Towards novel classification of infants' movement patterns supported by computerized video analysis.
Classification
Computer-assisted diagnosis
Infant development
Movement
Supine position
Journal
Journal of neuroengineering and rehabilitation
ISSN: 1743-0003
Titre abrégé: J Neuroeng Rehabil
Pays: England
ID NLM: 101232233
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
31 Jul 2024
31 Jul 2024
Historique:
received:
09
01
2024
accepted:
22
07
2024
medline:
1
8
2024
pubmed:
1
8
2024
entrez:
31
7
2024
Statut:
epublish
Résumé
Positional preferences, asymmetry of body position and movements potentially indicate abnormal clinical conditions in infants. However, a lack of standardized nomenclature hinders accurate assessment and documentation of these preferences over time. Video tools offer a safe and reproducible method to analyze and describe infant movement patterns, aiding in physiotherapy management and goal planning. The study aimed to develop an objective classification system for infant movement patterns with particular emphasis on the specific distribution of muscle tension, using methods of computer analysis of video recordings to enhance accuracy and reproducibility in assessments. The study involved the recording of videos of 51 infants between 6 and 15 weeks of age, born at term, with an Apgar score of at least 8 points. Based on observations of a recording of infant spontaneous movements in the supine position, experts identified postural-motor patterns: symmetry and typical asymmetry linked to the asymmetrical tonic neck reflex. Deviations from the typical postural-motor system were indicated, and subcategories of atypical patterns were distinguished. A computer-based inference system was developed to automatically classify individual patterns. The following division of motor patterns was used: (1) normal patterns, including (a) typical (symmetrical, asymmetrical: variants 1 and 2); and (b) atypical (variants: 1 to 4), (2) positional preference, and (3) abnormal patterns. The proposed automatic classification method achieved an expert decision mapping accuracy of 84%. For atypical patterns, the high reproducibility of the system's results was confirmed. Lower reproducibility, not exceeding 70%, was achieved with typical patterns. Based on the observation of infant spontaneous movements, it is possible to identify movement patterns divided into typical and atypical patterns. Computer-based analysis of infant movement patterns makes it possible to objectify and satisfactorily reproduce diagnostic decisions.
Sections du résumé
BACKGROUND
BACKGROUND
Positional preferences, asymmetry of body position and movements potentially indicate abnormal clinical conditions in infants. However, a lack of standardized nomenclature hinders accurate assessment and documentation of these preferences over time. Video tools offer a safe and reproducible method to analyze and describe infant movement patterns, aiding in physiotherapy management and goal planning. The study aimed to develop an objective classification system for infant movement patterns with particular emphasis on the specific distribution of muscle tension, using methods of computer analysis of video recordings to enhance accuracy and reproducibility in assessments.
METHODS
METHODS
The study involved the recording of videos of 51 infants between 6 and 15 weeks of age, born at term, with an Apgar score of at least 8 points. Based on observations of a recording of infant spontaneous movements in the supine position, experts identified postural-motor patterns: symmetry and typical asymmetry linked to the asymmetrical tonic neck reflex. Deviations from the typical postural-motor system were indicated, and subcategories of atypical patterns were distinguished. A computer-based inference system was developed to automatically classify individual patterns.
RESULTS
RESULTS
The following division of motor patterns was used: (1) normal patterns, including (a) typical (symmetrical, asymmetrical: variants 1 and 2); and (b) atypical (variants: 1 to 4), (2) positional preference, and (3) abnormal patterns. The proposed automatic classification method achieved an expert decision mapping accuracy of 84%. For atypical patterns, the high reproducibility of the system's results was confirmed. Lower reproducibility, not exceeding 70%, was achieved with typical patterns.
CONCLUSIONS
CONCLUSIONS
Based on the observation of infant spontaneous movements, it is possible to identify movement patterns divided into typical and atypical patterns. Computer-based analysis of infant movement patterns makes it possible to objectify and satisfactorily reproduce diagnostic decisions.
Identifiants
pubmed: 39085937
doi: 10.1186/s12984-024-01429-3
pii: 10.1186/s12984-024-01429-3
doi:
Types de publication
Journal Article
Langues
eng
Sous-ensembles de citation
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© 2024. The Author(s).
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