Machine Learning Predicts Risk of Falls in Parkison's Disease Patients in a Multicenter Observational Study.

Journal: European journal of neurology
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Abstract

BACKGROUND: Postural instability and gait difficulties are key symptoms of Parkinson's disease (PD), elevating the risk of falls substantially. Falls afflict 35% to 90% of PD patients, representing a major challenge in managing the condition. Accurate prediction of fall risk and identification of contributing factors are essential for timely interventions.

Authors

  • Maria Chiara Malaguti
    Azienda Provinciale per i Servizi Sanitari (APSS) di Trento, Trento, Italy.
  • Chiara Longo
    Azienda Provinciale per i Servizi Sanitari (APSS) di Trento, Trento, Italy.
  • Monica Moroni
    Fondazione Bruno Kessler Research Center, Trento, Italy.
  • Flavio Ragni
    Fondazione Bruno Kessler, Trento, Italy.
  • Stefano Bovo
    Fondazione Bruno Kessler, Trento, Italy.
  • Marco Chierici
    a Fondazione Bruno Kessler , Trento , Italy.
  • Lorenzo Gios
    TrentinoSalute4.0 -Competence Center for Digital Health of the Province of Trento, Trento, Italy.
  • Laura Avanzino
    IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, Genoa, Italy.
  • Roberta Marchese
    IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, Genoa, Italy.
  • Francesca Di Biasio
    IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, Genoa, Italy.
  • Matteo Pardini
    Department of Neuroscience (DINOGMI), University of Genoa and Neurology Clinics, Polyclinic San Martino Hospital, Genoa, Italy.
  • Denise Cerne
    Department of Neuroscience, Rehabilitation, Ophthalmology, Genetics and Maternal and Child Health, University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy.
  • Paola Mandich
    IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, Genoa, Italy.
  • Manuela Marenco
    IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, Genoa, Italy.
  • Antonio Uccelli
    IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, Genoa, Italy.
  • Bruno Giometto
    Centro Interdipartimentale di Scienze Mediche (CISMed), Facoltà di Medicina e Chirurgia, Università di Trento, Trento, Italy.
  • Giuseppe Jurman
    a Fondazione Bruno Kessler , Trento , Italy.
  • Venet Osmani
    Fondazione Bruno Kessler Research Institute, Trento, Italy.