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Impact of Brief Educational Intervention and Telephone Reminders on Appropriate Use of Warfarin; a Pilot Study

Gunapala, P. C. S. K.; Dissanayake, D. M. K. A.; De Silva, D. N. S.; Fahim, A. C. M.; Karunanayaka, K. D. S. V. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2019-12-05)

Background: Warfarin is a commonly used oral anticoagulant in clinical practice. Optimal treatment with warfarin is challenging since it has a narrow therapeutic index. İt is associated with high frequency of food and ...
Knowledge, Attitude and Practice Regarding Management of Childhood Asthma among the Parents who seek Treatment for their Asthmatic Child from Lady Ridgeway Hospital, Sri Lanka

Sepalika, H. M. S.; Madushani, K. A. P.; Nadeeshani, H. K. H.; Subasingha, S. A. S. M.; Shashika, A. J.; Dharmarathna, H. N. N. D.; Jayamaha, A. R. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2019-12-05)

Background: Asthma is one of the most common chronic respiratory diseases in childhood in the world and it was estimated that 14% of the children experienced symptoms of asthma. The prevalence of asthma among 5 to 11 ...
Knowledge Regarding Palliative Care among Undergraduate Nurses in KAATSU International University

Niroshiya, N. D. D.; Jayasinghe, J. A. A. P.; Udadeniya, A. G. U. M.; Wathudura, T. N. P.; Kanchana, K. T. G.; Priyadarshani, U. G. N. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2019-12-05)

Background: Palliative care is a health care specialty that is delivering care to persons with life threatening or debilitating illness from diagnosis till death and then into bereavement care for the family. Nurses play ...
A Study of Phenolic Contents and in vitro Antioxidant Activity of Different Solvent Leaf Extracts Obtained from Heen Kekiri/Len Kekiri (Mukia maderaspatana L.) Grown in Sri Lanka

Hettihewa, S. K.; Narsuja, S. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2019-12-05)

Background: Hyperphysiological burden of free radicals causes the imbalance between free radicals and antioxidants and results in the oxidation of biomolecules. Hence, there is a need to supply exogenous supply of ...
Prevalence of Upper Gastrointestinal Symptoms in Chronic Kidney Disease Patients and Variation of Symptoms with Proton Pump Inhibitors Usage

Jayawickrama, G. C. P.; Sudeshika, S. H. T.; Nanayakkara, N. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2019-12-05)

Background: Gastrointestinal (GI) complications are more frequent and vary among different stages of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) patients who receive various treatment plans. Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs) are prescribed ...
Assessment of Effectiveness of Quality Failure Recall Procedure in Government Medical Supplies Using Western Province in Sri Lanka

Athukoralage, K. A. I.; Rathnayake, R. M. S. L.; Herath, H. M. H.; Kandamullage, M. U. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2019-12-05)

Background: Government has a free medical supply system but frequent quality failures are reported. Though there is a recall procedure, the general impression is that, when the quality failure circulars are received ...
Association between Dysglycemia, Body Mass Index and Body Compositions in a Group of Community Dwellers

Silva, E. H.; Wickramatilake, C. M.; Lekamwasam, S.; Mudduwa, L. K. B.; Ubayasiri, R. A. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2019-12-05)

Background: Obesity is a leading cause of diabetes mellitus. There are no studies examining the relationship between Glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c) and components of body fat among Sri Lankans. Objectives: The objective ...
Assessment of Trabecular Bone Score and its Relationship with Body Composition in Pre and Postmenopausal Women

Hasanga, M. R. P.; Lekamwasam, S.; Wickramatilake, C. M.; Lenora, J. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2019-12-05)

Background: Trabecular bone score (TBS) reflects the bone quality, independent of bone mineral density (BMD). TBS is related to bone microarchitecture and it is strongly correlated with the number of trabeculae and ...
Optimization of a Protocol for the Extraction of DNA from Human Blood and Isolation of the Human Gene CtsK Using Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) Amplification Techniques

Cooray, R.; Madubashetha, H.; Wicramasinghe, S.; De Silva, N.; Warnakula, L. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2019-12-05)

Background: Cathepsin K, encoded by CtsK gene involves in bone remodeling through ossification. Besides this orthopaedic importance, it demonstrates other physiological importances including metastasis of prostate, ...
Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of Oral Hygiene among School Children in Modara - Mattakkuliya Zonal Educational Area

Liyanage, W. L. V. M.; Nishshanka, N. A. I.; Jayaweera, J. W. V. K.; Dilhani, H. A. S. I.; Kuruppu, N.R.; Madhavi, A. V. P. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2019-12-05)

