Jonathan Falletta,

PA-C, CAQ-Psych,

Jonathan Falletta

PA-C, CAQ-Psych,

Physician Associate, DENT Neurologic Institute

Jonathan Falletta,

PA-C, CAQ-Psych
Physician Associate, DENT Neurologic Institute
Jonathan Falletta, PA-C, CAQ-Psych, is an advanced practice provider at the DENT Neurologic Institute in Buffalo, New York. Jonathan earned a bachelor’s degree in biology from Buffalo State College in 2007 and then went on to earn a master’s degree in physician assistant (PA) studies at D’Youville College in 2012. He later also obtained a certificate of added qualification in psychiatry. Jonathan has been a PA in psychiatry since 2017. Previously, he worked in interventional radiology and pain management. He has a passion for education and enjoys mentoring new providers and precepting students. Jonathan is a member of the American Academy of Physician Associates and the Neuroscience Education Institute.

Jonathan's Shared Resources

Study Reveals Underdiagnosis of Tardive Dyskinesia and Disparities in Clinical Recognition

Tardive dyskinesia (TD), a persistent involuntary movement disorder linked to long-term antipsychotic use, is often underreported or misdiagnosed in routine...
CURATED BY:
Jon Falletta,
PA-C, CAQ-Psych

Bringing Tardive Dyskinesia Out of the Shadows in Long-Term Care

Tardive dyskinesia (TD) is often underrecognized in long-term care despite its substantial impact on older adults, many of whom are...
CURATED BY:
Jon Falletta,
PA-C, CAQ-Psych

Prevalence and Risk Factors of Tardive Dyskinesia in Patients With Schizophrenia on Antipsychotics

A recent study explored the prevalence and risk factors for tardive dyskinesia (TD) in patients with schizophrenia undergoing long-term antipsychotic...
CURATED BY:
Jon Falletta,
PA-C, CAQ-Psych

Clarifying the Language of Tardive Syndromes: A Call for Consistency in Diagnosis and Care

Tardive dyskinesia (TD) was first identified in the 1950s as involuntary oral and facial movements linked to prolonged chlorpromazine use....
CURATED BY:
Jon Falletta,
PA-C, CAQ-Psych

AIMS Training Boosts TD Screening and Outcomes in Outpatient Psychiatry

Despite the known risks, consistent screening for tardive dyskinesia (TD) in outpatient psychiatric settings remains limited, largely due to time...
CURATED BY:
Jon Falletta,
PA-C, CAQ-Psych

The Tardive Dyskinesia Impact Scale: A Comprehensive Measure of TD’s Impact from the Patient Perspective

Tardive dyskinesia (TD) significantly impacts patients' physical, cognitive, and psychosocial functioning. The Abnormal Involuntary Movement Scale (AIMS) is commonly used...
CURATED BY:
Jon Falletta,
PA-C, CAQ-Psych
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