BARS (Akathisia)

Normal; no abnormal movements.

Foot-tapping, rocking, restlessness or pacing for < 50% of time.

Observed movements occur for > 50% of the interview.

Constant characteristic movements; cannot sit still or stop on request.

None.

Non-specific sense of inner tension or restlessness.

Inner restlessness and urge to move, but able to sit still throughout.

Intense urge to move; makes sitting still extremely difficult.

No distress.

Mild distress.

Moderate distress.

Severe / Unbearable distress.

Absent (None).

Questionable Akathisia.

Mild Akathisia (Diagnostic Cutoff).

Moderate Akathisia.

Marked Akathisia.

Severe Akathisia.