The Role of Wearable Devices in Multiple Sclerosis
Joint Authors
Tedeschi, Gioacchino
Sparaco, Maddalena
Lavorgna, Luigi
Conforti, Renata
Bonavita, Simona
Source
Multiple Sclerosis International
Issue
Vol. 2018, Issue 2018 (31 Dec. 2018), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2018-10-10
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is the most common neurological disorder in young adults.
The prevalence of walking impairment in people with MS (pwMS) is estimated between 41% and 75%.
To evaluate the walking capacity in pwMS, the patient reported outcomes (PROs) and performance-based tests (i.e., the 2-minute walk test, the 6-minute walk test, the Timed 25-Foot Walk Test, the Timed Up and Go Test, and the Six Spot Step Test) could be used.
However, some studies point out that the results of both performance-based tests and objective measures (i.e., by accelerometer) could not reflect patient reports of walking performance and impact of MS on daily life.
This review analyses different motion sensors embedded in smartphones and motion wearable device (MWD) that can be useful to measure free-living walking behavior, to evaluate falls, fatigue, sedentary lifestyle, exercise, and quality of sleep in everyday life of pwMS.
Caveats and limitations of MWD such as variable accuracy, user adherence, power consumption and recharging, noise susceptibility, and data management are discussed as well.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Sparaco, Maddalena& Lavorgna, Luigi& Conforti, Renata& Tedeschi, Gioacchino& Bonavita, Simona. 2018. The Role of Wearable Devices in Multiple Sclerosis. Multiple Sclerosis International،Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-7.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Sparaco, Maddalena…[et al.]. The Role of Wearable Devices in Multiple Sclerosis. Multiple Sclerosis International No. 2018 (2018), pp.1-7.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Sparaco, Maddalena& Lavorgna, Luigi& Conforti, Renata& Tedeschi, Gioacchino& Bonavita, Simona. The Role of Wearable Devices in Multiple Sclerosis. Multiple Sclerosis International. 2018. Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1209872
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1209872