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Proceedings of Research Symposium - Faculty of Allied Health Sciences: Recent submissions

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Assessment of Quality Control Parameters and Nutrient Composition of a Herbal Supplement Asparagus falcatus L. for Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease.

De Silva, N.D.; Attanayake, A.P.; Arawwawala, L.D.A.M.; Nandasiri, R.W.D.S.; Wasana, K.G.P.; Weerarathna, T.P. (FAHS, 2024-07-05)

Background: Herbal supplements have been used to manage liver diseases worldwide. Determination of safety, quality control parameters and nutrient composition in herbal supplements is an important consideration before ...
Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices towards Tracheostomy Care among Nurses in A Selected Hospital in Galle, Sri Lanka.

Chandimali, K.S.; Sanjeewani, I.C.; Wijesekara, N.K.; Ranaweera, T.D.; Chandrakanthi, K.C.; Kariyawasam, K.H.A.Y.; Nisansala, M.W.N. (FAHS, 2024-07-05)

Background: Tracheostomy care is a critical aspect of nursing practice, where patients with tracheostomy often require respiratory support. Adequate knowledge, positive attitudes, and appropriate practices among nurses ...
Incidence of Musculoskeletal Pain during Pregnancy among Postpartum Women: A Feasibility Study.

Pathmanathan, C.; Wijesiriwardana, A.W.B.W.S.; Thakshila, Y.S.; Rajasinghe, U. (FAHS, 2024-07-05)

Background: Literature on musculoskeletal pain (MSKP) among Sri Lankan postpartum women (PPW) is scarce. Factors such as transitional changes from pregnancy to motherhood, accessibility and health concerns immediately ...
Knowledge on Warfarin and Associated Socio-demographic Factors Among Patients on Warfarin, Attending the Cardiology Clinic, Teaching Hospital Anuradhapura.

Priyadharshini, P.A.; Ajeetha, J.; Dasanayake, A.S.; Ekanayake, D.L.; Rathnayake, A.S.; Kalki, P.; Karunaithas, R.; Jayaratne, D. (FAHS, 2024-07-05)

Background: Warfarin has a narrow therapeutic index, poor adherence by patients due to lack of knowledge leads to severe side effects. Therefore, understanding the patient's knowledge and timely education about warfarin ...
Prevalence of Musculoskeletal Pain during Pregnancy among Postpartum Women: A retrospective Study.

Thakshila, Y.S.; Wijesiriwardana, A.W.B.W.S.; Rajasinghe, U.; Pathmanathan, C. (FAHS, 2024-07-05)

Background: Musculoskeletal pain (MSKP) during pregnancy is a common entity that might affect the quality of life. Identifying the type of pain and associated characteristics can help manage MSKP during the pre and ...
Quality of Life of the Patients Receiving Anti-Cancer Chemotherapy at National Cancer Institute, Sri Lanka.

Bandara, A.R.N.S.; Ravindi, B.G.N.; Sumanalatha, M.B.; Rathnayaka, R.D.R.N.K.; Rajakaruna, R.P.W.D.M.; Nisansala, M.W.N.; Hansini, K.H.C.; Senarath, N.S.A.S.N. (FAHS, 2024-07-05)

Background: Administration of chemotherapy is beneficial in managing cancer, related adverse effects, fears, and psychological distress may negative contribute to Quality of Life (QoL) among patients with cancer. ...
Factors Associated for Readmissions of Patients Diagnosed with Psychiatric Disorders at the National Institute of Mental Health.

Priyangani, G.K.S.; Kumari, P.V.A.I.; Niwanthi, W.G.T.; Perera, L.R.L.; Yapa, H.E. (FAHS, 2024-07-05)

Background: Psychiatric disorders are a group of diseases that affect the mind. Psychiatric readmissions are related to many factors that intensify the disease severity and adversely impact on cost and quality of ...
Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare; Applications and Diagnostic Interpretations: A Literature Review.

Nishara, M.G.S.; Asurakkody, T.A. (FAHS, 2024-07-05)

Background: Artificial intelligence (AI) is the most transformative technology of the 21st century and directs a new approach to shift healthcare through rapid advancement. It provides the path for clinicians to interpret ...
Assessing Spiritual Care Competency and Influential Factors among Nurses at the National Institute of Cancer Care, Sri Lanka.

Rajapaksha, M.D.T.K.; Dhammika, W.A.D.; Adhikari, A.M.G.; Malaweera, D.O.C.; Udari, L.B.R.; Ranaweera, R.A.N.D.; Amarasekara, T.D. (FAHS, 2024-07-05)

Background: Spiritual care plays a crucial role in uplifting the quality of life of patients. Nurses need to have the best competency in spiritual care to provide a profound holistic care. There are no published studies ...
Adverse Effects of Handling Systemic Anticancer Therapy: A Comparative Analysis Among Nursing Officers in Two Selected Hospitals in Sri Lanka.

Senarath, N.S.A.S.N.; De Silva, D.; Rathnayake, R.W.M.W.K.; Warnakulasuriya, S.S.P.; Meegoda, M.K.D.L.; Jayasinghe, S.S. (FAHS, 2024-07-05)

Background: Despite safety measures, chronic low-dose occupational exposure to systemic anticancer therapy (SACT) negatively affects healthcare workers. Nurses are at a greater risk of exposure and related adverse ...
Knowledge and Practical Administration of Glasgow Coma Scale among Nursing Undergraduates in Sri Lanka.

