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Assertiveness for a Successful Nursing Profession
Kumara, WGC; Warnakulasuriya, S.S.P. (2021-12)What is Assertiveness? Every individual possesses a unique style of communication-based on the manner in which they get involved in interactions and share information with others. According to Alvernia University (2018), ... -
Assessing the Students’ Perception on the Effectiveness of Using Padlet in English Language Learning
Sudusinghe, WS; Rajapaksha, RMNP; Kumara, WGC (2021-06-30)In the modern era where technology has reached its pinnacles, the strategies employed in English Language teaching have shifted beyond the borders of the walls of classrooms. ‘Padlet’ is an interactive platform used for ... -
Assessment of Motivation to Learn English Via Online Among University Undergraduates: An Online Survey
Sudusinghe, WS; Kumara, WGC (2021-10-15)Online education has become the leading form of teaching in the current world with the COVID-19 pandemic, and e-learner motivation has been identified as the essential component in achieving its success. This online survey ... -
Assessment of Public Speaking Anxiety (PSA) Among Sri Lankan Law Undergraduates
Kothalawala, Thamara; Kothalawala, Chamila; Kumara, WGC; Sudusinghe, WS (2021)Public Speaking Anxiety (PSA) is stated as the fear of giving a speech in public with the expectation of being negatively evaluated by others, which is a common issue that many law undergraduates struggle with. Eliminating ... -
Awareness on legal aspect of physical restraining among psychiatric nurses working in National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), Sri Lanka.
Dasanayake, DMNS; Wanninayaka, MVIN; Jathungedara, NMK; Peiris, MKH; Vijayachithra, G; Gunarathna, IDGS; Kumara, WGC; Fernando, NFJ (2018-06-10)Background: Physical restrain was one of the ancient interventions used to control psychiatric patients and it is used as an injury preventing measure now. Physical restrain should be used for a short period, not as a ... -
Comparative Study of Prevalence of Migraine among Defence and Non- Defence Undergraduate Students in General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU), Sri Lanka
Perera, BBMS; Maduranga, GGT; Bandara, MLIK; Kumara, WGC; Perera, NRP (2018-04-07)Introduction: Epidemiological studies have revealed its high prevalence, high socio-economic and personal impacts of migraine; it was ranked as the third most prevalent disorder and the seventh-highest specific cause of ... -
The cross cultural adaptation of Morisky Green Levine Medication Adherence Scale for use with diagnosed patients of Ischemic Heart Disease in Sri Lanka
Kumara, WGC; De Zoysa, P; Balasuriya, A; Fernando, NFJ (2019-10-25)Ischemic Heart Disease (IHD) has been classified as one of the major cardiovascular diseases in the world and it has become the main cause of death in Sri Lanka. Medication adherence is defined as the level to which the ... -
Cross-cultural Adaptation of the Begley and Glacken’s Assertiveness Scale for Use Among Sinhala Speaking Nursing Students in Sri Lanka
Kumara, WGC; Warnakulasuriya, SSP (2021-12-24)Background and Objective: Assertiveness is a crucial skill in the nursing profession to reinforce interprofessional relationships, prevent workplace violence, reduce work stress, improve professional efficacy, develop ... -
Improving Nursing Education in Sri Lanka to take on New Challenges faced by Global Healthcare Systems
Kumara, WGC; Sudusinghe, WS (2021-05-31)This article discusses some novel approaches that can be implemented in Sri Lanka to upgrade its nursing education to meet global challenges. Globally, employers look for nursing professionals who possess competencies ... -
Knowledge and Attitudes on Smoking among Adult Patients with Ischemic Heart Disease
Kumara, WGC; Samarawickrama, MB (2014-03-19)Background: Smoking is a major etiological factor for Ischemic Heart Disease (IHD). According to the statistics, IHD has become the leading cause of hospital deaths in Sri Lanka.The knowledge and the attitudes of general ... -
Learner Satisfaction and Autonomy via Distance Education; A Study Conducted among Selected Advanced Level Students in Southern Province, Sri Lanka
Sudusinghe, WS; Kumara, WGC (2021-06-30)Learner autonomy is when students take control and responsibility for their learning. It is an essential factor in academic achievement among the students who are learning English via online education. This study assessed ... -
Metacognitive Awareness of Reading Strategies Among ESL Learners: An Online Study Conducted in Higher Education Institutes in Sri Lanka.
Sudusinghe, WS; Kumara, WGC (2021-07-30)Improving reading skills among the students who study English as a second language (ESL) has gained much attention among the instructors. In light of that, the role of Metacognition in enhancing critical thinking skills ... -
Overcoming English Language Apprehension in Nursing Education
Sudusinghe, WS; Kumara, WGC (2021-12)Apprehension of Learning English Apprehension of learning English remains one of the most frequently reported fears experienced by many undergraduates that has directly impacted their careers. This apprehension naturally ... -
Psychological distress among Sri Lankan Army servicemen with a permanent physical disability due to battle injuries in the civil war of Sri Lanka
Jayasooriya, MHMMK; Sajeewanie, HWS; Pathirana, PSL; Ann, PM; Marasinghe, TD; Kumara, WGC; Fernando, NFJ (2019-10-15)Background: The Sri Lankan civil war existed for nearly three decades and military operations were initiated in the areas that were under the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam(LTTE). Majority of military servicemen affected ... -
Relationship between English Proficiency and Academic Performance among Nursing Undergraduates in a Defence University, Sri Lanka; A Correlational Study
Sudusinghe, WS; Kumara, WGC; Gamage, GPK (2021-06-30)English as a second language (ESL) has gained much popularity during the past decades, especially in nursing education. Previous studies suggest that English language proficiency is an essential factor in determining the ... -
The Relationship Between Learning Styles and Academic Performance among BSc. Nursing Undergraduates in a Sri Lankan Defence University
Gamage, GP; Kumara, WGC; Sudusinghe, WS (2020-07-26)Introduction and Objectives: Learning Styles are considered as a key determinant of academic performance among undergraduates. This study aimed to determine the correlation between learning styles and academic performance ... -
The Relationship Between Learning Styles and Academic Performance among BSc. Nursing Undergraduates in a Sri Lankan Defence University
Gamage, GP; Kumara, WGC; Sudusinghe, WS (2020-07)Introduction and Objectives: Learning Styles are considered as a key determinant of academic performance among undergraduates. This study aimed to determine the correlation between learning styles and academic performance ...