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Knowledge On Diet Among The Ischemic Heart Disease Patients Attending Cardiology Clinic At Teaching Hospital Jaffna
(2020)
Abstract - Ischemic Heart Disease (IHD) is
major cause of death in worldwide. In Sri
Lanka, cardiovascular diseases cover 40% of
Non-communicable diseases. IHD was ranked
as leading cause for the hospital deaths ...
Usefulness of Timed Up and Go test, Berg Balance Scale and Six Minute Walk Test as fall risk predictors in post stroke adults attending Rehabilitation Hospital Ragama
(2020)
Abstract: Stroke is a major risk factors for
falls. However, there are no established
practices being used to predict fall risk with
Stroke patients in Sri Lankan stroke care
settings. The purpose of this study is ...
Knowledge on disaster preparedness and associated work related factors among allied health professionals at Teaching hospital, Jaffna
(2020)
Abstract—Time to time as Sri Lankans, we
have faced major natural hazards. Though
disasters create a heavy physical and
psychological burden for the members of the
healthcare team, their preparedness to meet
the ...
Association of quadriceps and hamstring muscle strengths with low back pain due to non-contact injuries among fast bowlers aged between 15 – 19 years in division 1 boys’ schools in Colombo
(2020)
Abstract. The purpose of this study was to
investigate how quadriceps and hamstring
muscle strengths associate with low back
pain (LBP) due to non-contact injuries
among 102 fast bowlers aged between 15-19
years at ...
Prevalence Of Urinary Incontinence And Its Association With Risk Factors In Three Months Postpartum Women Attending MOH Clinics Registered Under Colombo Municipal Council During September And October 2019
(2020)
Abstract: Urinary incontinence (UI) is a
common symptom after pregnancy causing
distress, embarrassment among women and
is often under reported due to misbelieves,
unawareness and shame. This study is aimed
to determine ...
Knowledge Regarding Weight Management Through Lifestyle Modification Among Overweight And Obese Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients
(2020)
Diabetes mellitus is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, with an estimated 80% of the affected population living in developing countries like Sri Lanka (Hu, 2011). Prevalence of diabetes in Sri Lanka, ...
Behavioural and Psychological Impact of Covid-19 on a Group of Youth and Young Adults Repatriated Back to Sri lanka from the uk: a qualitative study
(2020)
Abstract. The COVID-19 pandemic affected
international students around the world,
including the Sri Lankan undergraduate and
post-graduate students who were studying in
the UK, and they were repatriated to Sri Lanka
by ...
Knowledge, Attitudes And Practices On Antibiotic Therapy Among Parents Of Children Admitted To A Specialized Children’s Hospital In Sri Lanka
(2020)
Abstract:- Antibiotics are used to prevent and
treat bacterial infections. It is mostly
prescribed for sick children globally than for
adults. Antibiotic resistance is a critical global
health issue. Over-prescription ...
The relationship between static foot posture and chronic bilateral knee osteoarthritis among the patients attending Department of Rheumatology and Rehabilitation (General), National hospital, Sri Lanka
(2020)
Abstract. Knee osteoarthritis is one of the
most common types of arthritis presented in
Sri Lanka that deteriorates the quality of life
and physical performances of affected
individuals. In chronic bilateral ...
Learning style preferences and academic performance of undergraduate physiotherapy students
(2020)
Abstract: University level education of
physiotherapy is fairly new in Sri Lanka.
Hence students’ satisfaction of the
curriculum and learning environment has
not been thoroughly studied. Different
learning preferences ...