Kathaluwa Liyana Kankanamge Tharini Dilanka Sandharenu

BSc (Hons) Nursing (KDU), MSc in Nursing at Kaatsu International University (KIU)
Lecturer (Probationary)
RN (SLNC)
Qualifications
Research Interests
Research & Publications
Teaching Areas
Awards
Working Experience
Supervisions
Memberships
Other Responsibilities
  • Qualifications

  • Qualifications

    Academic Qualifications

    • >MSc in Nursing at Kaatsu International University (KIU).
    • BSc in Nursing (Hons) with second Class Upper division from Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, General Sir John Kotelawala Defense University, Sri Lanka in 2019.
    • Certificate course on Postgraduate Research at Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo.
    • Certificate course Teaching in Higher Education at General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University

    Professional Qualifications

    • Certificate course on Postgraduate Research at Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo.
    • Certificate course in Computer Science at National Institute of Business Management.
    • Diploma in English Language at British Way English Academy.
    • Completed the Breastfeeding Counselling- a 40 hours training course organized by the Family Health Bureau, Ministry of Health from 17th to 21st March 2025, at Sri Jayewardenapura General Hospital.
    • Certificate course on Postgraduate Research at Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo.
  • Research Interests

  • Research Interests

    • Mental Health Nursing
    • Geriatric Nursing
    • Community Health Nursing
    • Nursing Education
  • Research & Publications

  • Research & Publications

    Full Paper Publications

    • Dasanayake, D., Gunasekara, P.S., Dabare, S.N., Wickramasinghe, H.D., Sandharenu, K.L.K.T.D., Fernando, S. and Jayasekera, J. (2017). Smart Hospital Ward Management System Interacting with Mobile Robot Platform WDBOT: An efficient management solution for hospital ward, Proceedings of the 10th International Research Conference 2017, KDU, PP. 276-284. ISBN 978-955-0301-41-6
    • Silva, ARN., Sandharenu, K.L.K.T.D., Fernando, R.S.P., Perera, H.E.H., Maddumage, R.S. Discrepancies of Serum Creatinine Levels among CKDu Patients in Kebithigollawa, Sri Lanka: Retrospective Study. International Journal of Research Publications, Vol.70, Issue 1, February 2021.
    • Senanayake, S.P., Sithija, R.S.P., Neranja, A.G.K., Perera, H.E.H., Maddumage, R.S., and Sandarenu, K.L.K.T.D. Perceived improvements of quality of life (QoL) among patients with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) in response to a 6-week rehabilitation program. Open Journal of Respiratory diseases, Vol.11, Issue 2, March 2021.
    • Silva, ARN., Perera, H.E.H., Maddumage, R.S., Sandharenu, K.L.K.T.D., Fernando, R.S.P., Sandarenu, K.D.S. and Dulshika, G.D.S. Enhancement of Phagocytosis of Macrophages in the presence of Human Beta Defensin 2. International Journal of Innovative Science and Research Technology. Vol. 6, Issue 2, February 2021, ISSN N0: 2456-2165
    • Senanayake, S., Abhayasinghe, K., Fernando, R., Perera, H., Maddumage, R., Neranja, A. and Sandharenu, K. (2021) Patients' Experiences and Opinions on Pulmonary Rehabilitation and Use of It as a Tool of Palliative Care on Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF). Open Journal of Respiratory Diseases, 11, 61-75.
    • Senanayake, S.P., Fernando, R.S.P., Perera, H.E.H., Maddumage, R.S., Sandharenu, K.L.K.T.D., Neranja, A.G.K. and Dulshika, G.D.S. Body composition, does it affect the physical performance of basketball players? A pilot study conducted among General Sir John Kotelawaa Defence University (KDU) Basketball team. International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications. Vol. 11, Issue 3, March 2021.
    • Dasanayake, D., Gunasekara, P.S., Dabare, S.N., Wickramasinghe, H.D., Sandharenu, K.L.K.T.D., Fernando, S. and Jayasekera, J. (2017). Smart Hospital Ward Management System Interacting with Mobile Robot Platform WDBOT: An efficient management solution for hospital ward, Proceedings of the 10th International Research Conference 2017, KDU, PP. 276-284. ISBN 978-955-0301-41-6
    • Sandharenu, K.L.K.T.D. and Neranja, A.G.K., 2022. A Literature Review on Factors Affecting the Academic Performance of Undergraduate Nursing Students in a Sri Lankan University Context. KDU Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies, 4(2), pp.86-102. DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/kjms.v4i2.54

