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Article Category: Research Article
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Online Publication Date: 01 Jan 2012

Movement disorder toolbox

PharmD, BCPP
Page Range: 153 – 155
DOI: 10.9740/mhc.n91443
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Keywords: Movement disorder; rating scales; policy

This toolbox starting on the next page 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. Figure 1 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.

Figure 1. Example Monitoring PolicyFigure 1. Example Monitoring PolicyFigure 1. Example Monitoring Policy
Figure 1. Example Monitoring Policy

Citation: Mental Health Clinician 1, 7; 10.9740/mhc.n91443

Lastly, Table 2 is a quick reference table for antipsychotic-induced movement disorders.

Table 1. Movement Disorder Assessment Scales
Table 1.
Table 2. The Mental Health Clinician Neuroleptic -Induced Movement Disorders Quick Reference Chart
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Figure 1.
Figure 1.

Example Monitoring Policy

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