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Accessibility challenges for the disabled community accessing public health care services and disability care institutions in Ragama Medical Officer of Health area

Pathirage, C.K.; Padmasiri, U.G.M.; Nuvvarapakshage, N.S.R.P.; Panditharatne, W.D.; Hewawardhane, S.N.; Phuntsho, T.; Perera, K.M.N. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2021)

Introduction: Ragama Medical Officer of Health (MOH) area is a developing center for the disabled with the National Rehabilitation Hospital and the specialized disability care institution targeting children. It also hosts ...
Accessibility to disability-care institutions and public health services in Ragama Medical Officer of Health Area

Pathirage, C.K.; Padmasiri, U.G.M.; Nuwarapakshage, N.S.R.P.; Panditharatne, W.D.; Hewawardhane, S.N.; Phuntsho, T.; Perera, K.M.N. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2021)

Introduction: Ragama Medical Officer of Health (MOH) area is a developing centre for the disabled with the National Rehabilitation Hospital and the specialized disability care institution targeting children. It also hosts ...
Acute effect of l-theanine on visual attention in a traffic-related reaction task in sleep-deprived young adults: A double-blind placebo-controlled, crossover study

Karunaratne, U.W.; Karunarathne, D.T.; Kariyawasam, H.K. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2021)

Introduction: L-theanine is a non-protein-forming amino acid found in tea. Limited evidence suggests that it improves selective attention. Sleep deprivation impairs attention and psychomotor reactions, potentially affecting ...
Administering Sinhala Pedi-EAT to detect feeding difficulties in children with disabilities: Evidence from a university clinic in Sri Lanka

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

Introduction: Dysphagia in children with disabilities leads to aspiration and has a long¬term impact on a child’s development. The Sinhala Paediatric Eating Assessment Tool (Pedi-EAT) is a parent-report instrument developed ...
The analysis of conversational features between the individuals with dementia and their communication partners in natural conversation

Jinadasa, T.; Atapattu-Bakmeewewa, D. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2021)

Introduction: A successful conversation should have a continuation without communication breakdowns between the speaker and the Communication Partner (CP). Objective: The study was conducted to identify the conversational ...
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 ...
Antibiotic Prescription and Resistant Pattern in Wards of Professorial Unit and Intensive Care Unit of Colombo North Teaching Hospital

Azhar, M. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2021)

Introduction: Antibiotic resistance is a global issue and increasingly reported in the health care setting of Sri Lanka. Moreover, there is evidence to support unnecessary usage of antibiotics resulting in development of ...
Anxiety and Depression among the patients with Dysphagia following Oral Maxillofacial and Neck surgeries in four selected hospitals in Western Province, Sri Lanka.

Fernando, K.; Fernando, R.; de Silva, D. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2021)

Introduction: Undiagnosed anxiety and depression are obstacles to effective management of post-operative dysphagia. In Sri Lanka, the prevalence of anxiety and depression among patients with postoperative dysphagia is not ...
Assessment and comparison of knowledge, attitudes and practices on usage of paracetamol among people (both males and females) within 20-30 years and 50-60 years attending Outpatient Department at Divisional Hospital, Wellawa

Galhenage, T.S.; Gangoda, E.W.W.M.M.B.; Hewawasam, H.H.A.U.; Hiran, J.K.H.; lllangasinghe, H.M.M.P.K.; Dassanayake, A.S. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2021)

Introduction: Paracetamol possesses analgesic and antipyretic properties and is considered as one of the most commonly used over the counter medications worldwide. Despite its favourable safety profile, intentional and ...
Assessment of knowledge and practices related to technical requirements recommended by ISO 15189:2012 standards among medical laboratory technology staff in tertiary care hospitals and institutions in Western Province, Sri Lanka

de Silva, S.L.; Gunarathna, H. D. N. T; Rajakulasooriya, R. S. R.; Thambavita, D. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2021)

Introduction: Accuracy and reliability of laboratory test results is a great expectation and ISO 15189:2012 is the globally recognized standard for medical testing laboratories. In Sri Lanka most of the government sector ...
Association between knowledge and preventive behaviors regarding osteoporosis among a high-risk population in the National Hospital of Sri Lanka

Wickramasinghe, D.G.; Wickramaarachchi, S.G.; Wickramasinghe, N. G. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2021)

Introduction: Recent literature reveals a relationship between anti-epileptic drugs and decreased bone density, predisposing epileptic patients to osteoporosis. Objectives: This study was carried out to determine the ...
Association of depression, anxiety and stress among outpatients with rheumatoid arthritis at a tertiary care hospital in Sri Lanka; a cross-sectional study

Wijewantha, K.S.L.; Wijewardena, D.L.T.M.; Wijethunga, W.T.N.K.; de Silva, N.L.; Fernando, S.D. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2021)

Introduction: Depression, anxiety and stress and their associated factors, in patients with rheumatoid arthritis, vary across regions. Sri Lankan studies assessing the prevalence and associations of these factors are ...
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 ...
Attitude and practice on hospital information system among nurses working at teaching hospital, Jaffna

Jayasekara1, J.G.A.; Thabotharan, D.; Coonghe, P.D.A.; Sathees, S. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2021)

Introduction: Teaching Hospital Jaffna, started to use A.D.T. (admission, discharge, transfer) type Hospital Information System. Nurses having a key role in this system. From this perspective, the researchers intend to ...
Attitudes towards homosexuality, bisexuality and transgenderism among medical students of a Sri Lankan university

Rajapaksha, J.S.R.L.; Rajapaksha, R.G.D.T.; Ranawaka, A.U.R.; Rangalla, R.D.M.P.; Ranwala, R.D.E.B.; Chandratilake, M.N. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2021)

Introduction: Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) patients experience discrimination, insensitivity and ignorance about LGBT-specific health needs among healthcare providers. Developing the correct attitudes ...
Awareness and attitudes among nursing officers of National Institute of Mental Health, regarding the COVID 19; Descriptive cross-sectional study

Dharamarathna, N.D.; Samarasekara, D.; Madubhashin, D.; Rupasena, S.; Rajapaksha, N.; Sansala, T. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2021)

Introduction: Individuals who seek inpatient hospital care due to COVID 19 infection are drastically increasing and nurses are crucial in caring for patients. Proper awareness and positive attitudes are the key pillars for ...
Awareness of zoonotic infections and preventive measures and the practice of those measures among farm workers in a livestock farm, Galle

Gunawardhana, T.; Gunwardhane, B. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2021)

Introduction: Livestock farm workers are at higher risk of emerging and re-emerging zoonotic infections. To mitigate the risk, awareness of diseases and practice of preventive measures is important. Objective of the study ...
Barriers to pre-clinical distance learning during the covid-19 pandemic and their impact on academic motivation

Ekanayake, N.; Kariyawasam, A. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2021)

Introduction: With transition to e-leaming; despite many advantages of it, no studies have focused on obstacles accounting for losing academic interest, especially in freshman years of Medicine. Objectives: To explore ...
Challenges and opportunities for inclusive education: Perceptions of parents of children with disabilities receiving speech and language therapy services in Colombo District

Begam, N.; Daskon, L. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2021)

Background: There is evidence that suggest disability is an issue that prevents children from accessing mainstream education in Sri Lanka. Article 24 of United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities ...
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 ...

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