Sujeewa Dilhani Maithreepala
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Dr. Sujeewa Dilhani Maithreepala is a nursing researcher whose work bridges critical frontline care and emerging health technologies. Her primary research areas include pandemic nursing, geriatric care, and the integration of digital health solutions. Dr. Maithreepala’s most impactful contribution is her phenomenological study on nurses’ experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic, which has garnered 117 citations. This work provides deep qualitative insights into the psychological and professional challenges faced by nurses caring for hospitalized COVID-19 patients, highlighting themes of fear, resilience, and systemic pressure. More recently, she has advanced the field of aged care through a scoping review on digital fall-detection technologies (8 citations), examining how innovations like wearables and sensors can improve safety for older adults. Her research is notable for combining rigorous qualitative methods with forward-looking technology assessment, making her work relevant to both clinical practice and health policy. Dr. Maithreepala’s studies are essential reading for nurses, healthcare administrators, and researchers interested in pandemic response, workforce well-being, and technology-driven aging care.
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