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ArticleSensors (Basel, Switzerland)2026

Nonlinear Measures Applied to Spontaneous Infant Movement Analysis: A Scoping Review.

Joana Ferreira, Marta Freitas, Sofia Gaspar, Francisco Pinho, Hélder Fonseca, Cláudia Silva

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Article in Sensors (Basel, Switzerland), 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

6 authors.

Joana FerreiraResearch Center in Physical Activity, Health and Leisure (CIAFEL), Faculty of Sport, University of Porto (FADEUP), 4200-450 Porto, Portugal.
Marta FreitasEscola Superior de Saúde do Vale do Ave, Cooperativa de Ensino Superior Politécnico e Universitário, 4760-409 Vila Nova de Famalicão, Portugal.ORCID 0000-0002-6325-6412
Sofia GasparESS, Polytechnic of Porto, Rua Dr. António Bernardino de Almeida No. 400, 4200-072 Porto, Portugal.
Francisco PinhoEscola Superior de Saúde do Vale do Ave, Cooperativa de Ensino Superior Politécnico e Universitário, 4760-409 Vila Nova de Famalicão, Portugal.ORCID 0000-0003-0640-8181
Hélder FonsecaResearch Center in Physical Activity, Health and Leisure (CIAFEL), Faculty of Sport, University of Porto (FADEUP), 4200-450 Porto, Portugal.ORCID 0000-0002-9002-8976
Cláudia SilvaCIR, ESS, Polytechnic of Porto, Rua Dr. António Bernardino de Almeida No. 400, 4200-072 Porto, Portugal.ORCID 0000-0002-1484-1893

Funding

Fundação para a Ciência e Tecnologia UID/5210/2025; UID/00617/2025;LA/P/0064/2020
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Spontaneous movement analysis provides valuable information about the maturation of the central nervous system and the emergence of motor control strategies in very young babies. Nonlinear measures capture dynamic aspects of movement that cannot be represented by linear methods. However, their implementation in clinical practice faces challenges, including the lack of standardized protocols and accessible tools for routine use. This scoping review aimed to map and characterize the nonlinear measures used to analyze spontaneous infant movement, including assessment context, instruments, data collection protocols, and main variables. The review followed JBI methodology and PRISMA-ScR guidelines. Searches were conducted in PubMed

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Central Nervous SystemMovementHumansInfantNonlinear Dynamicsearly motor developmentmotor complexitymovement variabilityneurodevelopmental assessment

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PMID42451508
PMCPMC13364413

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