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Table 8 Comparison of the effect size of SI versus TPEI with MCID values

From: Effectiveness of sensor-based interventions in improving gait and balance performance in older adults: systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

Outcome

SI

OPTS

PCPS

WS

MCID

TUG (s)

− 0.5

− 0.7

− 0.2

− 0.5

1.6 [91]

Normal gait speed (cm/s)

4.3

4.2

4.4

n/a

5.0 [92]

BBS

2.2

2.4

1.9

n/a

1.9 [93]

6MWT (m)

22.7

25.2

21.9

n/a

20.0 [92]

FES-I

− 1.2

− 2.0

− 1.2

n/a

No report [94]

  1. SI sensor-based intervention, OPTS optical sensor, PCPS perception sensor, WS wearable sensor, TUG Timed Up and Go, BBS Berg Balance Scale, 6MWT 6-Minute Walk Test, FES-I Falling Efficacy Scale-International, MCID minimal clinically important difference, n/a not applicable