Advanced Multisensorial System for Automatic Assessment of Neurological Disorders in Smart Spaces-Universidad Rey Juan Carlos (URJC) (NeurEYE-URJC)

Undiagnosed persons will be evaluated by the NeurEYE system performing activities of daily living.

Patterns of action will be recorded to establish outcome measures in healthy population.

The data to be captured are exclusively video and audio recordings, and different signals from smartwatches (mainly related to movement).

Addittionaly, the clinical evaluation of the performance of these activities will be carried out according to the assessment scales to be defined in the project.

The results of this evaluation will be exclusively used in the training of the automatic systems developed in the project and in order to establish a correlation between the captured observations (video, audio, smart watches signals) and the diagnostic assessment.

People with neurological diseases will be evaluated by the NeurEYE system performing activities of daily living.

Patterns of action will be recorded, to establish outcome measures in healthy population.

The data to be captured are exclusively video andaudio recordings, and different signals from smartwatches (mainly related to movement).

Addittionaly, the clinical evaluation of the performance of these activities will be carried out according to theassessment scales to be defined in the project.

The results of this evaluation will be exclusively used in the training of the automatic systems developed in the project and in order to establish a correlation between the captured observations (video, audio, smart watches signals) and the diagnostic assessment.

Rivermead Behavioural Memory Test (RBMT) is a standardized memory assessment tool designed to evaluate how memory problems affect a person's daily functioning. It primarily assesses prospective memory, verbal memory, visual memory, recognition, and orientation through tasks that simulate everyday situations.

It is a widely used test in clinical and research settings, with adequate psychometric properties (reliability and validity) and sensitivity for detecting memory impairments associated with brain damage, neurodegenerative diseases, and other neurological conditions.

It is administered individually by a trained professional. It includes various functional tasks, such as recalling names, routes, messages, or personal belongings.

To measure grip strength the Jamar dynamometer is a standardized instrument used to measure handgrip strength, a relevant indicator of upper limb muscle function and overall functional status. It is frequently used in rehabilitation, neurology, geriatrics, and musculoskeletal assessment.

It is considered the gold standard for grip strength assessment. It exhibits high reliability, validity, and reproducibility, making it widely used in both clinical practice and research.

The Nine Hole Peg Test (NHPT) is a standardized test used to assess fine motor dexterity and upper limb motor coordination. It measures how quickly a person can place and remove nine pegs from a pegboard and is widely used in neurology and rehabilitation.

It is a well-validated tool with good reliability, validity, and sensitivity for detecting changes in manual function. It is frequently used in research and clinical practice with populations affected by stroke, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, and other neurological conditions.

The Trail Making Test (TMT) is a standardized neuropsychological test that assesses processing speed, visual attention, cognitive flexibility, and executive functions. It can be administered by occupational therapists. It consists of two parts: Part A involves connecting numbers in sequence, and Part B involves alternating numbers and letters in a predetermined order.

It is one of the most widely used and validated tests in neuropsychology. It exhibits adequate psychometric properties, good reliability, and sensitivity for detecting cognitive impairments associated with brain damage, aging, dementia, and other neurological diseases.

The Quick Aphasia Battery (QAB) is an standardized tool designed to quickly assess the presence and severity of language impairments in individuals with aphasia. It evaluates various language domains, including auditory comprehension, verbal expression, repetition, naming, reading, and language fluency.

It is a validated test with good psychometric properties, allowing for the reliable identification and quantification of language deficits. It has proven useful in both clinical and research settings, particularly in patients with stroke and other acquired neurological injuries.

Lille Apathy Rating Scale (LARS) is a standardized tool designed to assess apathy in individuals with neurological disorders. It analyzes different dimensions of this syndrome, including motivation, interest, initiative, participation in activities, and emotional response.

It is a widely used and validated scale, especially in Parkinson's disease and other neurological conditions. It exhibits good internal consistency, high inter-rater reliability, and adequate construct and criterion validity, allowing for the reliable identification and quantification of apathy severity.

