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Dr. Sarath Rathnayake

Senior Research Fellow in Health Informatics

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Faculty of Health Studies
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si
E-mail
u.w.s.rathnayake@bradford.ac.uk
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07507262349
Dr. Sarath Rathnayake
2 research projects
67 publications
9 awards

Biography

Sarath Rathnayake joined the University of Bradford in October 2024 as a Senior Research Fellow in Health Informatics. Sarath's research interests include eHealth, mHealth, co-design, and the care of older people, including dementia care. Sarath obtained his first degree in Nursing from The Open University of Sri Lanka (2008). He completed a Diploma in Nursing at the School of Nursing, Kurunegala, Sri Lanka (2000), an MSc in Nursing (by Research) at Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, Malaysia (2015), and a PhD at Griffith University, Australia (2020). His PhD project focused on designing and developing a smartphone application to support family carers of people with dementia in addressing the functional disability care needs of their care recipients.

Before joining the University of Bradford, Sarath served as a Lecturer and a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Nursing, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka (2011–2024). Prior to that, Sarath worked as a Nursing Tutor at the School of Nursing, Kurunegala, Sri Lanka (2008–2011), and as a Registered Nurse at the National Hospital of Sri Lanka (2000–2006).

Research

My research interests include eHealth and mHealth, older people care, dementia care, co-design and mixed method studies. 

Research projects

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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.

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

Teaching

Gerontological Nursing, Research Methodology

Professional activities

  • 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

Publications

  • 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)