Ms. HSMSK Wijesiri
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Address: No: 340/ A, Galagedara, Padukka
Phone No: 0710645524 Residence: 0710645082
E-mail: maligaskumari@yahoo.com / maliga.wije@gmail.com / maliga@kdu.ac.lk
Qualifications
- BSc in Nursing (Sp), RN
- PGDip in Research Methods and Allied aspects
- MSc in Health Sciences
Professional Qualifications
- RN (SLNC)
- Certificate in Teaching in Higher Education at General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, 2015
Teaching Areas
- Geriatric nursing
- Epidemiology
- Pharmacology
- Gynecology and Obstetrics nursing
- Fundamentals of nursing
- Nursing skills practice
- Anatomy for nurses
Research Interests
- Gerontological Nursing, Nursing Education, Gynecology and Obstetrics Nursing, Cancer care
Awards and Grant
- University Colours for Chess (2007), University of Sri Jayewardenepura
- Inter University colours for chess – SLUSA (Sri Lanka Universities of Sports Associations) (2007)
- Young Educators Travel Award received from the FAOPS2019 & ADInstruments Teaching workshop, Kobe, Japan for the research study on ‘Reasons for absenteeism from academic activities and clinical training among nursing undergraduates’ in 2019.
Involvement
- External examiner, Adult Nursing, practical examinations, BSc Nursing Program, Faculty of Medicine, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, 2017- 2018.
- External examiner Nursing Skills Practice Examination, BSc Nursing Program, Faculty of Medicine, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, 2018.
- Coordinator, Diploma in Naval Nursing Program conducted by Naval Nursing School Welisara, 2017-2018.
- Visiting lecturer, Diploma in Naval Nursing Program, Welisara, since 2016.
- Coordinator, Home Based Care for Elderly program, conducted by the Department of Health Sciences, The Open University of Sri Lanka, 2012.
- Visiting lecturer, Home Based Care for Elderly program, conducted by the Department of Health Sciences, The Open University of Sri Lanka, 2012
- Member of the Sri Lanka Nurses Association since 2012
- Member of the Graduate Nurses Foundation since 2011
- Member of the research committee of the Graduate Nurses Foundation, 2012
- Member of the Sri Lanka Association of Advancement of Science (SLAAS), since 2011
- Member of the National Science Foundation (NSF), since 2018
Research & Publication
Referred Journal articles
- Wijesiri, H.S.M.S.K., Samarasinghe, K., Edberg, A‐K., 2019, ‘Loneliness among older people living in care homes in Sri Lanka’, International Journal of Older People Nursing, Wiley Online Library, Vol. 14, e12253.
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/opn.12253 - Wijesiri, H.S.M.S.K. and Suresh, T.S., 2013, ‘knowledge and attitudes towards Dysmenorrhoea among adolescent girls in an urban school in Sri Lanka’, Journal of Nursing and Health sciences, Wiley Blackwell Publishers, Vol. 15(2), pp. 58-64
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/j.1442-2018.2012.00736.x - Vidanage, D. and Wijesiri, H.S.M.S.K., 2018, ‘A study on needle stick injuries and hepatitis B vaccination status among BSc Nursing undergraduates in General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Sri Lanka’, Global Scientific Journal, Vol. 6(7), pp. 902-909
http://www.globalscientificjournal.com/researchpaper/A-STUDY-ON-NEEDLE-STICK-INJURIES-AND-HEPATITIS-B-VACCINATION-STATUS.pdf
Conference papers
- Wijesiri HSMSK, De Silva Weliange, SH, Wijeyaratne, CN, Wasalathanthri, S. 2020, Comparison of activity limitations among different age groups of elderly living in informal caregiving settings in Colombo district, Gerontology and Geriatrics Medicine, 2020, 5 – 6th December 2020.
