Psychometric Validity for the Matson Evaluation of Drug Side Effects and the Akathisia Rating of Movement Scale

Akathisia is a movement disorder characterized by a sense of restlessness and increased motor activity. Movement disorders are primarily an iatrogenic result of mediation use. In the case of akathisia, this syndrome is easily misdiagnosed as a psychiatric disorder. As a result, there is a need to de...

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Main Author: Garcia, Mark Joseph
Other Authors: Vince J. LiCata
Format: Others
Language:en
Published: LSU 2006
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Online Access:http://etd.lsu.edu/docs/available/etd-07112006-085946/