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Liyanage, Dilip Hukkaduwa, Maddage Don Athula Krishanth, Peththahandi Nadhee Wickramaratne, Adimalee Kankanamalage Sunil Bernard De Alwis, Pannapitiyage Wijeyala Chandrasiri Pannapitiya, Udawatta Arachchige Anura Sampath Perera, and Iranga Sachinthika Yaddehige. "SRI LANKA OXYGEN READINESS AND STRATEGIES ADAPTED FOR COVID-19 PATIENTS’ MANAGEMENT." Jurnal Administrasi Kesehatan Indonesia 10, no. 1 (June 30, 2022): 133–42. http://dx.doi.org/10.20473/jaki.v10i1.2022.133-142.
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Background: Shortly after the Covid-19 oxygen crisis in India, the Sri Lanka Ministry of Health started investigating and analyzing gaps in oxygen production, supplies and demands. Aims: This study aimed to evaluate the preparedness in Covid-19 cases management and recommend strategies to prevent oxygen crisis in healthcare facilities. Methods: This study used information on oxygen source redundancy and delivery methods to assess whether a healthcare facility is prepared to provide the necessary oxygen demand for patients in need and to estimate the number of patients that can be treated with the currently available oxygen supplies. The predicted oxygen supplies and demands were assessed with a panel of experts using qualitative and quantitative methods. Data were collected using the Health Information Update System. Results: Sri Lanka had 39,529 designated hospital beds including Intensive Care Unit and High Dependency Unit beds for Covid-19 patients. Even though an average number of patients were reaching 30,000, the actual oxygen demands were around 1,200 which were easily manageable with the current capacity of 80 tons per day. Conclusions: Sri Lanka has made progress to increase access to oxygen by using novel methods to procure and increase oxygen availability, storing, and carrying capacity.
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Fernando, D. Ruwan Lakjeewa. "Impact of Corporate Governance Best Practice Code on Financial Performance of Companies Listed on the Colombo Stock Exchange." International Journal of Advanced Engineering and Management Research 07, no. 02 (2022): 86–115. http://dx.doi.org/10.51505/ijaemr.2022.7208.
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Corporate governance is considered to have significant implications for the growth prospects of an economy. Good corporate governance practices are regarded as important in improving the performance of companies. The purpose of this study is to investigate the impact of corporate governance on financial performance of Sri Lankan listed firms. A number of aspects related to corporate governance, including board of directors, chairman and chief executive officer, board balance and appraisal of performance, disclosure of remuneration of directors, shareholders, accountability and audit, institutional investors and other investors and disclosure of sustainability reporting were examined in order to explore their influence on financial and market performance measured in terms of Return on Assets, Return on Equity, Tobin’s Q and Market to Book Ratio. Correlation analysis and panel regression analysis is used to analyze the data gathered from a sample of 96 publicly listed firms in 19 industries in the Colombo Stock Exchange in Sri Lanka. The findings of the correlation analysis results revealed that, there is no significant relationship between the overall governance scores and Return on Assets. In the case of Return on Equity, there is no significant relationship with the level of compliance of Corporate Governance. Further, there is no significant relationship between the overall governance scores and Tobin’s Q. Market to Book Ratio shows insignificant relationship with the overall corporate governance scores. Panel regression analysis results indicated that there is no systematic relationship of governance scores and Return on Assets. Further, overall governance score has revealed a significant positive coefficient with Return on Equity. The overall governance score has not systematically related with Tobin’s Q. Further results show that, there is no systematic relationship of overall governance score and the Market to Book Ratio. The results will assist regulators and policy-makers to better understand the impact of corporate governance on the financial performance of different types listed firms in Sri Lanka.
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Weerasinghe, V. P., and N. P. K. Ekanayake. "The Impact of Financial Risk on Financial Performance of Consumer Services Sector in Sri Lanka." Journal of Business and Technology 7, no. 2 (August 2, 2023): 75–99. http://dx.doi.org/10.4038/jbt.v7i2.102.
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The purpose of this study is to investigate the impact of financial risk on financial performance of the listed consumer services sector in Sri Lanka. It aims to uncover the effects of financial risk under operational risk, market risk, liquidity risk, and credit risk on return on equity which is the measurement of the financial performance for the period 2011–2020 from 32 listed consumer service companies listed under Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE).This study used a quantitative research approach, and secondary data were collected from the published audited annual report of listed consumer service companies over ten years (2011–2020). The algorithms contained in Stata version 14.2 was used to evaluate hypotheses using the fixed effect regression model under panel data analysis. The study's outcome accepted three hypotheses while rejecting one. It was concluded that operational risk and liquidity risk have a positive statistically significant impact, and credit risk has a negative statistically significant. Further, it was revealed that market risk has a statistically insignificant impact on financial performance. The following study will enable consumer service firms to understand the impact and examine the financial risk impact on financial performance due to its unique nature, which would help firms increase shareholders’ wealth maximization. The findings demonstrate statistical significance, which may aid policymakers and industry experts in intervening and developing policies and regulations.
