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I. Weerasekara

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h-index: 18
Works: 48
Citations: 1,386

Most-cited papers

Novel Coronavirus Infection (COVID-19) in Humans: A Scoping Review and Meta-Analysis
I. J. Borges do Nascimento, Nensi Ćaćić, H. Abdulazeem, T. V. von Groote +18 more
2020Journal of Clinical Medicine526 citations Open access
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Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on suicidal attempts and death rates: a systematic review
M. Pathirathna, H. M. R. K. G. Nandasena, A. M. M. P. Atapattu, I. Weerasekara
2022BMC Psychiatry126 citations Open access
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Impact of Big Data Analytics on People’s Health: Overview of Systematic Reviews and Recommendations for Future Studies
I. J. Borges do Nascimento, M. Marcolino, H. Abdulazeem, I. Weerasekara +3 more
2021Journal of Medical Internet Research74 citations Open access
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Clinical, laboratory and radiological characteristics and outcomes of novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) infection in humans: A systematic review and series of meta-analyses
I. J. Borges do Nascimento, T. V. von Groote, D. O’Mathúna, H. Abdulazeem +14 more
2020PLoS ONE71 citations Open access
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Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic: an overview of systematic reviews
I. J. Borges do Nascimento, O, Dónal P. Mathúna, T. V. von Groote +11 more
2020BMC Infectious Diseases68 citations Open access
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Factors Associated for Mortality of Older People With COVID 19: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
H. Damayanthi, K. I. P. Prabani, I. Weerasekara
2021Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine54 citations Open access
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Adverse Perinatal Outcomes in COVID-19 Infected Pregnant Women: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
M. Pathirathna, B. P. P. Samarasekara, Thakshila S Dasanayake, Padmapriya Saravanakumar +1 more
2022Healthcare48 citations Open access
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Clinical Benefits of Joint Mobilization on Ankle Sprains: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
I. Weerasekara, P. Osmotherly, S. Snodgrass, J. Marquez +2 more
2017Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation45 citations Open access
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Transforming women's health, empowerment, and gender equality with digital health: evidence-based policy and practice
I. J. Borges do Nascimento, H. Abdulazeem, I. Weerasekara, Jodie Marquez +12 more
2025The Lancet Digital Health31 citations Open access
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Frequency of use and adequacy of Cochrane risk of bias tool 2 in non‐Cochrane systematic reviews published in 2020: Meta‐research study
Andrija Babić, O. Barčot, Tomislav Visković, Frano Šarić +19 more
2024Research Synthesis Methods30 citations Open access
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Adherence to literature search reporting guidelines in leading rheumatology journals’ systematic reviews: umbrella review protocol
I. Pérez-Neri, C. Pineda, J. Flores-Guerrero, M. D. Estêvão +9 more
2022Rheumatology International28 citations Open access
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Is the inclinometer a valid measure of thoracic kyphosis? A cross-sectional study.