- Wijesiri HSMSK, De Silva Weliange, SH, Wijeyaratne, CN, Wasalathanthri, S. 2020, ‘Morbidity status and its association with activities of daily living among elderly living in informal caregiving settings in Colombo district’, Sri Lanka Medical Association 133rd Anniversary International Medical Congress, 16th July, 2020.
- Wijesiri, H.S.M.S.K., and Samarasinghe, K. 2019, ‘Perceptions towards health and caregiving among elderly with loneliness, living in aged-care homes’. The Journal of Physiological Sciences: Proceedings of the 9th Federation of the Asians and Oceanian Physiological societies congress, springer, Vol.69(1), pp.124.
- Wijesiri, H.S.M.S.K., and Vidanage, D. 2019. ‘Reasons for absenteeism from academic activities and clinical training among nursing undergraduates’, Paper presented to 9th FAOPS congress, Japan, 27th March 2019.
- Wijesiri, H.S.M.S.K., & Samarasinghe, K., 2018, ‘Experiences of loneliness and coping methods used to alleviate loneliness among older people living in residential aged care facilities: A mixed method study’, paper presented to 1st International Nursing Congress proceedings, University of Peradeniya, 6th April 2018.
- Wijesiri, H.S.M.S.K., Vidanage, D., 2017, ‘Association of gender difference and study discipline with absenteeism from academic activities and clinical training among undergraduates of Faculty of Allied Health Sciences’, paper presented to 10th International Research Conference, conference held at KDU, 3rd – 4th Aug 2017.
- Wijesiri, H.S.M.S.K., Samarasinghe, K., 2017, ‘Level of loneliness and its association with the socio-demographic factors among elderly living in elderly care homes’, paper presented to 3rd Annual Academic Sessions in Sri Lanka Association of Geriatric Medicine, conference held at Galadari Hotel, 17th Nov 2017.
- Vidanage, D., Wijesiri, H.S.M.S.K., 2016, ‘Prevalence of needle stick injuries among B.Sc. Nursing Undergraduates in General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University’, paper presented to 9th International Research Conference, conference held at KDU, 8th – 9th Sep 2016.Wijesiri HSMSK, De Silva Weliange, SH, Wijeyaratne, CN, Wasalathanthri, S. 2020, Comparison of activity limitations among different age groups of elderly living in informal caregiving settings in Colombo district, Gerontology and Geriatrics Medicine, 2020, 5-6th December 2020.
Students’ research publications
- HATM Wijesekara, BGH Sanjeewani, BADN Sandeepani, HA Samarasinghe, AWA Sathsarani, GRL Godamulla, HSMSK Wijesiri and Sudath SP Warnakulasuriya, Prevalence and association of overweight with major noncommunicable diseases among elderly people living in kesbewa secretariat division, Colombo, Sri Lanka, at the 13th International Research conference, KDU on 15th October 2020.
- MWSI Malawana, RMGHS Medawela, WKI Jayamaha, WMASWasala, HSMSK Wijesiri, PWGDP Samarasekara, 2021, Knowledge Regarding Cancer, Treatment Methods and Side Effects of Cancer Drugs among Parents of Children Attending Oncology Units at Apeksha Hospital Maharagama, Sri Lanka, at the 14th International Research conference, KDU on 9-10th September 2021.
- Madhuwanthi, T.G.M.I, Kumari, M.K.K., Vithanagama, K.N., Yashoda, U.G.G., Dissanayake, D.M.S.S, Wijesiri, H.S.M.S.K., Balasuriya, A., 2018. Study of dysmenorrhea and self-managing techniques among female factory workers in Piliyandala MOH area, Journal of Medical Association Sri Lanka. Vol.63(1), pp.111.
- Ranaweera, R.A.N.D., Dinesha, P.M.C., Weerasinghe, P.W.D.N., Pathirage, C.A.K., Senarathna, K.M.D.N., Ariyasena, G.A.G.M.S, Wijesiri, H.S.M.S.K., Balawardane, K.A.S.J., 2018, ‘Awareness regarding breast cancer risk factors: comparative study between breast cancer patients of Sri Lanka and Women attended clinics, Piliyandala MOH’, paper presented to 1st International Nursing Congress proceedings, University of Peradeniya, 6th April 2018.