Perera, R.D.H.M.; Hettiarachchi, M. (FAHS, 2024-07-05)

Background: The Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) is a tool applied in worldwide healthcare facilities to identify neurologic dysfunctions and monitor progress in level of consciousness, diagnosis and maintain communication ...
Assessment of Physical Activity among Antenatal Mothers Attending a Selected Hospital in Sri Lanka: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study.

Jayawickrama, P.M.U.L.; Dewapaksha, D.S.S.; Lakmali, W.H.G.; Ekanayaka, E.M.A.A.K.; Dissanayaka, D.M.Y.K.; Fernando, C.A.; Abeyrathna, W.M.D.N.; Jayamaha, A.R. (FAHS, 2024-07-05)

Background: Regular physical activity (PA) is essential throughout life, including pregnancy, as it bears numerous benefits while posing minimum health risks. Antenatal mothers are a distinct group of individuals at ...
Psychological Well-being among Nursing Officers at Colombo East Base Hospital, Mulleriyawa.

Katugampala, K.D.S.K.; Ranawaka, R.A.N.C.; Dangallage, N.K.; Mahawela, M.G.I.P.; Wickramaarachchi, W.A.L.W.; Charuni, T.M.J.; Fernando, C.A.; Dharmarathna, H.H.N.D.; Jayamaha, A.R. (FAHS, 2024-07-05)

Background: The psychological well-being of nursing officers is a crucial factor that impacts the job satisfaction, performance, and retention of nursing professionals in the healthcare sector. Also, since psychological ...
Assessment of Physical Activity among Students in Selected Government Nursing Training Schools in Western Province of Sri Lanka: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study.

Malka, D.I.; Peiris, M.P.R.; Kanchana, A.D.M.P.; Jayasinghe, R.G.I.N.; Wasanthi, W.M.; Abeyrathna, W.M.D.M.; Samarasinghe, H.G.A.S.; Fernando, C.A.; Madhuwanthi, R.M.; Jayamaha, A.R. (FAHS, 2024-07-05)

Background: The World Health Organization defines physical activity (PA) as any energy demanding body movement and engaging in moderate or vigorous PA promotes health. Nurses are a distinct group of professionals at ...
Practices and Associated Factors on Episiotomy Care among Postnatal Mothers in Teaching Hospital Mahamodara.

Gunerathna, K.M.M.U.; Karunanayaka, A.D.S.S.; Mudalig, T. (FAHS, 2024-07-05)

Background: Episiotomy is a surgical incision made during childbirth process to widen the vaginal opening. Care of episiotomy is essential to facilitate healing and prevent from infections among postnatal mothers ...
Assessment of Knowledge and Attitudes on Prescription Errors among Pharmacists in Selected Hospitals and Community Pharmacies in Galle Municipal Area.

Wijethunga, N.A.K.; Sundarapperuma, S.M.T.D. (FAHS, 2024-07-05)

Background: Prescription errors are defined as a failure in the prescription writing process that gives wrong instructions to patients. Pharmacists are ones of responsible professionals for detecting prescription errors ...
Determine the Price, Availability and Affordability of Selected Essential Medicines to Treat Diabetes Mellitus in Private Market in Gampaha District, Sri Lanka.

Lokubalasuriya, T.L.; Priyangika, K.A.I. (FAHS, 2024-07-05)

Background: Availability, affordability and price are important factors for medicines, especially for diseases requiring lifelong treatments such as Diabetes Mellitus (DM). The COVID-19 pandemic affected many aspects ...
n vitro Evaluation of Anti-fungal Activity of Cyanthillium cinereum (L.) H. Rob. Extract for Herbal Shampoo Formulation.

Kularathna, K.P.P.; Pathiraja, V.M.; Kodikara, K.A.S. (FAHS, 2024-07-05)

Background: The increase in fungal infections encourages the use in natural remedies such as Chyanthillium cinereum (L.) H. Rob., from the Asteraceae family, recognized for its potent antifungal properties. Based on ...
Evaluation of in vitro Antioxidant Activity of Crude Extracts of Basella alba and Oxalis corniculata and Formulation of a Topical Herbal Gel.

Weerasekara, R.R.; Indrajith, C.M.C.; Pathiraja, V.M. (FAHS, 2024-07-05)

Background: Basella alba and Oxalis corniculata belong to Basellacea and Oxalidacea families, respectively. These plants contain a wide variety of natural phytochemicals that demonstrate especially antioxidant properties ...
Anti-fungal Activity of Plectranthus amboinicus (Lour.) Spreng and Plectranthus zatarhendi E. A. Bruce Grown in Sri Lanka.

Gayathri, S.I.V.; Silva, N.D.D.; Napagoda, M.T. (FAHS, 2024-07-05)

Background: Since ancient times, traditional medicine has relied on the use of medicinal plants to combat a range of infectious diseases. Plectranthus amboinicus and Plectranthus zatarhendi (family Lamiaceae) have ...

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