Abnormal Involuntary Movement Scale (Aims) is a legal document that was released by the Iowa Department of Corrections - a government authority operating within Iowa.
Q: What is the Abnormal Involuntary Movement Scale (AIMS)?
A: The Abnormal Involuntary Movement Scale (AIMS) is a tool used to assess and measure abnormal involuntary movements.
Q: What is the purpose of the AIMS?
A: The purpose of the AIMS is to help clinicians evaluate and monitor the severity of abnormal involuntary movements, especially those related to side effects of certain medications.
Q: Who developed the AIMS?
A: The Abnormal Involuntary Movement Scale (AIMS) was developed by researchers at the University of Iowa, hence the reference to Iowa in its documentation.
Q: How is the AIMS administered?
A: The AIMS is administered by a trained clinician who assesses an individual's abnormal movements in different areas of the body and rates their severity.
Q: Why is the AIMS important?
A: The AIMS is important because it provides a standardized and quantitative measure of abnormal involuntary movements, allowing clinicians to track changes over time and make informed treatment decisions.
Form Details:
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