• Perceived Quality of Healthcare among Residents in Aged Care Homes in Galle District-A Qualitative Study 

  Madushanthi, H.J.H.; De Silva, K.K.P.M.K.; Gamage, M.W.K.; Sundarapperuma, S.M.T.D.; Nirmani, K.G.P. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2021-08-26)

  Background: The older population living in aged care homes is increasing with population ageing and demographic changes. Measures to improve the quality of life of older people has attracted the interest of researchers ...
• Depression, Anxiety, Stress and Perceived Mental Healthcare Need of Sri Lankan Undergraduates Studying in Selected Countries Affected by Covid-19 

  Amarasingha, A.A.D.S.; Peiris, H.H.; Amarasingha, A.A.B.N. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2021-08-26)

  Background: Due to Covid-19 pandemic, all universities have either postponed or cancelled physical activities and moved rapidly into online delivery mode. It has severely affected the mental health of undergraduates. ...
• The Cross-cultural Adaptation of the Begley and Glackens's Assertiveness Scale for use with Nursing Students in Sri Lanka 

  Kumara, W.G.C.; Warnakulasuriya, S.S.P. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2021-08-26)

  Background: Assertiveness is recognized as a crucial skill in the nursing profession since it is capable of reinforcing interprofessional relationships, preventing workplace violence, reducing work stress, improving ...
• Phytochemical Analysis, In vitro Antioxidant and Sun Screening Activity of Different Solvent Extracts Obtained from Bauhinia racemosa (maila) Leaves Grown in Sri Lanka 

  Hettihewa, S.K.; Piyarathna, M.I.P. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2021-08-26)

  Background: Bauhinia racemosa belongs to the family Fabaceae, is locally known as “Maila” in Sri Lanka and it is widely used as a medicinal plant in Ayurvedic medicine. Objectives: To evaluate phytochemical profile, in ...
• Psychological Experiences of the Patients with Colorectal Cancer at Apeksha Hospital, Maharagama 

  Mannaperuma, D.K.; Ahalagolla, A.M.K.N.; Nilmini, K.H.G.; Weerathunga, D.W.K.C.; Saumika, M.A.R.; De Silva, B.S.S. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2021-08-26)

  Background: Colorectal Cancer (CRC) is the third most common cancer worldwide and is equally common in men and women. In Sri Lanka, CRC is one of the top five cancers. Being a patient with CRC, patients have different ...
• Maternal Factors, Cord Lipids and C-reactive Protein as Determinants of Foetal Growth in Infants Born in a Teaching Hospital, Sri Lanka 

  Kamila, M.A.F.R.; Hewawasam, R.P.; De Silva, M.H.A.D.; Iresha, M.A.G. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2021-08-26)

  Background: Obese children are at a higher risk of becoming obese and developing metabolic syndrome in adulthood. Previous research revealed that foetal growth depends on genetic, intrauterine and maternal metabolic ...
• The Role of Physical Activity on Physical Fitness and Functional Ability in Community-dwelling Older People in Western Sri Lanka: A Structural Equation Model 

  Wickramarachchi, B.; Siop, S.; Perera, B.; Perera, R. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2021-08-26)

  Background: The role of physical activity in enhancing physical fitness and functional ability of older people in upper income countries is well-researched. However, studies on interactions between physical activity ...
• Caregivers’ Perception on Barriers and Facilitators for Provision of Care for Residents in Aged Care Homes in Galle District: A Qualitative Study 

  Gamage, M.W.K.; Sundarapperuma, S.M.T.D.; Madushanthi, H.J.H.; De Silva, K.K.P.M.K. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2021-08-26)

  Background: The role of physical activity in enhancing physical fitness and functional ability of older people in upper income countries is well-researched. However, studies on interactions between physical activity ...
• Incidence of Falls and its Association with Quadriceps Muscle Strength among Institutionalized Older People: A Cross-sectional Study from Colombo District 

  Kandege, I.M.; Pramodhya, L.G.O.; Perera, G.A.D. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2021-08-26)

  Background: Older people who dwell in institutions may experience higher morbidity issues and mortality rates compared to community-dwelling older people. Falls and fall-related injuries are one of the most leading ...
• Prototype Design of a Monorail Delivery Robot for Local Hospitals of Sri Lanka 

  Senadheera, S.M.T.D.; Pramodi, J.P.M.; Seneviratne, R.W.; Kumara, K.J.C. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2021-08-26)

  Background: Most of the old public hospitals established in the country were not built to automate the activities efficiently. Manual labour handles various medical items such as blood bags, drugs, or samples. Therefore, ...
• Assessment of Health Risk using the Daily Intake of Nephrotoxic Trace Metals via Drinking Water: A Case Study in Rideemaliyadda-South, CKDu Endemic Area, Sri Lanka 

