Background: Job satisfaction plays a vital role in the wellbeing of nursing professionals and the
quality of health care services they provide. Nurses face various challenges, including heavy
workloads, salary concerns, ...
Background: Technology readiness is a well-established construct that refers to individuals’
ability to accept and adopt new technology. In Sri Lanka, healthcare digitalization began in the
early 2010s, with growing ...
Background: Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD) is a chonic, progrssive atherosclerotic
condition characterized by patial or total occlusion of vesslels, leading to significant morbidity
and limb loss. Chronic pain is often ...
Background: Effective pain management in Intensive Care Units (ICUs) is critical, yet nursing
officers often face various perceived barriers that hinder optimal patient care. These barriers,
which may include inadequate ...
Background: Absence of normative bone mineral density (BMD) data for Sri Lankans has led to
reliance on Caucasian references, misestimating BMD in this population.
Objectives: To establish age-related BMD trends in Sri ...
De Silva, N.D.; Attanayake, A.P.; Arawwawala, L.D.A.M.(FAHS, 2025-08-07)
Background: The inclusion of C. roseus extracts into an alginate matrix is identified as a
promising strategy for the development of drug candidates, which may help to overcome the
limitations commonly associated with ...
Background: Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is a common chronic noncommunicable disease with
increasing prevalence leading to serious complications. Effective management of DM depends
on the use of appropriate medications and the ...
Background: Heart failure is a global health burden with increasing prevalence and new
incidences. It is a chronic cardiovascular disease that requires long-term treatment with appropriate
medications. Hence, prescribing ...
Background: In Sri Lanka, pre-operative patients are subjected to mandatory 6-8 hour fasting,
leading to significant discomfort. Following Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocols,
the use of carbohydrate-rich ...
Background: Sri Lanka is home to numerous endemic plant species with potential therapeutic
benefits. These plants are sources for novel chemical compounds with biological activity. This
study investigates the biological ...
Background: Myricetin (MyR), a bioflavonoid known for its broad therapeutic spectrum, has
shown promising anti-diabetic potential, making it a viable candidate for managing Type 2
Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM). While numerous ...
Kuganesan, N.; De Silva, K.I.M.; Sakeena, M.H.F.(FAHS, 2025-08-07)
Background: Generic drugs are cost-effective, bioequivalent alternatives to brand-name
medications, and are comparable in quality, efficacy, and safety. Despite their benefits, uptake is
hindered by negative patient ...
Background: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a progressive respiratory
condition that frequently leads to lower limb muscle weakness and compromised balance. The
hamstrings-to-quadriceps (H:Q) strength ...
Background: Swimming is a physically demanding sport that requires a combination of strength,
endurance, and flexibility to perform competitively. Among these, thoracic mobility is critical for
breathing mechanics, body ...
Background: Cycling is one of the most demanding sports, requiring a combination of
physiological and anthropometric abilities to maximize performance.
Objectives: To determine how the performance level of male elite ...
Background: Swimming demands a unique blend of fitness and biomechanical efficiency.
Anthropometric traits like arm span, leg length, height, and weight influence stroke length,
propulsion, and drag, impacting performance. ...
Background: Mirror therapy (MT) is a proven method for reducing phantom limb pain and
improving motor recovery in amputee patients. Nevertheless, its use in nursing practice remains
limited. Since nurses are key in ...
Background: Globally, trauma-related injuries result in five million deaths annually, while spinal
cord injuries (SCI) account for 10%. Pre-hospital handling plays a crucial role in SCI
management. Public transport drivers ...
Background: Traffic-related air pollution (TRAP) significantly impacts human respiratory health.
Bus drivers and conductors are among the groups that are highly exposed to TRAP daily.
Objective: To assess respiratory ...
Background: Lumbar disc herniation (LDH) is a leading cause of lower back pain, affecting the
quality of life and work productivity. Various factors, including mechanical strain, genetic
predisposition, and metabolic ...