Browsing FACULTY STAFF PUBLICATIONS by Faculty "Faculty of Allied Health Sciences"
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Anti-microbial activity of different solvent extracts of dried flowers of Aegle marmelos
(2017)Aegle marmelos has been used to treat various illnesses of human beings in traditional and folk medicine for thousands of years. The aim of the present study is to validate the in vitro antibacterial activity of different ... -
Assertiveness Among the Nursing Undergraduates in a Defence University, Sri Lanka
(2021-12-15)Introduction: Assertiveness is considered a valuable skill in the nursing profession as it contributes to Strengthen inter-professional relationships, preventing workplace violence, reducing occupational stresses, minimizing ... -
Assertiveness for a Successful Nursing Profession
(2021-12)What is Assertiveness? Every individual possesses a unique style of communication-based on the manner in which they get involved in interactions and share information with others. According to Alvernia University (2018), ... -
Assessment of In vitro Antibacterial and Anti-inflammatory activities of Sri Lankan medicinal plant Jeffreycia zeylanica (Pupula)
(2023-09-07)Antibiotic resistance, global health risks, and absurd consequences of anti-inflammatory drugs are significant complications. As an alternative plant can be used. Jeffreycia zeylanica an endemic plant in Sri Lanka was ... -
Chaperones to the Rescue: Tackling Neurodegenerative Diseases and Potential Therapeutic Applications
(2024-03-01)Protein misfolding has been identified as a contributing factor in several neurodegenerative conditions, such as Alzheimer's disease (AD), Huntington's disease (HD), Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), and Parkinson’s ... -
Clitoria ternatea-Shifting Paradigms: From Laboratory to Industry
(2021-12-03)Clitoria ternateacommonly known as Butterfly pea is a standard Ayurvedic medicinal plant used in many parts of south Asian countries. Traditional medicinal plants are a great alternative to find new treatments and for the ... -
Comparative Study of Prevalence of Migraine among Defence and Non- Defence Undergraduate Students in General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU), Sri Lanka
(2018-04-07)Introduction: Epidemiological studies have revealed its high prevalence, high socio-economic and personal impacts of migraine; it was ranked as the third most prevalent disorder and the seventh-highest specific cause of ... -
A Comparative Study on In Vitro Antibacterial Activity of Different Leaf Extracts of Medicinal Plant Talinum paniculatum
(2017)There is an urgent need for the development of novel affordable plant based natural antibacterial agents in order to combat against the emergence of antibiotic resistance, resulting from the indiscriminate use of currently ... -
The Cross-cultural Adaptation of the Begley and Glackens's Assertiveness Scale for use with Nursing Students in Sri Lanka
(2021-08-26)Background: Assertiveness is recognized as a crucial skill in the nursing profession since it is capable of reinforcing interprofessional relationships, preventing workplace violence, reducing work stress, improving ... -
Cross-cultural Adaptation of the Begley and Glacken’s Assertiveness Scale for Use Among Sinhala Speaking Nursing Students in Sri Lanka
(2021-12-24)Background and Objective: Assertiveness is a crucial skill in the nursing profession to reinforce interprofessional relationships, prevent workplace violence, reduce work stress, improve professional efficacy, develop ... -
Effect of respiratory muscle strengthening on rowing performance
(2020-11)Background: Respiratory muscle training (RMT) has been proposed as a beneficial means of improving respiratory muscle strength (RMS) and respiratory muscle fatigue (RMF) in athletes. Aims and Objective: The aim of this ... -
Influence of physical rehabilitation on heart rate dynamics in patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
(2019)This study sought to determine whether a 6-week physical rehabilitation programme has a measurable influence on heart rate responsiveness to changing metabolic demand in patients with pulmonary fibrosis. Fifteen individuals ... -
Influence of Rehabilitation on Oxygen Uptake Kinetics during High Intensity Exercise in Patients with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
(2020)Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) is a chronic, progressive and life-limiting condition of unknown cause with no curative treatment. The impact of IPF on a patient’s quality of life is devastating and palliative treatment ... -
Knowledge, attitudes and practices on Basic Life Support (BLS) among traffic police officers, Police Division-Nugegoda, Sri Lanka
(2018-04-07)Introduction: Basic Life Support (BLS) is the only known effective method to keep a cardiac arrested person alive until he or she receives advanced medical management. Traffic police officers can be the first responders ... -
Metacognitive Awareness of Reading Strategies Among ESL Learners: An Online Study Conducted in Higher Education Institutes in Sri Lanka.
(2021-07-30)Improving reading skills among the students who study English as a second language (ESL) has gained much attention among the instructors. In light of that, the role of Metacognition in enhancing critical thinking skills ... -
Patients' experiences of coping with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis and their recommendations for its clinical management
(2018-05-07)Background: Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) is a chronic, progressive and life-limiting condition. From a healthcare perspective it is vital to establish effective methods of improving the quality of remaining ... -
Psychological distress among Sri Lankan Army servicemen with a permanent physical disability due to battle injuries in the civil war of Sri Lanka
(2019-10-15)Background: The Sri Lankan civil war existed for nearly three decades and military operations were initiated in the areas that were under the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam(LTTE). Majority of military servicemen affected ... -
Relationship between Emotional Intelligence and Job Satisfaction among the Nursing Officers in General Hospital, Kalutara
(2020-10-02)Background: Emotional Intelligence (EI) and Job Satisfaction (JS) are two critical elements in the Nursing profession. Therefore, proper identification of these characteristics is important to upgrade the nursing ... -
The Relationship Between Learning Styles and Academic Performance among BSc. Nursing Undergraduates in a Sri Lankan Defence University
(2020-07-26)Introduction and Objectives: Learning Styles are considered as a key determinant of academic performance among undergraduates. This study aimed to determine the correlation between learning styles and academic performance ...