Dr R S Deduwela
MD (Health Informatics), MPH, MSc, MBBS
Lecturer (Unconfirmed)
Department of Medical Education
Department of Medical Education
Specialization
- Health Informatics
- Public Health
Research Interests
- Digital Health
- Artificial Intelligence
- Biostatistics
Awards and fellowships
Publications
- Deduwela RS, Marasinghe RBM, Athauda LK & Siribaddhana P. Usability of a Prototype Mobile Application for Patient Record Keeping in the Ward Setting at the National Cancer Institute, Sri Lanka (NCISL). Poster presentation at the 132nd Anniversary International Medical Congress of the Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2019.
- Deduwela RS, Athauda LK, Basnakyake R, Gunawardena M, Isywarya MV, Mendis URR, Lakmuthu WSD, Siriwardhana AARY, Nadeesha MG, Ranga MP, Disnani HTK & Fernando S. Traditional Beliefs and Activities in Peuperium; Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of Women. Poster presentation at the 125th Anniversary International Medical Congress of the Sri Lanka Medical Association, June 2012.
- Deduwela RS (ed). Annual Health Bulletin 2018. Colombo: Ministry of Health, Sri Lanka, 2018. ISBN 978-955-702-204-8.
- Deduwela RS. Annual Statistics Report 2022. Colombo: Castle Street Hospital for Women, 2022. ISBN 978-624-5719-80-8.
- Deduwela RS. Annual Statistical Report 2023. Colombo: Castle Street Hospital for Women, 2023. ISBN 978-624-6511-27-2.
- Deduwela RS, Siribaddhana PA & Athauda LK. Utilizing Patient Generated Health Data (PGHD) in Palliative Cancer Care in Sri Lanka: A Digital Health Approach. Oral presentation at the 138th Anniversary International Medical Congress of the Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2025.
- Deduwela RS, Kasturirathne A & Athauda LK. The Cost and Affordability of a Healthy Diet in Sri Lanka: From August 2023 to July 2024. Oral presentation at the Global Public Health Summit 2025 & 30th Annual Academic Sessions of the College of Community Physicians of Sri Lanka, 2025.
- Deduwela RS, Siribaddhana PA & Athauda LK. Impact of Electronic Patient Generated Health Data (ePGHD)/Electronic Patient Reported Outcomes (ePRO) on Quality of Life (QOL) in Patients with Advanced Cancer and Patients Receiving Palliative Cancer Care: A Systematic Review. Poster presentation at the Global Public Health Summit 2025 & 30th Annual Academic Sessions of the College of Community Physicians of Sri Lanka, 2025.
Professional Contributions
- Member, Sri Lanka College of Health Informatics
- Member, Sri Lanka Medical Association
Medical Faculty Responsibilities
- Member, AI Committee, University of Kelaniya.
- Member, Computer Committee, University of Kelaniya.
- Webmaster (2025-Present), Faculty of medicine, University of Kelaniya.
Service Functions
Ongoing research
Contact Details
Department
Medical Education
Medical Education
Email
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