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A Validation Study to Evaluate the Accuracy of the Beep Test in Measuring Cardiopulmonary Endurance Using Maximum Oxygen Uptake (VO2max) as the Gold Standard
(2022)
Cardio pulmonary exercise testing (CPET) is the “gold standard” test for measuring
real time maximal oxygen uptake (VO2max) in athletes. Beep test is a commonly
used indirect field test in Sri Lankan sports settings. ...
Contextualization of Middle Childhood Nutrition Guidelines in Sri Lanka; Situational Analysis
(2022)
Good nutrition during middle childhood (5 to 10 y) is important and should
be emphasized. In Sri Lanka, significant levels of middle childhood malnutrition
have been linked to poor eating habits. This study was conducted ...
Assessment of Eye Lens Dose in Interventional Cardiology
(2022)
The International Commission on Radiological Protection decreased the annual eye
lens dose limit to 20 mSv in 2011 from the recommended value of 150 mSv in 2007
to reduce radiation-induced lens opacity in radiation workers ...
Validation of Physical Activity Recall Questionnaire and Physical Activity Log Using the Gold Standard Doubly- Labelled Water Technique in 11-13 Year-Old Sri Lankan Children
(2022)
As, commonly used physical activity questionnaires and activity logs validated against energy expenditure are not available for Sri Lankan children, this study aimed to validate physical activity recall questionnaire (PAR-Q) ...
The Attitudes toward and Willingness to Work with Older People among Nurses at University Hospital, Kotelawala Defence University (UHKDU), Sri Lanka
(2022)
Due to the fact that older people are more prone to chronic illnesses and disabilities,
there is an increasing need for nurses with positive attitudes and a willingness to
work with them. In this study, nurses at University ...
Relationship between Emotional Intelligence and Academic Performances among Final Year Health Science Students in Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Sri Lanka
(2022)
The aim of the study was to assess the relationship between Emotional Intelligence
(EI) and academic performances among final year health science students in Faculty
of Allied Health Sciences, General Sir John Kotelawala ...
Prevalence of Musculoskeletal Injuries among Dancing Undergraduates in the Faculty of Dancing and Drama, University of the Visual and Performing Arts, Colombo, Sri Lanka
(2022)
Dancing includes repetitive movements involving numerous joints in the body, which
may cause musculoskeletal ailments. Physical health issues among dancers have not
been studied in Sri Lanka. Therefore, this study is ...
Study on Radiological Changes of the Aging Brain and Skull Using Computed Tomography
(2022)
The physical appearance of humans changes according to the age. Every change may
not be noticeable to naked eye, but it is possible to determine the microstructural
changes of the brain and skull using novel quantitative ...
Assessment of Knowledge and Attitudes Regarding Vitamin D and Its Deficiency among Undergraduates in a Tertiary Educational Institution In Sri Lanka; A Descriptive Cross-Sectional Study
(2022)
Many people in tropical Asian nations suffer from vitamin D deficiency or
insufficiency, despite receiving sufficient sunlight throughout the year. Because
inadequate vitamin D can cause a deficiency, which increases the ...
A Study on the Influence of Attendance and Types of Dental Clinics for the Development of Dental Caries in Young Adults
(2022)
Oral hygiene is defined as the practice of keeping the mouth, teeth, and gums clean
and healthy. As poor oral hygiene contributes to the occurrence of dental cavities,
regular dental checkups and treatments are essential ...