Nursing profession in Sri Lanka: Issues, challenges, and vision for the future

Abstract

Effective systems for regulation, education, research and management are the key to strengthening the contribution of nursing services to achieve the required improvement in health outcomes (WHO, 2016). This review examines the issues and challenges of nursing services, regulation and education in Sri Lanka and their influence on developing professionalism.

Description

45th Biennial Convention 2019 Theme: Connect. Collaborate. Catalyze.

Authors

Rasika Sirilal Jayasekara
Thamara Dilhani Amarasekara

Author Details

Rasika Sirilal Jayasekara, PhD, RN, University of South Australia, North Terrace, Adelaide, Australia; Thamara Dilhani Amarasekara, PhD, RN, Department of Nursing and Midwifery, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardanepura, Nugegoda, Sri Lanka

Lead Author Affiliation

University of South Australia, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Nursing Education, Nursing Regulation, Nursing Services

Recommended Citation

Jayasekara, Rasika Sirilal and Amarasekara, Thamara Dilhani, "Nursing profession in Sri Lanka: Issues, challenges, and vision for the future" (2019). Convention. 59.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/convention/2019/posters_2019/59

Conference Name

45th Biennial Convention

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Washington, DC, USA

Conference Year

2019

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