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Recent Submissions
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Requirement analysis and design of a digital drug availability checking system in government hospitals Sri Lanka
(Faculty of Medicine, University of Moratuwa, 2025) Safkath, AM; Ranaweera, KKDSYN; Samarasinghe, UGHC; Sathsarani, WMN; Seekkuge, RC; Perera, GIUS; Wimalasundera, AR
Ensuring timely access to essential medications remains a cornerstone of effective patient management in public healthcare institutions. In Sri Lanka, inefficient communication between hospital wards and the drugs supply unit often leads to drug shortages, treatment delays, and compromised patient outcomes. This study aimed to design a Digital Drug Availability Checking System (DDACS) to enhance real-time communication, streamline medication requests, and improve operational efficiency within government hospitals.
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Depression, anxiety and stress assessment of post-myocardial infarction patients using web application
(Faculty of Medicine, University of Moratuwa, 2025) Fernando, WCR; Fernando, WLC; Gamage, RS; Gayashan, KADP; Gomis, BVKS; Peries, WANN; Thanthriwatta, TM
Myocardial infarction (MI) significantly impacts both physical and psychological health, with post-MI patients often experiencing depression, anxiety, and reduced quality of life. Though there has been an advancement in medical technology in recent decades, there is a lack of digital platforms focused on addressing the psychological needs of MI patients. This study aims to bridge that gap by developing a web application to assess depression, anxiety, and stress in post-MI patients attending cardiology clinics.
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Prevalence and factors associated with deliberate self-harm among undergraduates of the University of Moratuwa
(Faculty of Medicine, University of Moratuwa, 2025) Luqman, FH; Dewmini, MK; Shyanika, DGA; Perera, JNR; Geewindi, AJ; Perera, J
Deliberate self-harm (DSH), defined as intentional self-inflicted injury without suicidal intent, is a major global public health concern, particularly among young adults. While previous Sri Lankan studies have focused on adolescents, little is known about DSH among university students who face distinct stressors such as academic pressure and financial challenges. This study aimed to determine the prevalence and associated factors of DSH among undergraduates at the University of Moratuwa to inform effective mental health interventions.
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Development of a mobile application which communicates with individuals, measure stress levels, gives advice and contact healthcare professionals
(Faculty of Medicine, University of Moratuwa, 2025) Luqman, FH; Dewmini, MK; Shyanika, DGA; Perera, JNR; Geewindi, AJ; Gayan, HHS; Peiris, WANN
Mental health disorders, including depression, anxiety and stress, are becoming more common among young adults, especially university students. These conditions significantly affect academic performance and overall well-being. However, traditional interventions remain constrained by high costs, limited accessibility and social stigma. This study aims to develop a mobile application capable of assessing users’ mental health using the Depression Anxiety and Stress Scale (DASS-21), delivering personalized coping strategies, and enabling communication with healthcare professionals, offering an accessible and cost-effective solution for mental health support
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Optimization and Validation of Tetra Primer-Amplification Refractory Mutation System-based PCR for Detecting Rare Pathogenic BRCA1 deletions
(Faculty of Medicine, University of Moratuwa, 2025) Rajan, K; Gunawardena, KW
Breast Cancer (BRCA) genes encode for DNA damage repair proteins. BRCA gene mutations have been reported in numerous inherited and sporadic cancers, particularly breast cancer. The presence of pathogenic variants significantly increases cancer susceptibility. However, most mutations remain underdiagnosed in Sri Lanka’s resource-limited settings due to the high cost of sequencing. Hence, this study was designed to develop, optimize and validate a Tetra Primer-Amplification Refractory Mutation System (T-ARMS PCR)-based PCR assay for the detection of three rare, pathogenic BRCA1 deletions.