Athula Sumathipala
Biographic Data
| ID | 5488368 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Athula Sumathipala |
| GIVEN NAMES | Athula |
| FAMILY NAME | Sumathipala |
| SIGNATURE | SUMATHIPALA A |
| AFFILIATIONS | Institute for Research and Development |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-8706-2698 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 8 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 8 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2007 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2023 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Under-representation of low and middle income countries (LMIC) in the research literature
Despite many initiatives taken by funding bodies and health care organisations, the 10/90 gap in health care and health system research between low and middle-income countries (LIMC) and high income countries is still widely recognised. We aimed to quantify the contribution of LMIC in high impact medical journals and compare the results with the previous survey conducted in 2000. Research articles were anaylsed to determine the origin of data and…
Genetic Overlap Between Type 2 Diabetes and Depression in a Sri Lankan Population Twin Sample
OBJECTIVE: Results from twin studies examining the genetic overlap between type 2 diabetes and depression are currently inconclusive. This question has not been addressed in non-Western populations. We aimed to examine whether there are common genetic factors between type 2 diabetes and depression in a Sri Lankan population using genetic model-fitting analysis. METHOD: The Colombo Twin and Singleton Study-Phase 2 consists of 2019 singletons, and …
The Colombo Twin and Singleton Follow-up Study
MetS was highly prevalent in twins, and especially high in singletons, whereas the prevalence of mental disorders was low, but consistent with local estimates. The high levels of raised fasting plasma glucose and central obesity were particularly concerning, and warrant national diabetes prevention programmes
Common mental disorders among adult members of ‘left-behind’ international migrant worker families in Sri Lanka
To our knowledge, this is one of the first studies to explore specific mental health outcomes among adult left-behind family members of IMW through standardized diagnostic instruments in Sri Lanka and in South Asian region. Negative impact of economic migration is highlighted by the considerably high prevalence of CMD among adults in left-behind families. A policy framework that enables health protection whilst promoting migration for development…
Development of metaphors to explain cognitive behavioural principles for patients with medically unexplained symptoms in Sri Lanka
BACKGROUND: Medically unexplained symptoms (MUS) are common in primary care across cultures, accounting for high consultations with multiple providers and unnecessary investigations. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is efficacious for MUS and reduces physical symptoms, psychological distress and disability. Two intervention trials by the author and his group remain the only reported trials from the developing world. MATERIAL: A treatment packa…
Impact of Economic Labour Migration
Impact of exposure to conflict, tsunami and mental disorders on school absenteeism
Exposure to traumatic events may have a detrimental effect on subsequent school attendance. This may give rise to perpetuating socioeconomic inequality and needs further research to inform policy and intervention
What is the Evidence for the Efficacy of Treatments for Somatoform Disorders? A Critical Review of Previous Intervention Studies
OBJECTIVE: To review published literature for the highest level of evidence on the efficacy of treatment for patients with medically unexplained symptoms. METHODS: A comprehensive literature search was carried out in Cochrane library, Medline (1971-2007), PsychINFO (1974-2006), and EMBASE (1980-2007) to identify pharmacological, nonpharmacological, psychological, and other interventions, using the search terms "medically unexplained symptoms," "s…
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What is the Evidence for the Efficacy of Treatments for Somatoform Disorders? A Critical Review of Previous Intervention Studies
OBJECTIVE: To review published literature for the highest level of evidence on the efficacy of treatment for patients with medically unexplained symptoms. METHODS: A comprehensive literature search was carried out in Cochrane library, Medline (1971-2007), PsychINFO (1974-2006), and EMBASE (1980-2007) to identify pharmacological, nonpharmacological, psychological, and other interventions, using the search terms "medically unexplained symptoms," "s…
Impact of Economic Labour Migration
Impact of exposure to conflict, tsunami and mental disorders on school absenteeism
Exposure to traumatic events may have a detrimental effect on subsequent school attendance. This may give rise to perpetuating socioeconomic inequality and needs further research to inform policy and intervention
Development of metaphors to explain cognitive behavioural principles for patients with medically unexplained symptoms in Sri Lanka
BACKGROUND: Medically unexplained symptoms (MUS) are common in primary care across cultures, accounting for high consultations with multiple providers and unnecessary investigations. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is efficacious for MUS and reduces physical symptoms, psychological distress and disability. Two intervention trials by the author and his group remain the only reported trials from the developing world. MATERIAL: A treatment packa…
Common mental disorders among adult members of ‘left-behind’ international migrant worker families in Sri Lanka
To our knowledge, this is one of the first studies to explore specific mental health outcomes among adult left-behind family members of IMW through standardized diagnostic instruments in Sri Lanka and in South Asian region. Negative impact of economic migration is highlighted by the considerably high prevalence of CMD among adults in left-behind families. A policy framework that enables health protection whilst promoting migration for development…
The Colombo Twin and Singleton Follow-up Study
MetS was highly prevalent in twins, and especially high in singletons, whereas the prevalence of mental disorders was low, but consistent with local estimates. The high levels of raised fasting plasma glucose and central obesity were particularly concerning, and warrant national diabetes prevention programmes
Genetic Overlap Between Type 2 Diabetes and Depression in a Sri Lankan Population Twin Sample
OBJECTIVE: Results from twin studies examining the genetic overlap between type 2 diabetes and depression are currently inconclusive. This question has not been addressed in non-Western populations. We aimed to examine whether there are common genetic factors between type 2 diabetes and depression in a Sri Lankan population using genetic model-fitting analysis. METHOD: The Colombo Twin and Singleton Study-Phase 2 consists of 2019 singletons, and …
Under-representation of low and middle income countries (LMIC) in the research literature
Despite many initiatives taken by funding bodies and health care organisations, the 10/90 gap in health care and health system research between low and middle-income countries (LIMC) and high income countries is still widely recognised. We aimed to quantify the contribution of LMIC in high impact medical journals and compare the results with the previous survey conducted in 2000. Research articles were anaylsed to determine the origin of data and…
Medicine (8 works) · Psychiatry (6 works) · Environmental health (5 works) · Population (5 works) · Anxiety (3 works) · Beck Depression Inventory (2 works) · Clinical Psychology (2 works) · Cognition (2 works) · Demography (2 works) · Distress (2 works)