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Sophiya Benjamin

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Professor (Part-Time)Psychiatry & Behavioural NeurosciencesMcMaster University

Research

Research areas, by share of publications

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35 publications.

01

Development of Geriatric Pharmacology Infographics (GPI): An Internet Survey among Health Care Professionals

Tung J, Laughton T, Bodkin R, Neat C, Raber C, Benjamin S, An H, Beyzaei N, Cox L, Ho J

Canadian Journal of Hospital Pharmacy
02

Effectiveness of a Brief Internet-Based Educational Intervention for Improving Depression and Anxiety Literacy and Reducing Stigma: Randomized Trial

Levinson AJ, Ayers S, Hadid D, Schneeberg A, Clark S, Woodburn R, Almeida E, Grad R, McKenna B, Benjamin S

2026Senior author
DOI: 10.2139/ssrn.6589380
03

Variation in Psychotropic and Non‐Psychotropic Prescribing in Nursing Homes: A Multi‐Level EMR‐Based Retrospective Cohort Study

Dash D, Rahim A, Siu HY, Jones A, Potter M, Benjamin S, Katz PR, Poss JW, Heckman GA, Costa AP

Journal of The American Geriatrics Society2026
DOI: 10.1111/jgs.70357
04

Best possible medication history interview guide: a rapid scoping review

Ho JM-W, Tung JM, Watt A, Antoniou T, Yantha D, Hoffman C, Golding D, Hyland S, Dulong C, Benjamin S

BMJ quality improvement reports2026Senior author
DOI: 10.1136/bmjoq-2025-004015
05

Timely Yet Long Overdue: Canadian Standards for Long-Term Care Homes

Kirkham J, Keng A, Conn D, Benjamin S, Seitz D, Rivard M-F, Martinussen B, Grief C, Checkland C, Rabheru K

Canadian Journal of Geriatrics20249 citationsOpen Access
DOI: 10.5770/cgj.27.706PMID: W4392368978
06

Anticonvulsants in the Treatment of Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms in Dementia: A Systematic Review

Benjamin S, Ho JM-W, Tung J, Dholakia S, An H, Antoniou T, Sanger S, Williams JW

American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry20246 citationsFirst author
DOI: 10.1016/j.jagp.2024.05.004
07

Outcomes of a Medication Optimization Virtual Interdisciplinary Geriatric Specialist (MOVING) Program: A Feasibility Study

Ho JM-W, To E, Sammy R, Stoian M, Tung JM-H, Bodkin RJ, Cox L, Antoniou T, Benjamin S

Drugs - Real World Outcomes20245 citationsSenior authorOpen Access
DOI: 10.1007/s40801-023-00403-0PMID: W4389009909
08

Psychiatric Emergencies

Lau TE, Russell S, Kozyra E, Benjamin S

2024Senior author
DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-47802-4_28
09

Medication discrepancies in older adults receiving asynchronous virtual care

Ho JM, Rofaiel R, Wang K, To E, Liu B, Antoniou T, Benjamin S, Bodkin RJ

Journal of The American Geriatrics Society20224 citations
DOI: 10.1111/jgs.17971PMID: W4296524051
10

Designing for integrated older persons’ care across systems, networks, and people

Kay K, Benjamin S, Morrison A, Young K

International Journal of Integrated Care2022
DOI: 10.5334/ijic.icic21089
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Subject: Prospective PhD student: Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research Dear Professor Benjamin, My name is [your name], and I am a [your current degree or role] at [your institution]. I am applying for a PhD position starting in [term and year]. I read your paper "Development of Geriatric Pharmacology Infographics (GPI): An Internet Survey among Health Care Professionals", and it connects closely to my own work on [your research topic]. [One or two sentences on what you did and what you learned.] Are you accepting new PhD students for [term and year]? I have attached my CV and transcripts, and I would be glad to talk at a time that suits you. Thank you for your time. Kind regards, [your name]
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