Browsing INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH CONFERENCE ARTICLES (KDU IRC) by Author "Fernando, NFJ"
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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 ... -
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. ... -
Sociodemographic Characteristics of Delusional Jealousy in Helpseeking Clinical Population in Sri Lanka
De Silv, MKOK; Rajapakse, IH; Rajasuriya, M; Fernando, NFJ (2019)