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The Sinhala Version of Short Form McGill Pain Questionnaire -2 (SF MPQ-2-Sinhala): Outcome of Preliminary Validation Study among Patients with Cancer Pain in Sri Lanka

Edirisinghe, N. P.; Goonawardena, C. S. E.; Makuloluwa, P. T. R.; Amarasekara, A. A. T. D. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2018-11-08)

Background: Pain is among the most common and unpleasant symptoms affecting the well being of patients with cancer. The McGill Pain Questionnaire (MPQ) and its short-forms, the SF-MPQ, SF MPQ-2 are the most widely used ...
Stress Level among Disabled Army Soldiers in Gampaha District

Wanninayaka, M.; Weeratunga, E.; Jayasekara, A. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2018-11-08)

Background: Stress is a normal reaction of body and mind to a demanding situation. Most people already know about the effect of stress on different health conditions; but there is less awareness of its influence on the ...
Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Learning Strategies in Mathematics to the Academic Performance of Senior Secondary Students in Galle Municipal Council Area in Sri Lanka

Sewwandi, K. P. A.; Punchihewa, G. D. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2018-11-08)

Background: Learning is a complex cognitive process. It can be improved with different techniques. Learning strategies are very efficient in improving learning and academic performance. There are many different learning ...
Evaluation of the Nephroprotective Activity and Acute Toxic Effects of Leaf Extract of Abelmoschus moschatus in Experimental Rats

Amarasiri, A. M. S. S.; Attanayake, A. P.; Jayatilaka, K. A. P. W.; Mudduwa, L. K. B. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2018-11-08)

Background: A revival of interest in the use of medicinal plants as nephroprotective agents has emerged worldwide recently as a source of new drug lead molecules targeting the management of renal diseases. Many medicinal ...
Extended Spectrum of Beta Lactamase Producing Escherichia Coli Prevalence of Chicken Stools in Selected Broiler Farms in Galle District.

Karunarathna, R. M. C. S; Wijerathna, G. B. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2018-11-08)

Background: Escherichia coli (E.coli) is commensal inhabitant of the gastro intestinal tract and one of the most important pathogens in human. The frequent administering of antibiotics in poultry may contribute to the ...
Perceived Stress and Its Correlates among Advanced Level Students in Anamaduwa Educational Division, Sri Lanka

Dharmasena, A. M. S. S.; Madhushanthi, H. J. H.; Jayasekara, A. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2018-11-08)

Background: The child undergoes enormous biological, psychological, cognitive and social challenges with the rapid transition from childhood to adolescence. Adolescents are more vulnerable for stressors with the continued ...
Fruit of Opuntia dillenii (katu pathok) as a Source of Natural Coloring Agent

Hettihewa, S. K.; Kusalpriya, H. A. V.; Lukshman, P. L. N.; Ranathunga, R. G. R. S. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2018-11-08)

Background: The importance of natural coloring agents has arisen due to the harmful effects of the synthetic coloring agents. Objectives: The present study was aimed to use riped fruit of Opuntia dillenii (katu pathok) ...
Formulation of Non-alcohol Based Hand Scrubs with Medicinal Plant Extracts and Evaluation of the Antimicrobial Efficacy

Karunanayaka, K. D. S. V.; Hettihewa, S. K.; Silva, D. D.; Karunanayaka, L. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2018-11-08)

Background: Hand hygiene is taken as an effective preventive measure to avoid spread of antimicrobial resistance. Objectives: The aim of the study was to develop non-alcohol based hand scrubs using natural plant ...
Awareness on Risk of Using Agrochemicals among Farmers in Central Province, Sri Lanka

Tillakasekera, D. Y.; Perera, R. J. S.; Wijayabahu, M. D. S. S.; Perera, M. K. M. M.; Rathnayake, V. W. M. T. P.; Subasinghe, A. D. D. M. S.; Rajapaksha, M. D. S. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2018-11-08)

Background: The use of agrochemicals instead of traditional organic farming methods to prevent infections and harmful pests in crops is on the rise. The farmers spend a lot of time exposed to these harmful agrochemicals. ...
Evaluation of Phenolic Profile and in vitro Antioxidant Activity of Fruit Extract Obtained from Madan (Syzygium cumini) Grown in Sri Lanka

Hettihewa, S. K.; Udayangani, R. M. M. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2018-11-08)

