Research Projects - Batch 9
| Index No | Student Name | Research Title | Supervisor | |
| 1 | SH/2015/001 | W.K.D.S.Y. Adikaram |
Knowledge and perception of Speech Therapists and parents on Telepractice for the intervention of paediatric Speech and Language Disorders in sri Lanka |
Ms. Dumini De Silva |
| 2 | SH/2015/003 | W.A.A.D.K Ariyasena | Speech and Language Therapy Interventions for Dysarthria in Parkinson’s Disease: An Updated Systematic Review | Dr.Deepani Siriwardana |
| 3 | SH/2015/004 | M .H.F. Atheeka | Therapy techniques used by speech and language therapist to treat dysphagia in patients diagnosed with Parkinson diseases - A scoping review | Miss.Gyathri sivasubramanium |
| 4 | Sh/2015/006 | K.M.A. Dinidu Bandara | Cross - cultural adaptation, translation , and validation of the " Unhelpful Thoughts and Beliefs About Stuttering ( UTBAS) Scales " into Sinhala | Dr. Deepani Siriwardhana, Ms.Nethmi Yahampath |
| 5 | SH/2015/007 | M.Y.R.Y. Bandara | The effectiveness of using both languages during speech and language therapy for bilingual toddlers with language delay; A scoping review | Ms. Dumini De Silva |
| 6 | SH/2015/008 | H.D.S.M Dabare | Teacher-rated parental involvement in hearing impaired students’ education programs in the Kurunegala District and its related challenges | Ms. Nimesha didulani danthananayana |
| 7 | SH/2015/009 | D.M.S.K.Dissanayaka | Communication approaches and techniques for children with hearing impairment. Scoping review | Ms.Didulani Danthanarayana |
| 8 | SH/2015/010 | D.W.D.R.K Dissanayaka | Developing a questionnaire to evaluate emotional and behavioral problems among adolescents with Dyslexia | Ms.Rangika Perera |
| 9 | SH/2015/012 | M.A.A.Farwin | Knowledge on vocal hygiene, voice disorders and among primary teachers in the Musali Educational Division, Mannar District, Sri Lanka | Ms.Bandini Jayasena |
| 10 | SH/2015/013 | W.L.M. Fernando | Maternal experiences during the establishment of feeding among infants who have feeding issues, at selected neonatal and pediatric units in Gampaha district. | Ms Yvonne Weerasinghe |
| 11 | SH/2015/018 | D.M.C Kalpani | Parental Perceptions of Childhood Voice Disorders Affecting Quality Of Life of Children with Voice Disorders in Uva Province: A pilot study” | Ms.Bandini Jayasena |
| 12 | SH/2015/019 | M.karththeesvaran | Awareness level on communication disorders of children among Tamil speaking primary school teachers in Trincomalee District | Ms.L.daskon |
| 13 | SH/2015/020 | K.A.T.Madushani | Inclusive primary school teachers’ efficacy in adapting classroom instructions for children with learning disabilities in the Thanamalwila Education Zone | Ms.Nimesha Didulani Dantanarayane |
| 14 | SH/2015/021 | N. Venuga | Caregiver perspective on strength and difficulties in behaviour, emotion and relationships of children with Down's syndrome in Mannar and Jaffna Districts: pilot study | Ms. Ayendree |
| 15 | SH/2015/022 | N.A.R.S. Nishshanka | Undergraduate Speech and Language Therapy student's perception about their clinical learning environment in Sri Lanka | Ms. Uvini Colonne |
| 16 | SH/2015/023 | J.M.W. Pathirana | The role of a speech and language therapist in a main stream school - A scoping review | Ms.Rangika Perera |
| 17 | SH/2015/024 | W.M.K. Perera | Translation and adaptation of a dysarthria assessment tool to be used in the Sri Lankan clinical context | Dr. Saumya Rathnayaka |
| 18 | SH/2015/025 | G.V.Prabodani | A Survey on current knowledge and practices of teleaudiology among audiology professionals in Sri Lanka | Ms. B.N. Jayasena |
| 19 | SH/2015/027 | R.H.M.A.C. Rajakaruna | What are the barriers effecting to academic acheivement of hearing impaired school children in South East Asian region; A scoping review | Ms. Bandini Jayasena |
| 20 | SH/2015/028 | R.M.L.C. Ranathunga | Self-ear cleaning and associated risk of ear injuries and ear related symptoms among students in the University of Kelaniya, Sri Anka | Ms. Dinukshi Ileperuma |
| 21 | SH/2015/029 | R.M.T. P. K Rathnayake | Parents' perceptions of nasogastric tube feeding of children between 1-6 years with cerebral palsy. | Dr.Shyamani Hettiarachchi |
