Browsing by Author "Gamage, CKW"
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Assertiveness and its associations among nursing undergraduates in General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Sri Lanka
Gamage, CKW; Warnakulasuriya, SSP (2022-07)Assertiveness is considered as a valuable skill in the nursing profession as it contributes to strengthening interprofessional relationships, preventing workplace violence, reducing occupational stresses, minimizing ... -
Assessing the effectiveness of an online teaching intervention in reducing the Public Speaking Apprehension (PSA) among the second-year law undergraduates in Kotelawala Defence University
Sudusinghe, WS; Gamage, CKW (2021-11)Public speaking skills are a mandatory requirement for law undergraduates to become competent future lawyers. Public Speaking Anxiety (PSA) is one of the crucial issues faced by law students. Therefore, the current study ... -
Challenges in caring for people with neurodegenerative disorders (NDDs); A narrative on Asian perspectives
Vidanage, D; Gamage, CKW; Herath, HMP; Sudusinghe, WS (2024-06-06)<Background> Neurodegenerative (NDDs) are a public health concern and a leading cause of disability and dependency among the elderly. Regions like Asia, Latin America and Africa are currently witnessing rapid demographic ... -
The cross-cultural adaptation of the Schutte Self-Report Emotional Intelligence Test (SSEIT) for use among nursing students in a Defence University, Sri Lanka
Weerasinghe, GDDB; Patabendige, PNM; Thuduwage, SVR; Arumapperumachchi, PM; Gamage, CKW; Hettigoda, K (2023-07)The ability to recognize, control, and evaluate emotions is defined as emotional intelligence (EI). EI is a vital part of ward management and patient care in nursing practice. When EI is assessed and instilled in nursing ... -
The cross-cultural adaptation of the Schutte Self-Report Emotional Intelligence Test (SSEIT) for use among nursing students in Sri Lanka
Weerasinghe, GDDB; Patabendige, PNM; Thuduwage, SVR; Arumapperumachchi, PM; Gamage, CKW; Hettigoda, K (2022-03-31)Background: Emotional Intelligence (EI) is defined as the capability to perceive, control, and evaluate emotions. Schutte Self-Report Emotional Intelligence Test (SSEIT) has been identified as a successful tool for measuring ... -
The cross-cultural adaptation of the Toronto Empathy Questionnaire (TEQ) from the English language to the Sinhala language to use with nursing students in Sri Lanka
Weerasinghe, GDDB; Patabendige, PNM; Thuduwage, SVR; Arumapperumachchi, PM; Gamage, CKW; Hettigoda, K (2022-06-17)Background: Empathy is defined as understanding another person's experience by imagining oneself in that other person's situation. There is paramount importance to assess empathy at the student level in Nursing. Toronto ... -
Cross-Cultural Adaptation of the Toronto Empathy Questionnaire to Sinhalese for Implementation among Nursing Students in Sri Lanka
Weerasinghe, GDDB; Patabendige, PNM; Thuduwage, SVR; Arumapperumachchi, PM; Gamage, CKW; Hettigoda, K (2023-11)The Toronto Empathy Questionnaire (TEQ) is a valuable tool for assessing empathy in nursing students. This study aimed to translate the 16-item TEQ into Sinhalese and cross-culturally adapt it to Sri Lanka. The process ... -
Depression, Anxiety, and Stress among Allied Health Sciences undergraduates: A cross-sectional Study at a Defence University in Sri Lanka
Kithmini, JPD; Kaarthiga, S; Perera, VBJ; Deshapriya, HDS; Gamage, CKW; Fernando `, NFJ (2024-07)The mental health of university undergraduates is a critical concern globally, with challenges faced by students in unique academic environments. This study was conducted at General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University ... -
The Impact of Mindfulness Interventions on Parkinson's Disease in Asia: A Narrative Review
Gamage, CKW; Sudusinghe, WS; Vidanage, D; Herath, HMP (2024-06)<Background> Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder, and it is commonly associated with a variety of cardinal motor symptoms including akinesia/ bradykinesia, tremor and rigidity. There ... -
Padlet App Uses in TESL: a Sri Lankan Experience
Sudusinghe, WS; Gamage, CKW; Rajapaksha, RMNP (2023-11)Digital technology is found capable of playing a vital role in efforts to change from teacher-centeredness to student- centeredness in classroom management for TESL (Teaching English as a Second Language) by introducing ... -
Quality of Life in Patients with Coronary Artery Disease Attending the Cardiology Clinic at the University Hospital, Kotelawala Defence University, Sri Lanka
Kothalawala, KLDKS; Hettiarachchi, DSH; De Silva, MCS; Gamage, CKW; Wijesinghe, RANK (2024-09-26) -
Remote learning in military higher education during COVID-19: challenges and strategies for student officers in Sri Lanka
Bandara, UVS; Sudusinghe, WS; Gamage, CKW (2024-07)The COVID-19 pandemic precipitated a global shift in higher education toward remote learning, prompting diverse adaptations to ensure continuity in student education. This transition was particularly impactful in Sri ...