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View article: Predictors of Transition Shock Among Newly Graduated Nurses, Sri Lanka: A Descriptive Cross- Sectional Study on the Roles of Self-Efficacy, Professional Nursing Values, and Practice Environment
Predictors of Transition Shock Among Newly Graduated Nurses, Sri Lanka: A Descriptive Cross- Sectional Study on the Roles of Self-Efficacy, Professional Nursing Values, and Practice Environment Open
Background South Asian countries, including Sri Lanka, face some of the most severe shortages of nurses globally, creating significant challenges for healthcare delivery. One contributing factor to this crisis is the high dropout rate of n…
View article: Evidence-Based Practice Competencies and Associated Determinants among Undergraduate Nursing Students in Sri Lanka – A Cross-Sectional Study
Evidence-Based Practice Competencies and Associated Determinants among Undergraduate Nursing Students in Sri Lanka – A Cross-Sectional Study Open
Background Evidence-based practice (EBP) integrates the best available research into clinical practice, improving patient outcomes and reducing healthcare costs. Cultivating EBP competencies among undergraduate nursing students is essentia…
View article: Assessment of spiritual care competency and influencing factors among nurses at the National Institute of Cancer Care, Sri Lanka: a descriptive cross-sectional study
Assessment of spiritual care competency and influencing factors among nurses at the National Institute of Cancer Care, Sri Lanka: a descriptive cross-sectional study Open
Background Spiritual care is a key element of holistic nursing care, highlighted in the nursing process for addressing patients’ spiritual needs. Objectives This study aimed to identify the level of spiritual care competence among nurses a…
View article: Barriers to and facilitators of weight reduction in young adults with obesity: a qualitative study in an urban setting in Sri Lanka
Barriers to and facilitators of weight reduction in young adults with obesity: a qualitative study in an urban setting in Sri Lanka Open
Objectives This study explored the barriers to and facilitators of weight reduction among urban, young adults with obesity in Sri Lanka. Design A qualitative descriptive study, using the framework method in thematic analysis to identify ke…
View article: How to culturally adapt the pulmonary rehabilitation programme for people living with COPD in Sri Lanka: a qualitative study
How to culturally adapt the pulmonary rehabilitation programme for people living with COPD in Sri Lanka: a qualitative study Open
Background Pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) is a low-cost, high-impact intervention for people living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Despite the high prevalence of COPD, there are currently very limited facilities to provi…
View article: Comparison of respiratory symptoms and pulmonary functions of adult male cigarette smokers and non-smokers in Sri Lanka; A comparative analytical study
Comparison of respiratory symptoms and pulmonary functions of adult male cigarette smokers and non-smokers in Sri Lanka; A comparative analytical study Open
Background Cigarette smoking has long been associated with decreased lung function and increased respiratory symptoms globally. While this relationship is well-established, a critical gap exists in our understanding of the specific impact …
View article: Coping with cancer pain: a qualitative study to explore pain perception and self-coping strategies of patients with cancer in Sri Lanka
Coping with cancer pain: a qualitative study to explore pain perception and self-coping strategies of patients with cancer in Sri Lanka Open
Pain is one of the most debilitating symptoms of cancer, substantially diminishing one’s quality of life. The level of pain experienced is eventually determined by the pain coping strategies adopted by patients individually. The awareness …
View article: Caring burden and coping with haemodialysis: a qualitative study with family caregivers in Sri Lanka
Caring burden and coping with haemodialysis: a qualitative study with family caregivers in Sri Lanka Open
Objective The number of patients with end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) requiring renal replacement therapy in Sri Lanka is significantly rising. Most of these patients depend on haemodialysis, carrying a significant burden on their family c…
View article: The Impact of Sleep Quality on the Quality of Nursing Care Provided by Shift Working Nurses: A Descriptive Cross-Sectional Study in Sri Lanka
The Impact of Sleep Quality on the Quality of Nursing Care Provided by Shift Working Nurses: A Descriptive Cross-Sectional Study in Sri Lanka Open
The requirement for nurses to work in shifts is a critical issue for their health and well-being. Working in shifts disturbs sleeping patterns and degrades sleep quality. This may affect the performance of nurses as well as has adverse eff…
View article: Predicting Factors Towards the Attitudes of Family Involvement in Nursing Care among Second-Year Nursing Students in a Selected School of Nursing in Sri Lanka
