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Quantifying Finger-tapping-test Scores using a Three-dimensional Motion Analysis Program: A Preliminary Study

Journal of Magnetics, Volume 27, Number 4, 31 Dec 2022, Pages 411-420
Sun-Ha Park (Yonsei University), Na-Yeon Seo (Chonnam National University), Seung-Min Hwang (Chonnam National University), Hae Yean Park (Yonsei University), Young-Jin Jung * (Chonnam National University)
Abstract
The symptoms of Parkinson's disease are evaluated through the Finger Tapping Test (FTT), but this method
has some limitations. Therefore, we evaluated the clinical applicability of motion software based on artificial
intelligence (AI) technology developed by our research team. FTT videos of five young participants and eight
elderly participants were analyzed through the AI-based software. As a result, when the fingers were spread
out and folded, statistical differences were estimated in the 'distance' between the thumb tip and the index fingertip
(p = 0.032, 0.008, respectively). Also, when the fingers were spread out, a statistical difference was found
in the angle (p = 0.008). These preliminary research results showed the possibility of developing an FTT evaluation
technique based on AI software in the future. The results of this study are expected to be helpful in the
development of quantitative evaluation tools for neuro-rehabilitation with electromagnetic brain stimulation.
Keywords: deep learning; quantitative assessment; finger tapping test; 3D Motion; electro-magnetic stimulation
DOI: https://doi.org/10.4283/JMAG.2022.27.4.411
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