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Association between Depression and Quality of Life among Institutionalized Older Adults in Kurunegala District

Damayanthi, R.D.S.M.; De Silva, K.K.P.M.K. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2022-08-26)

Background: Prevalence of depression is higher among older adults 60 years in the world. Depression is a serious medical illness that negatively affect physical health and psychological health. The association between ...
Perception of Family Carers towards Dementia Care at a Selected Healthcare Institution in Western Province: A Qualitative Study

Samarasinghe, K.A.U.H.; Gamage, M.W.K.; Sundarapperuma, S.M.T.D. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2022-08-26)

Background: Dementia is a major cause of disability and dependency among older people worldwide. The syndrome causes cognitive deterioration, ultimately interfering with one’s ability to perform daily activities. The ...
Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Infant Care-related Information-seeking of Pregnant Women Admitted to the Antenatal Wards at Teaching Hospital Mahamodara, Galle

Weeramuni, N.P.; Karunanayaka, A.D.S.S. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2022-08-26)

Background: Information-seeking plays an effective role in self-care of pregnant mothers and the advancement of their quality of life during pregnancy. Pregnant women need more relevant information about caring themselves, ...
Physical and Functional Measures among Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease in High Prevalent Areas for CKDu: A Pilot Study

Nisansala, W.A.T.; Ekanayake, C.B.; Karunarathne, R.H.; Wijerathene, P.A.T.M.; Damayanthi, H.D.W.T.; Steven, M.A.; Jayasekara, J.M.K.B. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2022-08-26)

Background: Chronic kidney disease of uncertain aetiology (CKDu) is a major health issue in some provinces in Sri Lanka. The prevalence of CKDu is vary from 15.1 to 22.9% in some districts in Sri Lanka. Since last three ...
Is Neutrophil-Gelatinase associated Lipocalin a Sensitive Indicator of Paediatric Renal Health over Albuminuria in Communities with High Burden of Chronic Kidney Disease of Uncertain Aetiology in Sri Lanka?

Gunasekara, T.D.K.S.C.; Sandamini, P.M.M.A.; Chandana, E.P.S.; Jayasinghe, S.; De Silva, P.M.C.S. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2022-08-26)

Background: Albuminuria is a reliable indicator of kidney diseases, particularly at late proteinuric stages, and due to its low sensitivity, early renal injury is mostly unappreciated in clinical screening. On the ...
Gait in Post-Stroke Hemiplegic Patients is influenced by Upper Limb Functioning: A Quantitative Analysis Correlating QuickDASH with 4m Walk Test

Pushpika, G.D.S.; Samaranayake, T.N. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2022-08-26)

Background: Stroke is a leading cause of adult disability and death. Stroke can affect the motor cortex of patient resulting hemiplegia. Post stroke hemiplegic patients may suffer from impairments in gait and impairments ...
Correlation of eGFRs Estimated by Different Equations based on Creatinine and Cystatin C in Patients on Haemodialysis Treatment

Wanniarachchi, W.A.U.; Amarasiri, A.M.S.S.; Attanayake, A.P. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2022-08-26)

Background: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is an emerging global health burden. Precise assessment of the estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) is crucial for the accurate staging of CKD. Different equations have ...

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