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BackgroundParkinson's disease (PD) is a chronic neurological disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. A common motor symptom associated with PD is gait impairment, leading to reduced step count and mobility.MethodsMonitoring and analyzing step count data can provide valuable insights into the progression of the disease and the effectiveness of various treatments. In our study, the generalized additive model (GAM) was used to identify statistically significant variables for step counts. Additionally, a web application was developed as an interactive visualization tool.ResultsThe GAM model shows that the following variables are statistically significant for daily step counts: sex (p = 0.03), handedness (p = 0.015), PD status of father (p = 0.056), COVID-19 status (Yes vs. No, p = 0.008), cohort (PD vs. Healthy, p p p = 0.0001).ConclusionsBased on the PPMI data, we find that sex, handedness, PD status of father, COVID-19 status, cohort, and the smoothing functions of age are all statistically significant for step counts. Additionally, a web application tailored specifically for step count analysis in PD patients was developed. This tool provides a user-friendly interface for patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals to track and analyze step count data, facilitating personalized treatment plans and enhancing the management of PD.
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