Justin P. Turner

Insomnia treatment preferences of older adults and people living with dementia: A qualitative study

BackgroundInsomnia is common in people living with dementia and older adults. While clinical guidelines recommend non-pharmacological treatment as first-line therapy, insomnia is often managed with benzodiazepine receptor agonists (BZRAs), which carry a significant risk of medica...

Deprescribing interventions in older adults with cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Introduction Polypharmacy and use of potentially inappropriate medications (PIMs) in older adults with cancer are associated with increased morbidity and mortality. Deprescribing is a structured, patient-centred intervention for reducing PIMs; however, the outcomes of deprescribi...