Abnormal Involuntary Movement Scale (AIMS)
Measures involuntary movements of tardive dyskinesia (TD).
INSTRUCTIONS
Rate highest severity observed. Rate movements that occur upon activation one less than those observed spontaneously.
Complete the examination procedure prior to making ratings. Note that the total AIMS score is not reported to the patient.
When to Use
Pearls/Pitfalls
Facial and Oral Movements
None
0Minimal, may be extreme normal
+1Mild
+2Moderate
+3Severe
+4None
0Minimal, may be extreme normal
+1Mild
+2Moderate
+3Severe
+4None
0Minimal, may be extreme normal
+1Mild
+2Moderate
+3Severe
+4None
0Minimal, may be extreme normal
+1Mild
+2Moderate
+3Severe
+4Extremity Movements
None
0Minimal, may be extreme normal
+1Mild
+2Moderate
+3Severe
+4None
0Minimal, may be extreme normal
+1Mild
+2Moderate
+3Severe
+4Trunk Movements
None
0Minimal, may be extreme normal
+1Mild
+2Moderate
+3Severe
+4Global Judgements
None
Minimal, may be extreme normal
Mild
Moderate
Severe
None
Minimal, may be extreme normal
Mild
Moderate
Severe
No awareness
Aware, no distress
Aware, mild distress
Aware, moderate distress
Aware, severe distress
Dental Status
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
Other
No
Yes
Result:
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