• Impact of a practical workshop on the knowledge and skills of caregivers on usage of mobility devices 

  Tunpattu, T.M.U.S. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)

  BACKGROUND: Mobility devices are essential for many senior citizens living in senior citizen centers for their mobility. In the process of using mobility devices they are assisted by the caregivers. But majority of the ...
• The knowledge and preparedness on maternal and child health during disasters among Public Health Midwives serving in Medical Office of Health areas covered by National Institute of Health Sciences 

  Madarasinghe, H.P.; Hemachandra, D.K.N.N. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)

  BACKGROUND: In a disaster situation, pregnant women and children are at a higher risk and the presence of an experienced health worker, with good knowledge and preparedness on how to handle their special needs is essential. ...
• Evaluating the effectiveness of life skills development training among Sri Lankan Public Health Midwives 

  Wijetillake, M. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)

  BACKGROUND: Training of Public Health Midwives (PHM), the grass root level primary healthcare workers, on life skills development (LSD) is vital in order to deliver the best possible healthcare services to the community. ...
• The prevalence of selected symptoms and probable risk factors of anxiety among medical undergraduates of the Faculty of Medicine, Peradeniya 

  Kulathunga, M.M.; Thennakoon, S.; Rajapaksha, T.; Kelum, G.K.C.; Kishorkumar, A.; Kolamunne, K.N.S.; Kularathna, G.M.V.D.; Kulasingha, A.D.S.; Kulathilaka, W.K.; Rajapaksha, R.W.M.D.; Kuruwita, K.A.P.R.; Jamtsho, Y.; Pradhan, U. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)

  BACKGROUND: It is believed that Medical Faculties have stressful conditions that often exert a negative effect on academic performance and physical and psychological well-being of the undergraduates, which can lead to ...
• Usage analysis of student interactions in an online learning platform conducted at Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya: Pedagogical considerations for implementing e-Learning 

  Karunaratne, W.C.D.; Chandratilake, M.N.; Heiyantuduwage, S. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)

  BACKGROUND: Learning Management Systems (LMS) designed to support teaching and learning has changed how education is offered and consumed in higher education. OBJECTIVES: This study was conducted with the aim of identifying ...
• Teaching Anatomy in a unique setting: innovative methods to overcome challenges 

  Weerasundera, B. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)

  BACKGROUND: Teaching of Anatomy at the Northern Territory Medical Programme (NTMP) of Flinders University, Australia is by retaining traditional methods as well as modern techniques using the latest technology to overcome ...
• An efficient inventory management system for the blood banks in Sri Lanka 

  Kumari, D.M.S.; Wijayanayake, A. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)

  BACKGROUND: Over the past decades, the requirement for platelets seems to be increasing continuously around the world, while the number of potential donors is decreasing. However, due to its very short life span of just ...
• Social networking is popular among new medical entrants of Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya 

  Dasanayaka, I.P.E.U.; Hettige, S.; Bandara, M.R.P.M.; Ediriweera, E.P.D.S. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)

  BACKGROUND: The rapid growth and adoption of social networking and internet telephony had affected many fields including education. OBJECTIVES: To assess the usage of social networking services (SNS) and Internet telephony ...
• Computer literacy among new medical entrants to the Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya 

  Hettige, S.; Gunarathne, M.G.S.S.; Ediriweera, E.P.D.S. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)

  BACKGROUND: Computer literacy is essential for students. OBJECTIVES: To assess the level of computer literacy among new entrants to the Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya. METHODS: Moodle based self-administered ...
• Ability to use computer software among new medical entrants to the Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya 

  Solangaarachchi, D.I.K.; Kumara, A.A.K.B.; Hettige, S.; Ediriweera, E.P.D.S. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)

  BACKGROUND: Computer software is essential to enhance academic life of students. OBJECTIVES: To describe the level of confidence and ability on using computer software among new entrants to Faculty of Medicine, University ...
• Usage of Internet among new entrants at Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya 

  Dasanayaka, I.P.E.U.; Hettige, S.; Bandara, M.R.P.M.; Ediriweera, E.P.D.S. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)

