• Health-related quality of life of parents of children with feeding disorders in a tertiary care clinical setting in Western province, Sri Lanka. 

  Nirmani, N.; Dharmarathne, N.I. (University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2023)

  BACKGROUND: Parents of children with Feeding Disorders (CFD) have to be much stronger in their lives by keeping good Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQoL), as they are primary caregivers of children. It is extremely ...
• Fathers’ attitudes towards father-child interaction and how they interact with their children aged 2 - 2 ½ years in the home setting in the Puttalam District. 

  Perera, S.; Hamsa, S. (University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2023)

  OBJECTIVE/S: The general objectives of this study were to describe fathers’ educational level and socioeconomic status and their effect on their attitudes about father-child interaction, and the quality and the frequency ...
• Translation, cross-cultural adaptation and validation of the abbreviated profile of hearing aid benefit questionnaire with a sample of Sinhala speaking adult hearing aid users in Sri Lanka. 

  Hewapathiranage, S.H.; Karunarathne, W.G.S.S.; Balasuriya, B.M.L.K. (University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2023)

  BACKGROUND: Hearing aid amplification plays a crucial role in audiological rehabilitation. The quantification of the benefit of hearing aids in further enhancement is necessary for effective management. The Abbreviated ...
• Knowledge of nurses regarding oro-pharyngeal dysphagia in the Badulla district. 

  Madushani, R.W.S.; Kodituwakku, G.K. (University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2023)

  BACKGROUND: Oro-pharyngeal dysphagia is a condition with life threatening complications. In hospital settings, in most occasions nurses are the first health care professionals to come in contact with such patients. Knowledge ...
• Parental experiences of the decision-making process regarding percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tube insertion and its post-management in children with developmental disabilities accessing a university clinic in Sri Lanka. 

  Kumarasinghe, J.K.S.T.; Hettiarachchi, S. (University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2023)

  BACKGROUND: Feeding difficulties are common in children with developmental disabilities and the Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy tube is the most common long-term alternative feeding method used among them. Anecdotally ...
• Parents’ self- reported experience of feeding-related care of their premature infants while admitted to a neonatal intensive care unit in Sri Lanka: A qualitative study 

  Bandara, P.M.N.M.; Hettiarachchi, S. (University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2023)

  BACKGROUND: Preterm infants experience various medical, neurological and developmental complications that may affect feeding skills. They are admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) for special care and monitoring. ...
• Translation, cross-cultural adaptation, and validation of Dysphagia Handicap Index (DHI) into Sinhala language. 

  Karunarathne, I.L.P.; Panterliyon, N.A. (University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2023)

  BACKGROUND: Dysphagia Handicap Index (DHI) is one of the self-evaluation instruments used for assessing patients with dysphagia. It is a reflection of the patient's quality of life in physical, emotional, and functional ...
• Determining the proportion of dysphagia in post-stroke patients admitted to a teaching hospital in Sri Lanka. 

  Fonseka, O.D.S.; Dharmarathne, N.I. (University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2023)

  BACKGROUND: Post-stroke dysphagia (PSD) is one of leading cause to increase the number of deaths in stroke patients in worldwide. By today, early identification and detection of post-stroke dysphagia is increased due to ...
• Measurement properties of frenchay aphasia screening test across different languages: A COSMIN systematic review. 

  Jayasingha, J.A.P.P.; Ariyasena, A.D.K.; Siriwardhana, D.D. (University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2023)

  BACKGROUND: Aphasia is a language disorder that occurs due to damage to the brain; the left side of the brain contributes more towards language. Aphasia may cause problems in understanding, speaking, reading, or writing ...
• Experiences and expectations of adults who stutter attending speech and language therapy for stuttering in Sri Lanka. 

