Earlier Diagnosis of Tardive Dyskinesia.
Publication/Presentation Date
12-10-2019
Abstract
Because the symptoms of tardive dyskinesia (TD) have an insidious onset and fluctuating nature, and the risk of TD associated with second-generation antipsychotic (SGA) treatment has been underestimated, it has been challenging for clinicians to make an early and accurate TD diagnosis. More patients are at risk of developing this potentially permanent, disabling condition than ever before because of the widespread use of SGAs; therefore, prevention of TD, if possible, is of utmost importance. Clinicians must use reliable screening tools and diagnostic criteria to assess patients for TD, rule out other abnormal movement conditions, and make an accurate TD diagnosis.
Volume
81
Issue
1
ISSN
1555-2101
Published In/Presented At
Kremens D. E. (2019). Earlier Diagnosis of Tardive Dyskinesia. The Journal of clinical psychiatry, 81(1), NU18041BR1C. https://doi.org/10.4088/JCP.NU18041BR1C
Disciplines
Business Administration, Management, and Operations | Health and Medical Administration | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
PubMedID
31846242
Department(s)
Administration and Leadership
Document Type
Article