Dr. Sarath Rathnayake

This study aims to assess the prevalence of physical function, pain, depression, lung function and QOL and the effect of a 12‑week Tai Chi program on physical function, pain, depression, lung function and QOL among older people living in aged care homes in Kandy District, Sri Lanka.

This study aims to to explore the intention of migration among nurses and nursing students in Sri Lanka

• Best Oral Presenter Award (2 February 2020)
• President Award for Scientific Publication (19 November 2018)
• Griffith University International Post Graduate Scholarship (24 June 2016)
• Griffith University Post Graduate Scholarship (24 June 2016)
• Best Oral Presenter Award (8 March 2015)
• HETC Scholarship for Master Studies (6 August 2013)
• Athabasca University Gold Medal for the Excellence in the Bachelor of Science (Nursing) Programme (1 May 2009)
• Roberta L Carey Prize for the Excellence in Nursing Courses in the Bachelor of Science (Nursing) Programme (1 May 2009)
• Chandra de Silva Memorial Award for the Best Student in Nursing Course in the Bachelor of Science (Nursing) Programme (1 May 2009)

• School of Nursing, Kurunegala - Diploma in General Nursing
• The Open University of Sri Lanka - BScN (Hons)
• Griffith University - PhD
• Universiti Malaysia Sarawak - MScN (by Research)

• University of Peradeniya - Senior Lecturer (9 June 2016)
• University of Peradeniya - Lecturer (9 June 2011)
• School of Nursing, Kurunegla - Nursing Tutor (1 May 2008)
• National Hospital, Sri Lanka - Staff Nurse (10 July 2000)

• Digital Health - REVIEWER
• BMC Medical Informatics and Decision Making - REVIEWER
• Scandinavian Journal of Caring Sciences - REVIEWER
• Nurse Education Today - REVIEWER
• Educational Gerontology - REVIEWER
• Journal of Advanced Nursing - REVIEWER
• Dementia: The International Journal of Social Research and Practice - REVIEWER
• Western Journal of Nursing Research - REVIEWER
• Sri Lanka Journal of Health Sciences - REVIEWER
• Disability and Rehabilitation - REVIEWER
• Sri Lankan Journal of Nursing - REVIEWER
• BMC Geriatrics - REVIEWER
• BMJ Open - REVIEWER
• BMC Nursing - REVIEWER
• Physical and Occupational Therapy in Geriatrics - REVIEWER
• Informatics for Health and Social Care - REVIEWER
• Plos One - REVIEWER
• Collegian - REVIEWER
• Health and Social Care in the Community - REVIEWER

• Sri Lanka Association of Geriatric Medicine , Member
• Sri Lanka Nursing Council , Registered Nurse

• Text Book of Gerontological Nursing

  Sarath Rathnayake (2024)

• 'Gerontological Nursing' in Health Care for Older People-Holistic Approach-Gerontology

  Sarath Rathnayake;Nirmala Rathnayake (2024) Association of Geriatric Medicine in Sri Lanka.

• Undergraduate nursing students’ perspectives towards and experiences in caring for older people: An exploratory qualitative study in a selected state university in Sri Lanka

  Madhushani GDCK, Rathnayake S (2024) International Research Conference in Health Sciences 2024 – IRCHS 2024, Faculty of Allied Health Sc.

• e-Health literacy among health science students at the University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka

  Chamara GLPS, Rathnayake S (2024) International Research Conference in Health Sciences 2024 – IRCHS 2024, Faculty of Allied Health Sci.

• Health literacy, eHealth literacy and adherence to physiotherapy treatment of patients attending Department of Physical Medicine in National Hospital, Kandy and Teaching Hospital, Peradeniya: A cross-sectional survey

  Amarasinghe P. H. N. Dasanayake W. D. H. A., De Silva R. T. I., Farwin A. S. F. A., Gunawardhana T. K. S., Hussain M. A. A. I Liyanage, S. Rathnayake (2024) International Research Conference in Health Sciences 2024 – IRCHS 2024, Faculty of Allied Health Sci.

• Factors associated with medication non-adherence among patients with bronchial asthma: A cross-sectional survey

  Herath H. M. G. J., Rathnayake S., Liyanaarachchie L. C. P. T (2024) Annual Faculty Research Symposium and Awards 2023- AFReSA. Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Univer.

• Attitudes towards caring for older people among acute care nurses in Kandy National Hospital, Sri Lanka

  Nisansala H.L.S, Rathnayake S (2023) International Conference on neurodegenerative disorders (nEUROcare 2023), University of Colombo, Sri.

• mHealth applications targeting information needs of informal carers of people with dementia in managing behavioural and psychological symptoms: a systematic integrative review

  Jagoda T, Dharmaratne S, Rathnayake S. (2023) , International Conference on neurodegenerative disorders (nEUROcare 2023), University of Colombo, S.

• Knowledge towards and intention to work with people with dementia among acute care nurses in National Hospital Kandy, Sri Lanka.

  Kotandeniya K.W.M.D.E., Rathnayake S (2023) International Conference on neurodegenerative disorders (nEUROcare 2023), University of Colombo, Sri.

• Co-designing an mHealth application for informal carers of people with dementia focusing on managing behavioural and psychological symptoms: a study protocol

  Jagoda T, Dharmaratne S, Rathnayake S (2023) International Conference on neurodegenerative disorders (nEUROcare 2023), University of Colombo, Sri.

• Neuropsychiatric Inventory-Questionnaire: Translation and Adaptation to the Sinhala Language.

  Jagoda T, Dharmaratne S, Rathnayake S. (2023) International Conference on Medical Sciences (ICM). University of Sri Jayewardanapura, Sri Lanka..

• Depression, anxiety, stress among nurses during the Covid-19 outbreak in Sri Lanka: A cross-sectional study.

  Herath HMCM, Jagoda T, Rathnayake S. (2023) . International Conference on Medical Sciences (ICM). University of Sri Jayewardanapura, Sri Lanka.

• Manual and Ventilator Hyperinflation Parameters Used by Intensive Care Physiotherapists in Sri Lanka: An Online Survey

  6. A.L.I Prasanna, D.A.R.K Dassanayaka, FMD Chellapillai , E.Liyanage ,S Rathnayake, M. Rikas, S Mayooran (2023) University International Research Sessions, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.

• Health care professionals’ perceptions toward the Role of the Pharmacists in Sri Lanka: A Study Protocol

  R. A.S. Upamali, M. H. F. Sakeena, S. Rathnayake (2023) Peradeniya University International Research Sessions, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.

• eHealth Literacy and the Use of Internet and mHealth Applications in Health Information Among Patients Attending the Dental Teaching Hospital, Peradeniya, Sri Lanka

  A. G. T. Sithijaya, T. Suwathijah , D. Tharmarajah , I. P. Liyanage, S. Rathnayake (2023) Dental Sturesy 2023. Faculty of Dental Sciences, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.

• The Attitudes toward and Willingness to Work with Older People among Nurses at University Hospital, Kotelawala Defence University (UHKDU), Sri Lanka

  Balachandra, R. T., Hansamali, R. A. P., Dhananjaya, S. M., Premarathna, W. P. I. P., Wijesiri, H. S. M. S. K., & Rathnayake, S. (2022) International Conference of UHKDU, Sri Lanka.

• Digital technologies for rehabilitation in community-dwelling people with dementia during the COVID-19 pandemic: A mixed-method systematic review

  Jagoda, T.;Rathnayake, S. (2022) 3rd Biennial Academic session of the Graduate Nurses’ Foundation of Sri Lanka. .

