Akathisia-rare cause of psychomotor agitation in patients with traumatic brain injury: Case report and review of literature

Janet E. Wielenga-Boiten, Gerard M. Ribbers

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Abstract

Akathisia is reported to be one of the most com-mon and disabling side effects of antipsychotics and other drugs. Akathisia is also a rare cause of psychomotor agitation in patients with traumatic brain injury (TBI). In this clinical note, we describe a case report of akathisia in a 34-year-old woman with TBI; review earlier case studies on akathisia in TBI; and discuss the differential diagnosis and its pathophysi-ology, treatment, and prognosis.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1349-1354
Number of pages6
JournalJournal of Rehabilitation Research and Development
Volume49
Issue number9
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2012

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