Donald J Hunter, D. Rivett, S. Mckiernan, I. Weerasekara +1 more
2018Brazilian Journal of Physical Therapy28 citations Open access
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Exercise‐induced hypoalgesic effects of different types of physical exercise in individuals with neck pain: A systematic review and meta‐analysis
M. Senarath, K.-K. Chen, I. Weerasekara, R. D. de Zoete
2022Pain Practice24 citations
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Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) Infection in Humans: A Scoping Review and Meta-Analysis
Israel Junior Borges Do Nascimento, A. Marušić, Nensi Ćaćić, Hebatullah Mohamed Abdulazeem +17 more
202023 citations
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What is the effect of interrupting prolonged sitting with frequent bouts of physical activity or standing on first or recurrent stroke risk factors? A scoping review
Paul Mackie, I. Weerasekara, Gary Crowfoot, H. Janssen +3 more
2019PLoS ONE23 citations Open access
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Use of Digital Health Technologies for Dementia Care: Bibliometric Analysis and Report
H. Abdulazeem, I. J. Borges do Nascimento, I. Weerasekara, A. Sharifan +16 more
2025JMIR Mental Health20 citations Open access
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Effect of Mobilisation with Movement (MWM) on clinical outcomes in lateral ankle sprains: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
I. Weerasekara, Hayley Deam, Nathan Bamborough, Sarah Brown +3 more
2019The Foot19 citations Open access
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Telemedicine-Based Management of Oral Anticoagulation Therapy: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Letícia Braga Ferreira, Rodrigo Lanna de Almeida, Alair Arantes, H. Abdulazeem +13 more
2023Journal of Medical Internet Research18 citations Open access
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Biomechanical and clinical relationships between lower back pain and knee osteoarthritis: a systematic review
Piyumi R. Amarasinghe, S. Wadugodapitiya, I. Weerasekara
2023Systematic Reviews17 citations Open access
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Physical Exercise for Healthy Older Adults and Those with Frailty: What Exercise Is Best and Is There a Difference? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analyses
S. Alowaydhah, I. Weerasekara, Sarah Walmsley, Jodie Marquez
2024Current Gerontology and Geriatrics Research13 citations Open access
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Hippotherapy in adults with acquired brain injury: A systematic review
J. Marquez, I. Weerasekara, Lucia Chambers
2018Physiotherapy Theory and Practice13 citations
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The Effects of Various Types of Physical Exercise on Health Outcomes in Older Adults with Depression: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Controlled Trials
S. Alowaydhah, I. Weerasekara, Sarah Walmsley, Jodie Marquez
2024Depression and Anxiety12 citations Open access
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Safety and efficacy of therapeutic taping in primary dysmenorrhea: a systematic review and meta-analysis
E. Bandara, W. N. I. Kularathne, K. Brain, I. Weerasekara
2021Scientific Reports10 citations Open access
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Agreement Between Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry and Bioelectric Impedance Analysis for Assessing Body Composition in Athletes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Stephen Dzator, I. Weerasekara, M. Shields, Rebecca L. Haslam +1 more
2023Clinical Journal of Sports Medicine9 citations
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An Overview of Reviews on Telemedicine and Telehealth in Dementia Care: Mixed Methods Synthesis
I. J. Borges do Nascimento, H. Abdulazeem, I. Weerasekara, A. Sharifan +17 more
2025JMIR Mental Health8 citations Open access
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Patient-reported outcome measures for rehabilitation hospitals: a scoping review
Claire Thwaites, Nicole Rowntree, A. Hodge, S. Fowler-Davis +6 more
2023Physical Therapy Reviews8 citations Open access
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What do stroke survivors’ value about participating in research and what are the most important research problems related to stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA)? A survey
I. Weerasekara, Jasmine Baye, Meredith Burke, Gary Crowfoot +7 more
2021BMC Medical Research Methodology8 citations Open access
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Chronic musculoskeletal ankle disorders in Sri Lanka
I. Weerasekara, C. Hiller
2017BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders7 citations Open access
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Is the fibula positioned posteriorly in weight-bearing in individuals with chronic ankle instability? A case control study
I. Weerasekara, P. Osmotherly, S. Snodgrass, John W. Tessier +1 more
2020Journal of Manual & Manipulative Therapy6 citations Open access
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Quality and sources of food and water consumed by people with chronic kidney disease of unknown etiology in Sri Lanka: a systematic review
Nivedha Uthayarajan, K. L. T. D. Jayawardene, I. Weerasekara
2025JN. Journal of Nephrology (Milano. 1992)5 citations Open access
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Effects of mobilisation with movement (MWM) on anatomical and clinical characteristics of chronic ankle instability: a randomised controlled trial protocol
I. Weerasekara, P. Osmotherly, S. Snodgrass, John W. Tessier +1 more
2019BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders5 citations Open access
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Investigating the Effects of Intraprofessional Learning in Nursing Education: Protocol for a Longitudinal Study
D. Kiegaldie, I. Weerasekara, L. Shaw
2023Nursing Reports3 citations Open access
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Investigating the rigour of research findings in experimental studies assessing the effects of breaking up prolonged sitting - extended scoping review.
