A systematic review of digital technology to evaluate motor function and disease progression in motor neuron disease.

ABSTRACT: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is the most common subtype of motor neuron disease (MND). The current gold-standard measure of progression is the ALS Functional Rating Scale-Revised (ALS-FRS(R)), a clinician-administered questionnaire providing a composite score on physical functioning. Technology offers a potential alternative for assessing motor progression in both a clinical and research capacity that is more sensitive to detecting smaller changes in function. We reviewed studies evaluating the utility and suitability of these devices to evaluate motor function and disease progression in people with MND (pwMND). We systematically searched Google Scholar, PubMed and EMBASE applying no language or date restrictions. We extracted information on devices used and additional assessments u

SUBMITTER: Beswick E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9363141 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature