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Dr. (Mrs.) K.A. Sriyani

PhD (USJ), BSc (Hons) Nursing (OUSL), PGDip (PPE), Post Basic Diploma in Teaching & Supervision (Ministry of Health, SL), Diploma in Nursing (Ministry of Health, SL), RN

Senior Lecturer (Grade I)

Department of Nursing
  • kasri@ou.ac.lk

Jan1996 -Jan 2004: Worked as Staff Nurse at Cardiothoracic Theater, The National Hospital of Sri Lanka, Colombo

Jan 2004 -July 2009: Worked as Nursing Tutor at the School of Nursing, Colombo.

July 2009- July 2016: Lecturer in Nursing, Department of Health Sciences, Faculty of Natural Sciences.

August 2019 to date : Senior Lecturer in Nursing, Department of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, The Open University of Sri Lanka.

• Diabetic wounds healing & wound care nursing
• Nursing education
• Public health nursing

• Wound healing and wound care • Diabetes mellitus • Quality of life • Instrument development and validation • Nursing education, curriculum development, and distance learning • Psychosocial and behavioral aspects of health
2020 July 17 to date Senior Lecturer in Nursing (Grade 1)
2021 January – 2023 December Head/Department of Nursing
2018 July– 2019 July Head/ Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences
2016 September 29 – 2020 July 17 Senior Lecturer (Grade 11)
2015 July– 2016 July October Lecturer (Probationary) in Nursing, Department of Nursing, Faculty of Heath Sciences, OUSL.
2009 July –2015 July Lecturer (Probationary) in Nursing, Department of Health Sciences, Faculty of Natural Sciences, OUSL.
2004 January –2009 July Nursing Tutor, School of Nursing, Colombo.
January 1996 – January 2004 Nursing Officer, Cardiothoracic Theater, The National Hospital of Sri Lanka, Colombo
  • Head/ Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences: 2018 July to 2019 July
  • Head/ Department of Nursing: 2021 January to 2023 December

Programme/Short Course Coordination:
• Home-based Care Nursing: 2009 June to-2010
• MSc Nursing Degree Programme: 2024 October to date
• Internal Coordinator: Short Course of ELNEC (2024 to date)

Teaching and Course Coordination:

BSc Nursing Degree Programme (2010-2011)
• NSU3407 Primary Health Care I

Diploma in Nursing (2012-2014)
• NSD1105 Health Communication
• NSD1106 Introduction to Fundamentals in Nursing
• NSD1111 Fundamentals in Nursing I
• NSD2102 Fundamentals in Nursing II
• NSD1309 Clinical Practicum in Nursing I
• NSD1318 Advanced Clinical Practicum in Nursing I
• NSD2309 Fundamentals in Nursing II

BSc Nursing Degree Programme (2017-2024)

• NSU3407 Primary Health Care I
• NSU4402 Primary Health Care II
• NGU5910 Primary Health Care 1
• NSU4311 Primary Health Care
• NGU6602 Public Health Nursing
• NGU5303 Research Methods in Nursing
• NGU6311Research in Nursing
• NGU6803 Research Project (Undergraduate research supervision)

2024/2025 Academic Year:
• NGU6602 Public Health Nursing
• NGU6803 Research Project

Master of Science in Nursing Degree Programme
• NGP9401 Theoretical Foundation of Advanced Nursing Practice (Teaching) (2022 &2023)
• NGE9201 Nursing Master Orientation (Teaching)
• NGP9405 Health Care Management
• NGP9306 Statistics for Evidence Based Nursing Practice
• NGP9508 Independent Study
• NGPA501 Nursing Master Advanced Seminar
• NGPK103 Dissertation (Post graduate research supervision since 2023)

Master of Nursing Degree Programme – 2024 onwards
• NGP9405 Health Care Management
• NGP9508 Independent Study
• NGE9201 Nursing Master Orientation (Teaching)

