Validity and reliability of the single camera marker less motion capture system using RGB-D sensor to measure shoulder range-of-motion: A protocol for systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract

Background: The range-of motion (ROM) is an essential component of joint mobility. Shoulder ROM measurement has been problematic due to its complexity. A marker less motion capture system can be a potential alternative for upper limb assessment. Currently, there is no systematic review to evaluate the validity of a marker less motion capture system for assessing shoulder ROM. This study aims to describe methods to evaluate the reliability and validity of a single camera marker less motion capture system that uses an RGB-depth sensor to measure shoulder ROM.

Methods: Studies that measured shoulder ROM with a single camera marker less motion capture system using the RGB-depth sensor and assessed the intra- and/or inter-rater reliability, and/or validity of the device will be included. The search of electronic databases, such as MEDLINE, EMBASE, Cochran library, Cumulative Index to Nursing, and Allied Health Literature via EBSCO, IEEE Xplore, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, KoreaMed, Korean studies Information Service System, and Research Information Sharing Services will be performed for all relevant articles from inception to December 2022. Two authors will independently perform quality assessments using the Consensus-based Standards for the selection of health Measurement Instruments checklist for reliability, measurement error of outcome measurement instrument, and criterion validity. The primary outcomes will be the intra- and inter-rater reliability and validity of the markerless motion capture system measuring shoulder flexion, extension, abduction, adduction, internal rotation, or external rotation. A subgroup analysis would be performed if there are sufficient data to pool to identify an influencing factor in the measurement of ROM using a marker less motion capture system.

Results and conclusion: These findings will present tools to utilize and evaluate single camera motion capture systems for the medical use for clinicians and healthcare experts and can aid in further clinical research using such a system for different movements and other joints.