Lalitha Raman-Wilms, BSc (Pharm), ACPR, PharmD, FCSHP, accredited Canadian pharmacy residency

College of Pharmacy research theme

Evaluation of medication use, effectiveness and safety

Research affiliations

• Centre on Aging, University of Manitoba
• Canadian Deprescribing Network

Keywords

• Geriatrics
• Polypharmacy
• Deprescribing
• Medication optimization

Research summary

Dr. Raman-Wilms’ research relates to the optimization of medication use in the elderly, specifically related to deprescribing of medications, pain management and pharmacist services. She is a team member of the deprescribing group that developed and evaluated deprescribing guidelines and algorithms for clinical care. This research team recently organized an international symposium on deprescribing guideline development, implementation, research and education.

Current research is focused on using community engagement to move deprescribing forward.  This project is supported by the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long Term Care - Health Services research fund.  Dr. Raman-Wilms’ educational scholarly interests include interprofessional education and curriculum development.