  1. 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).
  2. 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).
  3. Sriyani, K.A. (2017). Lifestyle management of diabetes mellitus”. EC Diabetes and Metabolic Research SI.01 (2017): 01-02. (Short Communication).
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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.
  1. Sathsarani, E.A.M, Nanayakkara, G.P.I.M,, Malavipathirana, T.M., Sriyani K.A, Marikar, F.M.M.T. (2024). Factors affecting glycemic control among women with type 2 diabetes mellitus . ro. 46(4):42-48.
  2. Siriwardhana, V. M. I. P., Walisundara, W. M. D. P., Ushani, A. P. M. D., Dissanayaka, H. M. R. B., Sriyani, K. A., & Marikar, F. M. M. T. (2024). Understanding knowledge, practices, and barriers in metered dose inhaler use among Sri Lankan patients with bronchial asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Majmaah Journal of Health Sciences, 12(2), 40–52. http://dx.doi.org/10.5455/mjhs.2024.02.006
  3. Perera, U. K. C., Samarasekara, J. S. E. A., Shiwanthi, H. W. C. K., Mohotti, W. M. D., Sriyani, K. A., & Marikar, F. M. M. T. (2022). Pediatric neurology patients: Parental awareness of adverse effects of long-term corticosteroid therapy. Philippine Journal of Nursing, 92(1), 44–54.
  4. Kumarasinghe, S. A., Hettiarachchi, P., & Wasalathanthri, S. (2018). Nurses’ knowledge on diabetic foot ulcer disease and their attitudes towards patients affected: A cross-sectional institution-based study. Journal of Clinical Nursing, 27(1–2), e203–e212. https://doi.org/10.1111/jocn.13917
  5. Sriyani, K. A., Gunawardena, N., Wasalathanthri, S., & Hettiarachchi, P. (2016). Validation of Sinhala version of Cardiff Wound Impact Schedule in patients with diabetic leg and foot ulcers. Asian Nursing Research, 10(3), 240–245. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.anr.2016.06.005
  6. 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. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0080856
  1. Piyasena, H. T. P. U., Sandeepani, W. G. P., Ruwanthika, M. P. S., Wijesinghe, S. G. C. D., Sriyani, K. A., & De Silva, D. K. M. (2024). Impact of health education intervention on fluid management and quality of life among patients with chronic kidney disease undergoing hemodialysis. Sri Lankan Journal of Nursing, 3(1), 8–23. https://doi.org/10.4038/sljn.v3i1.46
  2. Shivajokam, P. B., Sathiyenthiran, S., Piratheepan, K., Nirogini, S. N. A., & Sriyani, K. A. Knowledge and practice on self-administration of sublingual nitroglycerin among coronary heart disease patients: A single-centre cross-sectional study. The OPA Journal, 38(1), 109–115.
  3. Sriyani, K. A., Wasalathanthri, S., Hettiarachchi, P., & Gunawardena, N. S. (2018). Impact of diabetic foot ulcers: Health-related quality of life and associated factors. GNF Annual Academic Sessions Proceedings, 21–28.
  4. Sriyani, K. A. (2018). Wound care management and dressing materials. Research and Investigations in Sports Medicine, 3(5). https://doi.org/10.31031/RISM.2018.03.000571
  5. Sriyani, K. A. (2017). Lifestyle management of diabetes mellitus. EC Diabetes and Metabolic Research, SI.01, 1–2.

