Browsing by Author "Amarasekara, AATD"
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Anxiety and Depression among the Field Midwives in Selected MOH Areas in Matara District, Sri Lanka during Covid-19 Pandemic
Pathirana, JMP; Amarasekara, AATD (2022)COVID-19 outbreak was a novel experience for the mankind and it generated a psychologically difficult period for Field Midwives (FMs) who provide care to mothers and children in the community, in Sri Lanka. Hence, this ... -
Assessment of Treatment Adherence Behaviours and their Predictors among Patients Receiving Haemodialysis in Kurunegala Teaching Hospital, Sri Lanka
Lasanthika, TLC; Wanigasuriya, JKP; Hettiaratchi, UPK; Amarasekara, AATD; Goonewardena4, CSE (2021)The success of haemodialysis is dependent on adherence to a complex therapeutic regimen. As the reported prevalence of non-adherence varies widely, the aim of the study was to assess selected treatment adherence behaviors ... -
Caregiving Skills of Family Caregivers Providing Daily Care to Dependent Stroke Survivors: A Study in Colombo, Sri Lanka
Kumara, SAMH; Wimalasekera, SW; Ponnamperuma, G; Amarasekara, AATD; Gunatilake, SB (2023-09)Stroke is a devastating disease that impacts the patient and the family. Often patients have long term disability and need the support of a family caregiver for activities of daily living (ADL). However, the speci c care ... -
Developing Multi Disciplinary Research for Diabetic Care: Lessons Learned
Amarasekara, AATD (2018)The prevalence of type 2 diabetes among adults is increasing worldwide. Multi-disciplinary research is becoming increasingly commonplace in diabetic research. In many healthcare systems globally, diabetic care is driven ... -
Does learning environment differ in BSc. Nursing degree programmes in Sri Lankan state universities?
Jayaweera1, JAVPD; Thilakarathna, MRAS; Shashikala, WDT; Rathnayaka1, RMLM; Arachchige, JARJ; Karunathilaka, RDN; Amarasekara, AATD (2020)Abstract. The optimum learning environment of the degree programme provides better indication of its quality. Therefore, the objective of the study is to assess the learning environment of BSc. Nursing degree programmes ... -
Effect of Smoking Cessation Interventions on Adult Tobacco Smokers in Colombo District, Sri Lanka
Herath, HMP; Wimalasekera, SW; Amarasekara, AATD; Fernando, MS; Turale, S (2021)Effective strategies are needed to improve the motivation of smokers to quit. The aim of the study was to assess the effect of a smoking cessation program among the selected smokers who live in peri-urban areas of the ... -
Effects of Tobacco Smoking on Haematological Parameters among Healthy Adult Population in Colombo District, Sri Lanka
Herath, HMP; Wimalasekera, SW; Amarasekara, AATD (2019) -
Knowledge towards and Practices on First-Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Following Road Traffic Injury among Traffic Police Officers in Selected Police Divisions in Colombo District, Sri Lanka
Amaratunge, TMHS; Amarasekara, AATD (2022)Road traffic injury (RTI) is a leading cause of death in Sri Lanka. Prompt first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) can minimize the lethal consequences in RTI. Traffic police officers, who are trained on first-aid ...