Mini-DASS (Mini Depression Anxiety Stress Scales). Designed to assess emotional distress across three main dimensions: depression, anxiety, and stress. It is used as a screening tool to identify emotional symptoms and monitor changes over time.

It is a measure based on the theoretical model of the Depression Anxiety Stress Scales, which has been widely validated in general and clinical populations. The abbreviated versions have shown adequate validity and reliability, maintaining a good ability to discriminate between depressive, anxious, and stress symptoms.

Good internal consistency for the total score and its subscales, with Cronbach's alpha coefficients generally above 0.70. Adequate convergent validity with other measures of depression, anxiety, and emotional well-being. Good sensitivity for detecting mild, moderate, and high levels of psychological distress. A factor structure consistent with the dimensions of depression, anxiety

Test of Upper Limb Apraxia (TULIA). This is a standardized tool designed to assess upper limb apraxia, that is, difficulties in planning and executing learned movements voluntarily despite preserving basic strength, sensation, and comprehension. It evaluates the imitation and execution of both transitive (object use) and intransitive (communicative) movements.

It is a widely validated test for the assessment of apraxia following stroke and other neurological injuries. It exhibits high reliability, validity, and discriminative power, making it one of the reference tools for the clinical and research assessment of upper limb apraxia.

Star Cancellation Test is a screening test used to assess unilateral spatial hemineglect, a common impairment following brain injury, especially after a right hemisphere stroke. It evaluates a person's ability to visually explore space and identify stimuli distributed on a sheet of paper.

It is one of the most widely used tests for detecting spatial hemineglect. It has demonstrated good clinical validity and sensitivity for identifying visuospatial attention deficits, and is included in widely used batteries in neurology and neurorehabilitation, such as the Behavioral Inattention Test (BIT).

Algometry (pressure pain threshold measurement) is a standardized technique used to assess sensitivity to mechanical pain by measuring the pressure pain threshold (PPT). It allows for the objective quantification of the minimum pressure that elicits a painful sensation and is frequently used in patients with musculoskeletal disorders, chronic pain, and neurological conditions.

Algometry is a widely used method in research and clinical practice for pain assessment. It exhibits good validity and reliability when performed with standardized protocols, and is particularly useful for monitoring changes in pain sensitivity and response to treatments.

The Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) is a self-report tool used to evaluate the intensity of perceived pain. It typically consists of a 10 cm line whose ends represent "no pain" and "worst imaginable pain," allowing for a simple quantification of the subjective experience of pain.

It is one of the most widely used pain measures in clinical practice and research. It exhibits adequate validity, reliability, and sensitivity to change, and is considered a gold standard for assessing pain intensity and monitoring the response to therapeutic interventions.

Box and Block Test (BBT) This is a standardized test used to assess gross manual dexterity and unilateral upper extremity motor function. It measures a person's ability to grasp, carry, and release wooden blocks from one compartment to another within a specified time.

It is one of the most widely used tools for assessing manual function in rehabilitation, neurology, and occupational therapy. It exhibits strong psychometric properties and is sensitive in detecting motor deficits and functional changes following therapeutic intervention.

Functional Gait Assessment (FGA) is an observational scale designed to assess functional gait and dynamic balance during various tasks that challenge postural control. It analyzes an individual's ability to walk under different conditions, such as changes in speed, head turns, walking with obstacles, quick turns, and stair climbing.

It is a widely used tool in neurology, geriatrics, and rehabilitation. Derived from the Dynamic Gait Index (DGI), it exhibits good psychometric properties and a high capacity for identifying dynamic balance impairments and fall risk in individuals with neurological and vestibular disorders.

Sensory Organization Test (SOT). This instrumental test assesses postural control and balance by analyzing how a person uses and integrates visual, vestibular, and somatosensory information to maintain stability. It is one of the most widely used tests within computerized dynamic posturography.

The SOT is considered a gold standard for the objective assessment of balance. It has high validity and reliability and is widely used in research and clinical practice to evaluate balance impairments associated with neurological, vestibular, and musculoskeletal disorders.