Background: Natural antioxidants present in herbs, fruits and vegetables can bring substantial health benefits as dietary nutrition supplements and therapeutic agents. Objectives: The aim of the present study was to ...
Antibacterial Screening of Chromatographic Fractions from Dichloromethane Crude Extract of Leaves of Croton tiglium (Japala)

Niranga, E. K. S.; Wijesekera, K.; Napagoda, M. T.; Wijayaratne, G. B. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2018-11-08)

Background: Plant based medicines have over the years contributed to treat diseases and illnesses. Infectious diseases have become a leading cause for premature deaths worldwide. Evidence based validation of medicinal ...
Formulation and in vitro Evaluation of a Face Gel with Seed Extracts of Coriandrum sativum L. for Acne Vulgaris

Nawarathne, N. W.; Wijesekera, K.; Napagoda, M. T.; Wijayaratne, G. B. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2018-11-08)

Background: Acne vulgaris is one of the most prevalent chronic dermatologic pathological conditions in the world involving inflammation of pilosebaceous units (hair follicles and their accompanying sebaceous gland). ...
Herbal Mouthwash with Potential Antioxidant Activity

Hettihewa, S. K.; Manamperi, M. D.; Wasana, P. W. D. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2018-11-08)

Background: Herbal mouthwash provides a viable alternative as they are alcohol-free, chemical free and contains time tested herbal oils and plant extracts that promote oral health. Objectives: The aim of the present ...
Counselling Patterns of Community Pharmacies when Dispensing Antibiotics

Nayanathara, R. K. A. B.; Perera, B. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2018-11-08)

Background: Antibiotic resistance has been identified as a significant health issue across the world. Inappropriate antibiotics prescribing by physicians, dispensing antibiotics without prescription and counseling by ...
Comparison of Measurement of Plasma Glucose Using In-House Glucose Reagent and Commercial Glucose Reagent on a Fully Automated Biochemistry Analyzer

Harshika, W. A. K.; Dissanayake, M.; Gunawardana, K. B. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2018-11-08)

Background: Estimation of plasma glucose using glucose oxidase/peroxidase is one of the most frequently used assays in clinical biochemistry laboratories. Although, commercial reagents are widely used, for large scale ...
The Level of Dependence in Activities of Daily Living (ADL) of Patients with Stroke Admitted to Teaching Hospital, Karapitiya

Kariyawasam, P. N.; Pathirana, K. D.; Hewage, D. C. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2018-11-08)

Background: Stroke is the third leading cause of disability worldwide. In Sri Lanka, it was reported as the most important cause of adult disability. The level of dependence is an independent predictor of the post-stroke ...
Beggar’s Impact on Sociological Development in Colombo District, Sri Lanka

Rajapaksha, M. D. S.; De Silva, S. H.; Wickramasinghe, N. A.; Rathnasekara, L. P. R. J.; Hawwa, R.; Rathnayake, N. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2018-11-08)

Background: During the past decade, the beggar population in Sri Lanka has been increasing at a rate of nearly 1,000 a year. By 2002, two thousand seven hundred child beggars could be identified and it has inclined to ...
Assessing the Perception and Practices towards Antimicrobial Stewardship among Community Pharmacists in Western Province of Sri Lanka

Perera, R. S. J.; Kanatiwela, D. N. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2018-11-08)

Background: Antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) is defined as a coordinated program that promotes the appropriate selection, dosage, and time period of antimicrobial treatment for treating or preventing infections caused ...
Practices of Nurses on Specimen Collection for Bacteriological Cultures (Blood, Urine and Wound Swabs) at A Tertiary Care Hospital in Southern Province of Srilanka

Jayasinghe, K. D. I. L.; Gamage, M. W. K.; Weerasinghe, N. P. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2018-11-08)

Background: Culture tests perform a major role in the diagnosis and treatment of the infective diseases. The practices of nurses and health care staff have a greater impact on proper culture sample collection in order ...
Contributory Factors of Patient Satisfaction with Nursing Care; a Phenomenological Study

Jagoda, E. T.; Edirisinghe, E. A. K. K.; Meegoda, M. K. D. L. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2018-11-08)

Background: Patient satisfaction is a complex process having many contributing factors to the degree of satisfaction. Satisfaction of a patient has become a critical task due to increased educational status and changing ...

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