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  • Audit of stroke care in a Sri Lankan stroke unit 
    Ranawaka, U.; Tissera, G.; Silva, S.; Nanayakkara, Y.; Goonetilleke, C.; Muwanwella, P.; Sooryabandara, V.; Hill, K.; Markus, R. (Asia Pacific Stroke Organization, Hong Kong Stroke Society and Jiangsu Stroke Association & Karger publishing, 2017)
    BACKGROUND AND RATIONALE: Data on quality of stroke care is limited from Sri Lanka, and available data suggests poor quality of care. We sought to evaluate quality of care in a Sri Lankan tertiary care centre using ...
  • Audit on cardiotocographs 
    Padumadasa, G.S.; Amarasena, J.M.T.; Ratnatilake, R.M.K.R.M.; Wijesinghe, P.S. (Sri Lanka College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, 2005)
    METHOD: One hundred cardiotocographs taken in women who presented between 01 April 2005 and 22 April 2005 were analyzed. In those who had more than'one cardiotocograph (CTG), the first one was analyzed. Documentation about ...
  • Audit on current practices of induction of labour at a tertiary care hospital 
    Kajendran, J.; Jayawardena, G.R.M.U.G.P.; Gunarathna, S.M.S.G.; Herath, H.M.R.P. (Sri Lanka College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists, 2016)
    OBJECTIVE: Induction of labour (IOL) is a common obstetric intervention done for several reasons. Most importantly, induction of labour has a large impact on the health of women and their babies and so needs to be clearly ...
  • Audit on current practices of induction of labour at a tertiary care hospital 
    Kajendran, J.; Jayawardena, G.R.M.U.G.P.; Gunarathna, S.M.S.G.; Herath, H.M.R.P. (Sri Lanka College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists, 2016)
    OBJECTIVE: Induction of labour (IOL) is a common obstetric intervention done for several reasons. Most importantly, induction of labour has a large impact on the health of women and their babies and so needs to be clearly ...
  • Audit on management of past section 
    Padumadasa, G.S.; Ratnatilake, R.M.K.R.M.; Amarasena, J.M.T.; Wijesinghe, P.S. (Sri Lanka College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, 2005)
    OBJECTIVE: To audit management of women with one past section. DESIGN AND SETTING: A retrospective audit at the University Obstetric Unit, North Colombo Teaching Hospital. Method: Twenty five records of women with one past ...
  • Audit on monitoring of metabolic parameters in patients treated with antipsychotics 
    Kapugama, K.G.C.L.; Williams, S.S. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2014)
    INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES: To determine if the unit guidelines regarding baseline monitoring of metabolic parameters, were adhered to in patients at University Psychiatry Unit, North Colombo Teaching Hospital, Ragama. ...
  • An audit on perineal pain felt following childbirth: level of pain experienced and degree of analgesia used 
    Jayawardena, G.R.M.U.G.P.; Gunarathna, S.M.S.G.; Jogarasah, K.; Herath, R. (Sri Lanka College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists, 2016)
    BACKGROUND: Perineal pain is a common symptom following vaginal childbirth. Reducing of the degree of pain experienced has been shown to improve maternal wellbeing and normal functioning within the family. METHODS: We ...
  • An audit on the completeness of partogramsin two obstetric units in two separate teaching hospitals in Sri Lanka 
    Liyanapatabandi, D.; Bhabu, B.; Krishoban, B.; Wenurajith, B. K.; Karunasinghe, J.; Jayasinghe, K. S.; Jayawardena, G.R.M.U.G.P.; Herath, R.; Gunarathna, S.M.S.G. (Sri Lanka College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists, 2016)
    INTRODUCTION: A systematic approach to labour is needed to make sure serious mistakes and variations are not made in management and cost effectiveness maintained. . We undertook an audit in two separate teaching hospital ...
  • Autonomic functions among fuel handlers in the Gampaha District 
    Medagoda, K.; Warnakulasuriya, T.; Kottahachchi, D.; Luke, D.; Wadasinghe, D.; Ariyawansha, J.; Rathnayaka, P.; Dissanayake, T.; de Silva, D.; Devanarayana, N.M. (Journal of the Ceylon College of Physicians, 2020)
    INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES: Economic growth of Sri Lanka has increased the number of motor vehicles. Fuel stations employing more fuel handlers have been established to cope with the demand. The long working hours with ...
  • Autopsy review on ‘suspicious deaths' of Sri Lankans who died abroad: a study from Colombo North Teaching Hospital (CNTH) 
    Perera, W.N.S.; Edirisinghe, P.A.S.; Kitulwatte, I.D.G. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2008)
    BACKGROUND: Many Sri Lankans have left as migrant workers for the past three decades. When such a person dies in the host country and the family is in doubt about the death, investigations are initiated in Sri Lanka including ...
