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Analysis of Radiological Request Forms for Radiological Examinations in Conjunction with Optimization of Exposure Parameters

Sathyathas, P; De Silva, KDS; Jayasekara, UMUW (2014)

All radiological request forms (RRFs) should be adequately and legibly completed, when performing radiological examination exposure parameters (EPs) should be within the standard level to maintain patient care and high ...

Assessment of Evidence Based Practice (EBP) among graduate Radiographers

Jeyasuthan, M; Niroshani, HS; Jayasinghe, RD; Jayatilake, ML; Jayasinghe, UJMAL (2014)

Evidence-based practice (EBP) offers the integration of the best research evidence with clinical knowledge and expertise and patient values. EBP is considered to be an essential component of clinical service delivery in ...

Awareness, Associated Factors, Practices and Myths Regarding Acne among the Students of University of Sri Jayewardenepura

Weerawardhana, SDPL; Nanayakkara, RT (2014)

Background- Acne is one of the most common multifactorial skin conditions beginning in adolescence and often resolving spontaneously but remains as a significant problem in discuss within the society. Methodology - This ...

The Effectiveness of Assisted Thera-band Resistance Exercises on Improving the Swing Phase of Gait in Hemiplegic Patients

Kularathna, RAD; Wanigasinghe, J (2014)

Hemiplegic patients typically present with an inability to perform ankle dorsiflexion & knee flexion during the swing phase of their gait cycle. This results in the circumduction of the affected lower limb with limitation ...

Experience of Public Health Midwives as Nutrition Counselors for Mothers/ Care givers on behalf of Children aged 6-36 Months in Eastern

Sujendran, S; Senarath, U; Joseph, J (2014)

Knowing the clients is the central aspect of health care practice. This study aimed to explore the essences of the lived experience of Public Health Midwives (PHMs) as primary care givers to the children and nutrition ...

Health Care Seeking Behaviours among Students of University of Sri Jayewardenepura

Manuwarna, HM; Waidyasekara, H (2014)

Identifying common health care services used by the students and factors affecting health care seeking behaviours will be of benefit to improve the university health care system. This study focused on describing the health ...

How can we learn to Work Together? Perceptions on Teaching / Learning Methods of Inter Professional Education (IPE) amongst Pre-Registration Students from Different Health Professions in Sri Lanka

Perera, ADP; Karunathilake, IM; Olupeliyawa, A; Ishara, MH (2014)

Inter-professional education (IPE) is important in developing good working relationships between different health professionals. One of the key determinants of successful IPE is identifying the teaching / learning methods ...

In-Body Stray Neutrons Produced in Carbon and Proton Radiation Therapy

Hewadikaram, DK; Horoi, MH (2014)

It has been revealed that a significant amount of secondary neutrons are produced during carbon and proton radiation therapy. Thus, the study of secondary neutrons due to their high linear energy transfer can be considered ...

Job Satisfaction among Nurses in Teaching Hospitals Karapitiya and Mahamodara

Imendra, KG; Uduwilarachchi, L; Kumara, WGC (2014)

Background Nurses play an extremely important part of patient care. They also assume various roles such as patient educator, counsellor, health care facilitator and patient advocator. But most of the nurses remain as ...

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 ...

Knowledge and Practices Regarding First Aid among School Teachers in the Kurunegala Zonal Educational Division

Perera, LKKJPAPA; Molligoda, H (2014)

To describe knowledge and practices regarding First Aid among school teachers in the Kurunegala Zonal Educational Division. A descriptive cross sectional study was carried out using a sample of 384 school teachers. Simple ...

Knowledge Regarding Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) among Second, Third and Fourth year B.Sc. Nursing Students at Three State Universities in Sri Lanka

Suresh, S; Nuwansala, HUC (2014)

Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infections are becoming more prevalent in clinical settings. This results in increased morbidity and mortality, and increased health care costs. Nursing students are at ...