Nkeiruka Madubueze
College of Nursing,
United States
Research Article
Implementing the Abnormal Involuntary Movement Scale AIMS As an Evidence Based Practice Screening Tool in Adult Patients Taking Antipsychotics to Detect and Treat Tardive Dyskinesia
Author(s): Nkeiruka Madubueze, Linda Sue Hammonds and Erik LindforsNkeiruka Madubueze, Linda Sue Hammonds and Erik Lindfors
Background: Tardive Dyskinesia (TD) is possibly a permanent involuntary movement condition that is caused by all antipsychotics including atypical antipsychotics and typical antipsychotics. TD is also a socially stigmatizing disorder. The most recommended management strategy for TD is prevention.
Objective: The aim was to improve quality of care for patients with the implementation of the Abnormal Involuntary Movement Scale (AIMS) as a screening tool in adult patients aged 18 to 65 years old taking antipsychotic medications.
Methods/Design: This was a quality improvement project. A total of 60 adult patients were recruited but only 40 participated in the quality improvement project. The Abnormal Involuntary Movement Scale as a screening tool was implemented in the outpatient private practice from September 15 throu.. View More»
DOI:
10.35248/2378-5756.19.22.464