Senior Lecturer (Grade II)
Faculty of Health Sciences
Contact:
Central Campus, Faculty of Health Sciences, The Open University of Sri Lanka, Nawala, Nugegoda.
Office: +94112881000, Ext: 646 Mobile: +718617392
E-mail: hdmedilab@ou.ac.lk kasri@ou.ac.lk
Areas of Specialization:
Nursing
Research interests:Diabetic ulcer healing, leg ulcers, pressure ulcers, exercises, instrument validation, quality of life, nursesƒ?? involvement in wound care and wound care education, ODL research
Affiliations:- Member of the Open University Teachers’ Association (OUTA)
- Life member of Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science (SLAAS)
- Member of the National Science Foundation (NSF)
- Secretary of the Graduate Nurses; Foundation of Sri Lanka (GNFSL) – 2018/2019
- Member of the Sri Lanka Nurses’ Association (SLNA)
MDU3207 Health Communication, NGU6602 Public Health Nursing
Awards:NRC Merit Award for Scientific Publication-2013
Sriyani, K.A., Wasalathanthri, S., Hettiarachchi, P, Prathapan, S. (2013). Predictors of diabetic foot and leg ulcers in a developing country with a rapid increase in the prevalence of diabetes mellitus. PLOS ONE 8(11): e80856. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0080856.
Best Oral Presentation -2018
Sriyani, K. A., Wasalathanthri, S., Hettiarachchi, P. and Gunawardena, N. S. (2018). Impact of Diabetic Foot Ulcers: Health-Related Quality of Life and Associated Factors. GNF Annual Academic Sessions Proceedings, pp. 21-28.
Best Oral Presentation (Theme: Health & Medicine) – 2018
Samaranatha M.S.,Gangani, J.M.N., Kumari, S.A.D.C., Damayanthi, M.W.C.S. & Sriyani, K.A. (2018). Overview of teenage pregnancies in two urban hospitals. South Asia Conference on Multidisciplinary Research 2018. Colombo, Sri Lanka. October 5th-6th.p.13
Researches:- Sriyani, K. A., Wasalathanthri, S., Hettiarachchi, P. and Gunawardena, N. S. (2018). Impact of Diabetic Foot Ulcers: Health-Related Quality of Life and Associated Factors. GNF Annual Academic Sessions Proceedings, pp. 21-28 (Best Oral Presentation).
- Sriyani, K.A. (2018). Wound Care Management and Dressing Materials. Res Inves Sports Med 3(5). RISM.000571.2018. DOI:10.31031/RISM.2018.03.000571(Mini Review).
- Sriyani, K.A. (2017). Lifestyle Management of Diabetes Mellitus”. EC Diabetes and Metabolic Research SI.01 (2017): 01-02. (Short Communication).
- Sriyani, K. A., Wasalathanthri, S. and Hettiarachchi, P. (2017) Knowledge and attitudes of nurses towards diabetic ulcers: a cross-sectional institution based study in Sri Lanka. Journal of Clinical Nursing. pp.1-10. http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/jocn.13917/pdf
- Sriyani, K. A., Gunawardena, N. S., Wasalathanthri, S. and Hettiarachchi, P. (2016) Validation of Sinhala Version of Cardiff Wound Impact Schedule in patients with diabetic leg and foot ulcers, Asian Nursing Research [online]. 10 (2016), pp.240-245. Available at: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.anr.2016.06.005
- Sriyani, K.A., Wasalathanthri, S., Hettiarachchi, P, Prathapan, S. (2013). Predictors of diabetic foot and leg ulcers in a developing country with a rapid increase in the prevalence of diabetes mellitus. PLOS ONE 8(11): e80856. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0080856 .
Self perceived ability of research skills among undergraduates of three Health Sciences degree programmes in the Open University of Sri Lanka
Research Supervisions:Undergraduate Research Projects, Deaprtment of Nursing
Publications:- Sriyani, K.A. Pathirana, D.H. & Herath, H.M.S.P. (2018). Reasons for not attending day schools of undergraduate Students of the Faculty of Health Sciences, The Open University of Sri Lanka. Open University International Research Sessions, 29th-30th November 2018. p.11-12.
