Characterizing gait in people with multiple sclerosis using digital data from smartphone sensors: A proposed framework.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Mobility assessment is essential for monitoring disease progression in people with multiple sclerosis (PwMS). Technologies such as wearable sensors show potential for this purpose, but consensus is needed to optimize collection and interpretation of digital measures in PwMS.

Objective

To propose a framework for measuring and interpreting key aspects of impaired gait in PwMS using a smartphone worn at the waist level.

Methods

The framework was developed on the basis of clinical understanding and knowledge of sensor signal processing, supported by a systematic literature review (SLR). The SLR targeted articles published after 2011 that measured gait characteristics in PwMS. Findings were used to propose standardized definitions for complementary gait domains

SUBMITTER: Karatsidis A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12008473 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature