A rating scale for drug-induced akathisia

A rating scale for drug-induced akathisia has been derived that incorporates diagnostic criteria for pseudoakathisia, and mild, moderate, and severe akathisia. It comprises items for rating the observable, restless movements which characterise the condition, the subjective awareness of restlessness,...

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Published inBritish journal of psychiatry Vol. 154; p. 672
Main Author Barnes, T R
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published England 01.05.1989
Subjects
Akathisia, Drug-Induced
Antipsychotic Agents - adverse effects
Antipsychotic Agents - therapeutic use
Humans
Neurologic Examination
Psychomotor Agitation - diagnosis
Schizophrenia - drug therapy
Schizophrenic Psychology
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Summary:A rating scale for drug-induced akathisia has been derived that incorporates diagnostic criteria for pseudoakathisia, and mild, moderate, and severe akathisia. It comprises items for rating the observable, restless movements which characterise the condition, the subjective awareness of restlessness, and any distress associated with the akathisia. In addition, there is an item for rating global severity. A standard examination procedure is recommended. The inter-rater reliability for the scale items (Cohen's kappa) ranged from 0.738 to 0.955. Akathisia was found in eight of 42 schizophrenic in-patients, and nine had pseudoakathisia, where the typical sense of inner restlessness was not reported.
ISSN:0007-1250
DOI:10.1192/bjp.154.5.672