Browsing by Author "Fernando, NFJ"
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Awareness on legal aspect of physical restraining among psychiatric nurses working in National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), Sri Lanka.
Dasanayake, DMNS; Wanninayaka, MVIN; Jathungedara, NMK; Peiris, MKH; Vijayachithra, G; Gunarathna, IDGS; Kumara, WGC; Fernando, NFJ (2018-06-10)Background: Physical restrain was one of the ancient interventions used to control psychiatric patients and it is used as an injury preventing measure now. Physical restrain should be used for a short period, not as a ... -
A Counselling Intervention to Improve Treatment Adherence of Ischemic Heart Disease Patients: The Development of a Protocol
Kumara, WGC; de Zoysa, PT; Balasuriya, A; Fernando, NFJ (2021)Ischemic Heart Disease (IHD) is classified as one of the world's major cardiovascular diseases and has become the leading cause of deaths in Sri Lanka. Poor treatment adherence plays a significant role in re-hospitalization ... -
The cross cultural adaptation of Morisky Green Levine Medication Adherence Scale for use with diagnosed patients of Ischemic Heart Disease in Sri Lanka
Kumara, WGC; De Zoysa, P; Balasuriya, A; Fernando, NFJ (2019-10-25)Ischemic Heart Disease (IHD) has been classified as one of the major cardiovascular diseases in the world and it has become the main cause of death in Sri Lanka. Medication adherence is defined as the level to which the ... -
The Experience of Occupational Stress Across the Employees of the Sri Lanka Navy
Kathriarachchi, SP (2016) -
An Exploration of Coping Strategies used During the Examination Period by Final Year Allied Health Undergraduates of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University; A Qualitative Study
Sathsarani, PLAA; Kavindya, LGS; Abhayarathna, SMPNAB; Sandharenu, KLKTD; Bandara, AWMKK; Fernando, NFJ (2023-09)Academic and clinical coursework often leads to high levels of stress among undergraduates specially during exam period, which may induce anxiety, depression and decreased academic outcomes. Recognizing the need for ... -
Exploration of Support Needs of Newly Recruited Undergraduates of the Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Sri Lanka
Nisansala, UPAB; Rathnayaka, HKDCM; Perera, MSN; Paranawithana, SNK; Sandharenu, KLKTD; Abhayasinghe, MPKW; Fernando, NFJ (2022)The newly enrolled undergraduates experience challenges due to various reasons such as separation from their families, adaptation to a new socio-cultural environment, change in peer groups, learning methods, financial ... -
Integrating Mindfulness Based Techniques into Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD): A Case Description
Solomons, TH; Fernando, NFJ; De Silva, KDY (2022-09-29)Sam was a patient admitted to the psychiatry department of a tertiary care hospital due to the worsening of his OCD symptoms. He had been to many psychiatrists and psychotherapists for close to six years. His OCD symptoms ... -
Low Self-Esteem in Delusional Disorder (Jealous Type) Patients
De Silva, MKOK; Rajapakse, IH; Rajasuriya, M; Fernando, NFJ (2018)Self-esteem is an essential component of psychological health. Low self-esteem co-occurs with a range of psychiatric disorders. Delusional disorder (jealous type) is a clinical problem with psychosocial implications. ... -
Psychological distress among Sri Lankan Army servicemen with a permanent physical disability due to battle injuries in the civil war of Sri Lanka
Jayasooriya, MHMMK; Sajeewanie, HWS; Pathirana, PSL; Ann, PM; Marasinghe, TD; Kumara, WGC; Fernando, NFJ (2019-10-15)Background: The Sri Lankan civil war existed for nearly three decades and military operations were initiated in the areas that were under the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam(LTTE). Majority of military servicemen affected ... -
Sociodemographic Characteristics of Delusional Jealousy in Helpseeking Clinical Population in Sri Lanka
De Silv, MKOK; Rajapakse, IH; Rajasuriya, M; Fernando, NFJ (2019)