Publications by authors named "A Padeniya"
Introduction: The 'Guidelines for a healthy canteen in workplaces' (guidelines) was published in 2013 by the Ministry of Health to improve food choices & healthy eating of working community.
Objectives: To determine the extent of implementation of guidelines in canteens at medical institutions in Anuradhapura District.
Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted on random working days in canteens providing all three main meals in medical institutions in Anuradhapura District in August and September 2018.
Introduction: Ataxia telangiectasia is a rare genetic condition with an estimated prevalence of 1 in 40,000-100,000 live births. This condition predominantly affects the nervous and immune systems. It is characterized by progressive ataxia beginning from early childhood.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: The objective of this study is to describe the characteristics of in-hospital cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) attempts, the perspectives of junior doctors involved in those attempts and the use of do not attempt resuscitation (DNAR) orders.
Methods: A cross-sectional telephone survey aimed at intern doctors working in all medical/surgical wards in government hospitals. Interns were interviewed based on the above objective.
Background And Aims: Retention of junior doctors in specialties such as critical care is difficult, especially in resource-limited settings. This study describes the profile of junior doctors in adult state intensive care units in Sri Lanka, a lower middle-income country.
Materials And Methods: This was a national cross-sectional survey using an anonymous self-administered electronic questionnaire.