Rasika Jayasekara

Rasika Jayasekara is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Nursing & Midwifery at the University of South Australia. Their primary affiliations include UniSA Clinical & Health Sciences and the Division of Health Sciences. Research focuses on infection control in healthcare settings, clinical education models, and geriatric mental health interventions. They have contributed to updating Australia's national infection prevention guidelines through NHMRC-funded reviews.

Key research areas include norovirus transmission dynamics, chlorhexidine resistance mechanisms, and simulation-based nursing education efficacy. Over 20 peer-reviewed publications span topics from CBT for elderly depression to comparative diabetes education methods. Collaborations with SA Health and international conferences highlight practical clinical impact.

Grants include NHMRC RFQ 2011/0161 and RFQ 16-049. No formal student advisees listed, though frequently listed as research supervisor. Active in interdisciplinary teams addressing aged care infection risks and nursing pedagogy innovation.