Movement Disorder Toolbox
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This toolbox includes several helpful documents regarding drug-induced movement disorders. A sample assessment policy is available as well as a handy reference chart. Sample assessment forms are available.
This toolbox will assist you in setting up a monitoring process for assessment of antipsychotic-induced movement disorders. Included is an example of a monitoring policy intended as a guide for frequency of monitoring patients. See the table below for links to examples of monitoring forms that are publicly available.
| Movement Disorder Assessment Scale | Form |
|---|---|
| Abnormal Involuntary Movement Scale | AIMS |
| Dyskinesia Identification System: Condensed User Scale | DISCUS |
| Barnes Akathisia Rating-Scale | BARS |
| Simpson Angus Scale | SAS |
| Modified Simpson Angus Scale | MSAS |
Lastly, here is a quick reference table for antipsychotic-induced movement disorders.
