Cross-sectional study comparing smart insoles and manual methods for short physical performance battery in hip fracture patients

• DOI: 10.1007/s40520-025-02960-6
• Publication Date: 2025-03-01T02:03:50Z
• Authors: Shinjune Kim; Soojin Kim; HyeonSu Kim; HyunBin Kim; Jun-Il Yoo
• Keywords: Hip Fracture

Abstract Introduction The Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB) is a widely used tool for assessing physical function in older adults, including those who experienced hip fracture. Traditionally, medical professionals perform the SPPB manually, which time-consuming and prone to subjective interpretation. However, recent technological advancements have introduced smart insoles that can automatically capture analyze data related gait balance, potentially offering more objective efficient method performing SPPB. Methods In this study, we aimed compare insole versus manual assessment fracture patients. We recruited sample of 57 patients with aged 50 years or older. participants underwent both simultaneously. consists three subtests: speed, chair stands. Results balance test scores slightly increased insoles, showing mean difference 0.086 p-value 0.037. contrast, stand speed tests showed negligible differences, p-values 0.777 1.000, respectively. overall were closely matched between methods, minimal 0.103 0.282. High correlations observed across assessments, r 0.95 individual 0.98 total scores. Conclusion provides reliable alternative Smart assessments save time resources while improving accuracy standardization measurements.