• Demographic and Clinical Characteristics of Patients Diagnosed with COVID-19 who Admitted to Provincial General Hospital, Kurunegala: A Retrospective Analysis

  Herath C;Rathnayake S;Kedangamuwa C;Welivita T (2021) Multidisciplinary International Research Symposium of Rajarata University of Sri Lanka. .

• Experiences and Barriers of Medication Adherence in Older People with Uncontrolled Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Qualitative Study

  Upamali S;Rathnayake S (2021) Multidisciplinary International Research Symposium of Rajarata University of Sri Lanka.

• The Sinhalese Version of eHealth Literacy Scale (Si-eHEALS): Reliability and Validity Testing in Health Science Students

  Rathnayake S;Liyanage I (2021) Multidisciplinary International Research Symposium of Rajarata University of Sri Lanka. .

• Exploring Facebook usage pertaining to sharing information among nurses during COVID-19 outbreak in Sri Lanka.

  Dassanayake D;Rathnayake S;Ekanayakake RK (2021) Research Conference in Health Sciences, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Jayawardana.

• Nurses’ experiences of caring for patients with COVID-19: A phenomenological study in Sri Lanka

  Rathnayake S;Dassanayake D;Maithreepala SD;Ekanayake RK;Basnayake PL (2021) Research Conference in Health Sciences, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Jayawardana.

• Health, social, economic, political and environmental impact of COVID-19 outbreak in Sri Lanka: A newspaper cartoon analysis

  Dassnayake HDWTD;Rathnayake S;Maithreepala SD;Sanjeewani N (2021) APACPH 2020 International Virtual Conference, Colombo, Sri Lanka.

• Perspectives of Nursing Students towards Taking Care of Death and Dying Patients and their Families: A Qualitative Study

  Nissanka D;Rathnayake S (2021) Multidisciplinary International Research Symposium of Rajarata University of Sri Lanka. .

• Development of a Sinhala Version of Dementia Knowledge Assessment Scale (Si-DKAS)

  Jagoda T;Rathnayake S (2021) Multidisciplinary International Research Symposium of Rajarata University of Sri Lanka. .

• Perceived stress, dietary intake habits, and dietary self-efficacy among nursing students: A cross-sectional study

  Jagagoda T;Rathnayake S (2021) . Research Conference in Health Sciences, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Jayawarda.

• Use of Internet and eHealth Literacy Skills among Nursing Students in a Selected Government School of Nursing, Sri Lanka

  Senavirathna A;Rathnayake S (2020) 3rd Research Symposium of the Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka..

• Functional disability care to a person with dementia by family carers: A smartphone application.

  Rathnayake S;Moyle W;Jones C;Calleja P (2020) 2nd Biennial Scientific Session, Graduate Nurses’ Foundation, The Post Basic College of Nursing, Col.

• Association between learning environment and perceived stress among nursing students: A cross-sectional Study

  Jagoda T;Rathnayake S (2020) 3rd Research Symposium of the Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka..

• Functional disability care and use of smartphone applications: Experiences of family carers of people with dementia

  Rathnayake S;Moyle W;Jones C;Calleja P (2019) 18th National Conference of Emerging Researchers in Ageing in partnership with the ARC Centre for Ex.

• Use of mHealth applications in health information seeking among carers of people with dementia

  Rathnayake S;Moyle W;Jones C;Calleja P (2019) ICN Congress, 2019, Singapore. .

• mHealth applications for family carers of people with dementia: An integrative review.

  Rathnayake S;Moyle W;Jones C;Calleja P (2018) The National Nursing Forum, Australian College of Nursing, Gold Coast, Australia..

• Depressive Symptoms among Patients with Cancer undergoing Chemotherapy in a Public Hospital, Sri Lanka

  Kumari JAID;Rathnayake S (2017) 10th International Research Conference, General Sir John Kothalawala Defence University, Sri Lanka.

• mHealth applications as an educational resource for family carers of people with dementia: An integrative review

  Rathnayake S;Moyle W;Jones C;Calleja P (2017) Brain and Behaviour Higher Degree Research Conference. Griffith University, Australia.

