Victoria Vickerstaff
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Victoria Vickerstaff is a leading researcher in geriatric mental health, with a particular focus on non-pharmacological approaches to managing dementia-related psychosis (D-RP). Her work addresses a critical gap in dementia care: while up to 70% of people with dementia experience psychosis, antipsychotic medications carry severe risks for older adults. Vickerstaff’s 2024 systematic review and meta-analysis on non-pharmacological interventions for D-RP—her most cited paper—provides a rigorous synthesis of evidence for safer, alternative treatments. This work has already garnered significant attention (8 citations in its first year), reflecting its timely importance as global dementia prevalence is projected to reach 153 million by 2050. Beyond this landmark study, Vickerstaff’s research portfolio consistently bridges clinical practice and evidence-based care, offering practical solutions for one of the most challenging aspects of dementia management. Her contributions are shaping how clinicians, caregivers, and policymakers approach psychosis in dementia, prioritizing patient safety and quality of life. For students and researchers in geriatric psychiatry, Vickerstaff’s work represents a vital resource in the shift toward humane, effective dementia care.
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