Full Paper Presentation

  1. Gunasekara, P. A. D. K., Gunawardhana, K. G. I. S., Akalanki, K. G. I., De Silva, P. H. R. V. I. S., & Sriyani, K. A. (2024). Knowledge and its associated factors related ventilator associated pneumonia among intensive care nurses: Cross-sectional study in Southern Province of Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the SLIIT International Conference on Advancement in Sciences and Humanities. Faculty of Humanities and Sciences, Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology. pp. 359–366. ISSN 2783-8862.
  2. Upasena, K. D. A. M., Kumara, U. M. S. S., Siriwardhana, K. A. S. M., Gunarathna, M. A. V. S., & Sriyani, K. A. (2024). Knowledge regarding leptospirosis among farmers in a selected Medical Officer of Health area in Ratnapura district, Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the SLIIT International Conference on Advancement in Sciences and Humanities. Faculty of Humanities and Sciences, Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology.345-352. ISSN 2783-8862.
  3. Athukorala A.D.M., Wijesinghe W.A.S.M., Hatanarachchi H.A.W.S., Wikramasinghe P.C., De Silva D.K.M., Sriyani K.A. (2024). Awareness, attitudes, and behavior toward breast cancer screening measures among female teachers. Proceedings of the SLIIT International Conference on Advancement in Sciences and Humanities. Faculty of Humanities and Sciences, Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology. 253-358. ISSN 2783-8862.

 

Conference Proceedings (National/International Symposia)

  1. Ediriweera, S. N. J., Dewasirinarayana, W. T. M., Madushika, I. G. S., & Sriyani, K. A. (2024). Impact of social media usage on behavioral changes among adolescents attending child guided clinic in District General Hospital, Hambantota. Proceedings of the 3rd International Nursing Conference (November 28, 2024), Faculty of Nursing, University of Colombo, p.39. ISSN 2950-7189.

 