- Samaranatha M.S.,Gangani, J.M.N., Kumari, S.A.D.C., Damayanthi, M.W.C.S. & Sriyani, K.A. (2018). Overview of teenage pregnancies in two urban hospitals. South Asia Conference on Multidisciplinary Research 2018. Colombo, Sri Lanka. October 5th-6th 2018.p.13 (Best oral Presentation award at the under the Theme: Health & Medicine)
- Priyadarshini, G.H.K.A., K.K.J.I. Kodithuwakku, A.G.M., Madushani, S.N., Marakanda & Sriyani, K.A. (2017). Factors related for low back pain among nurses at Teaching Hospital, Karapitiya. Extended abstract accepted for oral presentation at Annual proceedings, The Open University of Sri Lanka, 16-17th November, 2017.
- Rukshani, B.M.M., Samarakoon., G.R.N.D., Maduka,W.S.N., Senadheera, A.S.P.L. & Sriyani, K.A. (2017)..Physical, social, and psychological impacts of Psoriasis. Extended abstract accepted for oral presentation at Annual proceedings, The Open University of Sri Lanka, 16-17th November, 2017.
- Abeysekara, M.S.S.K. Weerasekara M.P.N.P,. Wijesena, B.V.T.N.. Perera, R.A.C.N., Sriyani, K.A., &. Kuruppu,N.R. (2017). Mothers’ knowledge, believes and practices regarding febrile convulsions and home management. Extended abstract accepted for oral presentation at Annual proceedings, The Open University of Sri Lanka, 16-17th November, 2017.
- Sriyani, K.A., Hettiarachchi, P., Wasalathanthri, S., Weerasekera, D: Effects of non-weight bearing leg and foot exercises on ulcer healing and its associated factors in patients with type 2 diabetes. 5th Biennial Conference of South Asian Association of Physiologist (SAAP), Nepal, 10-13 November 2016, (Poster presentation).
- Sriyani, K.A., Gunawardena, N.,Wasalathanthri, S., Hettiarachchi, P. Impact of ulcer healing on health related quality of life of patients with diabetic leg and foot ulcers. Annual proceedings, The Open University of Sri Lanka, 27-28th November, 2015. pp.167-170. (Extended abstract & Oral presentation).
- Kumarasinghe, A S., Gunawardena, N., Wasalathanthri, S., Hettiarachchi, P: Assessment of quality of life of patients with diabetic ulcers by Cardiff Wound Impact Schedule (CWIS). International Conference on Multidisciplinary Approaches (ICMA 2015), University of Sri Jayawardenapura, 11-12th September 2015, p.22. (Oral presentation).
- Kumarasinghe, A. S., Wasalathanthri, S., Hettiarachchi, P., Gunawardena, N: Health related quality of life of patients with diabetic leg and foot ulcers. 8th International Research Conference. General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Sri Lanka. 27-28th August 2015. p.130. (Oral presentation).
- Sriyani, K.A., Gunawardena, N., Wasalathanthri, S., Hettiarachchi, P: Quality of life in patients with diabetic ulcers: Validation of Cardiff Wound Impact Schedule (CWIS) in a Sri Lankan hospital setting. International Conference on Health and Medicine. Colombo, Sri Lanka, 17- 18th March, 2015. p.44. (Oral presentation).
- Sriyani, K.A., Hettiarachchi, P., Wasalathanthri, S., Weerasekera, D: Associations between ulcer characteristics and dressing types on ulcer healing of diabetic leg and foot ulcers. Annual Proceedings, The Open University of Sri Lanka, 27-28th November 2014. pp.199-203. (Extended abstract & Oral presentation).
- Sriyani, K.A., Hettiarachchi, P., Wasalathanthri, S: Knowledge and attitudes of nurses on diabetic leg and foot ulcer disease. International Conference on Multidisciplinary Approaches (ICMA 2014), University of Sri Jayewardenepura, 13th&14th August 2014. p.28. (Oral presentation).
- Sriyani, K.A., Hettiarachchi, P., Wasalathanthri, S. (2013). Detecting distal peripheral neuropathy (DPN) through simple screening tests in patients with diabetic ulcer disease. Proceedings of the 69th Annual Sessions: Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science (SLAAS), December 2-6th December 2013:205. (Poster presentation).
- Sriyani, K.A., Hettiarachchi, P., Wasalathanthri, S. An overview of diabetic foot ulcer disease: preliminary study. Annual Proceedings, The Open University of Sri Lanka, November 27-28th November 2013. pp.193-197. (Extended abstract & Oral presentation).
- Sriyani, K.A. (2012). Student nurses’ satisfaction with clinical training during clinical placement. Annual Academic Proceedings. The Open University of Sri Lanka, 27-28th November 2012. pp.140-143 (Extended abstract & Oral presentation).