There are two parallel procedures, the examination procedure, which tells the patient what to do, and the scoring procedure, which tells the clinician how to rate what he or she observes.

AIMS EXAMINATION PROCEDURE SHOULD BE COMPLETED BEFORE ENTERING THE RATINGS ON THE AIMS FORM. Either before or after completing the Examination …

Include choreic movements (i.e., rapid, objectively purposeless, irregular, spontaneous) and athetoid movements (i.e., slow, irregular, complex, serpentine). DO NOT include tremor (i.e., …

In scoring movement severity, consider the three dimensions of quality, frequency, and amplitude. Do not follow the original AIMS instruction to subtract 1 point from movements seen only on …

The AIMS ratings are detailed according to body area to help you ensure that observations are methodical and cover the entire patient. The first 7 items are rated on a 0-to-4 scale.

In these microsessions, you will receive instruction on how the Abnormal Involuntary Movement Scale (AIMS) can be utilized in practice to better assess patients for tardive dyskinesia and …

Learn about the Abnormal Involuntary Movement Scale (AIMS) test, a key tool for diagnosing and monitoring tardive dyskinesia and other movement disorders. Find out how it works, its …

This course will cover the proper procedure as well as patient education, documentation guidelines, and care considerations for performing and scoring the AIMS assessment.

Oct 24, 2024 · Dr. Jain reviews the components of the AIMS and runs through the steps for conducting the exam, illustrated with clips of a patient (portrayed by an actor) to show the …

Part of the AIMS assessment includes observation of the patient under specific examination procedures, which must be followed. Patients may suppress movements while concentrating …