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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 ...
Help Seeking Attitude for Depression among Nursing Undergraduates in a Private Education Institute in Gampaha District, Sri Lanka

Nazeer, Z.A.A.; Deneththi, M.P.; Hathurusinghe, H.D.R.H.; Fernando, W.D.P. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2022-08-26)

Background: Depression is a psychological problem which affects undergraduates. Studies have shown that nursing undergraduates are more prone to have depression due to clinical training, academic workload, and night ...
Psychological Distress related to Acne among Young Adults who are Attending to the Dermatologic Clinic at the National Hospital of Sri Lanka

Perera, K.G.D.M.; Rathnayaka, R.M.U.S.; Pathmathilaka, T.M.D.; Premathilaka, H.G.N.P.; Dissanayake, D.M.N.L.; Jayamaha, A.R.; Dharmarathna, H.H.N.D. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2022-08-26)

Background: Acne is a common visible skin disease affecting a considerable percentage of the world population with the highest prevalence in the younger generation. It is known to cause a significant psychological impact ...
Effect of Temperature on Cysteine Inhibitory Activity of Seed Extracts of Vigna unguiculate (Cowpea) Sri Lankan Breeds

Thilakarathne, R.M.P.S.; Ampemohotti, A.A.L.T.; Hettiarachchi, C.M.; Kumari, K.D.K.P. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2022-08-26)

Background: Disturbances in regulation of cysteine activity may leads to severe disease conditions such as cancers, neurodegenerative disorders and cardiovascular diseases. Therefore, the discovery of natural cysteine ...
Study of In-vitro Antiurolithiatic and Lithotriptic Activities of Crateva adansonii

Madawala, A.L.; Gunarathne, P.D.; Bandara, S.P.; Samanmali, B.L.C.; Pathirana, R.N. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2022-08-26)

Background: Urolithiasis clinically stands for the formation and movement of stones in the urinary system and it is one of the most common urinary diseases in the world. The plant; Crateva adansonii (Garlic pear tree; ...
Bacteriological Profile of Chronic Foot Ulcers in Diabetic Patients at Teaching Hospital Karapitiya

Maheshika, A.L.R.; Wijayaratne, W.M.D.G.B.; Peiris, H.H. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2022-08-26)

Background: Diabetes is a leading non-communicable disease in the world. Diabetic foot ulcers are one of the most common devastating complications in diabetic patients. Diabetic foot ulcers are predominantly caused by ...
Determination of the Effectiveness of Selected Disinfectants Available in a Medical Laboratory Setting

Jinadasa, A.A.C.A.; Peiris, H.H.; Wickramasinghe, S.S. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2022-08-26)

Background: Sterilization is a process that kills all forms of microbial life using physical or chemical sterilization methods. As the gold standard method for physical sterilization, autoclaving is used in medical ...
Knowledge on Safety Measures Regarding Hospital Acquired Infections among Sanitary Workers at the Teaching Hospital, Karapitiya

Asiri, H.S.; Abeygunasekara, T. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2022-08-26)

Background: Hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) are a primary health concern in the hospital sector. HAIs are a significant cause of morbidity and mortality around the world. Hospital sanitary workers are a high-risk ...
The Secondary Metabolites in Medicinal Plants with Potential Anti-ulcer Activity and Their Mechanism of Actions: An Overview

Kumarapperuma, P.; Hettihewa, S. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2022-08-26)

Background: Gastritis is an inflammation, irritation or erosion of the lining of the stomach with the formation of lesions in the gastrointestinal mucosa. Conventional drugs such as proton pump inhibitors, histamine ...
Factors Affecting Consumer Preference on Mobile Specimen Collection Service in the Kandy Municipal Area: A Cross-sectional Study

Dissanayake, D.M.D.S.; Wickramasinghe, W.D. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2022-08-26)

Background: The mobile specimen collection service (MSCS) is a well-established healthcare service worldwide. Although this service is well established, most of the people in Sri Lanka still visit the laboratory to ...
Performance-based and Self-reported Physical Functions and Associated Co-morbidities among Community-dwelling Older People in Embilipitiya MOH Area

Karunadasa, R.; Rathnayake, N. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2022-08-26)

Background: Physical Functions (PF) in performance based and self-reported ways are essential parameters for health assessment in older people that can be further influenced by co morbidity. Objectives: To assess the ...
Antacid Properties of Acidic and Basic Aqueous Extracts Obtained from Vishnukranthi (Evolvulus alsinoides (L.) L.) Plant

Ruberu, T.I.S.; Jayasuriya, W.J.A.B.N.; Arawwawala, L.D.A.M.; Suresh, T.S.; Palliyaguru, L.; Jayaweera, P.M. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2022-08-26)

Background: The perinneal herb, Evolvulus alsinoides is commonly known as Vishnukranthi (Sinhala), Dwarf morning glory (English), Vishnukarandi (Tamil) and Shankpushpi (Sanskrit). This plant with blue flowers is known ...
Association between Body Mass Index and Degree of Disability in Patients with Chronic Low Back Pain: A Cross-sectional Study

Dasanayake, D.A.R.P.; Fernando, W.J.T.T.N.; Withanage, H.E.K.; Perera, A.D.P.; Nanayakkara, B.C.I.J.; Jayasinghe, H.W.U.S. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2022-08-26)

Background: Low back pain (LBP) is a common disorder, which contributes greatly to the degree of disability (DoD). Body Mass Index (BMI) has been identified as a significant contributory factor for LBP. Understanding ...
In-vitro Investigations on Antioxidant and Anti-diabetic Activities of Selected Medicinal Plants in Sri Lanka

De Silva, H.H.V.K.N.; Liyanaarachchie, L.C.P.T.; Perera, H.K.I.; Jayasooriya, R.G.B.V.; Karunarathna, R.M.C.B.; Banda, M.U.W.M. Kuda; Wickramaratne, D.B.M. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2022-08-26)

Background: Scientific investigations of biological activities of plant extracts are important to develop formulations for diabetes mellitus as it is a major health concern in the world. Therefore, it is beneficial to ...
Reasons for Delayed Presentation in Patients with Oral Cancer to the Teaching Hospital Karapitiya

Jayasinghe, W.L.M.; Weeratunga, E.B. (Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2022-08-26)

Background: Oral cancer is one of the leading malignancies among males in Sri Lanka and the most common cause of death. Early detection/diagnosis, treatment and management are vital to reduce morbidity and mortality ...

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