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Chandima Kumara Walpita Gamage, Piyanjali Thamesha de Zoysa, Aindralal Balasuriya, and Neil Francis Joseph Fernando. "Development of a counseling intervention protocol to improve treatment adherence of ischemic heart disease patients." Asian Journal of Medical Sciences 13, no. 9 (September 1, 2022): 142–46. http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/ajms.v13i9.43889.
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Background: Ischemic heart disease (IHD) has been identified as the foremost cause of morbidity and mortality in Sri Lanka. Aims and Objectives: The main aim of this study was to develop a socio-culturally appropriate health counseling intervention protocol to enhance the adherence of prescribed physical activity, diet, and medication among IHD patients attending medical clinics in Sri Lanka. Materials and Methods: This protocol was designed to be used by health professionals and consisted of two sections – an assessment and an intervention. The intervention section integrated communication skills with motivational interviewing, goal setting, and problem-solving. A panel of five experts reviewed each section of the protocol, in a Delphi process. The ratings received at Delphi stage one that was evaluated for degree of consensus. The protocol was modified according to the comments received and resent for a second Delphi round. Again, the re-ratings were reevaluated for the degree of consensus. With regard to assessing consensus, each section was revised/removed if 70% or more of the re-ratings were at 0–3 and kept as the same if 70% or more of the re-ratings were at four or above. Results: All the subsections were rated in categories of four and above in both stages. Therefore, none of the sections was removed from the original protocol. Some modifications were done according to the suggestions received in the Delphi review. Conclusion: The finalized protocol would be initially implemented in selected hospitals in Galle district as a quasi-experimental study in the near future.
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Denuwara, Buddhini, Nalika Gunawardena, Madhubhashinee Dayabandara, and Dulani Samaranayake. "Development and validation of a tool to assess the organizational consequences of occupational stress among secondary school teachers in Sri Lanka." Journal of the College of Community Physicians of Sri Lanka 29, no. 4 (December 31, 2023): 243–56. http://dx.doi.org/10.4038/jccpsl.v29i4.8611.
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Introduction: Literature revealed the lack of a comprehensive tool to assess organizational consequences of occupational stress (OCOS) among schoolteachers.Objectives: To develop and validate an instrument to measure the OCOS among secondary school teachers in Sinhala medium government schools (OCOST-Sinhala)Methods: Triangulation of quantitative and qualitative methods was used to design and validate OCOST-Sinhala. Item generation was guided by a conceptual framework. Reducing the items was through an assessment of a panel of experts and by Principal Component Analysis (PCA). PCA was performed among 360 secondary teachers to assess the factor structure. Construct validity was assessed by Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) and a multi-trait scaling analysis in a survey among 300 secondary teachers. Cronbach’ alpha and test re-test reliability were determined.Results: OCOST-Sinhala had 45 items in seven domains (self-efficacy, work engagement, motivation, job satisfaction, enthusiasm, workload & work performance). In PCA, 65.98% of the variance was explained. All the indices used to evaluate the fitness of the model, confirmed that the statistical fitness of the original seven factors model provide valid results. CFA and multi-trait scaling analysis confirmed the construct validity with reliability confirmed as good (Cronbach’s alpha 0.92; test re-test reliability >0.7).Conclusions & Recommendations: The developed OCOST-Sinhala was found to be a valid and reliable test to assess OCOS among secondary school teachers in Sri Lanka.
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Wickramasinghe, N., C. Vithana, A. Lokubalasooriya, and N. Hemachandra. "Assessment of Adolescent and Youth Friendly Health Services in Sri Lanka using WHO’s ‘4S’ Framework." European Journal of Public Health 29, Supplement_4 (November 1, 2019). http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/eurpub/ckz186.120.
