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Knowledge, attitudes and practices in managing violence among G.C.E. advanced level students in Gampaha Educational Zone

Soysa, E.M.N.; Suraweera, S.A.S.S.; Thewage, A.P.; Thudugala, M.T.K.L.; Anjula, S.A.P.D.; Perera, K.M.N. (College of Community Physicians of Sri Lanka, 2021)

Background: Adolescence is a period that can lead to increased exposure to violence. This study describes knowledge, attitudes and practices in managing violence among G.C.E advanced level students in Gampaha education ...
A complex-intervention to change dengue prevention behaviours of the householders in the Kurunegala District

Rajapaksha, R.M.N.U.; Abeysena, H.T.C.S.; Balasuriya, A. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2021)

INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES: Dengue is a leading public health problem in Sri Lanka. Evaluation of community-based intervention on behavioural change is identified as the key functional areas to prevent future outbreaks. ...
Development of a communication for behaviour impact plan on dengue prevention in the Kurunegala District

Rajapaksha, R.M.N.U.; Abeysena, H.T.C.S.; Balasuriya, A.; Alagiyawanna, M.A.A.P.; Pannilahetti, N. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2021)

INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES: Communication for Behaviour Impact (COMBI) is a methodological process that blends strategically a variety of communication interventions intended to engage individuals and families in adopting ...
Surge-capacity of the preventive healthcare institutions for the management of dengue in the Kurunegala District

Rajapaksha, R.M.N.U.; Abeysena, H.T.C.S.; Balasuriya, A. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2021)

INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES: The surge-capacity is defined as the ability to obtain adequate ‘Staff, Supplies, Structures and Systems’ to provide sufficient care to meet the immediate needs of an influx of patients following ...
Development of cardiovascular disease risk prediction model for Sri Lankans

Mettananda, K.C.D.; Thampoe, R.S.; Batagoda, B.M.S.M.; Arangala, D.M.P.; Abeysena, H.T.C.S. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2021)

INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES: There are no Cardiovascular (CV) risk prediction models derived from Sri Lankans. Therefore, we aimed to develop a model to predict the risk of cardiovascular diseases (CVD) among Sri Lankans. ...
Evidence-based and epidemiological interpretation of the diagnosis of SARS-COV-2

Abeysena, C.; Gamage, A. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2021)

INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES: Diagnostic tests are never perfect; hence cannot definitely tell whether the disease is present or absent which leads to inaccurate decisions by healthcare workers. The key metrics in interpreting ...
Surge capacity of the curative sector healthcare institutions for the management of Dengue in Kurunegala district, Sri Lanka

Rajapaksha, R.M.N.U.; Abeysena, H.T.C.S.; Balasuriya, A. (College of Community Physicians of Sri Lanka, 2021)

Background: Surge capacity is defined as the ability to obtain adequate staff, supplies, structures and systems to provide sufficient care to meet immediate needs of an influx of patients. The aim of the study was to ...
Psychological stress and associated factors among adults in the quarantine families following COVID-19 in Kurunegala district, Sri Lanka

Rajapaksha, R.M.N.U.; Abeysena, H.T.C.S.; Jayasooriya, S.P; Pushpalal, G.C; Dissasnayake, M.; Wijesingha, S.; Athukorala, P.; de Mel, N. (College of Community Physicians of Sri Lanka, 2021)

Background: Psychosocial-stress for a newly-emerged contagious-disease of the COVID-19 needs to be evaluated. The aim of the study was to assess the prevalence of psychosocial-stress and associated predictors in the ...
Evidence-based and epidemiological interpretation of the diagnosis of SARS-COV-2

Abeysena, C.; Gamage, A.U. (College of Community Physicians of Sri Lanka, 2021)

Introduction: Diagnostic tests are never perfect, leading to inaccurate decisions by healthcare workers. Study aimed to compile the evidence and facilitate the epidemiological interpretation of testing available for the ...
Perceptions of the cervical cancer screening programme in Sri Lanka, among healthcare workers in Kalutara district

Perera, K.C.M.; Abeysena, H.T.C.S.; Mapitigama, N. (College of Community Physicians of Sri Lanka, 2021)

Background: Even after 20 years of existence of the cervical cancer programme with pap smears, there is no marked reduction in the incidence of cervical cancer in Sri Lanka. Therefore, the cervical cancer screening programme ...
Pilot intervention to assess the efficacy of a complex-intervention package to prevent dengue in Kurunegala district, Sri Lanka

Rajapaksha, R.M.N.U.; Abeysena, H.T.C.S.; Balasuriya, A. (College of Community Physicians of Sri Lanka, 2021)

Background: Dengue is a leading public health problem in Sri Lanka. Development and evaluation of community-based intervention on behavioural changes are identified as key functional areas to prevent dengue outbreaks. The ...
Detection of incidental thyroid carcinoma is significantly higher in goiters with background thyroiditis