  1. Chathurika, B. A. C., Kalpage, N. M., Priyadarshani, P. H. N., Manawaduge, S. L., & Sriyani, K. A. (2024). Attitudes among the mothers regarding the oral health of their children: A hospital-based study. Proceedings of the 3rd International Nursing Conference (November 28, 2024), Faculty of Nursing, University of Colombo, p.40. ISSN 2950-7189.
  2. Piyasena, H. T. P. U., Sandeepani, W. G. P., Ruwanthika, M. P. S., Wijesinghe, S. G. C. D., De Silva, D. K. M., & Sriyani, K. A. (2024). Health-related quality of life among chronic kidney disease patients receiving hemodialysis. Proceedings of the International Research Conference of the Open University of Sri Lanka (IRC-OUSL 2024), 7th & 8th November 2024,98. ISSN 2012-9912.
  3. Jeewanthi, G. R. C., Dassanayaka, D. M. C. J., Jayasundara, A. H. M., Dhananayaka, E. G. D. M., & Sriyani, K. A. (2024). Personal factors affecting completion of health statistics course among undergraduate nurses: A cross-sectional study in a state university of Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the 17th International Research Conference (September 26–27, 2024), University of KDU,55. ISBN 978-624-6427-38-2.
  4. Sriyani, K. A., Yapa, H. E., Weerasinghe, W. A. N. I., & Abhayasinghe, M. P. K. W. (2024). Digital competence among nursing undergraduates of the Open University of Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the 1st SLAAED National Research Symposium – 2024, Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Education (SLAAED), p.16. ISSN 23051-4983.
  5. Dinaraj, A., Sulakshini, K., Mayurika, T., Anuja, N., & Sriyani, K. A. (2024). Anxiety, depression, and stress among undergraduate nurses working in selected hospitals of Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the International Research Conference of Uva Wellassa University (IRCUWU2024, 24th & 25th July 2024), Online Conference, Uva Wellassa University, Badulla, Sri Lanka,366.
  6. Jeewanthi, G. R. C., Dassanayaka, D. M. C. J., Jayasundara, A. H. M., Dhananayaka, E. G. D. M., & Sriyani, K. A. (2024). Health statistics module completion: Perceived institutional factors among undergraduate nursing students of a state university in Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the 1st SLAAED National Research Symposium – 2024, Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Education (SLAAED), Sri Lanka, p.17. ISSN 23051-4983.
  7. Jayasinghe, P. W. G. N. H., Tennakoon, T. M. I. S. K., Dissanayake, I. G. D. M. N. S. K., Aluthge, E. C. K., & Sriyani, K. A. (2024). Night shift stress and coping strategies of nurses in a tertiary care institution, Sri Lanka: Descriptive study. Proceedings of the International Research Conference of Uva Wellassa University (IRCUWU2024, 24th & 25th July 2024), Online Conference, Uva Wellassa University, Badulla, Sri Lanka, p.365.
  8. Piyasena, H. T. P. U., Sandeepani, W. G. P., Ruwanthika, M. P. S., Wijesinghe, S. G. C. D., Sriyani, K. A., & De Silva, D. K. M. (2024). Effect of hemodialysis therapy education on fluid management of patients with chronic kidney disease: A single-group pretest-posttest study. Proceedings of iRuFARS 2024 (5th July 2024), University of Ruhuna, p.38.
  9. Tera, R. B. K., Rodrigo, W. P., Athapattu, N. D. K., Pushpika, V. A. D., & Sriyani, K. A. (2024). Exploration of nurses’ psychological experiences of transferring critically ill patients following road traffic accidents. Proceedings of the 4th Biennial Academic Sessions 2024 (17th February), Graduate Nurses’ Foundation of Sri Lanka,31. ISSN 2827-7317.
  10. Shamali, W. N., & Sriyani, K. A. (2024). Exploration of nurses’ experiences in caring for critically ill patients on continuous renal replacement therapy in intensive care units of National Hospital of Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the 4th Biennial Academic Sessions 2024 (17th February), Graduate Nurses’ Foundation of Sri Lanka,41. ISSN 2827-7317.
  11. Sandareka, M. H. J., Kumari, H. L. I. G., Kulathunga, T. A. D. W., Amarasinghe, P. H. B. U., & Sriyani, K. A. (2023). Psychosocial experiences of teenage girls during the COVID-19 pandemic in the Gampaha MOH area. Proceedings of the Open University Research Sessions (9th & 10th November 2023), Open University of Sri Lanka, p.110. ISSN 2012-9912.
  12. Weerasinghe, D. P. S., Renuka, N. M. P. D., Wanasinghe, W. A. M., Nilmini, M. P. V., & Sriyani, K. A. (2023). Impact of students’ self-efficacy, satisfaction, and confidence on clinical skills among second-year nursing students in government schools of nursing in Western Province, Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the 3rd National Health Research Symposium (13th & 14th November 2023), Ministry of Health, Sri Lanka, p.125.