• The Association between Chronic Medical Problems and Functional Disability in Older Sri Lankan Living in the Rural Community

  Rathnayake S;Siop S (2015) 6th International Nursing Student’s Forum & UNIMAS Nursing Students’ Conference. Sarawak, Malaysia: .

• Quality of Life and Its Determinants among Older People: A Cross-sectional Study in the Thalawa Divisional Secretariat Division, Sri Lanka.

  Rathnayake S;Sidiah S (2015) World Congress of Geriatrics and Gerontology, 3rd International Conference, November. Indo-British G.

• Population Ageing and Role of the Sri Lankan Nurse

  Sarath Rathnayake (2023)

• Development of Sinhala Version of eHealth Literacy Scale: A Validation Study

  Sarath Rathnayake (2023)

• Tele-rehabilitation interventions for individuals living with dementia during the COVID-19 pandemic: Mixed-method systematic review

  Jagoda, T;Rathnayake, S (2022)

• The impact of COVID-19 on nursing education in Sri Lanka: A reflective analysis

  Rathnayake, S;Jagoda, T;Dassanayake D;Dharmarathna N;Herath CM;Darmarathna SD (2022)

• Bullying Towards Nurses: An Underreported Phenomenon in Sri Lanka

  Jagoda T;Rathnayake S (2022)

• Engaging in a newspaper cartoon hematic analysis to understand the socioeconomic, health, political, and environmental impact of COVID-19 in Sri Lanka

  Dassanayake D;Rathnayake S;Maithreepala SD;Sanjeewani N (2021)

• Is nursing a profession in Sri Lanka?

  Sarath Rathnayake (2021)

• Population ageing in Sri Lanka: Need for the Establishment of Gerontological Nursing

  Sarath Rathnayake (2021)

• Development of a Smartphone Application for Family Caregivers of People with Dementia to Address Functional Disability Care Needs

  Sarath Rathnayake (2021)

• Co-design: A powerful approach for interventional studies in Nursing. New Vision

  Sarath Rathnayake (2020)

• Quality of life and its determinants among older people living in the rural community in Sri Lanka

  Rathnayake, S.;Sidiah Siop (2015)

• Manual and ventilator hyperinflation parameters used by intensive care physiotherapists in Sri Lanka: An online survey

  Prasanna A.L.I, Dassanayaka D.A.R.K, Chellapillai F.M.D., E.Liyanage E., Rathnayake S., M. Rikas M., S Mayooran, S. (2024) PLoS ONE.

• ). Designing an mHealth application for informal carers concerning the management of behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia: a need analysis survey

  Jagoda, T., Dharmaratne, S. D., & Rathnayake, S (2024) BMC Health Services Research.

• Technology in aged care: a qualitative survey of academic, research, and technology industry professionals.

  Lion, K. M., Murfield, J., Sriram, D., Sung, B., Cook, G., Estai, M., ... & and AACTC Collaborative (Elizabeth Beattie, John Butler, Glenda Cook, Mohamed Estai, Najwan El-Safi, Laurie Grealish, Nick Hird, Paul Johnson, Cindy Jones, Penny King, Barbara Klein, Jacki Liddle, Katarzyna Lion, Wendy Moyle, Jenny Murfield, John Nakulski, Tamara Ownsworth, Deborah Parker, Lihui Pu, Sarath Rathnayake, Nicole Robinson, Abdul Sattar, Billy Sung, Michael Todorovic, Haitham Tuffaha, and Lily Xiao (2023) Contemporary Nurse.

• Informal carers’ information needs in managing behavioural and psychological symptoms of people with dementia and related mHealth applications: a systematic integrative review to inform the design of an mHealth application

  Jagoda, T., Dharmaratne, S., & Rathnayake, S. (2023) BMJ Open.