Pradeep, I.H.D.S.; Chandrasinghe, P.C.; Wijewardana, B.D.A.N.; Dissanayaka, D.M.C.D.; Fernando, F.R.; Buddika, U.A.; Kannangara., K.R. (College of Surgeons of Sri Lanka, 2015)

INTRODUCTION: Incidence of 'incidental thyroid carcinoma' (ITC) is reported to be 3 % to 16% in operatively treated benign thyroid diseases. This study analyses the results of a single surgeon performing total thyroidectomy ...
Anatomical variations of the common peroneal nerve (cpn) and the deep pereoneal nerve (dpn) in the lateral compartment of the leg: A cadaveric study

Salgado, L.S.S.; Karunanayake, A.L.; Hasan, R.; Salvin, K.A.; Fernando, E.D.P.S.; Ranaweera, M.S.L.; Padeniya, A.G.P.M.; Senevirathne, S.P.; Ranaweera, K.R.K.L.K. (College of Surgeons of Sri Lanka, 2015)

INTRODUCTION: The aim of this study is to demonstrate anatomy of CPN and DPN in the lateral compartment and identify high risk area/s which is important in high tibial osteotomy, in total knee arthroplasty, in external ...
Anatomical variations of the musculocutaneous nerve - A cadaveric study

Padeniya, A.G.P.M.; Salgado, L.S.S.; Hasan, R.; Fernando, E.D.P.S.; Ranaweera, R.M.S.L.; Abeysuriya, V.; Karunanayake, A.L.; Salvin, K.A.; Siriwardana, S.A.S.R.; Balasooriya, B.M.C.M.; Alahakoon, A.M.D.K. (College of Surgeons of Sri Lanka, 2015)

INTRODUCTION: The musculocutaneous (MC) nerve commences from the lateral cord of the brachial plexus, passes inferolaterally and pierces the coracobrachialis while innervating it. It then descends between biceps and ...
Post hepatectomy adjuvant trans-arterial chemotherapy- A pilot study

Ekanayake, C.S.; Bandara, L.M.P.M.; Liyanage, C.A.H.; Niriella, M.A.; Dassanayake, A.S.; Siriwardena, R.C. (College of Surgeons of Sri Lanka, 2015)

INTRODUCTION: Hepatic micro metastases lead to early recurrence after surgery for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Trans arterial therapy (TAT) without selective embolization may be an effective treatment that induces tumour ...
Hilar cholangiocarcionoma; Is aggressively answered

Bandara, L.M.P.M.; Jayarathne, V.S.; Siriwardana, R.C.; Nawarathna, N.M.M.; Liyanage, C.A.H. (College of Surgeons of Sri Lanka, 2015)

INTRODUCTION: Cholangiocarcinoma (CCA) is a malignant disease involving the billiary system with majority occurring in the hilar region. CCA demands prompt management because of its aggressive nature. MATERIALS AND METHODS: ...
Bile reflux and quality of life after modified retrocolic posterior gastric gastrojejunostomy in whipple procedure

Rajapaksha, R.W.M.A.L.; Liyanage, C.A.H.; Hewavisenthi, S.J.D.S.; Liyanage, S.K.; Bandara, L.M.P.M.; Siriwardana, R.C. (College of Surgeons of Sri Lanka, 2015)

INTRODUCTION: Perioperative outcome of Whipple surgery has greatly improved. Quality of life has become an important issue in long-term survivors. Delayed gastric emptying and bile reflux are common concerns. Modified ...
Effectiveness of prophylactic central compartmental neck dissection in papillary thyroid cancer

Atulugama, N.S.; Bandaranayake, B.M.V.C.; de Silva, G.K.S.; Ariyapala, K.S.K.; Ediriweera, E.P.D.S. (College of Surgeons of Sri Lanka, 2015)

INTRODUCTION: Standard treatment for Papillary thyroid cancer is Total Thyroidectomy (TT) and selective block dissection for node positive disease. Incidence of central compartmental nodal (CCN) involvement esimated to be ...
Hanging trends of bladder cancer in Sri Lanka

Sasikumar, S.; Wijayarathna, K.S.N.; Karunaratne, K.A.M.S.; Gobi, U.; Pathmeswaran Anuruddha, A.; Abeygunaskera, M. (College of Surgeons of Sri Lanka, 2015)

INTRODUCTION: The aims of the study were to determine clinic pathological characteristics of bladder carcinoma treated in a urology unit of Sri Lanka and to identify important differences by comparing with previous studies ...
Outcome of minimally invasive procedures for early breast cancer

Atulugama, N.S.; Bandaranayake, B.M.V.C.; de Silva, G.K.S.; Ariyapala, K.S.K.; Ediriweera, E.P.D.S. (College of Surgeons of Sri Lanka, 2015)

INTRODUCTION: Worldwide incidence of stage I breast cancer is around 41%. For primary breast lesions management trend has changed from mastectomy to breast conservation (BCS) and for axillary staging from routine nodal ...

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