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ReviewJournal of clinical medicine2025

Digital Health in Parkinson's Disease and Atypical Parkinsonism-New Frontiers in Motor Function and Physical Activity Assessment: Review.

Manuela Violeta Bacanoiu, Ligia Rusu, Mihnea Ion Marin, Denisa Piele, Mihai Robert Rusu, Raluca Danoiu, Mircea Danoiu

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Review in Journal of clinical medicine, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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5 · Who and what money

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7 authors.

Manuela Violeta BacanoiuSport Medicine and Physiotherapy Department, University of Craiova Romania, Craiova 200500, Romania.ORCID 0000-0002-5899-5851
Ligia RusuSport Medicine and Physiotherapy Department, University of Craiova Romania, Craiova 200500, Romania.ORCID 0000-0002-4366-6895
Mihnea Ion MarinFaculty of Mechanic, University of Craiova Romania, Craiova 200500, Romania.ORCID 0000-0002-4042-6829
Denisa PieleSport Medicine and Physiotherapy Department, University of Craiova Romania, Craiova 200500, Romania.ORCID 0009-0004-1678-453X
Mihai Robert RusuSport Medicine and Physiotherapy Department, University of Craiova Romania, Craiova 200500, Romania.
Raluca DanoiuSanocare Medical Center Craiova Romania, Craiova 200500, Romania.
Mircea DanoiuSport Medicine and Physiotherapy Department, University of Craiova Romania, Craiova 200500, Romania.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

In addition to axial motor complications such as abnormal posture, instability, falls, and gait variability, neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinsonian syndromes include executive dysfunction, Parkinson's disease dementia, and neuropsychiatric symptoms. These motor disorders significantly affect mobility, quality of life, and well-being. Recently, physical activity of various intensities monitored both remotely and face-to-face via digital health technologies, mobile platforms, or sensory cues has gained relevance in managing idiopathic and atypical Parkinson's disease (PD and APD). Remote monitoring solutions, including home-based digital health assessments using semi-structured activities, offer unique advantages. Real-world gait parameters like walking speed can now be continuously assessed with body-worn sensors. Developing effective strategies to slow pathological aging and mitigate neurodegenerative progression is essential. This study presents outcomes of using digital health technologies (DHTs) for remote assessment of motor function, physical activity, and daily living tasks, aiming to reduce disease progression in PD and APD. In addition to wearable inertial sensors, clinical rating scales and digital biomarkers enhance the ability to characterize and monitor motor symptoms. By reviewing recent literature, we identified emerging trends in quantifying and intervening in neurodegeneration using tools that evaluate both remote and face-to-face physical activity. Our findings confirm that DHTs offer accurate detection of motor fluctuations and support clinical evaluations. In conclusion, DHTs represent a scalable, effective strategy for improving the clinical management of PD and APD. Their integration into healthcare systems may enhance patient outcomes, support early intervention, and help delay the progression of both motor and cognitive symptoms in aging individuals.

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digital health technologiesneurodegenerative disordersParkinson’s diseasephysical activity

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PMID40565895
PMCPMC12194145

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