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Acute, Chronic Pain and Its Association with Serum Interleukin-6 and Highly Sensitive C Reactive Protein in Patients with Cervical or Lumbar Disc Herniation

Imrana, M.F.; Priyankara, H.G.R.; Withanage, N.D.; Attanayake, D.; Dias, P.; Athiththan, L.V. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2020-10-02)

Background: Intervertebral Disc Herniation (IDH) that occurs mainly in the lumbar and cervical region of the spine is a common cause for radiculopathy and associated pain. IDH is often accompanied by acute and chronic ...
An Analysis of Coping Strategies for Managing Stress among Healthcare Professional Undergraduates of University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka

Peiris, T.S.A.; Prasadi, G.A.M.; Hettihewa, S.K.; Karunaratna, A.C. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2020-10-02)

Background: University is the best platform which provides opportunities for undergraduates to develop their successful career. However, it is noticed that university life has become stressful for undergraduates due ...
Antimicrobial Potential in Poultry Feed Used in Poultry in Kegalle District

Ranaweera, N.P.N.M.; Peiris, H.; Wijayaratne, W.M.D.G.B. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2020-10-02)

Background: Rampant use of antibiotics in the livestock sector makes a significant contribution for the development and spread of antibiotic resistance. Objectives: To determine the presence of antimicrobial activity ...
Assessment of Dilutional Linearity of Six Common Serum Tumour Markers Using Commercial Diluents and Pooled Serum on Automated Immunoassay Platforms

Thilakarathna, P.T.A.; Dissanayake, M.; Gunawardana, K.B.; Akalanka, H.M.K. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2020-10-02)

Background: Tumour markers are produced in the body on cancers and quantified in laboratories for diagnosis of malignancies. If concentrations of markers lie beyond the analytical ranges, dilutions are performed. The ...
Association between Learning Environment and Perceived Stress among Nursing Students: A Cross-Sectional Study

Jagoda, T.; Rathnayake, S. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2020-10-02)

Background: Learning environment includes classroom learning, skill practice and clinical learning, could be identified as one of the key sources of perceived stress among nursing students. Objective: To assess the ...
Association of Taste and Smell Changes with Dietary Practices among Pregnant Mothers Attending the Antenatal Clinic in Teaching Hospital, Mahamodara

Dissanayake, S.A.D.M.P.D.; Imendra, K.G.; Gamage, M.W.K. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2020-10-02)

Background: Taste and smell changes are found to be very common at the early stage of pregnancy and gradually reduced at the late pregnancy. Physiological and hormonal changes may lead to these changes. Taste and smell ...
Do Human Relationships Play a Role to Change the Perception of Drug Addicts in Rehabilitation?: A Qualitative Study

Thilakarathne, S.D.T.H.; Perera, B.; Sundarapperuma, S.M.T.D. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2020-10-02)

Background: Drug addiction has become a major health issue, specificaly, among young people in Sri Lanka. Family, peer and other social relationships are found to be closely associated with substance use behavior in ...
The Effect of Flooding on Mental Health as Perceived by Parents and Students in a Selected Rural Community in Galle District: A Qualitative Study

Colombathanthri, D.V.; Madushanthi, H.J.H.; Lenora, J. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2020-10-02)

Background: Sri Lanka has two distinct monsoon seasons and commonly experiences seasonal flooding due to extreme rainfall. Particularly Southern region is more susceptible to flooding during South-West season. During ...
Effectiveness of the Non-Pharmacological Rehabilitation Interventions on Abstinence of Psycho-Active Substance Abuse: A Systematic Review

Jayamaha, A.R.; Herath, H.M.N.D.M.; Ranadeva, N.D.K.; Dharmarathna, H.N.N.D.; Buddhini, D.G.H.; Priyadarshani, U.G.N.; Samarakoon, D.N.A.W.; Arachchi, A.M.P.S.; Senerath, S.N.; Samarasinghe, K.L.; Fernando, S.S.N. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2020-10-02)

Background: Nearly 75% of individuals who completed existing rehabilitation programmes in Sri Lanka reported relapses of substance use disorder. The abundance of effective Non pharmacological interventions to treat ...
Evaluation of in-vitro Antiurolithiatic Potential of Ethanol, Hexane, and Aqueous Extracts of Aegle marmelos

Hewagama, S.P.; Hewawasam, R.P. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2020-10-02)

Background: Medicinal plants have been extensively studied for their various biological activities and therapeutic potentials including antiurolithiatic potential. Calcium oxalate (CaOx) is the predominant component of ...
First Year Nursing Students’ Adjustment to the New Learning Environment at Government Nursing Schools in Sri Lanka as Percieved by Nursing Educators