  Karunadasa, H.T.D.R.; Botheju, W.S.M.; Dayananda, M.D.N.R.; Perera, W.P.R.T. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2021-08-26)

  Background: Chronic kidney disease of uncertain aetiology (CKDu) has been reported in Sri Lanka for more than two decades. Although it has been a significant health burden, this is not associated with any known factors ...
• Risk Assessment of Bioaccumulation of Toxic Metals in Rice Grains (Oryza sativa) in a CKDu Endemic Area; A Study in Mihintale Division, Sri Lanka 

  Perera, P.L.R.A.; Perera, W.P.R.T.; Liyanage, J.A. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2021-08-26)

  Background: Chronic kidney disease of unknown etiology (CKDu) is a heterogeneous disorder affecting kidney structure and its functions. CKDu has rapidly spread throughout Sri Lanka in the past two decades and has become ...
• The Patterns of Breakfast Consumption and Their Association with Concentration and Memory of Ordinary Level Students of Christ King College, Pannipitiya 

  Pirannavan, R.; Prabodhi, A.K.A.; Perera, K.B.K.C.; Samaranayake, D.B.L. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2021-08-26)

  Background: The positive effect of consumption of breakfast in academic performance, specially memory and concentration of school children is widely accepted. However, there is a dearth of evidence in objective assessment ...
• Coping Strategies among Patients with Cancer: A Cross-sectional Study done in Teaching Hospital Karapitiya, Southern Sri Lanka 

  Weeratunga, E.; Senadheera, C.; Hettiarachchi, M.; Perera, B. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2021-08-26)

  Background: Coping strategies used by cancer patients to handle the disease contribute to the quality of their remaining life. The literature presents different coping styles and their effects on cancer patients; ...
• Effect of Metal Ions and Detergents on In vitro Protease Inhibitory Activity of Black Gram Cultivated in Sri Lanka 

  Jayasinghe, J.D.M.S.; Chandrasena, U.S.D.; Kumari, K.D.K.P.; Rajapakse, S.; Suresh, T.S. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2021-08-26)

  Background: Black gram or Undu (Vigna mungo) is a commonly consumed pulse in Sri Lanka which exhibited high protease inhibitory activity. Objectives: To assess the effect of metal ions and detergents on the activity of ...
• Three Newly Designed Methods to Calculate Percentage Haemolysis of Red Cell Concentrates before Transfusion 

  Fernando, C.A.; Hewamana, U.I.; Dissanayake, D.M.D.T.; Rathnaweera, S.; Samanthilake, W.A.; Kuruppu, K.K.S.; Jayasekara, J.K.M.B. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2021-08-26)

  Background: The degree of hemolysis must be checked prior to transfusion of Red Cell Concentrates (RCC), to prevent potential adverse effects that can occur in patients due to transfusion of haemolysed blood. To calculate ...
• Antibacterial Potential of Myristica fragrans (Nutmeg) Pericarp Extract Against Selected Bacterial Strains 

  Weerakoon, W.M.T.; Perera, W.P.R.T.; Wanigasekara, D.N. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2021-08-26)

  Background: Due to the increasing bacterial resistance to currently available antimicrobial agents, there is a necessity to find out alternative antibacterial drugs with different chemical compositions and modes of ...
• Prevalence and Perceived Associated Factors of Lower Back Pain in Nurses, Gampaha District, Sri Lanka 

  Kannangara, A.D.; Rodrigo, C.D.; Jayaram, U.; Amarasena, L.B.I.S.; De Silva, S. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2021-08-26)

  Background: Lower back pain is one of the commonest occupationally caused musculoskeletal diseases among nurses globally. Mostly nurses working in Intensive Care Units are more prone to this condition. Risk factors for ...
• Phytochemical, Proximate and HPTLC Analysis of Plectranthus zeylanicus Benth (Iriweriya) Grown in Sri Lanka 

  Hapuarachchi, S.D.; Silva, P.D.S.A.; Kodithuwakku, N.D.; Perera, P.K. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2021-08-26)

  Background: Plectranthus species belonging to the family Lamiaceae are commonly used in traditional medicine preparations. Plectranthus zeylanicus belonging to this family is erroneously used in formulations due to the ...
• Social Support and Quality of Life of Institutionalized and Non-institutionalized Older People: A Comparative Cross-sectional Study 

  Wickramasinghe, D.A.; Perera, B.; Gamage, M.W.K. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2021-08-26)

  Background: Social support (SS) enhances Quality of Life (QoL) of older people. Understanding of the variations of SS available for and perceived by institutionalized and non institutionalized older people in Sri Lanka ...

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