The first day of the 2nd nEUROcare conference ended with huge success. The conference had over 550 registred participants from academic staff and students. The conference were initiated by lighting of the traditional oil lamp followed by Colombo university students performing the traditional Sri Lankan dance. The opening speeches were done by esteemed guests Håkan Pihl from HKR Sweden, the high commissioner from New Zealand mr David Gregor Pine and Dr Barana Millavithana from the Sri Lankan Geriatric medical association.
The lectures of the first day were:
Person-centered care | Ms.Emma Edberg Matei | University of Kristianstad |
Clinical assessment and outcome measurement | Ms. D.A.R.K. Dasanayaka | University of Peradeniya |
Oral health | Dr. Riina Runnel | University of Tartu |
Comprehensive Care Approach for Patients with Neurodegenerative Disorders for Improved quality of life in the Sri Lankan Context | Prof Nirmala Rathnayake | University of Ruhuna |
Neurology and medical care of neurodegenerative disorders | Ms. Rupa Padmini | University of Colombo |
Oral Health | Dr. Andres Köster | University of Tartu |
Prevention of Neurodegenerative Disorders . It is possible | Ülle krikmann | University of Tatu |
Palliative Care in Neurodegenerative Disorders | Dr Dinithi Vidanage | General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University |
Comprehensive Care for People with Neurodegenerative Disorders | Prof Steve Smith | Triskelion |
Neurology and medical care of neurodegenerative disorders | Profesor Gorazd Drevenšek | University of Ljubljana |
Neurology and medical care of neurodegenerative disorders | Ms.Chandrani Herth | University of Colombo |
Person centered care | Dr. A.M.S.D.Pathiranage | University of Peradeniya |
Psychology | Dr. Elly Anastasiades | Neapolis University Pafos |
Rehabilitation of Communication Abilities in Patients with Neurodegenerative Disorders: Enhancing Connectivity and quality of life in the Sri Lankan Context | Dr Premuditha Kariwasam | University of Ruhuna |
Family and societal perspectives | Dr Maliga Wijesisri | General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University |