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Abstract Background The Adolescent and Youth Friendly Health Services (AYFHS) in Sri Lanka (SL) are provided via three service models, viz., hospital-based, field-based and centre-based. This study assessed the implementation status of AYFHS in SL. Methods A panel of experts conducted the review by adopting a participatory approach. Policies and supporting documents were collected from the relevant sectors of the Ministry of Health using electronic and manual search and by visiting institutions/resource persons. The strengths and weaknesses of the AYFHS were identified using the WHO’s ’4S’ Framework consisting strategic information (S1), supportive evidence-informed policies (S2), strengthening services for adolescents (S3) and strengthening collaboration with other sectors (S4). Results While recent development of guidelines, standards and protocols in line with WHO/UNAIDS ’Global Standards for Quality Health-care Services for Adolescents’ was the main strength on S1, gaps in timeliness, completeness and accuracy of the data; and the gaps in effective utilization of sub-national level data addressing area specific problems were the main weaknesses. On S2, SL has a strong, supportive policy environment to promote adolescent health. Lack of coherence in existing health related policies was the main gap. A comprehensive health care package was a strength on S3, while difficulty in reaching the vulnerable groups, curative service oriented service package and underutilization of the health services by adolescents were the weaknesses. On S4, lack of sustained political commitment identifying adolescent health as a priority development issue across multi-stakeholders and their silo mentality to maintain the accountability/ownership of cross-cutting programmatic activities were the weaknesses. Conclusions Despite numerous imposing challenges, with mainstreaming and constructive monitoring, the AYFHS in SL will remain as one of the best adolescent health programmes in the region. Key messages Assessment of Sri Lankan AYFHS according to the WHO’s ’4S’ Framework revealed multiple strengths such as updated guidelines, supportive policy environment and comprehensive care package. Despite numerous imposing challenges, with mainstreaming and constructive monitoring, the AYFHS in SL will remain as one of the best adolescent health programmes in the region.
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Samaranayake, N. R., A. Balasuriya, G. H. Fernando, D. Samaraweera, L. G. T. Shanika, J. K. P. Wanigasuriya, C. N. Wijekoon, and C. A. Wanigatunge. "‘Modified STOPP-START criteria for Sri Lanka’; translating to a resource limited healthcare setting by Delphi consensus." BMC Geriatrics 19, no. 1 (October 22, 2019). http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12877-019-1293-x.
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Abstract Background ‘Screening tool of older people’s prescriptions (STOPP) and screening tool to alert to right treatment (START)’ criteria is a useful tool to assess the appropriateness of medicines among older adults. However, the original STOPP/START criteria developed in the West, may not be directly applicable to resource limited healthcare settings like Sri Lanka. Hence, we aimed to modify STOPP/START criteria (Version 2) to suit Sri Lanka. Method Two investigators (a clinical pharmacologist and a pharmacist) reviewed and flagged criteria that were unfeasible to Sri Lanka based on their previous research experiences on using STOPP/START version 1. A Delphi consensus methodology was conducted among six experts, including geriatricians, clinical pharmacologists, physicians and a pharmacist, to review and assess each criterion (including the ones flagged by the researchers) for suitability to Sri Lanka. Results Two Delphi validation rounds were conducted. A final meeting was held with the participation of all experts to resolve disagreements and to establish 100% consensus. The expert panel agreed on a list of 105 criteria, including 70 STOPP and 35 START criteria, indicating an 8% reduction in criteria compared to the original version. Modifications included complete removal (n = 11), re-wording (n = 25), splitting (n = 1) of original criteria and adding a new criterion (n = 1). Main reasons for modifications were unavailability of some medicines in the country, unavailability or inaccessibility of specific clinical information required for assessment of criteria, and adherence to treatment guidelines commonly used in the country. Conclusion A list of ‘Modified STOPP/START criteria for Sri Lanka’ was developed. These criteria are currently being validated through a multi-centre study.
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Kaluthanthri, Prathap, and Atasya Osmadi. "PERFORMANCE DIMENSIONS OF SRI LANKAN HOTEL INDUSTRY." PLANNING MALAYSIA 18, no. 11 (April 8, 2020). http://dx.doi.org/10.21837/pm.v18i11.715.
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The mixed nature of industrial and service dimension of a hotel including pure service (room service), stock management service (beverage and vendors product), and in-house processing (Food at the restaurant) crafts are a unique business setting for a hotel. In consequence, it creates a challenging task for monitoring the alignment of the strategic plan of the hotel. Hence, the performance of a hotel needs to be measured through a three-dimensional perspective which covers (i) nature of pure service, (ii) product, and (iii) service-product. The measure of the three-dimensional perspective requires empirically validated hotel-specific performance measurement system. The study reviews experts’ views on performance measurement dimensions for the hotel industry in Sri Lanka based on the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP). Performance dimensions identified through literature review evaluated by a panel of experts consists of academics, seniors and middle-level management of hotels, government and travel advisory officials, and opinion leaders. The results of AHP on performance dimensions were re-confirmed by applying Content Validity Ratio (CVR) analysis. The AHP order of performance dimensions begins with Competitiveness followed by Finance, Quality, Innovation, Flexibility, Resource utilization, Environment, and Supplier Performance respective. The CVR on AHP order confirmed 6 dimensions on performance measurement for Sri Lankan hotel industry as final selection leaving out environmental and supplier performance from the list of performance dimensions.
