2018 IRC Articles: Recent submissions
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Comparison of Hip Range of Motion (ROM) In Individuals with and Without Low Back Pain (LBP) In National Hospital of Sri Lanka (NHSL)
(2018)LBP is a leading cause of disability among people worldwide. Due to the close anatomical proximity of the hip joint with the lumbopelvic region, it is believed that the hip joint function is related to low back pain. ... -
Formulation and Stability Evaluation of Tween 20® Consisting Neem Oil Based Emulsion
(2018)Process parameters and stability evaluation are important to develop a new formulation. Since Neem oil and Tween 20® are cheap, less toxic, highly available and affordable, these were chosen to formulate the ... -
In-Vitro Assessment of Phyllanthus Debilis for Hepatoprotective Activity against Damage Induced by Paracetamol on Hepg2 Cells
(2018)Paracetamol (acetaminophen) is used as an analgesic and antipyretic drug globally and is considered an intentional self-poisoning drug. Paracetamol (PCM) overdose causes deaths and liver failure. P.debilis is an herbal ... -
Development of Metformin Hydrochloride Sustained Release Tablet
(2018)Metformin hydrochloride (MH) is a binguanide, used to treat type 2 diabetes by oral administration as first line drug choice. MH is a hydrophilic drug, which facilitates glucose utilization by peripheral tissue and ... -
Anti -Bacterial Activity of Aqueous and Methanalic Root Extracts of Medicinal Plant Heteropogon Contortus
(2018)Synthetic drugs available for the treatment of chronic and infectious diseases are very expensive and some of them have become less effective due to the emergence of antibiotic resistance. As such, research is now ... -
Metallothinein Responses in Relation to Disease Progression in CKD Affected People of Padaviya, Sri Lanka
(2018)Metallothioneins (MT) are metal detoxifying proteins that sequester metals. MT expression is induced by metals such as As, Cd, and Zn. In a cross sectional study, metallothionein expression was followed in chronic ... -
Assessment of Student’s Perceptions of the Bsc. Radiography Degree Programme at Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
(2018)Radiography education in Sri Lanka has expanded up to the degree level during the past decade. University of Peradeniya is the only state university offering free education for the radiography profession in Sri Lanka. ... -
Estimation of Radionuclide Activity of Bladder for Patients Undergoing Bone Scan
(2018)Among variety of medical imaging modalities, nuclear imaging method is a safe, has less side effects and is a painless technique to image the body and diagnose diseases. The objective of this study was to determine the ... -
Establishment of Diagnostic Reference Level (DRL) for Computed Tomography (CT) Examinations from Selected Hospitals in Sri Lanka
(2018)Computed Tomography (CT) examinations deliver higher patient dose in comparison with other conventional x-ray examinations. The aim of this study was to establish local diagnostic reference levels (DRLs) for selected ... -
Evaluation of Average Glandular Dose in Relation to Body Mass Index and Menopausal Status in Digital Breast Tomosynthesis
(2018)Mammographic quality control involves estimation of average dose to the glandular tissues of the breast. Present study was conducted at the Nawaloka Hospital, Colombo, Sri Lanka with the 109 women who attended ... -
Evaluation of Axillary Dose of Cardiologist during Coronary Angiography (CA) and Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty (PTCA) Procedures: A Cath Lab Study
(2018)Coronary Angiography (CA) and Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty (PTCA) are catheterization imaging procedures involving high radiation doses. The aim of this study was to measure the absorbed dose receives ... -
Nurses’ Perspective on Leadership Qualities of Nurse Managers
(2018)Nurse managers’ decision making ability, communication skills and commitment to the profession directly and indirectly affect nurses’ job satisfaction and thereby the quality of patient care. The aim of the study was ... -
Government Bankers Lead a Sedentary Life Style With Tendency for Physical Inactivity: Myth or a Fact?
(2018)Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the foremost cause of deaths globally. Over three quarters of CVD deaths occur in low and middle-income countries. Bankers are known to have a sedentary lifestyle with physical ... -
Physical Activity and Prevalence of Obesity among Adolescents in Kurunegala District
(2018)Many studies have identified the relationship between Body Mass Index (BMI) and physical activity level. The purpose of this study was to identify the prevalence of underweight, overweight and obesity and to examine ... -
Knowledge and Understanding of the Weight for Age Chart in the child Health Development Record among Mothers of Infants over six Months in Piliyandala MOH Area
(2018)Child Health Development Record (CHDR) is a document which records growth and development details of a child from birth to adolescence. It is a tool which makes parents actively participate in and develop a greater ... -
Awareness Regarding Early Detection Techniques of Breast Cancer and Knowledge Regarding Signs and Symptoms of Breast Cancer: Comparative Studty between Breast Cancer Patients of Apeksha Hospital and Women Who Attended Clinics, Piliyandala MOH
(2018)Breast cancer is a type of cancer that develops from breast tissue and is considered the most common cancer among Sri Lankan women. The objectives of this research were to assess the awareness regarding early detection ... -
Knowledge, Attitute and Practices of Dietary Management among Ischemic Heart Diseases (IHD) Patients
(2018)Ischemic heart disease (IHD) has become a major cause of deaths in the world. Unhealthy dietary pattern is an indirect risk factor which causes obesity, hyperlipidemia and high blood pressure. Assessment of knowledge, ... -
Exposure to Patient Related Violence Against Nursing Officers in Different Units, In Teaching Hospital Karapitiya (THK)
(2018)The healthcare industry has been identified as one of the work places where violence is most prevalent and nursing has been identified as the occupation at highest risk of patient related violence. Patient-related ... -
Validity and Reliability of the Multi Dimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS) in Cancer Patients
(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 ... -
Risk Factors for Road Traffic Accidents among Drivers Admitted to Teaching Hospitals Kandy and Kurunegala in 2017
(2018)Road Traffic Accidents (RTA) highly contribute to morbidity and mortality worldwide. RTAs are one of the main causes of sudden deaths in Sri Lanka. Therefore, the objective of this descriptive crosssectional study was ...