BARS
Barnes Akathisia Rating Scale
Domain
Psychosis
Items
4
Rater
Clinician-rated
Cutoffs
| Band | Score |
|---|---|
| Mild | global ≥2 |
| Marked | ≥4 |
Diagnostic performance
Sensitivity
—
Specificity
—
AUC / note
Akathisia standard
Clinical notes
Distinguishes objective movement from subjective distress.
Cutoffs and performance figures are pooled or landmark estimates and vary by population and comparator. Use only with appropriate clinical training. Not a diagnostic algorithm.