Dr Sisira Jayathissa
| Position | Clinical Senior Lecturer |
|---|---|
| Department | Department of Medicine (Wellington) |
| Qualifications | MBBS, MD, MMedSc, MBS FRCP FRACP, FAFPHM, FNZCPHM |
| Research summary | Medicine and community health |
Research
Health service research aiming at quality improvement, and pharmacoepidemiological research.Publications
Wilson, A. D., Kelly, M. J., Henderson, E., McBain, L., Jayathissa, S., & Loring, B. (2019). Reducing inappropriate urine testing at Hutt Valley District Health Board using Choosing Wisely principles. New Zealand Medical Journal, 132(1488), 11-20. Retrieved from https://www.nzma.org.nz/journal
Jayathissa, S., Dixon, P., Bruce, R., & Reith, D. (2017). Refining metformin prescribing in New Zealand. New Zealand Medical Journal, 130(1452), 49-53. Retrieved from https://www.nzma.org.nz/journal
Sharma, R., Jayathissa, S., & Weatherall, M. (2016). Cardiopulmonary resuscitation knowledge and opinions on end of life decision making of older adults admitted to an acute medical service. New Zealand Medical Journal, 129(1428), 25-35. Retrieved from https://www.nzma.org.nz/journal
Thorne, K., Dee, S., & Jayathissa, S. (2015). Prescriber compliance with renal function monitoring in patients taking dabigatran (Pradaxa). New Zealand Medical Journal, 128(1426). Retrieved from https://www.nzma.org.nz/journal
Joshi, P., Watson, E., Rosemergy, I., & Jayathissa, S. (2015). Inequities in provision of seizure care across the Wellington region. New Zealand Medical Journal, 128(1417). Retrieved from https://www.nzma.org.nz/journal
Journal - Research Article
Wilson, A. D., Kelly, M. J., Henderson, E., McBain, L., Jayathissa, S., & Loring, B. (2019). Reducing inappropriate urine testing at Hutt Valley District Health Board using Choosing Wisely principles. New Zealand Medical Journal, 132(1488), 11-20. Retrieved from https://www.nzma.org.nz/journal
Sharma, R., Jayathissa, S., & Weatherall, M. (2016). Cardiopulmonary resuscitation knowledge and opinions on end of life decision making of older adults admitted to an acute medical service. New Zealand Medical Journal, 129(1428), 25-35. Retrieved from https://www.nzma.org.nz/journal
Thorne, K., Dee, S., & Jayathissa, S. (2015). Prescriber compliance with renal function monitoring in patients taking dabigatran (Pradaxa). New Zealand Medical Journal, 128(1426). Retrieved from https://www.nzma.org.nz/journal
Joshi, P., Watson, E., Rosemergy, I., & Jayathissa, S. (2015). Inequities in provision of seizure care across the Wellington region. New Zealand Medical Journal, 128(1417). Retrieved from https://www.nzma.org.nz/journal
Tan, P. C. M., Robinson, G., Jayathissa, S., & Weatherall, M. (2014). Coming to work sick: A survey of hospital doctors in New Zealand. New Zealand Medical Journal, 127(1399). Retrieved from http://www.nzma.org.nz/journal
Burgess, N. G., Vyas, R., Hudson, J., Browne, O., Lee, Y., Jayathissa, S., & Thomson, T. (2012). Improved stroke care processes and outcomes following the institution of an acute stroke unit at a New Zealand district general hospital. New Zealand Medical Journal, 125(1364). Retrieved from http://www.nzma.org.nz/journal
Epstein, E., Jayathissa, S., & Dee, S. (2012). Chest tube drainage of pleural effusions: An audit of current practice and complications at Hutt Hospital. New Zealand Medical Journal, 125(1354). Retrieved from http://www.nzma.org.nz/journal
Journal - Research Other
Jayathissa, S., Dixon, P., Bruce, R., & Reith, D. (2017). Refining metformin prescribing in New Zealand. New Zealand Medical Journal, 130(1452), 49-53. Retrieved from https://www.nzma.org.nz/journal
