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• Fundamentals of Nursing, Child Health Nursing, Critical Care Nursing, Nursing Skills Practice, Nutrition and Dietetics

• Wound care, Patient safety, Weight Management, Quality of Life, Critical Care Nursing, Nursing Education

Conference papers

• Herath, H.M.L.P.B., Kamalsiri, J.P.M., Inthuja, P., Priyangika, K.G.G., Vidanage, D., (2023) “Non- pharmacological methods used in the management of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) by patients attending a diabetic clinic at a tertiary care hospital in Colombo, Sri Lanka” Proceeding of the Open University Research Sessions (Extended Abstract)
• Gamage, GP., Hettiarachchi, P., Jayawardena, R. and Wasalathanthri, S. (2022) Development and validation of an evidence-based weight management programme targeting obese young adults in an urban setting in Sri Lanka: An Intervention Mapping Approach presented at 8th Biennial South Asian Association of Physiologists Conference (SAAP 8) 2022 and abstract publication in the conference proceedings (p.106)
• Gamage, GP., Hettiarachchi, P., Jayawardena, R. and Wasalathanthri, S. (2022) Barriers to obesity management of obese young adults: Perspectives of Healthcare professionals presented at Colombo Medical Congress 2022, E.B., 2022. List of Oral Presentations & Poster Presentations. Ceylon Journal of Medical Science, 59, pp.16-17. DOI:http://doi.org/10.4038/cjms.v59i0.5034
• Gamage, GP., Hettiarachchi, P., Jayawardena, R. and Wasalathanthri, S. (2022) Barriers and facilitators for weight reduction in obese young adults in an urban setting: A qualitative study, oral presentation at MSF Asia Scientific Days and International Conference on Medical Sciences (ICM) 2022, University of Sri Jayewardenepura and abstract publication in the conference proceedings (p. 23)
• N Mahindakumar ,HMTL Hitinayaka, HAM Hettiarachchi, TPSW Gunaratne, KGG Priyangika, A Balasuriya, (2021)Impact of short-term yoga & mindfulness based stress reduction programme on health related quality of life of treatment seeking patients with cardiovascular diseases, presented at KDU IRC 2021
• Sudusinghe WS, Kumara WGC, Gamage GP. (2021). Relationship between English Proficiency and Academic Performance among Nursing Undergraduates in a Defence University presented at Rajarata University International Symposium on English Language Teaching (RUISELT 2021)At: Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka
• Gamage, G.P, Kumara, W.G.C, Sudusinghe, W.S. (2020), The Relationship Between Learning Styles and Academic Performance among BSc. Nursing Undergraduates in a Sri Lankan Defence University. In: Sri Lanka Medical Association 133rd Anniversary International Medical Congress, 2020. [online] Colombo, Sri Lanka:
• Sri Lanka Medical Association, p.61. Available at: https://slma.lk/webcasts-archived-videos/ [Accessed 13 August 2020].
• Gamage, G.P., Hettiarachchi, P., Jayawardena, R. & Wasalathanthri, S. (2020) Body weight perception among treatment seeking obese young adults in Colombo district : Sri Lanka Medical Association 133rd Anniversary International Medical Congress, 2020. [online] Colombo, Sri Lanka: Sri Lanka Medical Association, p.80-81. Available at: https://slma.lk/webcasts-archived-videos/ [Accessed 13 August
• 2020].
• Priyangika, KGG., Wasalathanthri, S, Jayawardena, R. & Hettiarachchi, P. (2020), Weight reduction behaviours among obese young adults in Colombo District, Sri Lanka. presented at the 7th Ruhuna International Science and Technology Conference (RISTCON 2020), Faculty of Science, University of Ruhuna, with abstract publication on the conference proceedings (p.40). ISSN 1391-8796
• Madushanki, VGP, Abeykoon, GAMCI, Rathnayake, RMNM, Weerasinghe, WMSW, Ranamuka, RDAAN, Priyangika, KGG, Solomons, TH (2020) .Eating behaviours and attitudes towards eating among allied health undergraduates in Sri Lanka. presented at Annual Scientific Sessions of the Nutrition Society of Sri Lanka, with abstract publication on the conference proceedings (p.24).
• Priyangika, KGG., Wasalathanthri, S., Jayawardena, R. & Hettiarachchi, P.(2019), Knowledge and Attitudes of obese, young adults on obesity, obesity related problems and weight reduction-a cross sectional study. presented at the 51st Asia Pacific Academic Consortium for Public Health Conference at Bangkok, Thailand with abstract publication on conference proceedings (p.220).
• Priyangika, KGG, Wasalathanthri, S, Jayawardena, R. & Hettiarachchi, P. (2019),Perceived barriers and self-efficacy on weight reduction among obese young adults in Colombo, Sri Lanka. presented at the 4th International Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Science, Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, with abstract publication on the conference proceedings (p.125).ISSN 2651-0456(online)
• Madushanki, VGP, Abeykoon, GAMCI, Rathnayake, RMNM, Weerasinghe, WMSW, Ranamuka, RDAAN, Priyangika, KGG, Solomons, TH (2019) .Assessment of Eating Habits among Undergraduates of Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Sri Lanka. presented at 12th International Research Conference, KDU with abstract publication on the conference proceedings (p.240).
• Dissanayaka, KMSDK., Kanchana, KANG., Nayanajith, EGAP., Samarasinghe, KPDB., Priyangika, KGG. & Navaratne, PBV(2017). Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices about Dengue prevention among residents at Ratmalana MOH area. presented at 8th International Research Conference, KDU with full paper publication in the conference proceedings
• Nimanthika, AASP., Manodya, NKG., Jayavindi, KA., De Silva, NHNT., Priyangika, KGG. & Sheriff, MHR.(2017).Assessment of Knowledge and attitude towards death and care of the dying patient among nursing undergraduates of the Kotelawala Defence University. presented at Peradeniya University International Research Sessions with full paper publication in the conference proceedings Vol.21 (pp. 189-190)
• Priyangika, KGG. & Hettiacrachchi, M. (2015), Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices on first aid measures among school senior prefects in Galle Educational Division. presented at 8th International Research Conference, KDU with full paper publication on conference proceedings (pp.36-41).
• Priyangika, KGG. & Hettiarachchi, M. (2014),Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices on Firstaid Measures among School Senior Prefects in Galle Educational Division presented at Galle Medical Association Annual Scientific Sessions, 2014 with abstract publication in Galle Medical Journal.(p.77) Volume 19:2, ISSN 1391-7072

