The Abnormal Involuntary Movement Scale (AIMS) measures involuntary movements of tardive dyskinesia (TD).

The AIMS test is used to detect TD and to follow the severity of a patient’s TD over time. Items 1-10 are rated on a 5 point anchored scale. Items 1-4 assess orofacial movements. Items 5-7 …

This Abnormal Involuntary Movement Scale (AIMS score) calculator assesses level of dyskinesias in patients taking neuroleptic medications.

What is the AIMS? • The AIMS is a 12-item observer-rated scale developed to assess the severity of tardive dyskinesia (TD) and follow its progression over time (Figure 1).1 • The full AIMS …

ABNORMAL INVOLUNTARY MOVEMENT SCALE (AIMS) Public Health Service NAME: Alcohol, Drug Abuse, and Mental Health Administration DATE: National Institute of Mental Health …

The AIMS total score is determined by adding items 1 to 7. AIMS total score (sum of 1 to 7) is 12. A minimum score of 2 on any AIMS item from 1 to 7 means that TD movements have been …

The **AIMS scale scoring system** helps identify the presence and severity of involuntary movements, which is essential for diagnosing conditions like **tardive dyskinesia** or other …

Instructions: Complete the examination procedure before making ratings. Circle score for each item. 5. Upper (arms, wrists, hands, fingers) Include choreic movements (i.e., rapid, objectively …

Abnormal Involuntary Movement Scale (AIMS) and Extrapyramidal Symptom Rating Scale (ESRS): cross-scale comparison in assessing tardive dyskinesia.

The AIMS is a 12-item clinician-rated scale to assess severity of dyskinesias (specifically, orofacial movements and extremity and truncal movements) in patients taking neuroleptic …