Barnes Akathisia Scale
| Barnes Akathisia Scale | |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | BARS |
| Purpose | assess the severity of drug-induced akathisia |
The Barnes Akathisia Scale (commonly known as BAS or BARS) is a rating scale that is administered by physicians and other healthcare professionals to assess the severity of drug-induced akathisia.[1] The Barnes Akathisia Scale is the most widely used rating scale for akathisia. This scale includes objective and subjective items such as the level of the patient's restlessness.