Use of Wearable Sensors to Assess Fall Risk in Neurological Disorders: Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Assessing fall risk, especially in individuals with neurological disorders, is essential to prevent hospitalization, hypomobility, and reduced functional independence. Wearable sensors are increasingly used in neurorehabilitation, as they enable unsupervised fall risk assessment by providing continuous monitoring during daily functional tasks, thereby offering a reflection of the individual's real-world fall risk.

Objective

We systematically reviewed the literature on reliable biomechanical gait parameters detected with wearable sensors to assess fall risk in neurological disorders, focusing on patients with Parkinson disease, multiple sclerosis, stroke, or Alzheimer disease. In addition, we examined the latest advancements in wearable sensor technology, including

SUBMITTER: Bonanno M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12402735 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature