Deborah Hawthorne

Deborah Hawthorne is an Adjunct Senior Lecturer at the University of Western Australia's School of Allied Health, affiliated with the Centre for Optimisation of Medicines. Her work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals focusing on health and well-being. She specializes in clinical pharmacy practices, particularly in aged care settings, deprescribing, and pharmacist roles in healthcare systems.

Research interests include systematic reviews, thematic analysis, and medication therapy management. Her studies explore pharmacists' engagement in virtual communities, aged care medication policies, and credentialing standards. She has contributed to peer-reviewed journals and media discussions on optimizing medication practices in residential care.

Notable projects include national stakeholder meetings on aged care pharmacists' roles and surveys assessing pharmacist preparedness in residential facilities. Her work emphasizes interprofessional collaboration and improving healthcare outcomes through evidence-based practices.