Journal: Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)

Article Title: Feasibility of Sensor Technology for Balance Assessment in Home Rehabilitation Settings

doi: 10.3390/s21134438

Figure Lengend Snippet: Balance assessment using technology literature review summary.

Article Snippet: Finkelstein and Jeong (2015) [ ] , Assessing autonomic balance by analysing the activity of the autonomous nervous system. This is achieved through analysing heart rate variability (HRV) during a cycling exercise Cohort: 5 participants (healthy) , BN-RSPE, BIOPAC Systems, Wireless electrocardiogram (ECG) device 9 pre-gelled and disposable ECG electrodes worn on the chest (LL Electrode series, Lead-Lok) , • Discriminant function analysis was conducted to investigate a potential value of discrimination among elders and patients with heart diseases • When cross-validated classification was performed that was using the leave-one-out method, overall 86.7% of originally grouped cases were correctly classified , • The wireless ECG is deemed difficult to don/doff due to the 9 electrode setup which requires precise positioning on chest. • The ECG electrodes require gel to make contact with human skin–this is invasive and may not be perceived as comfortable by patients. • Health care professional required to setup ECG sensors and take readings thus system is not suitable for remote use.

Techniques: Functional Assay, Biomarker Discovery, Software, Control, Activity Assay, Comparison, Marker, Battery