  13. Herath, C., Amarasinghe, H. P. K., Kumari, P. M. S. S., De Silva, K. K. D. S., Samarakoon, E. B. S., Sriyani, K. A., Wijeratne, D. T., Buddhika, R. B. J., Nuwansala, H. U. C., Rathnayake, R. G. L., Priyangika, K. A. I., Kuruppu, N. R., Rajakulasooriya, R. S. R., & Dilsha, R. A. N. (2022). Students’ drop-out rates in health sciences degree programmes at the Open University of Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the International Open University Research Sessions (iOURS 2022, 10th & 11th November 2022), Open University of Sri Lanka, p.3. ISSN 2012-9912.
  14. Silva, K. L. S., Premarathna, H. V. B. K., Buwaneka, S. B. A. S. P., Gunawardena, A. G. N. A., & Sriyani, K. A. (2022). The impact of smartphone addiction among adolescents in selected schools in the Piliyandala educational zone in Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the International Open University Research Sessions (iOURS 2022, 10th & 11th November), The Open University of Sri Lanka, p.92. ISSN 2012-9912.
  15. Weerasekara, W. A. A. K., Rathnayaka, R. M. M. N., Samaradivakara, D. M. V. D. S., Rathnayaka, R. M. C. U., Patterson, N. M., & Sriyani, K. A. (2022). Barriers to pain management among intensive care nurses at Teaching Hospital, Kurunegala. Proceedings of the 3rd Biennial Academic Sessions 2022 (12th February), Graduate Nurses’ Foundation of Sri Lanka, p.21. ISSN 2827-7317.
  16. Lakmali, R. J. W., Madushani, W. A. P., Chathurani, M. D. Y., Samaraweera, H. A., & Sriyani, K. A. (2022). Impact of preoperative education on preoperative anxiety among patients undergoing spinal surgeries in the Neurosurgical Unit at the National Hospital of Sri Lanka, Colombo. Proceedings of the 3rd Biennial Academic Sessions 2022 (12th February), Graduate Nurses’ Foundation of Sri Lanka, p.22. ISSN 2827-7317.
  17. Fernando, P. R. S., Kuruppu, K. A. S. S., Vajirakanthi, L. J., Gunasena, O. K. I. D., & Sriyani, K. A. (2022). Experiences of bowel management among spinal cord injury patients at Rheumatology and Rehabilitation Hospital, Ragama. Proceedings of the 3rd Biennial Academic Sessions 2022 (12th February), Graduate Nurses’ Foundation of Sri Lanka, p.23. ISSN 2827-7317.
  18. Mangalasiri, A. B. C. S., Senanayake, L. E. L. D. N. V., Weheragoda, H. I. E., Sasikumar, S., & Sriyani, K. A. (2022). Mothers’ awareness and practices towards home management of fever in their children at Base Hospital, Panadura. Proceedings of the 3rd Biennial Academic Sessions 2022 (12th February), Graduate Nurses’ Foundation of Sri Lanka, p.27. ISSN 2827-7317.
  19. Wijekulasooriya, H. P., Dilanaka, V. M. A. D., Hennayaka, H. M. N. M., Rathnayake, R. M. N. A., & Sriyani, K. A. (2022). Self-reported work-related factors for work-family conflicts among married female nurses in Provincial General Hospital, Badulla. Proceedings of the 3rd Biennial Academic Sessions 2022 (12th February), Graduate Nurses’ Foundation of Sri Lanka, p.29. ISSN 2827-7317.
  20. Kumudumalee, R. M. A., Nishanthi, S. V., Lakmali, L. R. B., Thudugala, T. N. K., & Sriyani, K. A. (2021). Learning challenges experienced by student nurses during clinical placements at operating theatres. Proceedings of the Open University Research Sessions 2021 (16th & 17th September), Open University of Sri Lanka, p.84. ISSN 2012-9912.
  21. Jayampathi, K. D. S. S., Samanwaththa, K. A. M. S., Damayanthi, K. A. N., Kevitiyagalavithana, K. P., Karunathilaka, C. D. M. P., & Sriyani, K. A. (2020). Attitudes among caregivers of neurotrauma patients on pressure ulcer prevention. Proceedings of the 2nd Biennial Scientific Sessions 2020 (22nd February), Graduate Nurses’ Foundation of Sri Lanka,17. ISBN 978-624-5354-00-9.
  22. Samarasekara, A. P. M., Karunarathne, W. S. H., Gunarathne, B. G. U., Fernando, G. M. C., Nadeeshani, J., & Sriyani, K. A. (2020). Practice of self-administration of insulin among mothers with gestational diabetes mellitus at Castle Street Hospital for Women. Proceedings of the 2nd Biennial Scientific Sessions 2020 (22nd February), Graduate Nurses’ Foundation of Sri Lanka,21. ISBN 978-624-5354-00-9.
  23. Deepani, H., Dharmasena, A. W. D. A., Namalee, E. A. T. B., Gunarathna, V. G. A. N., & Sriyani, K. A. (2020). Practice on peripheral intravascular cannula site infections and associated factors among nurses at the medical wards of the National Hospital of Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the 2nd Biennial Scientific Sessions 2020 (22nd February), Graduate Nurses’ Foundation of Sri Lanka,24. ISBN 978-624-5354-00-9.
