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The gold-standard clinician-administered scale for drug-induced akathisia. Assessment combines objective observation with patient-reported subjective experience.
Based on observation during the interview
Ask about inner tension or urge to move
The degree of discomfort caused by the urge to move
Overall clinical judgment based on all components
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