  BACKGROUND: The Internet has become a fundamental cornerstone of modern education, learning and health care delivery. OBJECTIVES: To describe the usage and confidence in the use of Internet, email and cloud storage services ...
• Prior experience of office package among new entrants at Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya 

  Hettige, S.; Dasanayaka, I.P.E.U.; Bandara, M.R.P.M.; Ediriweera, E.P.D.S. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)

  BACKGROUND: Skill to work with an office package is essential for students. OBJECTIVES: To assess the level of confidence and frequency of usage on Microsoft Word (WORD), PowerPoint (PPT) and Excel (EXCEL) among new entrants. ...
• Female victims of unnatural deaths 

  Kitulwatte, I.D.G.; Edirisinghe, P.A.S.; Mendis, H.K.N.L.P.; Abeyrathna, A.A.R.M. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)

  BACKGROUND: Unnatural deaths indicate the level of social and mental wellbeing of a society. Female unnatural deaths are often associated with their long history of deprivation of socio-economic rights. Traumatic injuries ...
• A retrospective descriptive study on homicides and injuries to the lower extremities 

  Paranitharan, P.; Abeyrathna, A.A.R.M.; Mendis, H.K.N.L.P.; Perera, W.N.S. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)

  BACKGROUND: Homicidal deaths result from various causes and usually involve fatal injuries. The lower extremities may sustain injuries due to an assault, fall and in some instances due to self-defense. OBJECTIVES: The main ...
• Outcome of application of complete below elbow plaster of Paris cast for Colles' fractures after manipulation 

  Kalukottage, S.C.; Medagodahetti, U.S.; Thilakarathna, G. S.; Perera, H.S.; Wijesurendra, H.D.; Perera, M.V. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)

  BACKGROUND: Application of plaster of Paris (POP) cast for Colles' fracture is a universal practice around the world. The widely accepted practice is to apply a dorso-radial slab or a complete POP with a split. Yet, ...
• Blood alcohol concentration in motorcycle fatalities reported to a tertiary care hospital in Sri Lanka 

  Senarathne, U.D.; Edirisinghe, P.A.S.; Kitulwatte, I.D.G. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)

  BACKGROUND: Motorcycle, the common man’s vehicle in Sri Lanka when crashes is fatal due to its inherent instability and absence of an outside shield to absorb energy during a collision. Managing an unstable vehicle after ...
• Mini incision thyroidectomy: alternative approach to cosmetic thyroidectomy 

  Munasinghe, B.N.L.; Fernando, R.; Kumarasinghe, K.A.P.R.; Sandaruwan, C.; Pinto, M.D.P.; Amaraweera, P.C.; Dissanayake, D.M.C.D. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)

  BACKGROUND: Technique of thyroidectomy has evolved from conventional open technique to minimally access techniques over the past few years. Regardless of the technique, outcome depends on meticulous surgical technique used. ...
• Lateral approach to thyroid 

  Dissanayake, D.M.C.D.; Kumarasinghe, K.A.P.R.; Pinto, M.D.P.; Amaraweera, P.C.; Munasinghe, B.N.L.; Chandrasinghe, P.C.; Fernando, R. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)

  BACKGROUND: Thyroidectomy is the commonest endocrine surgical procedure, undertaken throughout the world. Re-do thyroidectomies are challenging procedures with a higher morbidity rate. Lateral approach to thyroid (LATT) ...
• A study on safety evaluation of “Rasnasapthakaya” decoction in healthy volunteers 

  Sanjeev, R.; Suresh, T.S.; Dahanayake, J.M. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)

  BACKGROUND: Rasnasapthakaya (RS) is a decoction of potent anti - inflammatory herbal preparation which is used to treat chronic inflammatory joint disorders in ayurvedha medicine. The constituents of RS decoction are: ...
• Antinociceptive activity of aqueous extract of Psychotriasarmentosa leaves 

  Ratnayake, W.M.K.M.; Chandrika, U.G.; Suresh, T.M.; Abeysekera, A.M.; Salim, N. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)

  BACKGROUND: Adverse side effects caused by NSAIDS and other existing allopathic analgesic agents have made these drugs unwelcoming to many. The search for alternative therapies has intensified over the years. Consequently, ...

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