  • Availability and cost of medicines for treatment of non-communicable diseases in private sector drug outlets in Sri Lanka 
    Kasturiratne, A.; Chandratilake, M.N.; Pinidipathirage, M.J.; Jayaratne, G.S.; Mahawithanage, S.T.; Subhashini, K.A.P.; Jayasekara, D.P.A.R.N.; Wickremasinghe, A.R. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2006)
    BACKGROUND: Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in Sri Lanka. Availability and affordability of medicines to treat them determine patient outcomes. OBJECTIVES: To determine the ...
  • Availability of drugs for the treatment of non-communicable diseases in the government health care institutions in Sri Lanka 
    Pinidiyapathirage, M.J.; Chandratilake, M.N.; Kasturiratne, A.; Jayaratna, G.S.; Jayasekera, D.P.A.R.N.; Subhasini, K.A.P.; Mahawithanage, S.T.; Wickremasinghe, A.R. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2006)
    OBJECTIVE: To assess the availability of commonly used drugs in the treatment of non-communicable diseases in government health care institutions. METHODS: Forty four government health care institutions, representing the ...
  • Availability of facilities and equipment, in ambulances that provide care in pre hospital set up 
    Nandasena, L.G.S.; Abeysena, C. (College of Community Physicians of Sri Lanka, 2009)
    OBJECTIVE: To describe available facilities and equipment, in ambulances that provide care in pre hospital set up. METHODS: A descriptive cross sectional hospital based study was carried out at the National Hospital of Sri ...
  • Availability, price and affordability of selected medicines for treatment of NCDs in Sri Lanka 
    Fernandopulle, B.M.R.; Samarasinghe, S.V.A.C.; Abeyawardena, C.; Wickremasinghe, R. (Sri lanka Medical Association, 2015)
    INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES: In Sri Lanka non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are the leading causes of mortality and morbidity. Therefore it is important to identify gaps in access and availability of essential medicines for ...
  • Awareness and usage patterns of substances among pre-clinical phase students at a Medical Faculty in Sri Lanka 
    Hapangama, A.; Fernando, R.; Pathmeswaran, A.; Kuruppuarachchi, K.A.L.A. (Sri Lanka Medical Association., 2019)
    INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES: Availability and usage patterns of psychoactive substances have changed worldwide. Knowledge about new trends of substance use is important for future generation of medical professionals to ...
  • Awareness of clinical trial registration 
    Wimalachandra, B.C.M.; Ranawaka, U.K.; de Abrew, K.A.G.; Wanigatunga, C.A.; Rajapaksa, L.C.; Goonaratna, C. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2012)
    INTRODUCTION: Prospective registration in a freely accessible public domain is mandatory for clinical trials. Little is known regarding awareness of clinical trial registration among the scientific community. AIMS: To ...
  • Awareness of stroke among patients with stroke in a tertiary care hospital 
    Ranawaka, U.K.; Peiris, K.A.; Perera, W.M.N.; Kasturiratne, A. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2014)
    INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES: Stroke awareness is known to affect health seeking and risk reduction behavior. We assessed stroke awareness among patients with stroke. DESIGN: CASE CONTROL STUDY. Setting: University Medical ...
  • Awareness on diagnosis and management of transient ischemic attacks (TIA) among Sri Lankan doctors 
    Mettananda, K.C.D.; Kumarasiri, J.; Rajaguru, R.D.H.P.; Perera, H.A.G.M.; Wijerathne, P.M.N.M. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2016)
    INTRODUCTION: Patients with Transient Ischemic Attacks (TIA) are at high risk of recurrent strokes and the risk can be predicted using clinical scoring systems. However, there is no data on doctors’ awareness on TIA ...
  • Awareness on Malaria among Public and Healthcare Providers during the Prevention of Re-Introduction Phase in Sri Lanka 
    Hamsananthy, J.; Wickremasinghe, A.R. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2020)
    INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES: Prevention of re-introduction/re-establishment of malaria is a challenge for Sri Lanka due to high receptivity and vulnerability. Imported cases are being reported and an introduced case was ...
  • Awareness regarding electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) among service users at a tertiary care hospital 
    Hapangama, A.; Gunasekera, T.; Pieris, M.U.P.K.; Fernando, R.; Kuruppuarachchi, K.A.L.A. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2019)
    INTRODUCTION & OBJECTIVES: ECT saves lives and is extremely effective in treatment resistant psychiatric conditions. Despite this there appear to be an unease and stigma attached to ECT. Exploration about the awareness ...

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