Lecturer

University Lecturer.

Department of Nursing and Midwifery.
Faculty of Allied Health Sciences.
Sir John Kotelawala Defence University.
Sri Lanka. 
Maliga Wijesiri Profile

My Vision

“Guide academics and general public on general nursing practices, guidance on caring of patients and elderly, nursing management, nursing ethics, home based care, and subject areas related to those.”

Academic Qualifications

PhD

Faculty of Graduate Studies. University of Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Post Graduate Diploma

PG Dip. in Research Methods and Allied Aspects. Kotelawala Defence University, Sri Lanka.

MSc. in Health Sciences

Faculty of Health Sciences. University of Kristianstad, Sweden.

Bsc. in Nursing

Department of Nursing, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka.

Certificate in Teaching in Higher Education

Kotelawala Defence University, Sri Lanka.

Acadamic Experiences

Lecturer

Department of Nursing and Midwifery, Faculty of Alliend Health Sciences, Kotelawala Defence University (2013.05 to Present)

Lecturer

Department of Nursing, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences. University of Preradeniya (2013.02 to 2013.05)

Demonstrator

Open University of Sri Lanka, Nawala. (2011.07 to 2013.02.)

Institutional Memberships

Sri Lanka Association of Advancement of Science (SLAAS)

Member of the Sri Lanka Association of Advancement of Science (SLAAS) from 2011

Graduate Nurses Association

Member of the Graduate Nurses Association from 2011

Sri Lanka Nurses Association

Member of the Sri Lanka Nurses Association from 2012

National Science Foundation

Member of the National Science Foundation (NSF), since 2018

Involvements with other organizations

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

Research committee of the Graduate Nurses Foundation, 2012

Awards & Grants

Young Educators Travel Award

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.

Teaching Areas

Geriatric nursing​

Gynecology and Obstetrics nursing

Anatomy for nurses

Pharmacology

Fundamentals of nursing

Nursing skills practice

Epidemiology

Research Interests

Elderly Care

Perinatal & Women's Health

Nursing Education

Oncology Nursing

Other Responsibilities

Student Counselor

Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Kotelawala Defence University. (2018 to Present)

Convener & Member

Disciplinary Committee, Faculty of Allied Health Sciencces, Kotelawala Defence University, Sri Lanka. . (2018 to Present)

Member

Nursing Care Committee, University Hospital, Kotelawala Defence University, Sri Lanka. . (2018 to Present)

Head of the Department

Head of the Department, Nursing and Midwifery, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Kotelawala Defence University. (March 2018 -March 2020.)

Academic Coordinator

Department of Nursing and Midwifery, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Kotelawala Defence University (2017)

Sub Warden

Sub warden, at the Temporary Residential Facilities, The Open University of Sri Lanka. (2011- 2013)

Research Publications

Journal Publications

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, Sri Lanka, 2nd International Conference on Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine 2020, 5th 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 KotelawalaDefence University’, paper presented to 9th International Research Conference, conference held at KDU, 8th – 9th Sep 2016.
  • 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.