Title

Treatment Of Tics In People With Tourette Syndrome And Chronic Tic

Authoring Organization

American Academy of Neurology

Endorsing Organization

Child Neurology Society

Publication Month/Year

May 1, 2019

Last Updated Month/Year

January 30, 2024

Document Type

Guideline

External Publication Status

Published

Country of Publication

US

Document Objectives

To systematically evaluate the efficacy of treatments for tics and the risks associated with their use, and to make recommendations on when clinicians and patients should treat tics and how clinicians and patients should choose between evidence-based treatment options.

Inclusion Criteria

Female, Male, Adolescent, Adult, Child

Health Care Settings

Ambulatory, Outpatient

Intended Users

Occupational therapist, nurse, nurse practitioner, physician, physician assistant

Scope

Management, Treatment

Diseases/Conditions (MeSH)

D005879 - Tourette Syndrome

Keywords

Tourette’s disorder, chronic tic disorders, movement disorder, tic