| 22 | SH/2015/031 | S.F.Risniya | the knowledge about learning disabilities, class room strategies of tamil speaking primary school teachers and barriers that they face when teaching children with learning disabilities in Kuliyapitiya educational zone. | Ms.Samadhi Gunathilaka/ Ms.Jeyani irosha |
| 23 | SH/2015/032 | M.V.A.Sahnas | Speech and Language Therapist's perspectives of professional quality of life. | Ms.Dinukshi Ileperuma |
| 24 | SH/2015/033 | A.P.G. Sankalpani | Scoping review on psychosocial impacts in adults with dysarthria | Ms.Asanka Weerasinghe |
| 25 | SH/2015/034 | C.S.D Serasinghe | Oral feeding difficulties among children with cerebral palsy, aged between birth to 5 years: special challenges faced by primary caregivers during the COVID-19 pandemic | Dr.Shyamani Hettiarachchi |
| 26 | Sh/2015/036 | S. Jeevitha | Knowledge about voice and the importance of voice as an educational resource among primary school teachers in mannar district madhu educational division. | Ms. Gayithri Sivasubramanium |
| 27 | SH/2015/037 | M.U.D.C. Sumanasiri | Pediatric dysphagia assessments used by SLTs in LMICs-A scoping review | Mrs.Uvini Colonne |
| 28 | SH/2015/040 | R. P. R. K. Wijethunga | Infection control and hand hygiene practices of Audiology service providers in the Western province of Sri Lanka. | Ms. Nimesha Didulani Dantanarayana |
| 29 | SH/2015/041 | J.A.M.B.Xavier | Content validation of an informal auditory skill assessment tool for Sinhala speaking primary school- age children in Sri -Lanka;A Delphi study | Ms.Samadhi Gunathilaka/ Ms. Jayani irosha |
| 30 | SH/2015/042 | G.A.W.Hasuni Yasora | A pilot study of identifying mothers’ lived experience of supporting children with Dyslexia | Mrs. Rangika Perera |
| 31 | SH/2015/043 | H.M.K.M.Herath | Communication - related experiences of employees with cerebral palsy at work places in Sri Lanka | Dr. Shyamani Hettiarachchi |
| 32 | SH/2015/044 | R.M.Dilshani | Speech therapists's knowledge and service delivery during COVID - 19 in Sri Lanka | Ms. Dumini De Silva |
| 33 | SH/2015/045 | S.Thadsaieni | Parental challengers, intervention strategies and the knowledge about the special needs among parents of children with hearing impairment attending Nuffield School, Kaithady, Jaffna | Ms.Samadhi Gunathilaka/ Ms.Jeyani irosha |
| 34 | SH/2015/046 | M.A.T.Umesha | Speech Therapy Interventions for Acquired Apraxia of Speech: An Updated Systematic Review | Dr.Deepani Siriwardana |
| 35 | SH/2015/047 | I.T.G.C.Y Kumarage | Translation, adaptation and, validation of the Communication Matrix parent version to use with Sinhala speaking parents. | Dr.Nimisha Muttiah |
| 36 | SH/2015/050 | E.M.D.W.H.L. Amunugama | Development and validation of a documentation system for Fibreoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES) | Ms. Dumini De Silva |
| 37 | SH/2015/052 | L.W.H.C . Wijesooriya | Challenges faced by speech and language therapists when working with adults who stutter in Sri Lanka | Mrs. Nethmie dulanga Yahampath |
| 38 | SH/2015/053 | N.H.M.W.W.S.M. Herath | Prevalence and associated factors of voice disorders among older adults; an updated systematic review | Dr. Deepani Siriwardhana |
| 39 | SH/2015/054 | M.D.N.M. Kumarathunga | Scoping review on voice changes and assessments used with people undergoing thyroidectomy | Dr.saumya Rathnayaka |
| 40 | SH/2014/002 | D.M.K.M. Bandara | Applicability and reliability of Penetration and Aspiration Scale in patients with stroke related dysphagia in the Sri Lankan clinical context | Dr. Saumya Rathnayaka |
| 41 | SH/2014/037 | E. G. D. M. Swarnathilaka | Stimulation strategies for the stroke patients with Oro-pharyngeal Dysphagia used in low and middle-income countries: A scoping review | Mrs.Uvini Colonne |
| 42 | SH/2014/053 | P.M. Wijesiriwardhana | Developing and piloting Expressive language and Behavioral Rating Scalefor 0-5 year children with Autism Spectrum Disorder for speech and language therapists in Sri Lanka | Ms. Ayendree |
| 43 | SH/2014/054 | T.A.I.Peiris | Validation of The Toddlers Early Emerging Receptive & Expressive Vocabulary Checklist for Sinhala speaking children aged between 12 to 24 months. | Dr.Nimisha Muttiah |
| 44 | SH/2013/063 | S.M.N Sudeshani | Sri Lankan special education teacher ‘s knowledge, attitudes and skills towards Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) in the Kandy district. | Dr.Nimisha Muttiah |