    Conference Presentations and Abstract Publications

    • Sandharenu K.L.K.T.D., & Abhayasinghe K. Attributes of positive ageing among community-dwelling older adults in a selected Grama Niladhari division in Galle district, Sri Lanka, International Conference on Frailty and Geriatrics Assessments 2025, PP.60 (Oral Presentation)
    • Nimalarathna A.K.G.T.D., Hegoda H.A.D.O., Chandrasekara C.M.N.Y.R., Sandharenu K.L.K.T.D., & Vidanage D (2024). Knowledge, Practices, and Factors Associated with Complementary Feeding among the Mothers of Children aged 6-24 Months Attending the Child Welfare Clinic at Piliyandala Medical Officer of Health Area, 17th International Research Conference, KDU, PP. 53 (Poster presentation)
    • Sathsarani, P.L.A.A., Kavindya, L.G.G., Abhayarathna, S.M.P.N.A.B., Sandharenu, K.L.K.T.D., AWMKK Bandara, A.W.M.K.K., & Fernando, N.F.J. (2023). An exploration of coping strategies during the period of examination among the final year undergraduate students in Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University; A Qualitative study, 16th International Research Conference, KDU, PP. (Oral presentation)
    • Sathsarani, P.L.A.A., Kavindya, L.G.S., Abhayarathne, S.M.P.N.A.B., Sandharenu, K.L.K.T.D., Bandara, A.W.M.K.K., & NFJ Fernando, N.F.J. (2023). An exploration of coping strategies during the period of examination among the final year undergraduate students in Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Sri Lanka; A Qualitative study, International Nurses' Day (IND) international conference, Keele University, UK (Oral presentation)
    • Nisansala, U.P.A.B., Rathnayake, H.K.D.C.M., Perera, M.S.N., Paranawithana, S.N.K., Sandharenu, K.L.K.T.D., Abhayasinghe M.P.K.W., & Fernando, N.F.J. (2022). Exploring the support needs of the nursing undergraduates during COVID-19 Sri Lanka, International Nurses' Day (IND) international conference, Keele University, UK (Oral presentation)
    • Nisansala, U.P.A.B., Rathnayake, H.K.D.C.M., Perera, M.S.N., Paranawithana, S.N.K., Sandharenu, K.L.K.T.D., Abhayasinghe M.P.K.W., & Fernando, N.F.J. (2022). Exploration of support needs of newly recruited undergraduates of the Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Sri Lanka, 15th International Research Conference, KDU, PP.20 (Oral presentation)
    • Liyanage, L.P.G.I., Sandharenu, K.L.K.T.D., Jayaneththi, H.P.J.H., Thilakarathne, A.G.L.N., Wijewardhana, R.G.M.S.D., Wijesiri, H.S.M.S.K. and Balasuriya A. Knowledge of BSc Nursing undergraduates, Department of Nursing, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, KDU, Towards Elderly Care, 12th International Research Conference 2019, KDU, PP. 269 (Poster Presentations)
    • Sandharenu, K.L.K.T.D., Liyanage, L.P.G.I., Jayaneththi, H.P.J.H., Thilakarathne, A.G.L.N., Wijewardhana, R.G.M.S.D., Wijesiri, H.S.M.S.K. and Balasuriya A. Attitude Towards Elderly Care Among BSc Nursing undergraduates at KDU, Sri Lanka, International Conference on Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine 2019, PP. 22 (Oral Presentations)
    • Dasanayake, D., Gunasekara, P.S., Dabare, S.N., Wickramasinghe, H.D., Sandharenu, K.L.K.T.D., Fernando, S. and Jayasekera, J. Smart Hospital Ward Management System Interacting with Mobile Robot Platform WDBOT: An efficient management solution for hospital ward, 10th International Research Conference 2017, KDU, PP. 276-283(Oral presentations)

     

  • Teaching Areas

  • Teaching Areas

    • Community Health Nursing I and II
    • Family Nursing
    • Nursing Skills Practice I
    • Nursing Skills Practice IV
  • Awards

  • Awards

    Scholarships/ Awards/ Prizes/ Academic Distinctions

    • Vice Chancellor's List for Academic Excellence with a Year Point Average (YGPA) in 2018.
    • Academic Distinctions for Operating Theatre Nursing, Psychiatric & Mental Health Nursing I and Sociology & Anthropology
    • Specialized in Operation theater nursing, Surgical and Medical Nursing, Psychiatric Mental Health nursing and Gerontological nursing.
  • Working Experience

  • Working Experience

    Present Occupation

    • Lecturer (probationary), Department of Nursing & Midwifery, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Sri Lanka (Dec 2021 to present).

    Current Academic/ Administrative positions

    • Clinical Coordinator, Department of Nursing & Midwifery, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Sri Lanka (March 2022-to date)

    Previous Academic/ Administrative positions

    • Temporary Demonstrator, Department of Nursing & Midwifery, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Sri Lanka.
    • Course Coordinator - Diploma in Nursing, Naval Nurses' Training School, Sri Lanka.

     

  • Supervisions

  • Supervisions

    • Co- supervised Final year research projects of BSc. Nursing undergraduates every year from 2021 up to now.
  • Memberships

  • Memberships

    • Member of Graduate Nurses' Foundation, Sri Lanka - since 2022 to date

     

  • Other Responsibilities

  • Other Responsibilities

    • Department Coordinator of 16th International Research Conference, KDU 2023