Department of Nursing

Faculty of Allied Health Sciences

Department of Nursing

Faculty of Allied Health Sciences

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Ms. H.M.R.K.G.Nandasena


Official Address :

Department of Nursing,
Faculty of Allied Health Sciences,
University of Peradeniya,
Augusta Hill, Sri Amarawansa Mawatha
Peradeniya,
Sri Lanka


Email :

renukalhari@ahs.pdn.ac.lk


Telephone :

+94-81-2388820

           


Education Qualification

  • MPhil, Faculty of Medicine, University of Peradeniya (2017-2021)

  • BSc in Nursing, First class – Department of Nursing, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Peradeniya (2011-2016)

Professional Qualification

  • Senior Lecturer at the Department of Nursing, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Peradeniya (2022-To date)

  • Lecturer at the Department of Nursing, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Peradeniya (2021-2022)

  • Lecturer (Probationary) at the Department of Nursing, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Peradeniya (2017-2021)

Appointments

  • Lecturer (Probationary) at Department of Nursing, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Peradeniya (September 2017 to present)

Prizes/ Awards/ Fellowships

  • Faculty Research Award – 2022, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Peradeniya. Received on 14 March 2024.
  • Faculty Research Award – 2020, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Peradeniya. Received on 16 November 2021.
  • Best Paper on Cardiology (Special Prize), 134th Anniversary International Medical Congress, 2021.
  • Poster Presentation – 3rd Place, National Health Research Symposium, Ministry of Health, Sri Lanka, 2020.
  • Fellow of the 50th Ten-Day International Teaching Seminar on Cardiovascular Disease Epidemiology and Prevention, held from 17–29 June 2018, Goa, India.
  • Fellow of the Student Exchange Programme between the University of Peradeniya and Niigata University, Japan, held from September 2014 to February 2015.

Memberships

  • Sri Lanka Nurses Association(SLNA) SLNC Number- 11596
  • Member of International Society for Telemedicine and eHealth
  • Member of the Preventive Cardiovascular Nurses Association)
  • Member of American Travel Health Nurses Association

Research Interests

  • Epidemiology of chronic diseases
  • Health Economic Modelling
  • Cardiovascular health
  • Systematic reviews

Research Publication(Recent)

    Peer-Reviewed Journal Publications (Full Articles)

  • Pathirathna, M. L., Haruna, M., Nandasena, H. M. R. K. G., Piumali, A. M. M., & Ganegoda, G. W. U. D. (2026). Beyond the mirror: Exploring the impact of maternal body image attitudes on gestational weight gain and maternal and neonatal outcomes: A systematic review. International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/ijgo.70891

  • Nandasena, H. M. R. K. G., & Prasanga, P. T. S. (2024). Self-management practices among diabetic patients during the COVID-19 pandemic: Systematic review. International Health Trends and Perspectives, 4(1), 152–167. DOI/URL: https://journals.library.torontomu.ca/index.php/ihtp/article/view/1957

  • Nandasena, H. M. R. K. G., Prasanga, P. T. S., & Atapattu, A. M. M. P. (2023). Are nursing students flourish or languish in their mental health? Heliyon, 9(8). DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e18838

  • Pathirathna, M. L., Nandasena, H. M. R. K. G., Samarasekara, B. P., Dasanayake, T. S., Weerasekara, I., & Haruna, M. (2023). Is maternal carbohydrate intake having an impact on newborn birth weight? A systematic review. Nutrients, 15(7), 1649. DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/nu15071649

  • Nandasena, H. M. R. K. G., Tennakoon, T. M. S. U. B., & Ralapanawa, D. M. P. U. K. (2023). Prevalence and determinants of dyslipidemia among adults in the community: A cross-sectional study in a selected province, Sri Lanka. Clinical Epidemiology and Global Health. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cegh.2023.101442

  • Nandasena, H. M. R. K. G., Pathirathna, M. L., Atapattu, A. M. M. P., & Prasanga, P. T. S. (2022). Quality of life of COVID-19 patients after discharge: Systematic review. PLOS ONE, 17(2). DOI: https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0263941

  • Pathirathna, M. L., Nandasena, H. M. R. K. G., & Atapattu, A. M. M. P. (2022). Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on suicidal attempts and death rates: A systematic review. BMC Psychiatry, 22, 506. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12888-022-04158-w

  • Nandasena, H. M. R. K. G., Tennakoon, T. M. S. U. B., & Ralapanawa, D. M. P. U. K. (2022). Prevalence and determinants of selected cardiovascular disease risk factors: A cross-sectional study among adults in Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka. Journal of Health Sciences and Innovative Research, 3(02). DOI: https://doi.org/10.31357/jhsir.v3i02.6183

