Table 2.
Percentage of participants that are able to perform requested activities of the Dyskinesia Impairment Scale (DIS) to assess dystonia and choreoathetosis
| Body region | Activity | Position | Participants able to perform the itema (n=33) | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eyes | Eye tracking | Sitting (comfort position) | 29 | 88 |
| Eye blinking | Sitting (comfort position) | 27 | 82 | |
| Mouth | Opening/closing mouth | Sitting (comfort position) | 28 | 85 |
| Speaking | Sitting (comfort position) | 12 | 36 | |
| Neck | Lateroflexion of the head | Sitting (comfort position) | 24 | 73 |
| Rotation of the head | Sitting (comfort position) | 29 | 88 | |
| Trunk | Active sitting position | Sitting (active position) | 0 | 0 |
| Forward flexion | Sitting (active position) | 0 | 0 | |
| Arm proximal right/left | Arm abduction | Sitting (comfort position) | 28 | 85 |
| Grasping/reaching for a pen | Lying position | 28 | 85 | |
| Arm distal right/left | Grasping and moving a cupa | Sitting (comfort position) | 28 | 85 |
| Grasping and moving a pena | Sitting (comfort position) | 29 | 88 | |
| Leg proximal right/left | Rolling | Lying position | 26 | 79 |
| Standing | Standing position | 0 | 0 | |
| Leg distal right/left | Rolling | Lying position | 24 | 73 |
| Heel/toe raise | Sitting (comfort position) | 25 | 76 |
a
If at least the intention of movement was visible, the activity was scored as the participant being able to perform it.