Mervi Rantsi

Mervi Rantsi is a University Lecturer and personal study plan supervisor in the Health Economics master’s program at the University of Eastern Finland's Department of Health and Social Management. Her work focuses on strengthening implementation research through health economic methods, particularly in older populations. She is affiliated with the Faculty of Social Sciences and Business Studies and contributes to research groups like the Health Economics Research Group and the House of Effectiveness.

Her research emphasizes the cost-effectiveness and implementation of strategies to reduce potentially inappropriate medication use in older adults, especially those with memory disorders. Key projects include MEDIFF (evaluating implementation strategies for rational medication use) and GuideGap (analyzing guideline adherence in prescribing). Her work integrates economic evaluation with clinical practice to improve healthcare outcomes.

Rantsi’s publications span topics like the impact of clinical guidelines on medication use, cost analyses of healthcare interventions, and the effectiveness of educational programs for healthcare providers. Her studies often use registry data and randomized controlled trials to assess real-world implementation outcomes.

Notable grants include funding from the Social Insurance Institution (MEDIFF project) and the University Pharmacy Research Grant. Her contributions highlight the intersection of economics, gerontology, and healthcare policy to address challenges in aging populations.