RESEARCH

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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.

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