Title | Open source posturography. |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2016 |
Authors | Rey-Martinez, J, Pérez-Fernández, N |
Journal | Acta Otolaryngol |
Pagination | 1-5 |
Date Published | 2016 Jul 6 |
ISSN | 1651-2251 |
Abstract | CONCLUSION: The proposed validation goal of 0.9 in intra-class correlation coefficient was reached with the results of this study. With the obtained results we consider that the developed software (RombergLab) is a validated balance assessment software. The reliability of this software is dependent of the used force platform technical specifications.OBJECTIVE: Develop and validate a posturography software and share its source code in open source terms.METHODS: Prospective non-randomized validation study: 20 consecutive adults underwent two balance assessment tests, six condition posturography was performed using a clinical approved software and force platform and the same conditions were measured using the new developed open source software using a low cost force platform. Intra-class correlation index of the sway area obtained from the center of pressure variations in both devices for the six conditions was the main variable used for validation.RESULTS: Excellent concordance between RombergLab and clinical approved force platform was obtained (intra-class correlation coefficient =0.94). A Bland and Altman graphic concordance plot was also obtained. The source code used to develop RombergLab was published in open source terms. |
DOI | 10.1080/00016489.2016.1204665 |
Alternate Journal | Acta Otolaryngol. |
PubMed ID | 27383132 |
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