Damayanthi, H.D.W.T; Abdullah, K.L; Moy, F.M(Faculty of Allied Health Sciences University of Sri Jayewardenepura, 2021)
Introduction: Nutrition plays an important role in older people. Numerous factors are associated with
malnutrition among community-dwelling older people. However, little is known about how
malnourished older people ...
Madhushani, J.S.S; Bandara, W.V.R.T.D.G(Faculty of Allied Health Sciences University of Sri Jayewardenepura, 2021)
Introduction: Nephrotic Syndrome (NS) is the commonest chronic glomerular disorder characterized
by heavy proteinuria, hypoproteinaemia, oedema and hyperlipidaemia. Parental motivation and
involvement are essential for ...
Madhuwanthi, R.M.; Marasinghe, R.B(Faculty of Allied Health Sciences University of Sri Jayewardenepura, 2021)
Introduction: Health information management is one of the major pillars in a health system that
improves the effectiveness and efficiency of health services. It is essential to assess the patient
perception towards ...
Wimalajeewa, T.M.D.Y.D; Hettiaratchi, U.P.K(Faculty of Allied Health Sciences University of Sri Jayewardenepura, 2021)
Introduction: Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) has become an emerging metabolic disorder around the world
leading to type 2 diabetes mellitus in two generations, including the mother and the offspring.
Complications associated ...
Samaranayake, N.R(Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, 2021)
Clinical Pharmacists provide pharmaceutical care to patients to ensure quality use of medicines and to
improve patients’ quality of life. Although clinical pharmacy services have shown medication related
benefits to ...
Pathirana, W(Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, 2020)
Pharmacy profession operated at elementary level in Sri Lanka well up to the beginning of the 21
st century. Their training programs were limited to certificate level, with courses of 1-2 years duration. With the introduction ...
Ranatunga, S.A.C.D; Balasuriya, B.L.T; Kariyawasan, C.C(Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, 2020)
Introduction: Classical Hairy Cell Leukaemia (cHCL) and Hairy Cell Leukaemia variant (HCL-v) are
both rare and slow-growing mature B cell neoplasms. According to flowcytometry data, they fall into
the group classified ...
Silva, W.A.S.V; Peiris, H.H(Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, 2020)
Introduction: Thalassemia is an inherited hemoglobin disorder. There are two types; thalassemia
major and minor. Thalassemia major directly affects children’s physical, emotional, social and school
functions. Health ...
Kodagoda, A.S.K; Meegoda, M.K.D.L(Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, 2020)
Introduction: Depression is a common mental disorder which can lead to major problems such as
suicidal attempts. It is well known that the demands and pressure on undergraduates in medical
faculties create tremendous ...
Dilshika, L.K.M; Bandara, W.V.R.T.D.G; Karunanayaka, A.D.S.S(Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, 2020)
Introduction: Clinical diagnosis is mostly dependent on laboratory test results. Studies have shown
that 70% of clinical laboratory samples are rejected due to pre-analytical errors. This study was
conducted to assess; ...
Nasmil, U.H.M; Seneviratne, S.M.K.S(Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, 2020)
Introduction: Nursing students who undergo clinical learning in hospitals frequently communicate
with nurses and patients. Communication barriers act as a burden to reach the desired quality of their
learning. Previous ...
Fernando, M.G.K.M; Priyadarshi, K.I.J; Shanika, L.G.T; Samaranayake, N.R(Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, 2020)
Introduction: Modified release tablets (MRTs) are developed to achieve different therapeutic
outcomes and are frequently prescribed. This study aims to evaluate the knowledge, perceptions and
practices on using MRTs among ...