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Oral feeding difficulties among children with cerebral palsy, aged between birth to 5 years: special challenges faced by primary caregivers during the COVID- 19 pandemic

Serasinghe, C.S.D.; Hettiarachchi, S. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2021)

Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic has affected health service delivery, globally. Cerebral Palsy (CP) can be defined as a group of disorders affecting movements of limbs, muscles, hearing, vision and posture. Feeding and ...
Contribution of Postural Balance and Quadriceps Muscle Strength as Intrinsic Risk Factors of Falls in Healthy Older Adults; A Cross-Sectional Study from the Colombo District.

Perera, A.; Landege, O.; Kandege, I. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2021)

Introduction: Falls are the main source of morbidity and disability in the elderly. Many falls in older adults are certainly multifactorial, resulting from the confluence of several intrinsic, environmental, behavioural, ...
Community pharmacists’ knowledge, perception and practice towards adverse drug reaction reporting and the factors influence on them in Jaffna district, Sri Lanka.

Thushiyananth, T.; Kalki, P.; Surenthirakumaran, R. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2021)

Introduction: Health care professionals are the prime source for spontaneous adverse drug reaction (ADR) reporting. An increase in over-the-counter drugs and self-medication practice rapidly increase the risk of ADR incidents ...
Efficacy of Adopting KAATSU Training in Rehabilitating Exercises: A systematic review

Perera, S.A.; Samaranada, V.A.; Kanchana, K.T.G.; Gayan, D.V.C. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2021)

Introduction: KAATSU training is a short-term, low-intensity, novel, and patented method that results in muscle hypertrophy and strength gains. Exercise rehabilitation is conducted to maximize function restoration in the ...
Content Validation of an Informal Auditory Skill Assessment Tool for Sinhala Speaking Primary School-Age Children in Sri-Lanka; A Delphi Study.

Xavier, M.B.; Gunathilaka, S.P.K.; Marambage, J.I. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2021)

Introduction: Hearing impairment impact on a child’s whole process of development (Lew et al., 2014). Even with correct amplification, children may not gain the full potential of hearing with the failure in determining the ...
Comparison of BMI, Physical Activity Level, Sugar and Animal Protein Intake in Healthy People and People with Lower Back Pain

Rathnayake, K.M.C.P.; Semasinghe, S.N.M.W.L.; Rathnapala, K.A.M.C.; Nanayakkara, C. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2021)

Introduction: Lower back pain (LBP) is a pain below the costal margin and above the gluteal folds and it may or may not be present with leg pain. It is mentioned that it interferes with the quality of life. Several factors ...
Prevalence and associated factors of voice disorders among older adults: an updated systematic review

Herath, S. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2021)

Introduction: Ageing is a continuing decrease in an organism’s age-specific health components caused by internal physical degradation. No systematic review is available on both prevalence and associated factors of voice ...
Paediatric dysphagia assessments used by speech and language therapists in Low and Middle-Income countries: A Scoping Review

Sumanasiri, D. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2021)

Introduction: Paediatric dysphagia is highly prevalent in low and middle-income countries (LMICs), where healthcare facilities have limited resources. The awareness of available resources for Speech and Language Therapists ...
Translation, adaptation and, validation of the Communication Matrix parent version to use with Sinhala speaking parents

Kumarage, C.; Muttiah, N. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2021)

Introduction: The Communication Matrix is a widely used objective AAC assessment worldwide. Objectives: The major objective of the study was to translate, adapt and validate the Communication Matrix parent version to ...
A scoping review on psychosocial impacts on adults with dysarthria

Sankalpani, G. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2021)

Introduction: Dysarthria can cause a wide range of psychosocial impacts, but limited researchers have documented the psychosocial impacts in the people who have dysarthria. Objectives: To conduct a scoping review on ...
Psychological distress and factors associated with psychological distress among preventive health care workers involved in COVID-19 prevention work in selected districts of Sri Lanka

Dissanayake, D.M.S.Y.; Rathnayaka, R.M.S.M.; Perera, K.R.; Gamage, D.H.P.; Fernando, W.A.R.S.; Nazeer, I.; Palihawadana, V. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2021)

Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic has gravely affected the mental health of preventive healthcare workers (HCW) in Sri Lanka. Objectives: The study aimed to describe psychological distress, its associated factors and ...
Relationship between unexplained infertility and sedentary life style among women in urban city of Colombo; infertile female vs. fertile female

Karunarathne, H.P.P.M.; Darshika, P.; Manike, M.M.V.K.; Priyadarshanie, M.N.; Fernanadopulle, R.C. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2021)

Introduction: Infertility is defined as the absence of conception after 12 months of regular, unprotected intercourse. Unexplained infertility is the infertility; whose cause remains unknown even after investigation. Any ...
Knowledge, challenges, quality of life and their associated factors among adult patients with Type 1 diabetes attending National Diabetes Centre - Rajagiriya

Fernando, L. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2021)

Introduction: Literature on type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) and its effects on daily living, financial, educational, psychosocial challenges and quality of life is scare in Sri Lanka. Objectives: To describe the knowledge, ...
Analytical performance of glucometers as point of care testing devices in management of diabetes mellitus: a scoping review

Thilakarathna, P.T.A. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2021)

Introduction: Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is a metabolic disorder causing chronic and life¬threatening complications in which 420 million people have suffered worldwide. The use of glucometers in blood glucose measurement as ...
Identify the pattern of fractures among Road Traffic Accidents (RTA) victims requiring hospitalisation in District General Hospital, Kaltura

Keerawella, K.M.N.M; Roopasinghe, W.M.M; Kekulandara, K.M.N.S; Samarakoon, S.M.S.K; Jayarathne, W.M.J; Senarath, N.S.A.S.N; Kanchana, K.T.G (Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2021)

Introduction: The mortality, morbidity and disabilities of Road Traffic Accidents are increasing rapidly. Objectives: The aim of the study was to identify the pattern of fractures among RTA victims, requiring hospitalization ...
An attempt to study the behavior of plasma Hemoglobin in post transfusion iron chelated state in beta thalassemia major patients at Thalassemia Unit Kurunegala

Adikari, A.A.S.R.; Nawarathna, N.H.LA.; Fernando, K.M.I.; Abeypala, B.M.P.P.M.; Kottahachchi, D.U.; Gunathilaka, S. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2021)

Introduction: Beta thalassemia major (pTM) patients require regular blood transfusions due to improper synthesis of normal hemoglobin. Objectives: The aim of this study is to make an attempt to examine the behavior of ...
Importance of public perception on the genetic link between parents and offspring in the determination of attitudes towards surrogacy.

Withana, J.L.; Beneragama, D.M.; Grero, K.L.W.; Carnage, T.G.J.N.; Munasinghe, M.A.A.; Pathiraja, R.P.; Prathapan, S. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2021)

Introduction: Surrogacy, an unknown albeit discreetly commodified Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) in Sri Lanka might be controversial as it’s a third-party ART. Objective: To describe attitude and factors associated ...
Impact of COVID-19 outbreak on the number of invasive procedures in Institute of Cardiology, National Hospital of Sri Lanka -A descriptive longitudinal study

Kuruppu, C.; Gunawardena, R.; Dunuwille, A.; Ranasinghe, G.; Fernando, N.; Mendis, S.; Fernando, M.; Wijewardena, A.; Prabath, I.H.D.S. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2021)

Introduction: Covid-19 pandemic has significantly affected healthcare services worldwide with a similar impact on invasive procedures, in Institute of Cardiology, National Hospital of Sri Lanka (NHSL). Objectives: To analyse ...
Influence of preventive measures, awareness and attitudes regarding COVID 19 on the spread of respiratory infections among school children aged 15-19 years in the Western Province

Gamachchige, K.; Galhena, H.; Paranavithana, T.; Randeniya, T.; Rajendran, T. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2021)

Introduction: COVID 19 is a highly infectious respiratory disease caused by novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2. Since social distancing plays a major role in controlling the transmission, it is worthwhile to assess the influence ...
The effects of personal protective equipment on the mental wellbeing of health care workers

Martin, T.; Wickramaarachchi, H.; Samarathunga, P.; Medagoda, R.; Jayamanne, S.; Medagoda, K. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2021)

Introduction: Personal protective equipment (PPE) has become the key method to prevent the spread of the current SARS-CoV-2 virus pandemic among health care workers (HCWs). PPE varies from the face mask to complete overall ...

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