Basic concept of sensors for movement disorders specialists

As the prevalence of age-related diseases increases, current healthcare models and resources are challenged to provide high-quality care while attempting to meet both patients' and caretakers' needs. There is currently a push in general, and particularly in movement disorders, to seek new tools to optimize healthcare. Recent technological advances have led to the development of sensors that can potentially connect patients and their care team beyond the traditional, and brief, clinical visit, improving accessibility and continuity of care. In this chapter, we examine the basic concepts related to sensor use in movement disorders and discuss the opportunities and challenges they represent for clinical practice and research.