Luca Gambolò, Dario Bottignole, Marta D'Angelo, Lorenzo Bellini, Giuseppe Stirparo
OBJECTIVE: Akathisia, a common side effect of psychotropic medications, poses a significant challenge in neuropsychiatry, affecting up to 30% of patients on antipsychotics. Despite its prevalence, akathisia remains poorly understood, with difficulties in diagnosis, patient reporting, and treatment efficacy. This research aimed to shed light on effective interventions to improve akathisia management. METHODS: A systematic review following Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines was conducted, encompassing controlled trials in English and Italian languages...
April 29, 2024: CNS Spectrums