This paper is published in Volume-11, Issue-1, 2025
Area
Medical Administration
Author
Dr. SGD Sasanka, Dr. WPYG Pathirana, Dr. S Nandasena, Dr. YK Samarasighe, Dr. Udaya Rathnayaka, Dr. Champika Wickramasinghe
Org/Univ
Postgraduate Institute of Medicine, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka., Sri Lanka
Keywords
Hypertension, Non-Communicable Diseases, Training Evaluation, Simple App, Digital Health Tools
Citations
IEEE
Dr. SGD Sasanka, Dr. WPYG Pathirana, Dr. S Nandasena, Dr. YK Samarasighe, Dr. Udaya Rathnayaka, Dr. Champika Wickramasinghe. Training Evaluation Report on Modified WHO Hypertension Protocol and Simple App Software, International Journal of Advance Research, Ideas and Innovations in Technology, www.IJARIIT.com.
APA
Dr. SGD Sasanka, Dr. WPYG Pathirana, Dr. S Nandasena, Dr. YK Samarasighe, Dr. Udaya Rathnayaka, Dr. Champika Wickramasinghe (2025). Training Evaluation Report on Modified WHO Hypertension Protocol and Simple App Software. International Journal of Advance Research, Ideas and Innovations in Technology, 11(1) www.IJARIIT.com.
MLA
Dr. SGD Sasanka, Dr. WPYG Pathirana, Dr. S Nandasena, Dr. YK Samarasighe, Dr. Udaya Rathnayaka, Dr. Champika Wickramasinghe. "Training Evaluation Report on Modified WHO Hypertension Protocol and Simple App Software." International Journal of Advance Research, Ideas and Innovations in Technology 11.1 (2025). www.IJARIIT.com.
Dr. SGD Sasanka, Dr. WPYG Pathirana, Dr. S Nandasena, Dr. YK Samarasighe, Dr. Udaya Rathnayaka, Dr. Champika Wickramasinghe. Training Evaluation Report on Modified WHO Hypertension Protocol and Simple App Software, International Journal of Advance Research, Ideas and Innovations in Technology, www.IJARIIT.com.
APA
Dr. SGD Sasanka, Dr. WPYG Pathirana, Dr. S Nandasena, Dr. YK Samarasighe, Dr. Udaya Rathnayaka, Dr. Champika Wickramasinghe (2025). Training Evaluation Report on Modified WHO Hypertension Protocol and Simple App Software. International Journal of Advance Research, Ideas and Innovations in Technology, 11(1) www.IJARIIT.com.
MLA
Dr. SGD Sasanka, Dr. WPYG Pathirana, Dr. S Nandasena, Dr. YK Samarasighe, Dr. Udaya Rathnayaka, Dr. Champika Wickramasinghe. "Training Evaluation Report on Modified WHO Hypertension Protocol and Simple App Software." International Journal of Advance Research, Ideas and Innovations in Technology 11.1 (2025). www.IJARIIT.com.
Abstract
Non-communicable diseases (NCDs), particularly cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), pose a significant health challenge globally and in Sri Lanka, contributing to substantial morbidity and mortality. Hypertension, a major risk factor for CVDs, remains underdiagnosed and poorly managed in Sri Lanka. A two-day training programme based on the Modified WHO Hypertension Protocol and the Simple App software was conducted for 23 healthcare professionals (11 medical officers and 12 nursing officers) in the Kalutara district to enhance their knowledge and skills in hypertension management. The training included lectures, practical sessions, and interactive discussions. Pre- and post-training assessments were conducted using a structured questionnaire to evaluate changes in knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP). Results revealed a significant improvement in KAP, with average scores increasing from 7.14 pre-training to 18.33 post-training. Awareness and proficiency in using the Simple App for hypertension management increased markedly, from 6 to all 23 participants. These findings demonstrate the effectiveness of structured training and digital tool integration in improving hypertension management. Regular training and evaluation are recommended to sustain and expand these outcomes.