Sandhya Jayathunga, PhD (Candidate), MN, MPA (Reading), BSc, RN, RM Probationary Lecturer | Registered Nurse & Midwife | Nursing Researcher Sandhya Jayathunga is a dedicated nursing educator, researcher, and clinician with expertise in nursing education, midwifery, and dementia care. She is a Probationary Lecturer in Nursing and a PhD candidate at the Open University, Malaysia, researching the effectiveness of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) in reducing stress among informal dementia caregivers. She holds a Master’s in Nursing (Open University, Malaysia) and a BSc in Nursing (Open University, Sri Lanka) and is currently pursuing a Master in Public Administration in Education Management at the Postgraduate Institute of Management (PIM), University of Sri Jayewardenepura. Additionally, she holds diplomas in Nursing and Midwifery and is a Registered Nursing Officer and Midwife in Sri Lanka. Her expertise spans evidence-based nursing, dementia care, caregiver support, and healthcare education. She is actively engaged in curriculum development, clinical supervision, and student mentorship, fostering critical thinking and professional growth in nursing practice.