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Lim, Ming De and Connie, Tee and Goh, Michael Kah Ong and Saedon, Nor ‘Izzati (2025) Model-Based Feature Extraction and Classification for Parkinson Disease Screening Using Gait Analysis: Development and Validation Study. JMIR Aging, 8. e65629. ISSN 2561-7605![]() |
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Abstract
Background: Parkinson disease (PD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that affects motor coordination, leading to gait abnormalities. Early detection of PD is crucial for effective management and treatment. Traditional diagnostic methods often require invasive procedures or are performed when the disease has significantly progressed. Therefore, there is a need for noninvasive techniques that can identify early motor symptoms, particularly those related to gait. Objective: The study aimed to develop a noninvasive approach for the early detection of PD by analyzing model-based gait features. The primary focus is on identifying subtle gait abnormalities associated with PD using kinematic characteristics. Methods: Data were collected through controlled video recordings of participants performing the timed up and go (TUG) assessment, with particular emphasis on the turning phase. The kinematic features analyzed include shoulder distance, step length, stride length, knee and hip angles, leg and arm symmetry, and trunk angles. These features were processed using advanced filtering techniques and analyzed through machine learning methods to distinguish between normal and PD-affected gait patterns. Results: The analysis of kinematic features during the turning phase of the TUG assessment revealed that individuals with PD exhibited subtle gait abnormalities, such as freezing of gait, reduced step length, and asymmetrical movements. The model-based features proved effective in differentiating between normal and PD-affected gait, demonstrating the potential of this approach in early detection. Conclusions: This study presents a promising noninvasive method for the early detection of PD by analyzing specific gait features during the turning phase of the TUG assessment. The findings suggest that this approach could serve as a sensitive and accurate tool for diagnosing and monitoring PD, potentially leading to earlier intervention and improved patient outcomes.
Item Type: | Article |
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Uncontrolled Keywords: | Computer vision |
Subjects: | Q Science > QA Mathematics > QA71-90 Instruments and machines > QA75.5-76.95 Electronic computers. Computer science |
Divisions: | Faculty of Information Science and Technology (FIST) |
Depositing User: | Ms Rosnani Abd Wahab |
Date Deposited: | 30 May 2025 02:16 |
Last Modified: | 30 May 2025 02:16 |
URII: | http://shdl.mmu.edu.my/id/eprint/13890 |
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