  • Nandasena, H. M. R. K. G., Tennakoon, S. U. B., & Ralapanawa, D. M. P. U. K. (2022). Ten-year cardiovascular disease risk among adults of a Sri Lankan community: Comparison of Framingham risk score and WHO/ISH risk prediction charts. Anuradhapura Medical Journal, 16(3). DOI: https://doi.org/10.4038/amj.v16i3.7723

  • Nandasena, H. M. R. K. G., Tennakoon, S. U. B., & Ralapanawa, D. M. P. U. K. (2022). Behavioral risk factors for cardiovascular diseases among adults: Results from a community-based study in Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka Journal of Medicine, 31(1). DOI: https://doi.org/10.4038/sljm.v31i1.313

  • Ahamad, M. M. F., & Nandasena, H. M. R. K. G. (2022). Application of the Health Belief Model to understand behaviour related to preventing COVID-19 among adults in the Weligama MOH area, Matara district, Sri Lanka. Sri Lankan Journal of Infectious Diseases, 12(2). DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.4038/sljid.v12i2.8430

  • Nandasena, H. M. R. K. G., Prasanga, P. T. S., & Witharana, K. S. (2020). Socio-demographics, clinical characteristics, and the status of blood pressure control among hypertensive patients attending a medical clinic of a primary care level hospital in Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka Journal of Medicine, 29(2), 58–64. DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/sljm.v29i2.225

  • Nandasena, H. M. R. K. G., Sakai, S., & Koyama, T. (2017). Analysis of characteristics related to the attitudes of nursing students toward terminal care: A comparative study between Sri Lanka and Japan. Journal of Health Sciences, 84. URL: https://cir.nii.ac.jp/crid/1050564289212503808

  • Nandasena, H. M. R. K. G., & Ekanayaka, E. M. J. S. K. (2016). Factors associated with the uptake of cervical cancer screening among married women in Udagangoda Grama Niladhari Division, Rathnapura District, Sri Lanka. International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications, 6, 82–84. URL: https://www.ijsrp.org/research-paper-1016.php?rp=P585874



    • Refereed Conference Abstracts / Conference Publications

  • Takahashi, M., Sekijima, K., Abewickrama, H. M., Pathirathna, M. L., & Nandasena, H. M. R. K. G. (2025). The survey of Human Papillomavirus prevention behaviour and knowledge about Human Papillomavirus, menstruation and contraception among Sri Lankan men and women in their 20s. 15th International Nursing Conference & 28th East Asian Forum of Nursing Scholars, 13–14 February 2025, p. 1537.

  • Nandasena, H. M. R. K. G., Tennakoon, S. U. B., & Ralapanawa, D. M. P. U. K. (2023). Prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome and its Components among University Students at the University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka. Peradeniya University International Research Sessions 2023, Kandy, Sri Lanka, 20–21 September 2023, p. 53.

  • Ralapanawa, D. M. P. U. K., De Silva, L. A. N. U., Nandasena, H. M. R. K. G., Tennakoon, S. U. B., De Silva, B. R., & Gamage, K. (2023). Prevalence of Dyslipidaemia and its Implications Among University Students at the University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka. Journal of the Ceylon College of Physicians, Annual Academic Sessions 2023, 26–30 September 2023, p. 25.

  • Sundaralingam, S., & Nandasena, H. M. R. K. G. (2023). Relationship Between Mobile Phone Screen Time and the Quality of Life among Students in University of Peradeniya. Peradeniya University International Research Sessions 2023, Kandy, Sri Lanka, 20–21 September 2023, p. 63.

  • Nandasena, H. M. R. K. G., Tennakoon, S. U. B., & Ralapanawa, D. M. P. U. K. (2021). Prevalence of selected cardiovascular disease risk factors among adults in Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka. Peradeniya University International Research Sessions 2021, Kandy, Sri Lanka, 11–12 November 2021, p. 281.

  • Nandasena, H. M. R. K. G., Tennakoon, S. U. B., & Ralapanawa, D. M. P. U. K. (2021). Cardiovascular disease risk prediction: Comparison of Framingham Risk Score and WHO/ISH risk prediction charts in Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka. 134th Anniversary International Medical Congress 2021, Colombo, Sri Lanka, 21–24 October 2021, pp. 154–155.

  • Samarasekara, S. D. B. P. P., Nandasena, H. M. R. K. G., Basnayake, B. M. D. B., Erandika, H. G. N., Nayanamali, M. A. A., Kumari, U. G. D. A., & Nanayakkara, N. (2021). Malnutrition Inflammation Score in Assessing Nutritional Status of Hemodialysis Patients at National Hospital Kandy, Sri Lanka. Peradeniya University International Research Sessions 2021, Kandy, Sri Lanka, 11–12 November 2021, p. 273.

