Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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8272765 | Journal of the Neurological Sciences | 2018 | 26 Pages |
Abstract
The goal of this study is to provide health professionals with an objective score for whole body bradykinesia by simultaneously measuring the upper and lower extremities along with truncal movement. This method demonstrates potential to be used in conjunction with current clinical standards for motor symptom assessment, and may also be promising for the remote assessment of PD patients and in cases where experienced clinicians may not be available. In conclusion, the intelligent use of this technology for the measurement of bradykinesia (among other symptoms) has vast implications for optimizing treatment in Parkinson's disease, ultimately leading to an improvement in quality of life.
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Authors
Sara Memar, Mehdi Delrobaei, Marcus Pieterman, Kenneth McIsaac, Mandar Jog,