Damayanthi Dasanayake
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Damayanthi Dasanayake is a nursing researcher whose work centers on the lived experiences of healthcare professionals, particularly during crises. Her most impactful contribution, a phenomenological study on nurses’ perspectives caring for COVID-19 patients (117 citations), provides critical insight into the emotional and professional challenges faced by frontline staff during the pandemic. This work illuminates the psychological toll, ethical dilemmas, and systemic pressures that defined nursing during a global health emergency, offering evidence to inform better support systems and policy. Beyond this, her research broadly explores qualitative dimensions of nursing practice, patient care, and workforce well-being. With over 100 citations on her leading paper alone, Dasanayake’s scholarship has shaped understanding of how healthcare workers navigate high-stress environments. Her findings are essential for educators, administrators, and clinicians seeking to improve resilience and care quality in nursing. By giving voice to those on the frontlines, Dasanayake’s work remains a vital resource for humanizing healthcare delivery and advocating for systemic change.
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