., Chaiyakunapruk, N., Jacob, S. A., & Palanisamy, U. D. (2020). Prebiotic potential of polyphenols, its effect on gut microbiota and anthropometric/clinical markers: A systematic review of randomised controlled trials. Trends in Food Science & Technology, 99, 634-649. doi: 10.1016/j.tifs.2020.03.036

Jacob, S. A., & Boyter, A. C. (2020). “It has very good intentions but it’s not quite there yet”: Graduates’ feedback of experiential learning in an MPharm programme Part 2 (TELL Project). Studies in Educational Evaluation, 66, 100889. doi: 10.1016/j.stueduc.2020.100889

Jacob, S. A., & Boyter, A. C. (2020). “My experiences were highly-dependent on the knowledge and enthusiasm of the tutor”: Graduates’ feedback of experiential learning in an MPharm programme Part 1 (TELL Project). Studies in Educational Evaluation, 66, 100891. doi: 10.1016/j.stueduc.2020.100891

Jacob, S. A., & Boyter, A. C. (2020). Nationwide survey of experiential learning in MPharm programmes in UK Universities. International Journal of Pharmacy Practice, 28, 121-129. doi: 10.1111/ijpp.12521

Wong, Y. X., Khan, T. M., Wong, Z. J., Rahman, A. F. A., & Jacob, S. A. (2020). Perception of community pharmacists in Malaysia about mental healthcare and barriers to providing pharmaceutical care services to patients with mental disorders. Community Mental Health Journal, 56, 88-98. doi: 10.1007/s10597-019-00496-4

Jacob, S. A., & Boyter, A. C. (2020). Survey of undergraduates’ perceptions of experiential learning in the MPharm programme: The TELL Project. Pharmacy Practice, 18(2), 1856. doi: 10.18549/PharmPract.2020.2.1856

Jacob, S. A., Chong, E. Y.-C., Goh, S. L., & Palanisamy, U. D. (2020). Design suggestions for an mHealth app to facilitate communication between pharmacists and the Deaf: Perspective of the Deaf community (HEARD Project). mHealth, 7, 29. doi: 10.21037/mhealth.2020.01.04

2019

Journal - Research Article

Jacob, S. A., Larter, J., Blair, A., & Boyter, A. C. (2019). Using forum theatre to teach communication skills within an undergraduate pharmacy curriculum: A qualitative evaluation of students' feedback. Currents in Pharmacy Teaching & Learning, 11(4), 373-381. doi: 10.1016/j.cptl.2019.01.015

Chong, E. Y.-C., Palanisamy, U. D., & Jacob, S. A. (2019). A qualitative study on the design and development of an mHealth app to facilitate communication with the Deaf community: Perspective of community pharmacists. Patient Preference & Adherence, 13, 195-207. doi: 10.2147/PPA.S182516

Choudhry, F. R., Munawar, K., Akram, B., Al-Worafi, Y., Bakrin, F. S., Ley, L. Y., Jacob, S. A., … Kamal, A. (2019). Xylophagia: A meta-synthesis of the literature. Mental Health Review Journal, 24(4), 275-297. doi: 10.1108/MHRJ-01-2019-0005

Jacob, S. A., Dhing, O. H., & Malone, D. (2019). Perceptions of Australian and Malaysian educators in an undergraduate pharmacy program on case-based learning. American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education, 83(3), 6597. doi: 10.5688/ajpe6597

2017

Journal - Research Article

Jacob, S. A., Palanisamy, U. D., & Chung, C. M. C. (2017). Perception of a privilege walk activity and its impact on pharmacy students’ views on social justice in a service learning elective: A pilot study. Journal of Pharmacy Practice & Research, 47(6), 449-456. doi: 10.1002/jppr.1322

Ho, S. C., Jacob, S. A., & Tangiisuran, B. (2017). Barriers and facilitators of adherence to antidepressants among outpatients with major depressive disorder: A qualitative study. PLoS ONE, 12(6), e0179290. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0179290