Wijayasundara, W.M.S.K.; Meegoda, M.K.D.L. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2020-10-02)

Background: Adjustment to the college as a freshman is crucial for the future academic progress, for a successful career and for life of an individual. To be an effective nurse in the future, the students should enjoy ...
Formulation and Evaluation of Herbal Sunscreen Lotion Employing Clitoria ternatea Floral Extract as Active Ingredient

Jayashan, T.W.K.S.S.; Wijesekara, K.A.K.D.; Napagoda, M.T. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2020-10-02)

Background: Intermittent exposure to solar UltraViolet (UV) radiation is considered to increase the risk of photo-dermal pathogenesis. Herbal extracts and herbal cosmeceuticals rich with flavonoids have proven their ...
Formulation of a New Herbal Soap Based on a Traditional Herbal Recipe of Medicinal Plants in Sri Lanka

De Silva, M.B.V.R.; Godakumbura, P.I. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2020-10-02)

Background: Herbal soaps based on traditional recipes with proven qualities are not readily available in Sri Lankan market. Hence, the current study was aimed to formulate a new herbal soap with specific qualities using ...
Hepatoprotective Activity of Osbeckia octandra Capsule against Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease in Rats

Kesharika, K.H.S.; Perera, K.A.K.P.; Sugandhika, S. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2020-10-02)

Background: Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) is an asymptomatic disorder that is characterized by the accumulation of excessive fat (triglyceride) in hepatocytes without significant alcohol consumption. Novel ...
Influence of Pre-Operative Health Education Sessions on Improving the Knowledge of Therapeutic Interventions among Patients Awaiting Coronary Angiography at the Sri Jayewardenepura General Hospital, Sri Lanka

Bandara, G.E.H.; Pushpakumari, B.A.C.D.; Uduwaka, U.H.K.K.; Niwarthana, M.A.T.; Nisansala, M.W.N.; Senerath, N.S.A.S.N. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2020-10-02)

Background: Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are a leading cause of global deaths, and Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) is the most common type. An effective, invasive, diagnostic coronary angiography is a widely used tool ...
Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices Regarding Management of Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus among Intensive Care Unit Nurses in National Hospital, Sri Lanka

Mohommad, S.R.; Kanchana, W.V.N.; Madumali, W.D.; Gunarathna, D.A.M.M.S.; Iddagoda, I.H.L.G.; Dharmarathna, H.H.N.D.; Perera, A.C.H. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2020-10-02)

Background: Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), is resistant to beta-lactam antibiotics. Infections with MRSA increases the mortality of patients greater than due to infections with methicillin sensitive ...
Prevalence and Influencing Factors of Depressive Symptoms among Adolescents in a Rural Area, Sri Lanka

Madhushani, H.A.M.S.; Weeratunga, S.M.E.B. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2020-10-02)

Background: Adolescence is a transitional stage of physical and psychological development that normally occurs during the period from childhood to adulthood. Due to the physical, social and psychological changes as ...
The Prevalence of Hyperlipidemia and Association of Dietary Habits with Lipid Profile Parameters in Final Year Undergraduates of University of Sri Jayewardenepura

Pathirana, R.K.S.; Wickramasinghe, C.D.; Wijesekara, G.U.S.; Bandara, E.M.S.; Samaranayake, T.S.P. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2020-10-02)

Background: Hyperlipidemia is becoming a burden to the adult population of the world especially, in middle income and low-income countries like Sri Lanka. Mainly undergraduates of all universities badly practice unhealthy ...
The Quality of Life of Mothers of Children with Congenital Heart Diseases: A Descriptive Cross-Sectional Study

Jayasinghe, J.P.A.D.; Jayasekara, C.P.D.; Pushpamali, H.D.A.U.; Jayamaha, A.R.; Dharamarathna, H.H.N.D. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2020-10-02)

Background: Congenital Heart Diseases (CHD) is the commonest of all congenital defects and the highest prevalence is reported in Asia which is 9.3 per 1,000 live-births. Having a child with CHD may cause high level of ...
Relationship between Emotional Intelligence and Job Satisfaction among the Nursing Officers in General Hospital, Kalutara

Senanayake, N.C.; Udarika, L.L.; Sewwandi, G.V.N.; Dedunu, K.D.A.N.; Agalawatta, A.S.M.J.S.B.; Kumara, W.G.C.; Jayasekara, J.M.K.B. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2020-10-02)

Background: Emotional Intelligence (EI) and Job Satisfaction (JS) are two critical elements in the Nursing profession. Therefore, proper identification of these characteristics is important to upgrade the nursing ...

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