Predicting Factors Towards the Attitudes of Family Involvement in Nursing Care among Second-Year Nursing Students in a Selected School of Nursing in Sri Lanka Open
Family involvement is a vital component of patient centered care. This study aimed to examine the predicting factors towards the attitudes of family involvement in care among second-year Nursing students in a selected School of Nursing in …
View article: Exploring Self-Care Management Practices among Patients Diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus at District General Hospital in Chilaw, Sri Lanka
Exploring Self-Care Management Practices among Patients Diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus at District General Hospital in Chilaw, Sri Lanka Open
This study addresses the global challenge of effectively managing diabetes through self-care practices, including medication adherence, exercise, blood glucose monitoring, foot care, and diet. Our research aimed to evaluate self-care pract…
View article: Psychometric properties of End Stage Renal Disease-Adherence Questionnaire-Sinhalese version among patients receiving haemodialysis
Psychometric properties of End Stage Renal Disease-Adherence Questionnaire-Sinhalese version among patients receiving haemodialysis Open
The chronic kidney disease is a leading public health concern, particularly in low-to middle-income countries, while the number of patients receiving haemodialysis is rapidly increasing. Adherence to a complex treatment regimen is vital fo…
View article: Health-related quality of life and its predicting factors among male oral cancer survivors in Sri Lanka: A cross sectional study
Health-related quality of life and its predicting factors among male oral cancer survivors in Sri Lanka: A cross sectional study Open
Introduction: Health-related quality of life (QoL) and its predicting factors for oral cancer survivors are varied and little evidence is available in Sri Lanka. This descriptive cross-sectional study aimed to assess the QoL and its predic…
View article: Maternal Vitamin D Deficiency and Risk of Development of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: A Scoping Review
Maternal Vitamin D Deficiency and Risk of Development of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: A Scoping Review Open
Background: Maternal vitamin D status is a critical determinant during pregnancy, because it plays an important role in the body not only in calcium homeostasis and bone remodeling, but also in the glucose metabolism. Vitamin D deficiency …
View article: Psychometric Properties of an Instrument to Determine the Factors Affecting Treatment Adherence Among Patients Receiving Hemodialysis in Sri Lanka
Psychometric Properties of an Instrument to Determine the Factors Affecting Treatment Adherence Among Patients Receiving Hemodialysis in Sri Lanka Open
Nonadherence is a widespread problem among patients receiving hemodialysis, while contributing factors are underexplored due to lack of a validated instrument. The study aimed to develop and validate a new disease-specific instrument deter…
View article: Vitamin D knowledge and sun exposure practices among Sri Lankan healthcare undergraduates
Vitamin D knowledge and sun exposure practices among Sri Lankan healthcare undergraduates Open
Introduction Although overexposure to ultraviolet radiation may lead to skin cancer, inadequate exposure results in vitamin D deficiency (VDD). We explored vitamin D-related knowledge and sun exposure practices among Sri Lankan healthcare …
View article: The RECHARGE-IPCRG ‘Teach the Teacher’ programme: building capacity for pulmonary rehabilitation in low- and middle-income countries
The RECHARGE-IPCRG ‘Teach the Teacher’ programme: building capacity for pulmonary rehabilitation in low- and middle-income countries Open
Introduction Chronic respiratory diseases are the most common causes of morbidity and mortality globally. Pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) is a low-cost, high-impact intervention with patient education and exercise at its core. Although suppo…
View article: Peripheral neuropathy and impaired sensation of feet among patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: a descriptive cross-sectional study
Peripheral neuropathy and impaired sensation of feet among patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: a descriptive cross-sectional study Open
Background: Diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) is the most prevalent consequence of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Impaired sensation of feet due to DPN increases the risk of foot injury. Therefore, the objectives of this study were to…
View article: Psychometric Properties and Hidden Dimensionality of the Sinhala Version of End Stage Renal Disease Adherence Questionnaire (SINESRD-AQ) Among Patients Receiving Haemodialysis in a Selected Hospital in Sri Lanka
Psychometric Properties and Hidden Dimensionality of the Sinhala Version of End Stage Renal Disease Adherence Questionnaire (SINESRD-AQ) Among Patients Receiving Haemodialysis in a Selected Hospital in Sri Lanka Open
