Smartphone-based Mobility Assessment in Parkinson’s Disease: A validity study
Technology
Singapore Health Biomedical Congress
National Healthcare Group
SingHealth
31 December 2021
Test a smartphone app for Timed-Up-and-Go (TUG) assessment under normal and dual-task conditions in Parkinson’s patients. The smartphone app empowers early-stage Parkinson’s patients to self-monitor mobility, with potential for home-based applications.
Year Submitted: 2021
Published Date: 31 December 2021
Tags: Technology, Digital Health, Mobile Health, Digital Apps
About this Content
Aims
Test a smartphone app for Timed-Up-and-Go (TUG) assessment under normal and dual-task conditions in Parkinson’s patients.
Background
Falls are common in Parkinson’s due to gait and balance issues; TUG test identifies fall risk and mobility impairments.
Methods
Smartphone-based app was validated using a concurrent method (app vs stopwatch) with 20 participants, analyzing data correlations and user feedback.
Results
App provided reliable and accurate measurements for TUG and TUG-cognitive; Spearman’s correlation coefficients were strong (r > 0.8).
Conclusion
The smartphone app empowers early-stage Parkinson’s patients to self-monitor mobility, with potential for home-based applications.
Lessons Learnt
Validation and user feedback ensure effectiveness of mHealth apps; environment optimization is crucial for accuracy.
Additional Information
Silver award (SHBC Best Poster Award) under Allied Health category. Recognized for digital health innovation.
Keywords
mHealth, Parkinson’s Disease, Mobility Assessment, Digital Apps
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | National Healthcare Group, SingHealth |
Organization(s) Involved | Tan Tock Seng Hospital, National Neuroscience Institute, Taggle Pte Ltd |
Platform(s) | Singapore Health Biomedical Congress |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Allied Health, Medical |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Physiotherapy, Neurology |
Project Lead(s) | Chloe Chung Lauha |
Project Member(s) | Chua Yi Qian |
Connect with this contributor!
Chloe Chung Lauha - chloe_lh_chung@ttsh.com.sg
Project Attachment
C394_TTSH_NNI_Taggle_SHBC_2021_Smartphone_based_Mobility_Assessment_in_Parkinsons_Disease.pdf