International representation in psychiatric literature: Survey of six leading journals

JA 2001

Journal ArticleInternational representation in psychiatric literature: Survey of six leading journals Vikram Patel & Athula Sumathipala May 2001 British Journal of Psychiatry, Volume 178, Issue 5, Pages 406 – 409 doi:10.1192/bjp.178.5.406 Abstract Background Despite the growing recognition of the global burden of psychiatric disease, there are questions about the strength of the evidence base from…

Cognitive behavioural therapy reduced distress and doctor visits in patients with medically unexplained symptoms

JA 2001

Journal ArticleCognitive behavioural therapy reduced distress and doctor visits in patients with medically unexplained symptoms A. Sumathipala, S. Hewege, R. Hanwella, et al February 2001 Evidence-Based Mental Health, Volume 4, Issue 1, Page 22 doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/ebmh.4.1.22 Abstract Question In patients with medically unexplained symptoms and repeated clinic visits, is cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) more effective than standard…

Cross-cultural adaptation and preliminary validation of a zygosity determination questionnaire for twins in Sri Lanka

JA 2000

Journal ArticleCross-cultural adaptation and preliminary validation of a zygosity determination questionnaire for twins in Sri Lanka A. Sumathipala, N. De Silva, S.H. Siribaddana, M.R.N. Abeysingha & D.J.S. Fernando August 2000 Twin Research, Volume 3, Issue 4, Pages 205 – 212 doi:10.1375/twin.3.4.205 Abstract We report the process of adaptation into Sinhala of a questionnaire given to…

Establishing a twin register in Sri Lanka

JA 2000

Journal ArticleEstablishing a twin register in Sri Lanka A. Sumathipala, D.J.S. Fernando, S.H. Siribaddana, M.R.N. Abeysingha, R.W. Jayasekare, V.H.W. Dissanayake & N. De Silva August 2000 Twin Research, Volume 3, Issue 4, Pages 202 – 204 doi:10.1375/twin.3.4.202 Abstract Nearly all twin registers are based in developed countries and there is no twin register in the…

Randomized controlled trial of cognitive behaviour therapy for repeated consultations for medically unexplained complaints: a feasibility study in Sri Lanka

JA 2000

Journal ArticleRandomized controlled trial of cognitive behaviour therapy for repeated consultations for medically unexplained complaints: a feasibility study in Sri Lanka A. Sumathipala, S. Hewege, R. Hanwella and A. H. Mann July 2000 Psychological Medicine, Volume 30, Issue 4, Pages 747-757 doi:10.1017/S0033291799002160 Abstract Background. Research on the management and the outcome of treatment of medically…

New approach to translating instruments for cross-cultural research: a combined qualitative and quantitative approach for translation and consensus generation

JA 2000

Journal ArticleNew approach to translating instruments for cross-cultural research: a combined qualitative and quantitative approach for translation and consensus generation Athula Sumathipala & Joanna Murray June 2000 International Journal of Methods in Psychiatric Research, Volume 9, Issue 2, Pages 87 – 95 doi:10.1002/mpr.83 Abstract         Translation is the very essence of ethnographic…

Methods used for suicide vary between regions in the developing world

JA 1999

Journal ArticleMethods used for suicide vary between regions in the developing world Vikram Patel & Athula Sumathipala January 1999 BMJ (Clinical research ed.), Volume 318, Issue 7178, Page 259 doi:https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.318.7178.259 Excerpt EDITOR – Eddleston et al point out that deliberate self harm and suicide are serious public health problems in developing countries. We agree with…