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Reject Analysis of Intra-Oral Periapical (IOPA) Radiographs of Department of Radiology, Dental Teaching Hospital, Peradeniya, Sri Lanka

Ediri Arachchi, WM; Chandrasena, WMDTM; Tudugala, R; Jayasinghe, RD (2015)

Intra-oral Periapical (IOPA) X-rays are the most common dental radiographs taken at the Department of Dental Radiology and which require considerable intervention of radiographer compared with the other modes of radiation ...
Learning Styles of Nursing and Midwifery Undergraduates of University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka Utilising the Kolb Learning Style Inventory

Sugathapala, RDUP; Siriwardhana, SMSP; Tennakoon, TMSUB (2015)

The Learning Style Inventory (LSI) is a simple self-description test, based on experiential learning theory that is designed to help individuals identify the way they learn from experience. On the other hand if students ...
Knowledge, Attitude and Practices Related to MRSA among BSc Nursing Students Who Attend Clinical Training at Teaching Hospital Karapitiya

Jayamaha, AR; Nagahawatte, A de S (2015)

Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is resistant to all ? lactam antibiotics and it can cause small abscess to life threatening sepsis or endocarditis. The risks of death in MRSA patients were three times ...
Evaluation of Fatty Acid and Glucose Metabolism in Myocardium of Heart Using Dual Radiopharmaceutical Approach

Sathyathas, P; Tudugala, R; Takahashi, T; Joshida, H (2015)

Understanding the metabolic consequences of Heart Failure (HF) is important in evaluating potential mechanism for disease progression in the heart, based on that we investigated whether changes of myocardial uptake of ...
Impact of Self-reporting Voice Symptoms on Occupational and Social Life among Stage Drama Actors and Their Knowledge on Vocal Hygiene Techniques, Habits and Treatment Options

De Saram, PO; Wijesinghe, T; Toner, MA (2015)

Stage actors are included in the category of heavy occupational voice users. Literature suggests that they are at a high risk of developing a voice disorder. Impact on occupational and social life was reported among people ...
Assessment of Parental Involvement in Addressing Sexual and Reproductive Health Problems among Adolescents an a Rural Village in Anuradhapura District, Sri Lanka

Rishani, WT; Chandraratne, MANK; Fernando, WMS (2015)

Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive health (ASRH) is an integral part of wellbeing. The extent and manner of parental involvement in ASRH determine the prevention of adolescents high-risk sexual behaviours. Objective of the ...
Learning Experience of Radiography/ Radiotherapy Graduates in MSc in Medical Physics Programme: Qualitative Study

Tudugala, R; Sathyathas, P; Jeyasuthan, M (2015)

Number of students who follow MSc in medical physics programme in postgraduate level has proliferated dramatically in recent years due to the entrance of Radiography/ Radiotherapy graduates in Sri Lanka.The purpose of this ...
Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices on First Aid Measures among Senior School Prefects in Galle Education Division, Sri Lanka

Priyangika, KGG; Hettiarachchi, M (2015)

First aid is needed in daily life at any situation. So every citizen shares a responsibility of having basic first aid knowledge and practices. First aider should be able to assess, provide care and direct to appropriate ...
Laboratory Investigation of Cryptosporidiosis and Giardiasis in Children with Diarrhoea; A Hospital Based Study

Rathnayake, RGL; Ranchigoda, CM; Roshan, RG; Samarasinghe, S; Banneheke, BMHA (2015)

This study was conducted to determine the proportion of Cryptosporidium and Giardia infected children less than 12 years of age with diarrhoea and to identify the source of drinking water, level of hygiene in food preparation ...
Familial Tendency of Rheumatoid Arthritis among Patients Attending Specialist Clinics in Sri Lanka

Perera, ADP; Dissanayake, VHW; Dassanayake, TDMSB (2015)

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an auto immune disease mainly caused by a combination of genetic and environmental factors. Few studies on familial incidence for RA have been conducted in Sri Lanka. The aims were to document ...
Identification of Helicobacter pylori in Gastric Biopsies; Comparison of the R of the Rapid Urease Test with the Histological Giemsa Staining Technique

Seneviratne, B; Fernando, WMDR (2015)

Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) remains a prevalent chronic infection in the developing countries. H.pylori is an important agent associated with peptic ulcer disease, chronic gastritis and gastric malignancies. It can be ...
Training in communication, teamwork and leader in multi professional healthcare setting

Ponnamperuma, Gominda (2015)
Entrance Surface Dose Assessment for Postero-Anterior Erect Chest X-ray Examinations of Adult Patients in a Selected Teaching Hospital in Sri Lanka

Herath, LHMIM; Chandrasiri, ILU; Senavirathne, SA; Rosairo, S (2015)

The amount of radiation received by the patient who is undergoing X-ray examination needs to be quantified to estimate the possibility of harm. Patient doses in radiography primarily depend on the Entrance Surface Dose ...
Creating a Culture of Evidence Based Clinical Practice

Chapman, Stephen (2015)
Professional Approach to Radiation Protection

Wimalasena, VG (2015)
How ‘Real’ Professionalism can Change a Nation

Goonewardena, K (2015)

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