  • Samarasekara, S. D. B. P. P., Nandasena, H. M. R. K. G., Basnayake, B. M. D. B., Erandika, H. G. N., Nayanamali, M. A. A., Kumari, U. G. D. A., & Nanayakkara, N. (2021). Comparison of absolute and functional iron deficiency anemia in terminal chronic kidney disease. 134th Anniversary International Medical Congress 2021, Colombo, Sri Lanka, 21–24 October 2021, p. 105.

  • Nandasena, H. M. R. K. G., Tennakoon, S. U. B., & Ralapanawa, D. M. P. U. K. (2020). Behavioural Risk Factors for Cardiovascular Diseases among adults: Results from a Community-Based Study in Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka. Asia-Pacific Academic Consortium for Public Health Conference 2020, Colombo, Sri Lanka, 5–9 December 2020, p. 135.

  • Nandasena, H. M. R. K. G., Prasanga, P. T. S., & Atapattu, A. M. M. P. (2020). Positive Mental Health among Nursing Students in a selected public University in Sri Lanka. International E-Conference on Nursing and Health Care, United Research Forum, London, UK, 18–20 November 2020, p. 47. DOI: 10.51219/nursinghealthforum.2020.47

  • Samarasekara, S. D. B. P. P., Nandasena, H. M. R. K. G., Pathirathna, M. L., Basnayake, B. M. D. B., Erandika, H. G. N., Nayanamali, M. A. A., Kumari, U. G. D. A., & Nanayakkara, N. (2020). Prevalence of Anaemia and its associated factors among patients on Maintenance Haemodialysis Treatment. Asia-Pacific Academic Consortium for Public Health Conference 2020, Colombo, Sri Lanka, 5–9 December 2020, p. 111.

  • Chandana, N. G. G. S., Nandasena, H. M. R. K. G., & Amarasinghe, T. S. (2020). Health Promoting Lifestyle and Its Associated Factors Among Undergraduate Students in Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka. 13th International Research Conference, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Sri Lanka, pp. 129–133.

  • Fayas, M., & Nandasena, H. M. R. K. G. (2019). Factors affecting the choice of out-patient health care facility among schoolteachers: A study conducted at the Katugasthota divisional area, Kandy, Sri Lanka. 132nd Anniversary International Medical Congress of the Sri Lanka Medical Association, Sri Lanka, 26 July 2019.

  • Madhuranga, M. D. T. D., Marasinghe, J. C., & Nandasena, H. M. R. K. G. (2019). Study on obesity and influence of dietary factors on weight status among students of Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka. 132nd Anniversary International Medical Congress of the Sri Lanka Medical Association, Sri Lanka, 26 July 2019.

  • Sumudumali, K. D., Nandasena, H. M. R. K. G., & Perera, P. A. D. (2019). Knowledge and self-reported practices regarding Leptospirosis among farmers in Wijayakatupotha Gramaniladhari area, Chilaw, Puttalam district in Sri Lanka. 132nd Anniversary International Medical Congress of the Sri Lanka Medical Association, Sri Lanka, 26 July 2019.

  • Nandasena, H. M. R. K. G., & Ekanayaka, E. M. J. S. K. (2016). Awareness, attitudes and practices on cervical cancer and screening among married women in Udagangoda Grama Niladhari Division, Rathnapura District, Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 38, p. 45.

  • Nandasena, H. M. R. K. G., & Ekanayaka, E. M. J. S. K. (2016). Factors associated with the uptake of Cervical cancer screening among married women in Udagangoda Grama Niladhari Division, Rathnapura District, Sri Lanka. International Peradeniya University Research Sessions, 20, p. 115.

  • Roshni, R. F., & Nandasena, H. M. R. K. G. (2016). Assessment of the availability of Health care services for Elderly in Vavunia District in Sri Lanka. Bio Inquirer Journal, 2, p. 34.

  • Nandasena, H. M. R. K. G. (2016). Self-management practices among patient with hypertension in Rathnapura District, Sri Lanka. International Peradeniya University Research Sessions, 21, p. 171.

  • Dushyantha, D. G. T., Rathnayaka, R. M. N. A., Nandasena, H. M. R. K. G., Sumali, G. A. K., & Silva, S. N. (2016). Effectiveness of chest compressions and rescuer’s fatigue during cardiopulmonary resuscitation among practicing Nurses in Sri Lanka. Bio Inquirer Journal, 2, p. 30.

  • Nandasena, H. M. R. K. G., Sakai, S., & Koyama, T. (2015). Analysis of factors related to the attitudes of nursing students toward terminal care: A comparative study between Sri Lanka and Japan. Third Conference on Sri Lanka-Japan Collaborative Research, p. 35.

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