Impact of Tardive Dyskinesia on Quality of Life

Author(s):

Jason Noel, PharmD, MPA, BCPP,Julie Dopheide, PharmD, BCPP, FASHP

Panelists discuss how untreated tardive dyskinesia severely impacts patients' daily functioning and quality of life through physical limitations affecting basic tasks like eating and walking, social isolation due to visible symptoms, and heightened risks for older adults who face increased fall risks, difficulty maintaining independence, and complications from age-related comorbidities.

EP: 1.Optimizing Tardive Dyskinesia Care: Strategies to Advance Treatment Approaches

EP: 2.Diagnosing Tardive Dyskinesia

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EP: 3.Impact of Tardive Dyskinesia on Quality of Life

EP: 4.Improving Outcomes Through Patient Education and Addressing Unmet Needs

EP: 5.Treatment Options for Tardive Dyskinesia

EP: 6.Long-Term Outcomes with VMAT2 Inhibitors

EP: 7.Safety Profile of VMAT2 Inhibitors and Impact on Treatment Selection

EP: 8.Management of Tardive Dyskinesia and Comorbidities

EP: 9.Shared Decision-Making in Tardive Dyskinesia

EP: 10.Strategies for Optimizing Therapy

EP: 11.Patient Journey and the Role of the Pharmacist

EP: 12.Patient Counseling and Management of Adverse Events

EP: 13.Dosing and Titration Considerations

EP: 14.Enhancing Adherence and Collaborative Care

EP: 15.Educational Resources to Support Patients

Video series above is prompted by the following:

How does untreated TD impact patients’ overall health, activities of daily living, and quality of life.
What unique challenges do older adult patients with TD face?