Referred Journal articles

Gamage, G. P., Gamage, C.K.W. and Sudusinghe, W.S., (2023) “The Learning Styles and Academic Performance of Nursing Undergraduates in a Sri Lankan Defence University”, South-East Asian Journal of Medical Education, 1(17), pp. 12-18
https://doi.org/10.4038/seajme.v17i1.528

• Gamage, G.P., Hettiarachchi, P. Jayawardena, R. & Wasalathanthri, (2021). Body weight perception, knowledge, practices and associated factors regarding weight reduction: A cross sectional study of treatment seeking obese young adults in Sri Lanka, Asian Journal of Medical Sciences, 12(9):60-65
  http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/ajms.v12i9.37670

Unpublished thesis

• Development of an evidence-based lifestyle modification programme to promote weight reduction and maintenance of obese young adults in the Colombo District (M. Phil Thesis)

• Best oral presentation- 2^nd Place at Physiology Society of Sri Lanka Annual Scientific Sessions 2022
• Best oral presentation at Allied Health Sciences session of International Research Conference, KDU in 2015

• Staff Nurse at Lanka Hospitals -2013
• Temporary Demonstrator - Nursing Unit, Allied Health Sciences Degree Programme, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ruhuna, Karapitiya

Graduate supervision

• Supervision of research projects of BSc Nursing undergraduates since 2016 to date.

Other responsibilities

• Clinical Coordinator- December 2022 to present
• Coordinator, Department of Nursing and Midwifery-2019 to 2020
• Department representative -FAHS Examination Committee