International Conference for Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists & Speech and Language Therapists 2019
Following students presented their research at the International Conference for Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists & Speech and Language Therapists on “Early intervention for children with developmental disabilities; science, partnerships and future opportunities” held on 29th September 2019 at Hotel Galadari, Colombo. The event was organized by Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo.
Name |
Topic |
R.M.P.M. Rathnayaka |
Prevalence of dysphagia in neurodevelopmental disorders below 5 years old children and effect of their quality of life in Colombo district. |
J.A.L.R. Kumara |
Attitudes and knowledge of Sri Lankan Speech and Language Therapists towards stuttering |
T.M. Piyarathne |
Caregiver knowledge and perspectives on the speech and language therapist recommendation of texture modified food in the management of patients with dysphagia |
G.D.M. Piyumali |
Translation and adaptation of the Eating Assessment Screening Tool (EAT- 10) in to Sinhala to detect dysphagia among adults in Sri Lanka. |
Elilnangai T. |
Developing and pilot testing a post stroke dysphagia screening protocol for speech language therapists in Sri Lanka. |
K.A.K.O.A.K. Wijesekara |
Adaptation and pilot testing of the “Nair Hospital Bedside Swallowing Assessment” protocol for post-stroke adults in Sri Lanka. |