Jacob, S. A., Khan, T., & Lee, L.-H. (2017). The effect of green tea consumption on prostate cancer risk and progression: A systematic review. Nutrition & Cancer, 69(3), 353-364. doi: 10.1080/01635581.2017.1285037

Journal - Research Other

Khan, T. M., & Jacob, S. A. (2017). Brief review of complementary and alternative medicine use among Malaysian women with breast cancer. Journal of Pharmacy Practice & Research, 47(2), 147-152. doi: 10.1002/jppr.1254

2016

Journal - Research Article

Jacob, S. A., Chin, J. R., Qi, T. Y., & Palanisamy, U. D. (2016). The needs of the deaf and hard of hearing when seeking pharmaceutical care. Research in Social & Administrative Pharmacy, 12(4), 664-665. doi: 10.1016/j.sapharm.2016.02.009

Ho, S. C., Chong, H. Y., Chaiyakunapruk, N., Tangiisuran, B., & Jacob, S. A. (2016). Clinical and economic impact of non-adherence to antidepressants in major depressive disorder: A systematic review. Journal of Affective Disorders, 193, 1-10. doi: 10.1016/j.jad.2015.12.029

Jacob, S. A., Khan, T. M., Pusparajah, P., Velu, S. S., Lee, L. H., & Davey, T. M. (2016). Students’ perceived predictors of an effective active learning/problem-based learning session: A pilot study. Journal of Pharmacy Practice & Research, 46(1), 42-46. doi: 10.1002/jppr.1150

Ooi, K. L., Chong, Y. S., Jacob, S. A., & Khan, T. M. (2016). A meta-synthesis on parenting a child with autism. Neuropsychiatric Disease & Treatment, 12, 745-762. doi: 10.2147/NDT.S100634

Ser, H.-L., Law, J. W.-F., Chaiyakunapruk, N., Jacob, S. A., Palanisamy, U. D., Chan, K.-G., … Lee, L.-H. (2016). Fermentation conditions that affect clavulanic acid production in Streptomyces clavuligerus: A systematic review. Frontiers in Microbiology, 7, 522. doi: 10.3389/fmicb.2016.00522

2015

Journal - Research Article

Khan, T., & Jacob, S. A. (2015). Service learning for pharmacy students: Experience of a home-grown Community Engagement Elective unit. Journal of Pharmacy Practice & Research, 45(3), 314-317. doi: 10.1002/jppr.1113

Jacob, S. A., Rahman, A. F. A., & Hassali, M. A. A. (2015). Attitudes and beliefs of patients with chronic depression toward antidepressants and depression. Neuropsychiatric Disease & Treatment, 11, 1339-1347. doi: 10.2147/NDT.S82563

Tan, K.-X., Jacob, S. A., Chan, K.-G., & Lee, L.-H. (2015). An overview of the characteristics of the novel avian influenza A H7N9 virus in humans. Frontiers in Microbiology, 6, 140. doi: 10.3389/fmicb.2015.00140

Jacob, S. A., Mohamed, F., & Hassali, A. (2015). Profile of clients attending a methadone clinic. Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences, 22, 58-69. Retrieved from https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4390775/

2014

Journal - Research Article

Jacob, S. A., & Ab Rahman, A. F. (2014). Health-related quality of life of patients with chronic depression in Malaysia. Malaysian Journal of Psychiatry, 23, 57-67. Retrieved from https://journals.lww.com/mjp/abstract/2014/23010/health_related_quality_of_life_of_patients_with.7.aspx

2013

Journal - Research Article

Jacob, S. A., Mohamed Ibrahim, M. I., & Mohammed, F. (2013). Polypharmacy in the management of patients with schizophrenia on risperidone in a tertiary-care hospital in Malaysia. Mental Health in Family Medicine, 10, 37-43. Retrieved from https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3822671/

2006

Journal - Research Article

Jacob, S. A., & Sarriff, A. (2006). An explorative study of pharmacy-based bone mineral density testing. Malaysian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 4(2), 1-14. Retrieved from http://web.usm.my/mjps/vol04no2.html