Nursing profession in Sri Lanka: Issues, challenges, and vision for the future
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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
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- University of South Australia, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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.
45th Biennial Convention 2019 Theme: Connect. Collaborate. Catalyze.
| Type | Poster |
| Acquisition | Proxy-submission |
| Review Type | Abstract Review Only: Reviewed by Event Host |
| Format | Text-based Document |
| Evidence Level | N/A |
| Research Approach | N/A |
| Keywords | Nursing Education; Nursing Regulation; Nursing Services |
| Name | 45th Biennial Convention |
| Host | Sigma Theta Tau International |
| Location | Washington, DC, USA |
| Date | 2019 |
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