Journal
MEDICAL & BIOLOGICAL ENGINEERING & COMPUTING
Volume 61, Issue 9, Pages 2341-2352Publisher
SPRINGER HEIDELBERG
DOI: 10.1007/s11517-023-02826-x
Keywords
Walking detection; Real-world; Foot-worn sensor; Continuous wavelet transform; Adaptive threshold
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This study aims to validate a robust walking detection algorithm using a single foot-worn inertial measurement unit (IMU) in real-life settings. Accurate walking detection was obtained, with sensitivity and specificity of 98% and 91% respectively. A validated algorithm would pave the way for assessing patient performance and gait quality in real-world conditions.
Walking activity and gait parameters are considered among the most relevant mobility-related parameters. Currently, gait assessments have been mainly analyzed in laboratory or hospital settings, which only partially reflect usual performance (i.e., real world behavior). In this study, we aim to validate a robust walking detection algorithm using a single foot- worn inertial measurement unit (IMU) in real-life settings. We used a challenging dataset including 18 individuals performing free-living activities. A multi-sensor wearable system including pressure insoles, multiple IMUs, and infrared distance sensors (INDIP) was used as reference. Accurate walking detection was obtained, with sensitivity and specificity of 98 and 91% respectively. As robust walking detection is needed for ambulatory monitoring to complete the processing pipeline from raw recorded data to walking/mobility outcomes, a validated algorithm would pave the way for assessing patient performance and gait quality in real-world conditions.
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