Patient Management

CURATED BY: Jon Falletta,
PA-C, CAQ-Psych
A recent study explored the prevalence and risk factors for tardive dyskinesia (TD) in patients with schizophrenia undergoing long-term antipsychotic treatment. It found that 35.9% of patients exhibited...

Patient Management Guidelines

Consensus Input on Assessing the Impact of Tardive Dyskinesia

An advisory panel developed consensus recommendations on the assessment of the functional impact of tardive dyskinesia in clinical settings.

CURATED BY:
Angela C. Combs,
MN, ARNP, PMHNP-BC

Treatment Recommendations

Using the American Academy of Neurology Risk of Bias Classification system and Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network framework, researchers performed a systematic review of studies on the treatment of tardive dyskinesia and provide treatment recommendations.

CURATED BY:
Angela C. Combs,
MN, ARNP, PMHNP-BC

American Academy of Neurology

An evidence-based guideline from the American Academy of Neurology provides treatment recommendations for tardive syndromes, as well as a treatment algorithm.

CURATED BY:
Angela C. Combs,
MN, ARNP, PMHNP-BC

American Psychiatric Association Practice Guideline

Presented in a standardized format, the American Psychiatric Association practice guidelines provide evidence-based recommendations for the assessment and treatment of psychiatric disorders.

CURATED BY:
Angela C. Combs,
MN, ARNP, PMHNP-BC

Articles

Higher Antipsychotic Doses Tied to Increased Risk of Tardive Dyskinesia

Tardive dyskinesia (TD) is a serious, often irreversible movement disorder caused by long-term use of dopamine receptor antagonists, particularly antipsychotics....
CURATED BY:
Aaron Zalewski,
MSN, PMHNP-BC

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

Neuroinflammation Implicated in Tardive Dyskinesia Pathogenesis

Emerging research suggests that immune system dysregulation may play a role in the development of tardive dyskinesia (TD), a movement...
CURATED BY:
Jessica Jones,
DHSc, 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

Social Media Listening Reveals Emotional and Social Challenges of Tardive Dyskinesia in Patients and Caregivers

This pilot study aimed to use social media listening (SML) to gain insights into the patient and caregiver experiences of...
CURATED BY:
Jon Falletta,
PA-C, CAQ-Psych

Impact of Tardive Dyskinesia on Caregivers: Strain on Well-Being, Work, and Daily Life

This study examines the impact of tardive dyskinesia (TD) on informal caregivers, focusing on their physical, psychological, and social well-being....
CURATED BY:
Jessica Jones,
DHSc, PA-C, CAQ-Psych
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