• Perspectives of older people with uncontrolled type 2 diabetes mellitus towards medication adherence: A qualitative study

  Upamali S & Rathnayake S (2023) PLoS ONE.

• Cross-cultural adaptation and psychometric properties of the Sinhala version of electronic health literacy scale: A cross-sectional validation study

  Rathnayake, S., & Liyanage, I. P (2022) PLoS ONE.

• Consumer and provider perspectives on technologies used within aged care: An Australian qualitative needs assessment survey

  Moyle W, Pu L, Murfield J, Sung B, Sriram D, Liddle j, Estai M, Lion K and AACTC Collaborative (Elizabeth Beattie, John Butler, Glenda Cook, Mohamed Estai, Najwan El-Safi, Laurie Grealish, Nick Hird, Paul Johnson, Cindy Jones, Penny King, Barbara Klein, Jacki Liddle, Katarzyna Lion, Wendy Moyle, Jenny Murfield, John Nakulski, Tamara Ownsworth, Deborah Parker, Lihui Pu, Sarath Rathnayake, Nicole Robinson, Abdul Sattar, Billy Sung, Michael Todorovic, Haitham Tuffaha, and Lily Xiao (2022) Journal of Applied Gerontology.

• Information needs and mHealth applications for carers of people with dementia in managing behavioural and psychological symptoms of care recipients: An integrative review protocol

  Jagoda, T., Rathnayake, S., & Darmarathna, S.D (2022) BMJ Open.

• Screening for mild cognitive impairment in people with obesity: a systematic review

  Karunathilaka, N., & Rathnayake, S (2021) BMC Endocrine Disorders.

• Nurses’ perspectives of taking care of patients with Coronavirus disease 2019: A phenomenological study

  Rathnayake, S., Dasanayake, D., Maithreepala, S. D., Ekanayake, R., & Basnayake, P. L.. (2021) PLoS ONE.

• Perceived stress and learning environment among nursing students: A cross-sectional study

  Thilanka Jagoda;Sarath Rathnayake (2021) Collegian.

• ). Co-design of an mHealth application for family caregivers of people with dementia to address functional disability care needs

  Rathnayake, S., Moyle, W., Jones, C., & Calleja, P. (2021) Informatics for health & social care.

• Family carers’ needs related to management of functional disability in dementia care and use of mHealth applications in health information seeking: An online survey

  Rathnayake, S., Moyle, W., Jones, C., & Calleja, P (2020) Collegian.

• Development of an mHealth application for family carers of people with dementia: A study protocol.

  Rathnayake, S., Moyle, W., Jones, C. J., & Calleja, P (2019) Collegian.

• mHealth applications as an educational and supportive resource for family carers of people with dementia: An integrative review

  19. Rathnayake, S., Moyle, W., Jones, C., & Calleja, P (2019) Dementia.

• Family carers’ perspectives of managing activities of daily living and use of mHealth applications in dementia care: A qualitative study

  Rathnayake, S., Jones, C., Calleja (2019) Journal of Clinical Nursing.

• Self-reported eHealth literacy skills among nursing students in Sri Lanka: A cross-sectional study

  Rathnayake, S., & Senevirathna, A (2019) Nurse Education Today.

• Attitudes toward and willingness to work with older people among undergraduate nursing students in a public university in Sri Lanka: A cross-sectional study.

  Rathnayake, S., Athukorala, Y., & Siop, S. (2016) Nurse Education Today.

• Depression, anxiety, and stress among undergraduate nursing students in a public university in Sri Lanka

  Sarath Rathnayake;Jeewanthika Ekanayake (2016) International Journal of Caring Sciences.

• Distance education for supporting nurse training in developing countries—assessment of nursing techniques for postural change using Skype in Sri Lanka

  Tsujimura, H;Mori, Y;Miyakoshi, S;Pathiranage, A. M.S.D.;Rathnayake, U.W.S. (2014) Kitakanto Medical Journal.