  24. Irani, K., Shyamali, M. A. W., Shyamali, P. N., Wijerathna, N. S. K., Kuruppu, N. R., & Sriyani, K. A. (2020). Perceived factors affecting maternal requested caesarean delivery in Teaching Hospital, Mahamodara. Proceedings of the 2nd Biennial Scientific Sessions 2020 (22nd February), Graduate Nurses’ Foundation of Sri Lanka,25. ISBN 978-624-5354-00-9.
  25. Senanayake, H. M. A., Sewwandi, R. A. D. D., Thilakarathne, R. D. L. M., Udakanda, U. I. C., & Sriyani, K. A. (2020). Impact of keratoconus on vision-related quality of life among clinic attendees in the National Eye Hospital, Colombo. Proceedings of the 2nd Biennial Scientific Sessions 2020 (22nd February), Graduate Nurses’ Foundation of Sri Lanka,30. ISBN 978-624-5354-00-9.
  26. Deepani, H., Dharmasena, A. W. D. A., Namalee, E. A. T. B., Gunarathna, V. G. A. N., & Sriyani, K. A. (2020). Knowledge of nurses on peripheral intravascular cannula-site infections and its associated factors. Proceedings of the 7th Ruhuna International Science & Technology Conference 2020 (22nd January), University of Ruhuna, Matara,35. ISSN 1391-8796.
  27. Ganathilaka, K. K. A. S., Jayathilaka, G. K. L. M., Perera, W. S. N., Palliyaguru, A. N., Kumari, L. Y. S. S., & Sriyani, K. A. (2019). Dengue fever knowledge and caring practices among mothers attending to the Lady Ridgeway Hospital for Children. In M. Gamage, C. Moonesinghe, & V. Thennakoon (Eds.), Proceedings of the International Conference on Health Sciences 2019 (17th–18th October), University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka, p.100.
  28. De Silva, B. L. S. R., Priyadarshani, S. A. V., Wijesooriya, W. A. A. S., Dammullage, D. M. M., & Sriyani, K. A. (2018). Exploration of the impact of companion involvement in normal labor at the De Soysa Maternity Hospital for Women. In M. Gamage, C. Moonesinghe, & V. Thennakoon (Eds.), Proceedings of the International Conference on Health Sciences 2019 (17th–18th October), University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka, p.120.
  29. Shiromi, W. G. I., Silva, B. G. T. D., Jothirathna, J. P., De Silva, B. S. S., & Sriyani, K. A. (2019). Mothers’ knowledge on early detection of autism in Lady Ridgeway Hospital for Children. In M. Gamage, C. Moonesinghe, & V. Thennakoon (Eds.), Proceedings of the International Conference on Health Sciences 2019 (17th–18th October), University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka, p.125.
  30. Perera, U. K. C., Samarasekara, J. S. E. A., Shiwanthi, H. W. C. K., Mohotti, W. M. D., & Sriyani, K. A. (2018). Pediatric neurology patients: Parental awareness of adverse effects of long-term corticosteroid therapy. In M. Gamage, C. Moonesinghe, & V. Thennakoon (Eds.), Proceedings of the International Conference on Health Sciences 2019 (17th–18th October), University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka, p.158.
  31. Welivitiya, W. M. D. D. K., & Sriyani, K. A. (2019). Comparison of perceived quality of life between patients with myocardial infarction following thrombolytic therapy and percutaneous coronary intervention. In H. Rambukwella, S. R. Weerakoon, S. S. Iqbal, & V. P. S. Perera (Eds.), Proceedings of the Open University Research Session 2019 (30th–31st October), The Open University of Sri Lanka, Nawala, p.65. ISSN 2012-9912.
  32. Sarasi, M. H., Geeshani, P. A. U., Wijesinghe, K. C. L., Galagedara, G. H. N., Kumari, L. Y. S. S., & Sriyani, K. A. (2019). Factors affecting low back pain among theatre nurses at the National Hospital of Sri Lanka. In H. Rambukwella, S. R. Weerakoon, S. S. Iqbal, & V. P. S. Perera (Eds.), Proceedings of the Open University Research Session 2019 (30th–31st October), The Open University of Sri Lanka, Nawala, p.69. ISSN 2012-9912.
  33. Sriyani, K. A., Wickramasinghe, A. S. D., Samarasekera, P. W. G. D. P., Galgamuwa, L. S., & Chameera, E. W. S. (2019). Self-perceived ability of research skills among undergraduates. In H. Rambukwella, S. R. Weerakoon, S. S. Iqbal, & V. P. S. Perera (Eds.), Proceedings of the Open University Research Session 2019 (30th–31st October), The Open University of Sri Lanka, Nawala, p.72. ISSN 2012-9912.
  34. Adikari, A. P. G. A., Nelundeniya, N. D. R. S., Kumari, J. M. M. P., Rathnayaka, D. M. S. M., & Sriyani, K. A. (2019). Incidence and risk factors for lower limb amputation among patients in the surgical section, National Hospital of Sri Lanka, Colombo. In H. Rambukwella, S. R. Weerakoon, S. S. Iqbal, & V. P. S. Perera (Eds.), Proceedings of the Open University Research Session 2019 (30th–31st October), The Open University of Sri Lanka, Nawala, p.73. ISSN 2012-9912.
  35. 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. Proceedings of the Open University International Research Sessions (29th–30th November 2018),11–12.
  36. Senevirathne, W. M. M. K., Dilrukshi, M. D. R., Damayanthi, M. A. N., Kumari, N. M. D. N., Kumari, L. Y. S. S., & Sriyani, K. A. (2018). Impact of diabetes self-care management education (DSME) on changing self-care practices among type 2 diabetes mellitus patients. Proceedings of the 1st Research Symposium of Faculty of Allied Health Sciences (November 8th, 2018), University of Ruhuna, p.36.
  37. 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. Proceedings of the South Asia Conference on Multidisciplinary Research 2018 (October 5th–6th), Colombo, Sri Lanka, p.13.
  38. Priyadarshini, G. H. K. A., Kodithuwakku, K. K. J. I., Madushani, A. G. M. S. N., Marakanda, & Sriyani, K. A. (2017). Factors related to low back pain among nurses at Teaching Hospital, Karapitiya. Proceedings of the Annual Research Sessions (16th–17th November), The Open University of Sri Lanka, pp.267–271.
  39. 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. Proceedings of the Annual Research Sessions (16th–17th November), The Open University of Sri Lanka, pp.229–232.
  40. 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, beliefs, and practices regarding febrile convulsions and home management. Proceedings of the Annual Research Sessions (16th–17th November), The Open University of Sri Lanka, pp.219–223.
  41. Sriyani, K. A., Hettiarachchi, P., Wasalathanthri, S., & Weerasekera, D. (2016). Effects of non-weight bearing leg and foot exercises on ulcer healing and its associated factors in patients with type 2 diabetes. Proceedings of the 5th Biennial Conference of the South Asian Association of Physiologists (SAAP, 10th–13th November 2016),
  42. Sriyani, K. A., Gunawardena, N., Wasalathanthri, S., & Hettiarachchi, P. (2015). Impact of ulcer healing on health-related quality of life of patients with diabetic leg and foot ulcers. Proceedings of the Annual Research Sessions (27th–28th November), The Open University of Sri Lanka, pp.167–170.
  43. Kumarasinghe, A. S., Gunawardena, N., Wasalathanthri, S., & Hettiarachchi, P. (2015). Assessment of quality of life of patients with diabetic ulcers by Cardiff Wound Impact Schedule (CWIS). Proceedings of the International Conference on Multidisciplinary Approaches (ICMA 2015, 11th–12th September), University of Sri Jayewardenepura, p.22.
  44. Kumarasinghe, A. S., Wasalathanthri, S., Hettiarachchi, P., & Gunawardena, N. (2015). Health-related quality of life of patients with diabetic leg and foot ulcers. Proceedings of the 8th International Research Conference (27th–28th August), General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Sri Lanka, p.130.
  45. Sriyani, K. A., Gunawardena, N., Wasalathanthri, S., & Hettiarachchi, P. (2015). Quality of life in patients with diabetic ulcers: Validation of Cardiff Wound Impact Schedule (CWIS) in a Sri Lankan hospital setting. Proceedings of the International Conference on Health and Medicine (17th–18th March), Colombo, Sri Lanka, p.44.
  46. Sriyani, K. A., Hettiarachchi, P., Wasalathanthri, S., & Weerasekera, D. (2014). Associations between ulcer characteristics and dressing types on ulcer healing of diabetic leg and foot ulcers. Proceedings of the Annual Research Sessions (27th–28th November), The Open University of Sri Lanka, pp.199–203.
  47. Sriyani, K. A., Hettiarachchi, P., & Wasalathanthri, S. (2014). Knowledge and attitudes of nurses on diabetic leg and foot ulcer disease. Proceedings of the International Conference on Multidisciplinary Approaches (ICMA 2014, 13th–14th August), University of Sri Jayewardenepura, p.28.
  48. 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 (2nd–6th December), Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science (SLAAS), p.205.
  49. Sriyani, K. A., Hettiarachchi, P., & Wasalathanthri, S. (2013). An overview of diabetic foot ulcer disease: Preliminary study. Proceedings of the Annual Research Sessions (27th–28th November), The Open University of Sri Lanka, pp.193–197.
  50. Sriyani, K. A. (2012). Student nurses’ satisfaction with clinical training during clinical placement. Proceedings of the Annual Academic Sessions (27th–28th November), The Open University of Sri Lanka, pp.140–143.
  • Supervision of BSc Nursing undergraduate research students since 2016
  • Supervision of Master of Science in Nursing postgraduate research students since 2020