Background: Proper oral hygiene is not only about clean teeth‚ it is the best way to maintain good oral health and well-being of an individual. People who do not maintain proper oral hygiene practices are at risk of ...
Prevalence of Depression among Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease Admitted to National Hospital of Sri Lanka

Wasanthamala, R. P. S.; Madusha, M. R. S.; Rajapaksha, R. M. S. P.; Dayarathna, E. G. I. P.; Jayawardene, J. A. R. S.; Sewwandi, K. P. A.; Priyadarshani, U. G. N. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2019-12-05)

Background: Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) has become a major health burden in all over the world, especially in Sri Lanka. It affects the psychological health of the person. Depression is a common consequence for the ...
Identification of Active Anti-nociceptive and Anti-inflammatory Fraction from Crude Aqueous Extract of Psychotria sarmentosa (Gonica) Leaves

Ratnayake, W. M. K. M.; Suresh, T. S.; Abeysekara, A. M.; Salim, N.; Chandrika, U. G. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2019-12-05)

Background: Psychotria sarmentosa (“Gonica” in Sinhala; family: Rubiaceae) has wide popularity in the Sri Lankan community as a leafy vegetable used in traditional porridge. In folk medicine an aqueous extract of leaves ...
Optimal Cut-off Values for Anthropometric Adiposity Measures of Sri Lankan Adult Women

Rathnayake, N.; Alwis, G.; Lenora, J.; Lekamwasam, S. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2019-12-05)

Background: Anthropometric adiposity measures (AAMs); body-mass-index (BMI), waist circumference (WC) and waist-to-hip-ratio (WHR) are used to evaluate the obesity status. Defining country specific cut-off values for ...
Perception of Healthcare Professionals on Interdisciplinary Teamwork at Teaching Hospital Karapitiya

Kumara, Y. M. C. T.; Prasadi, G. A. M.; Perera, B. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2019-12-05)

Background: Interdisciplinary team work is a key requirement to provide better patient care. Different professional and non-professional health care staff gets together and work in this team to achieve desirable health ...
Physical Burden of Informal Caregivers of Patients with Dementia

Senarathna, K. M. C. S.; Chandrasekara, U. G. M. H.; Helapalla, K. M. S.; Jayarathna, G. V. A. P.; Saumika, M. A. R.; De Silva, B. S. S. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2019-12-05)

Background: Dementia is one of the leading chronic diseases among older people and it contributes to disability and particularly dependence. Therefore, patients with dementia need caregivers to assist in their activities ...
Factors Affecting Preterm Delivery among Mothers Admitted to Sri Jayewardenepura Hospital, Sri Lanka

Minuri, K. H. S.; Kulasekara, I. U.; Kumari, P. M. A.; Perera, W. A. D. S.; Hewabatage, P. N.; Priyanthi, W. N. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2019-12-05)

Background: Premature or preterm baby is defined as the birth of an infant, born prior to 37 completed weeks of gestation. There is a high prevalence of premature births globally and around 24000 births annually in Sri ...
Factors Associated with Adjustment to the New Learning Environment among First Year Nursing Students at Government Nursing Schools in Northern and Eastern Provinces, Sri Lanka

Wijayasundara, W. M. S. K.; Meegoda, M. K. D. L. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2019-12-05)

Background: Adjustment to the nursing school environment as a freshman is crucial for the future academic progress and a successful career and life of an individual. To be an effective nurse in the future, the new ...
A Review on Molecular Structural Characterization of Human Cysteine Cathepsins in Escherichia coli Expression Systems

Cooray, R.; Madubashetha, H.; Wicramasinghe, S.; Silva, N. D.; Warnakula, L.; Dissanayake, S. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2019-12-05)

Background: Eleven cysteine cathepsins have been identified in human, Cathepsin B, C, F, H, K, L, O, S, V, X and W. Studies related to their specific functions, regulation and distribution patterns in tissues have not ...
Evaluation of total phenolic content, total flavonoid content and in vitro sun screening activity of Tephrosia purpurea (Kathurupila) leaves grown in Sri Lanka

Kumari, G. K. W. L. R. T.; Hettihewa, S. K.; Dissanayake, A. S. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2019-12-05)

Background: Application of sunscreen on the body is highly recommended as one of the best ways to minimize the harmful effects of over exposure to sunlight. Nowadays, there is a high demand for efficient plant based ...
Assessment of Primi Mothers’ Knowledge of Discomforts and Coping Strategies in their Third Trimester

Manike, R. M. C. J.; Samanlatha, B. M.; Lochana, K. D. D.; De Silva, B. S. S. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2019-12-05)

Background: Primi mothers confront various discomforts especially in their third trimester of pregnancy. They need a good understanding of these discomforts to cope with the pregnancy and the delivery. Objectives: ...

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