Browsing by Author "Perera, B"

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Does Institutionalization Influence Negatively on the Quality of Life of Elders? A Comparative Cross-sectional Study in Galle, Sri Lanka

Wickramasinghe, DA; Gamage, MWK; Perera, B (2021)

In Sri Lanka, the relationship between quality of life (QoL) and the living arrangements of the elderly has not been adequately studied. The aim of this study was to access the QoL of institutionalized and non-institutionalized ...
Knowledge and Attitudes on Food and Drug Allergies among Hospitalized Adult Patients in Teaching Hospital Karapitiya

Pushpakumara, GVA; Perera, B (2014)

Prevalence of drug and food allergies is increasing and no known cure, so community awareness of signs, symptoms and treatments of allergic reactions is vital. General public has to play a big role in taking care of children ...
Validity and Reliability of the Multi Dimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS) in Cancer Patients

Weeratunga, EB; Senadheera, C; Hettiarchichi, M; Ekanayaka, U; Perera, B (2018)

Social support (SS) is considered an important component in cancer patients’ quality of life. The measurement and evaluation of SS in cancer patients is not well understood in the Sri Lankan context. This study examined ...