Data Sheet 1_Digital mobility assessment using wearable devices in people with Parkinson’s disease: a feasibility and implementation study in Ghana (TraPCAf) compared with a UK cohort.docx

Raw data were used to derive 24 DMOs using the Mobilise-D pipeline. An age-gender-matched PD and control cohort (UK-CL), based in United Kingdom, from another study was included for comparison. Differences were also analysed by controlling confounding factors.</p>Results<p>Sixteen of 24 DMOs differed significantly (p < 0.05) between GHA-PD and GHA-CL (steps per day: 2153 vs. 10001, daily walking time: 0.43 vs. 2.07 hours).

Mobility impairment was more pronounced in GHA-PD than UK-PD, with differences remaining in 18 DMOs after adjustment for confounding factors. Feasibility and acceptability were high, although discomfort was commonly reported.</p>Discussion<p>Reduced mobility and gait quality in GHA-PD highlight risks of functional decline and loss of independence. Further research should investigate lifestyle, cultural, environmental and healthcare factors that might contribute to these disparities.</p>