C. English, I. Weerasekara, Anjelica Carlos, S. Chastin +8 more
2020Brazilian Journal of Physical Therapy3 citations Open access
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Effectiveness of fall prevention interventions for community-dwelling adults aged 60 years and above in low- and middle-income countries: a systematic review and meta-analysis
F. M. D. Chellapillai, T. Dissanayaka, I. Weerasekara, A. Tiedemann +6 more
2026BMC Geriatrics2 citations Open access
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Physical exercise therapy for chronic non-specific neck pain: protocol for a meta-analysis of individual participant data
Iresha Dilhari Senarath, I. Weerasekara, Melissa A. Humphries, K. Chen +2 more
2025Systematic Reviews1 citations Open access
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The secretor status of blood group antigens in the saliva in people with oral cancers: a systematic review
T. Walpola, K. L. T. D. Jayawardene, I. Weerasekara
2024Systematic Reviews1 citations Open access
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Minimizing blood sampling in preterm infants.
Sagee Nissimov, Greta Sibrecht, I. Weerasekara, M. Bartocci +1 more
2024Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews1 citations Open access
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Is Maternal Carbohydrate Intake Having an Impact on Newborn Birth Weight? A Systematic Review
M. Pathirathna, H. M. R. K. G. Nandasena, B. P. P. Samarasekara, Thakshila S Dasanayake +2 more
2023Nutrients1 citations Open access
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Health screening questionnaires used in the management of mental distress acquired during an injured worker’s return to work: A scoping review
Joanna Bohatko-Naismith, L. McCormack, I. Weerasekara, D. James +1 more
2022Work1 citations
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Pain Level, Range of Motion, and Foot Volume Do Not Differ in Recurrent and First-Time Ankle Sprains
I. Weerasekara, S. Tennakoon, H. Suraweera
2020Foot & Ankle Specialist1 citations
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Awareness about Spinal Cord Injuries among School Athletes of Kandy Educational Zone , Sri Lanka
I. Weerasekara, Shyama Banneheka
20131 citations
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Minimizing blood sampling in preterm infants.
Sagee Nissimov, Greta Sibrecht, I. Weerasekara, M. Bartocci +1 more
2026Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews0 citations
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Adolescent pregnancy and adverse maternal and perinatal outcomes: a systematic review and meta-analysis
M. Pathirathna, Dulanjali Chathurika Kumari Rajamuni, Umanda Dilrukshi Ganegoda, Atapattu Mudiyanselage Muditha Piumali +2 more
2026Reproductive Health0 citations Open access
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Simulated changes in systematic review screening sensitivity and specificity associated with varying co-screening proportions.
Shaun Prentice, B. Mundy, Caitlin L. S. Prentice, Diana Dorstyn +6 more
2026JBI Evidence Synthesis0 citations
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Perceived Physical Activity Levels and Objective Measures: A Mixed-Methods Study of Residents Aged 65 and Above in Assisted Living Homes in Australia
S. Alowaydhah, I. Weerasekara, Sarah Walmsley, S. Keir +1 more
2024Journal of Aging Research0 citations Open access
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Academic Recognition of Systematic Reviews and the Evidence-based Research Approach in Postgraduate Health and Clinical Sciences in Sri Lanka - Can the University of Peradeniya Take the Lead?
I. Weerasekara, Lamawansa M. Durage, D. Devane, H. Lund
2022Sri Lankan Journal of Health Sciences0 citations Open access
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Building a compendium of energy expenditure rates during physical activities in people after stroke: Protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis
D. Marsden, S. Kramer, I. Weerasekara, R. Callister +4 more
20170 citations
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Influence of English on academic performance of physiotherapy students
I. Weerasekara, S. Wadugodapitiya, Esther Liyanage, T. Dissanayaka +3 more
20140 citations
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