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Gait parameters variability and falls are problems for persons with MS and have
not been adequately captured in the home. Our goal was to explore the feasibility
and acceptability of monitoring of gait and falls in the homes of persons with MS
over a period of 30 days.
To test the feasibility of measuring gait and falls for
30days in the home of persons with MS, spatiotemporal gait parameters stride
length, stride time, and gait speed were compared.
A 3D infrared depth imaging
system has been developed to objectively measure gait and falls in the home
environment. Participants also completed a 16-foot GaitRite electronic pathway
walk to validate spatiotemporal parameters of gait (gait speed (cm/s), stride
length (cm), and gait cycle time(s)) during the timed 25 foot walking test
(T25FWT). We also documented barriers to feasibility of installing the in-home
sensors for these participants. The results of the study suggest that the Kinect
sensor may be used as an alternative device to measure gait for persons with MS,
depending on the desired accuracy level. Ultimately, using in-home sensors to
analyze gait parameters in real time is feasible and could lead to better
analysis of gait in persons with MS.
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