- Sandarenu KLKTD, Liyanage, LPGI, Jayaneththi, HPJH, Thilakarathna AGLN, Wijewardhana, RGMSD, Wijesiri HSMSK, Balasuriya, A, an abstract with oral presentation on attitudes towards elderly care among nursing undergraduates at KDU, Sri Lanka at the 1st International conference on Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine, 13th September 2019
- Sandarenu KLKTD, Liyanage, LPGI, Jayaneththi, HPJH, Thilakarathna AGLN, Wijewardhana, RGMSD, Wijesiri HSMSK, Balasuriya, A, an abstract with poster presentation on knowledge towards elderly care among nursing undergraduates at KDU, Sri Lanka at the 12th International Research conference, KDU on 12th September 2019
- Madhuwanthi, T.G.M.I, Kumari, M.K.K., Vithanagama, K.N., Yashoda, U.G.G., Dissanayake, D.M.S.S, Wijesiri, H.S.M.S.K., Balasuriya, A., 2018, ‘The association between dysmenorrhea and daily activities among female factory workers in Piliyandala MOH area, Sri Lanka’, paper presented to 1st International Nursing Congress proceedings, University of Peradeniya, 6th April 2018.
- Prasad, A.P.G.C., Panditharathna, P.A.P.P., Karunathilake, R.A.C.J.K., Thilakarathne, T.M.U., Wijesiri, H.S.M.S.K., Nandani de Silva, 2016, ‘Knowledge Attitudes and Practices towards Childhood Immunization among Mothers Attending Child Welfare Clinics in Medical Officer of Health area, Ratmalana’, paper presented to 10th International Research Conference, conference held at KDU, 3rd – 4th Aug 2017
- Udayangi, R.A.D.S., Nilagarathna, T.R., Subasinghe, S.A.R.S., Wijesiri, H.S.M.S.K., Balasuriya, A., 2017, Knowledge and attitudes of antenatal mothers regarding neonatal care in a selected Medical Officer of Health area’, paper presented to 10th International Research Conference, conference held at KDU, 3rd – 4th Aug 2017
- Ranaweera, R.A.N.D., Dinesha, P.M.C., Weerasinghe, P.W.D.N., Pathirage, C.A.K., Senarathna, K.M.D.N., Ariyasena, G.A.G.M.S, Wijesiri, H.S.M.S.K., Balawardane, K.A.S.J., 2018, ‘Awareness regarding early detection techniques of breast cancer and knowledge regarding signs and symptoms of breast cancer: Comparative study between breast cancer patients of Apeksha hospital and women who attended clinics, Piliyandala MOH’, paper presented to 11th International Research Conference, conference held at KDU, 13th – 14th September 2018.
Conference papers to be published
- Wijesiri HSMSK, De Silva Weliange, SH, Wijeyaratne, CN, Wasalathanthri, S. 2021, Factors Affecting the Overall Quality of Life of the Elderly living in Informal Caregiving Settings in Colombo district, Sri Lanka, iPURSE conference, University of Peradeniya, 11-12th November 2021.
- Wijesiri HSMSK, De Silva Weliange, SH, Wijeyaratne, CN, Wasalathanthri, S. 2021, Factors Affecting the Overall Quality of Life of the Elderly living in Informal Caregiving Settings in Colombo district, Sri Lanka, iPURSE conference, University of Peradeniya, 11-12th November 2021.
Other responsibilities
Previous positions held
- Head of the Department, Nursing and Midwifery, FAHS, KDU March 2018 -March 2020.
- Academic Coordinator, Department of Nursing and Midwifery, FAHS, KDU, 2017
- Sub warden, at the Temporary Residential Facilities, The Open University of Sri Lanka, 2011- 2013