  Ampemohotti, A.M.N.L.; Nonis, D. (University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2023)

  BACKGROUND: Over the years, the role of adults who stutter in stuttering treatment has evolved from being a passive recipient to an ‘expert’ partner in the collaborative therapeutic process. Therefore, understanding the ...
• Measurement properties of instruments assessing Aphasia impact on social participation: A COSMIN systematic review 

  de Za, T.A.P.; Munasinghe, T.U.; Siriwardhana, D.D. (University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2023)

  BACKGROUND: Aphasia is a language disorder that significantly limits a person's social participation. Patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) of social participation play an important role in clinical practice to ...
• Parents’ attitudes and experiences related to speech and language therapy among Sinhala-speaking children with down syndrome attending the Ayati Center for children with disabilities. 

  Kiriella, K.Y.W.; Athauda, L.K. (University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2023)

  BACKGROUND: Down syndrome is the most common genetic disorder associated with speech and language delay. From the time a child with Down syndrome is born, parents struggle to develop their child's speech as it is one of ...
• Audiological profile of auditory neuropathy spectrum disorder in the paediatric population of a selected audiology clinic. 

  Farook, T.; de Silva, M.D.K.; Balasuriya, B.M.L.K. (University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2023)

  BACKGROUND: Hearing loss is a major concern worldwide with an estimated prevalence of over 20% globally. Among the different types of hearing loss, this study focuses on Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder (ANSD). ANSD ...
• Special education teachers’ perspectives on using individualized education plans for online education for children with Autism aged between 5 to 10 years in the Gampaha district. 

  Amarasinghe, W.M.A.G.A.S.; Hettiarachchi, K.K.Y. (University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2023)

  BACKGROUND: Autism spectrum disorder is a development disability, with deficits in social communication and interaction along with restricted, repetitive behaviors or interests (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, ...
• The effectiveness of a communication partner training program for parents of children with complex communication needs: A pilot study. 

  Jayathilake, S.A.H.D.; Muttiah, N.A. (University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2023)

  BACKGROUND: Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) is an evidence-based intervention that addresses the complex communication needs (CCN) in children with various developmental disabilities. A majority of the ...
• Vestibulo-ocular reflex gain for adults 20-30 years 

  Fasra, M.F.F.; Karunarathne, S.; Dantanarayana, N. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2023)

  INTRODUCTION: Vestibular Ocular Reflex (VOR) is a critical visual component that ensures gaze stability during head movement, with counter eye movement due to activation of vestibular system. The video Head Impulse Test ...
• Perspectives of special education teachers on using Individualized Education Plans during online education for children with Autism between 5 to 10 years of age in Gampaha district. 

  Amarasinghe, W.M.A.G.A.S.; Hettiarachchi, Y.K.K. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2023)

  INTRODUCTION: Preterm infants are admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) for special care and monitoring due to their various complications. Anecdotally, during the hospitalization in the local NICU, mothers’ ...
• Health-related quality of life of parents of children with feeding disorders in Sri Lanka 

  Nirmani, N.; Dharmarathna (Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2023)

  INTRODUCTION: Parents of children with Feeding Disorders (FD) have to be much stronger in their lives with keeping good Health Related Quality of Life (HRQoL), as they are primary caregivers of children. OBJECTIVE: The aim ...
• Experiences of adults with neurological communication disorders using aided Augmentative and Alternative Communication systems in a lower-middle income country 

  Arachchi, R.H.; Atapattu-Bakmeewewa, D. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2023)

  INTRODUCTION: Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) systems play a key role in the assistance of people with communication impairments, acquired or congenital. It maximizes the individual’s functional levels by ...
• Experiences and Expectations of Adults who Stutter Attending Speech and Language Therapy for Stuttering in Sri Lanka 

  Ampemohotti, A.M.N.L.; Nonis, D. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2023)

  INTRODUCTION: The role of adults who stutter (AWS) in stuttering treatment has evolved from a passive recipient to an ‘expert’ partner in the collaborative therapeutic process. There is limited understanding of the experiences ...

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