Audio and vision-based evaluation of parkinson's disease from discourse video

F. Quek, R. Bryll, M. Harper, Lei Chen, L. Ramig

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Abstract

Parkinson's disease (PD) belongs to a class of neurodegenerative diseases that affect both the patient's speech and motor capabilities. To date, PD diagnosis and the determination of disease progress and treatment efficacy is based entirely on the subjective observation of a trained physician. We present the results of a pilot study of two Idiopathic PD patients who have undergone Lee Silverman Voice Treatment (LSVT). It has been observed subjectively that gestural performance of patients improve in tandem with speech improvements after LSVT. It is hypothesized that these improvements are taking place at a neurological level. Measurements of speech and gesture suggest that LSVT improves the quality of both gesticulation and speech.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings - 2nd Annual IEEE International Symposium on Bioinformatics and Bioengineering, BIBE 2001
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages245-252
Number of pages8
ISBN (Electronic)0769514235, 9780769514239
DOIs
StatePublished - 2001
Externally publishedYes
Event2nd Annual IEEE International Symposium on Bioinformatics and Bioengineering, BIBE 2001 - Bethesda, United States
Duration: 4 Nov 20016 Nov 2001

Publication series

NameProceedings - 2nd Annual IEEE International Symposium on Bioinformatics and Bioengineering, BIBE 2001

Conference

Conference2nd Annual IEEE International Symposium on Bioinformatics and Bioengineering, BIBE 2001
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityBethesda
Period4/11/016/11/01

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