Objective The purpose of this study was to evaluate the psychometric properties of Sinhala translated version of End Stage Renal Disease Adherence Questionnaire (SINESRD-AQ). Results A total of 150 patients with mean age of 54.08±10.78 (±S…
View article: Psychometric Properties and Hidden Dimensionality of the Sinhala Version of End Stage Renal Disease Adherence Questionnaire (SINESRD-AQ) Among Patients Receiving Haemodialysis in a Selected Hospital in Sri Lanka
Psychometric Properties and Hidden Dimensionality of the Sinhala Version of End Stage Renal Disease Adherence Questionnaire (SINESRD-AQ) Among Patients Receiving Haemodialysis in a Selected Hospital in Sri Lanka Open
Background Adherence to a complex therapeutic regimen is crucial to maintain the quality of life of patients receiving haemodialysis. End Stage Renal Disease Adherence Questionnaire (ESRD-AQ) is a valid and most widely used instrument to a…
View article: Adverse effects of cigarette smoking on exhaled breath carbon monoxide, blood carboxyhemoglobin, and hematological parameters amongst Sri Lankan adult tobacco smokers: A descriptive study
Adverse effects of cigarette smoking on exhaled breath carbon monoxide, blood carboxyhemoglobin, and hematological parameters amongst Sri Lankan adult tobacco smokers: A descriptive study Open
Introduction Tobacco smoking is the single most preventable cause of death worldwide and a major risk factor for several non-communicable diseases. Tobacco smoking has both acute and chronic effects on hematological parameters. The study a…
View article: Effect of cigarette smoking on smoking biomarkers, blood pressure and blood lipid levels among Sri Lankan male smokers
Effect of cigarette smoking on smoking biomarkers, blood pressure and blood lipid levels among Sri Lankan male smokers Open
Study purpose The aim of this study was to determine the fractional exhaled nitric oxide (FeNO) levels, exhaled breath carbon monoxide (eCO) levels, blood pressure, blood lipid levels between smokers and non-smokers and to determine the as…
View article: Baseline measure of activities of daily living (ADL) using Katz index of ADL on participants those who were recruited to a RCT form a tertiary care hospital in Sri Lanka
Baseline measure of activities of daily living (ADL) using Katz index of ADL on participants those who were recruited to a RCT form a tertiary care hospital in Sri Lanka Open
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View article: A study to determine the patient satisfaction and quality of services at the outpatient urology clinic of a tertiary care hospital
A study to determine the patient satisfaction and quality of services at the outpatient urology clinic of a tertiary care hospital Open
IntroductionPatient satisfaction is one of the benchmarks by which the quality of health care services is evaluated. The objective of this study was to assess the patients' satisfaction with services delivered at the urology outpatient cli…
View article: Evaluating psychometric properties of the Short Form Brief Pain Inventory Sinhala Version (SF BPI-Sin) among Sinhala speaking patients with cancer pain in Sri Lanka
Evaluating psychometric properties of the Short Form Brief Pain Inventory Sinhala Version (SF BPI-Sin) among Sinhala speaking patients with cancer pain in Sri Lanka Open
Background Pain is one of the most common and unpleasant symptoms of patients with cancer. The Short Form Brief Pain Inventory (SF-BPI), has been psychometrically validated in several languages and widely used globally. Availability of a v…
View article: Protocol for the cultural adaptation of pulmonary rehabilitation and subsequent testing in a randomised controlled feasibility trial for adults with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in Sri Lanka
Protocol for the cultural adaptation of pulmonary rehabilitation and subsequent testing in a randomised controlled feasibility trial for adults with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in Sri Lanka Open
Introduction International guidelines recommend pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) should be offered to adults living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), but PR availability is limited in Sri Lanka. Culturally appropriate PR need…
View article: Factors Affecting Adherence to Insulin Therapy among Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in a Selected Teaching Hospital, Sri Lanka
Factors Affecting Adherence to Insulin Therapy among Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in a Selected Teaching Hospital, Sri Lanka Open
Objective: In recent decades, the prevalence of type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM)has increased significantly worldwide, including Sri Lanka. Insulin therapy is essential pharmacological management of T2DM. Studies conducted on adherence to i…
View article: Evaluation of learning environment among Nursing undergraduates in state universities, Sri Lanka
Evaluation of learning environment among Nursing undergraduates in state universities, Sri Lanka Open
Background: The learning environment is a vital part of the undergraduate curriculum which enable to deliver quality education in the stipulated time. However, the level of the learning environment is highly context bounded. Therefore, the…