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View article: Comprehensive care needs among informal cancer caregivers of patients with advanced cancer in palliative care: a cross-sectional study
Comprehensive care needs among informal cancer caregivers of patients with advanced cancer in palliative care: a cross-sectional study Open
Informal caregivers (ICs) frequently face stressful events and have many caregiving responsibilities. Further, they have their basic requirements and continuously face comprehensive care needs (CCN) and unmet needs (UNs) in addition to mee…
View article: The need to establish an advanced certificate course in Palliative Care Nursing at University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka
The need to establish an advanced certificate course in Palliative Care Nursing at University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka Open
Introduction: Palliative care nursing (PCN) supports individuals with life-threatening illnesses, aiming to improve the quality of life (QoL) for patients and families. The objective was to assess the necessity of establishing an Advanced …
View article: Prevalence and Associated Factors of Depressive Symptoms among Informal Caregivers of Patients with Advanced Cancer who Received Palliative Care in Sri Lanka
Prevalence and Associated Factors of Depressive Symptoms among Informal Caregivers of Patients with Advanced Cancer who Received Palliative Care in Sri Lanka Open
Almost half of ICs had higher DSs. Some variables related to caregivers, caregiving, and patients are significantly impacted by DSs. Providing psycho-social support for ICs is crucial and recommended educational intervention to provide kno…
View article: The negative and positive: perceptions regarding COVID-19 pandemic among an online sample of adults; qualitative study
The negative and positive: perceptions regarding COVID-19 pandemic among an online sample of adults; qualitative study Open
People have experienced fear, uncertainty, distracted future plans, and work stress due to the pandemic. However, they have also enjoyed spending time with their family members during this period.
View article: Knowledge in identifying venomous snakes and first aid methods of snakebites among nursing students: A cross-sectional study
Knowledge in identifying venomous snakes and first aid methods of snakebites among nursing students: A cross-sectional study Open
Background Snakebites are a dangerous and significant medical emergency that occurs worldwide. The World Health Organization has recommended that teaching and training in the prevention and management of snakebites be included in the curri…
View article: Analysing the examination results to measure the effectiveness of online vs. physical teaching during the COVID-19 pandemic among undergraduates in Sri Lanka
Analysing the examination results to measure the effectiveness of online vs. physical teaching during the COVID-19 pandemic among undergraduates in Sri Lanka Open
Introduction: Several nations around the world had to close schools, colleges, universities, and other educational institutions as they were badly affected by the spread of COVID-19. The purpose of this study was to measure the effectivene…
View article: Coping Strategies among Undergraduates of the University of Ruhuna, Southern Province, Sri Lanka, during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Coping Strategies among Undergraduates of the University of Ruhuna, Southern Province, Sri Lanka, during the COVID-19 Pandemic Open
Background and Objective: Undergraduates could be more prone to psychological problems than the general population when there are significant changes in the educational environment. Confined to indoors during the COVID-19 pandemic, and tra…
View article: Cross-cultural adaptation and psychometric evaluation of a Sinhalese version of the <em>Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS)</em> in patients with cancer
Cross-cultural adaptation and psychometric evaluation of a Sinhalese version of the <em>Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS)</em> in patients with cancer Open
Introduction: The Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS) is a tool widely used in health surveys to assess social support (SS) perceived by individuals. The lack of an appropriate tool to measure SS perceived by patient…
View article: Psychological disturbances encountered by the healthcare professionals, military professionals and general public in Sri Lanka during COVID-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional study
Psychological disturbances encountered by the healthcare professionals, military professionals and general public in Sri Lanka during COVID-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional study Open
Background The COVID-19 pandemic is a serious global health concern, posing a greater risk of psychological vulnerabilities for frontline healthcare workers (HCWs), military professionals and the general public around the globe. These psyc…
View article: Development and validation of a Religious and Spiritual Support Scale in Sri Lanka: A psychometric study
Development and validation of a Religious and Spiritual Support Scale in Sri Lanka: A psychometric study Open
Introduction: Religious and spiritual support reduces distress in patients with cancer. Accurate and reliable data on religious and spiritual support received and perceived by patients with cancer would assist health authorities in plannin…
View article: Examining the quality of life of patients living with breast cancer in Southern Sri Lanka: A descriptive cross-sectional study
Examining the quality of life of patients living with breast cancer in Southern Sri Lanka: A descriptive cross-sectional study Open
Introduction: Globally breast cancer (BC) is the most common cancer among women and Sri Lanka is not an exception. Cancer influences the quality of life (QoL) of cancer patients. The survival rates and the QoL of BC patients have improved …
View article: Validation of the Sinhalese Version of Brief COPE Scale for patients with cancer in Sri Lanka
Validation of the Sinhalese Version of Brief COPE Scale for patients with cancer in Sri Lanka Open
Background Coping strategies play a vital role in cancer management and has been an integral part in the recovery process of cancer patients worldwide. Coping refers to specific efforts; both behavioral and psychological, that diminishes s…
View article: Validation of Sinhala Version of Brief COPE Scale in Patients with Cancer in Sri Lanka
Validation of Sinhala Version of Brief COPE Scale in Patients with Cancer in Sri Lanka Open
Background: Coping strategies are essential in the cancer management/recovery process and play an integral role in patients with cancer globally. In Sri Lanka, validated scales to measure coping are scarce. This study examined the psychome…
View article: Validation of Sinhala Version of Brief COPE Scale in Patients with Cancer in Sri Lanka
Validation of Sinhala Version of Brief COPE Scale in Patients with Cancer in Sri Lanka Open
Background: Coping strategies are essential in the cancer management/recovery process and play an integral role in patients with cancer globally. In Sri Lanka, validated scales to measure coping are scarce. This study examined the Sinhales…
View article: Development and Validation of a Scale to Measure Religious and Spiritual Support in Sri Lankan Patients with Cancer
Development and Validation of a Scale to Measure Religious and Spiritual Support in Sri Lankan Patients with Cancer Open
Background: Religious and spiritual support (RSS) is considered a vital method of coping among patients with cancer and cancer survivors. Measuring religion and spiritual support received by cancer patients has very little evidence in Sri …
View article: Additional file 3 of Validation of the Sinhalese Version of Brief COPE Scale for patients with cancer in Sri Lanka
Additional file 3 of Validation of the Sinhalese Version of Brief COPE Scale for patients with cancer in Sri Lanka Open
Additional file 3. Excel data sheet.
View article: Validation of Sinhala Version of Brief COPE Scale in Patients with Cancer in Sri Lanka
Validation of Sinhala Version of Brief COPE Scale in Patients with Cancer in Sri Lanka Open
Background Coping strategies are essential in the cancer management/recovery process and show an integral part in patients with cancer globally. In Sri Lanka, validated scales to measure coping are scarce. This study was examined the Sinha…
View article: The prevalence and correlates of depressive symptoms in patients with cancer treated in a Tertiary health care facility in Southern Sri Lanka
The prevalence and correlates of depressive symptoms in patients with cancer treated in a Tertiary health care facility in Southern Sri Lanka Open
International Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies (IJMS) is published by the Faculty of Graduate Studies - University of Sri Jayewardenepura. IJMS provides a supportive environment for multidisciplinary researchers to publish their contri…
View article: Psychological distress in cancer patients in Southern province of Sri Lanka
Psychological distress in cancer patients in Southern province of Sri Lanka Open
The Galle Medical Journal is published by the Galle Medical Association. The journal is published quarterly in March, June, September and December each year. The submissions are accepted throughout the year. The aims of the Journal are to …