Publications by authors named "Shanthi Pathirana"
Purpose: To further the understanding of growing pains (GP), in particular, the nature of this pain disorder.
Methods: This study included 33 children aged 5-12 years who met criteria for GP (cases) and 29 children without GP of similar age and sex (controls). Nineteen controls were siblings of cases.
Background: It is widely acknowledged that the pregnant population is a vulnerable and potentially disadvantaged one with regard to research. We sought to evaluate compliance with this concept by examining current Australian practices of obtaining consent for research during labour through the published literature and from Australian Human Research Ethics Committees (HRECs) as well as reviewing the relevant literature.
Methods: We surveyed Australian HRECs requesting information about their opinions and/or practices surrounding the ethics of research consent during labour or birth.