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Wickramasinghe, N., A. Lokubalasooriya, C. Vithana, and N. Hemachandra. "School Health Programme in Sri Lanka: Assessment using WHO’s ‘4S’ Framework." European Journal of Public Health 29, Supplement_4 (November 1, 2019). http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/eurpub/ckz186.121.
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Abstract Background Sri Lanka has one of the oldest school health programmes (SHP) in the region, which was started in 1918, and at present caters for 70% of adolescents in the country. This study assessed the implementation status of the Sri Lankan SHP. Methods This review was conducted by a panel of experts adopting a participatory approach. Policies and supporting documents were collected from the relevant sectors of the Ministry of Health and Ministry of Education using electronic and manual search and by visiting institutions/resource persons. The WHO’s ’4S’ Framework; consisting of strategic information (S1), supportive evidence-informed policies (S2), strengthening services for adolescents (S3) and strengthening collaboration with other sectors (S4); was used as the guiding framework to analyse the strengths and weaknesses of the SHP. Results Having a comprehensive national health information system was the main strength on S1, gaps in timeliness, completeness and accuracy of the data, and the lack of evidence on perceived health needs of school children were the main weaknesses. On S2, Sri Lanka has a strong unifying policy platform supportive of the SHP, but the timeliest need is to finalise the School Health Policy. More than 90% island-wide coverage of school medical inspection was the main strength on S3, while focusing more on physical health and less emphasis on promoting mental health in the existing service package and gaps in the referral/follow-up were the weaknesses. On S4, school staff focusing more on achieving academic-related outcomes and focusing less on health-related activities, undue media and industry influence hindering the promotion of healthy behaviours in school settings were the main challenges. Conclusions Despite several emerging challenges, the SHP in Sri Lanka is one of the best school health programmes in the region with more than 90% island-wide coverage of health services. Key messages The SHP in Sri Lanka, which is one of the oldest and the best school health programmes in the region, caters for 70% of adolescents in the country. Assessment of Sri Lankan SHP according to the WHO’s ‘4S’ Framework revealed multiple strengths such as comprehensive national health information system and high island-wide coverage.
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Edirisinghe, Nirosha Priyadarshani, Thamasi Rekha Makuloluwa, Thamara Dilhani Amarasekara, and Christine Sampatha Evangeline Goonewardena. "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." BMC Psychology 9, no. 1 (February 23, 2021). http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s40359-021-00538-1.
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Abstract 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 validated pain tool in Sinhala is a current requirement enabling the use among the majority of Sinhala-speaking cancer patients in Sri Lanka. The purpose of the study was to evaluate the psychometric properties of Sinhala translated version of SF BPI. Methods The translation was done by forward–backward translation method. Content and face validity were evaluated by a panel of experts and patients with cancer pain respectively. The study included 151 participants with cancer pain, registered at the Pain Clinic, Apeksha Hospital, Sri Lanka. The reliability, discriminant and convergent validity were assessed. The confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) was conducted and evaluated the two factor (severity, interference) and three factor models (severity, affective/ activity interference). In the three factor model-1, item ‘sleep’ was included within the affective interference along with mood, relationship with others and enjoyment of life. In the three factor model-2, item ‘sleep’ was included within the activity interference along with general activities, walking and normal works. Ethical approval was obtained from the Ethics Review Committee, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka. Results A total of 151 participants (79 males, 72 females) with a mean age of 54.6 (+/− 13.2) years were included. The composite reliability (0.902, 0.879), average variance extracted (AVE) (0.647, 0.568) and Cronbach’s alpha (0.819, 0.869) calculated for each severity and interference subscales were acceptable. The discriminant validity assessed with the heterotrait-monotrait criterion was 0.18. According to the Fornell–Larcker criterion, the square root of AVE of severity and interference factors (0.804, 0.753) greater than the correlation between the factors (0.140) demonstrated the discriminant validity. The CFA supported the three-factor model-2 (CFI—0.959, SRMR—0.0513, RMSEA—0.0699) and the values for two-factor and three-factor model-1 were marginally acceptable. Conclusions The Sinhala version of SF BPI is a reliable and valid instrument for the assessment of cancer pain among Sinhala speaking patients in Sri Lanka.
Books on the topic "Panel of Experts on Accountability in Sri Lanka"
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The UN's subversion of international law: The Sri Lanka story. Maharagama: Iresma International Publications, 2015.
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Accountability, restorative justice, and reconciliation: Report of a civil society seminar on the review of the report of the UN Secretary General's panel of experts on accountability in Sri Lanka and connected papers. Ethul Kotte: Marga Road, 2011.
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