ERIC Number: EJ539238
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 1997
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Akathisia in Adults with Mental Retardation: Development of the Akathisia Ratings of Movement Scale (ARMS).
Bodfish, James W.; And Others
American Journal on Mental Retardation, v101 n4 p413-23 Jan 1997
Akathisia, a state of uncontrollable motor restlessness, is a side effect of neuroleptic treatment. The prevalence rate of akathisia in 94 adults with mental retardation was estimated to be 5% in neuroleptic-free subjects, 17% in neuroleptic-maintenance subjects, and 25% in neuroleptic-reduction subjects. Akathisia was also related to dyskinesia and stereotypy. (Author/DB)
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Audience: Researchers
Language: English
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