Our Research
Explore our dedicated research projects and contributions to advancing knowledge in our field.
Ongoing
The Demographics, Clinical Characteristics, Etiology, and Outcomes of Patients with Confirmed Infective Endocarditis at the National Hospital, Galle
This collaborative study, is ongoing under the Principal Investigator, Dr. Samitha Fernando (Graduate MPH student,...
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Ongoing
Respiratory Infection Severity and Etiology in Sri Lanka
The Epidemiology, Diagnosis, and Severity of Lower Respiratory Tract Infections(RISE). This research has been funded by...
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Ongoing
Determination of biomarkers of disease severity in Covid-19 patients and rates of dengue false-positive diagnosis
At the Teaching Hospital-Karapitiya.This study mainly aims to identify biomarkers of severe COVID-19 and to determine th...
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Breaking bad news in inpatient setting: A qualitative study on delivering a new cancer diagnosis to patients in Southern Sri Lanka
This study is an important part of the human aspect of patient care and communication. Data collection were conc...
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Treatment of Lower Respiratory Tract Infection in Sri Lanka (TREAT-SL)
A stepped-wedge cluster randomized trial of an electronic clinical decision support tool (eCDST) for the diagnosis and t...
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National Point-Prevalence Survey of Antimicrobial Use in Public Hospitals in Sri Lanka(NPPS)
A new collaborative study is being conducted to determine the point-prevalence of antibiotic use among hospitalized pati...