Identifying akinesia and akathisia: the relationship between patient's self-report and nurse's assessment.
This study examines the relationship between the self-reports of 96 out-patients at four community mental health centers and nursing assessments of these same patients regarding drug-induced akinesia and akathisia. Akinesia, diminished spontaneity characterized by motor slowness and stiffness, and akathisia, a feeling of inner restlessness, are common but often misdiagnosed side effects of neuroleptics. Significant positive correlation was found between self-reports and nursing assessments. Data indicate that specific subjective responses as well as systematic clinical examination should be included when assessing for drug-induced akinesia and akathisia.
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D017109:Akathisia, Drug-Induced; D014150:Antipsychotic Agents / Q000009:adverse effects*; D001294:Attitude to Health; D004409:Dyskinesia, Drug-Induced / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000523:psychology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D010358:Patient Participation; D011595:Psychomotor Agitation / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000523:psychology
D014150:Antipsychotic Agents