Standardized videotaped procedure for evaluating withdrawal-emergent tardive dyskinesia in a public residential facility

Author(s): Wigal, S. B., Cavoto, K. F., Swanson, J. M., Christian, D. L., Clevenger, W., Crinella, F. M., Potkin, S. G., Carreon, D. T., Sprague, R. L.

Journal/Book: J Dev Phys Disabilities. 1996; 8: 233 Spring St, New York, NY 10013. Plenum Publ Corp. 375-389.

Abstract: Two videotaping procedures (one-camera and two-camera) for assessing tardive dyskinesia (TD) and stereotypies were contrasted. Videotapes were subsequently rated utilizing the Dyskinesia Identification System-Condensed User Scale, which was developed in the context of a neuroleptic drug withdrawal regimen to assess abnormal involuntary movements in a developmentally disabled population. Results suggest that both videotaping procedures are able to detect TD-like movements, but that more movements are detected with the two-camera procedure (full-view and close-up) than with the one-camera (full-view only) procedure. These procedures are applicable to clinical settings for TD monitoring.

Note: Article T Wigal, Child Dev Ctr, 4621 Teller, Suite 108, Newport Beach, CA 92660 USA

Keyword(s): tardive dyskinesia; developmental disabilities; abnormal involuntary movements; measurement scales; neuroleptic medication; RATING-SCALE

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