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  • Senate Representative : 3rd February 2020 to 31st December 2021
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  • Faculty Representative: University Course Development Committee: Since 2024 October
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  • Treasurer: Alumni Association of Faculty of Health Sciences: Since September 2023
  • Committee Member: Buddhist Society: Since 2019

 

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  • OUSL Journal: Since 2019 (Volume 14, Issue 2)
  • Sri Lankan Journal of Nursing: Since 2022 (Volume 1 Issue 1)
  • OPA Journal: 2023 & 2024

 

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  • New Vision: Since 2018
  • OPA Newsletter: 2023 & 2024
  1. Best Paper Award (Theme: Nursing and Health Sciences, SICASH-2024)

 

Gunasekara, P. A. D. K., Gunawardhana, K. G. I. S., Akalanki, K. G. I., De Silva, P. H. R. V. I. S., & Sriyani, K. A. (2024). Knowledge and its associated factors related ventilator associated pneumonia among intensive care nurses: Cross-sectional study in Southern Province of Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the SLIIT International Conference on Advancement in Sciences and Humanities (SICASH-2024). Faculty of Humanities and Sciences, Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology. pp. 359–366. ISSN 2783-8862.

 

  1. Best Oral Presenter (International Nursing Conference, INC-2024)

Ediriweera, S. N. J., Dewasirinarayana, W. T. M., Madushika, I. G. S., & Sriyani, K. A. (2024). Impact of social media usage on behavioral changes among adolescents attending child guided clinic in District General Hospital, Hambantota. Proceedings of the 3rd International Nursing Conference (INC-2024) (November 28, 2024), Faculty of Nursing, University of Colombo, p.39. ISSN 2950-7189.

 

  1. Best Oral Presentation (GNF Annual Academic Sessions of GNF- 2018)

 

Sriyani, K. A., Wasalathanthri, S., Hettiarachchi, P. & Gunawardena, N. S.  (2018). Impact of diabetic foot ulcers: Health-related quality of life and associated factors.  GNF Annual Academic Sessions Proceedings, Graduate Nurses’ Foundation of Sri Lanka. Post Basic College of Nursing, Colombo. pp. 21-28.

 

  1. Best Oral Presentation (Theme: Health & Medicine, South Asia Conference on Multidisciplinary Research 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 2018.p.13

 

  1. NRC Merit Award for Scientific Publications -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. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0080856

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