Development and Feasibility Study of HOPE Model for Prediction of Depression Among Older Adults Using Wi-Fi-based Motion Sensor Data: Machine Learning Study
BackgroundDepression, characterized by persistent sadness and loss of interest in daily activities, greatly reduces quality of life. Early detection is vital for effective treatment and intervention. While many studies use wearable devices to classify depression based on phys...
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BackgroundDepression, characterized by persistent sadness and loss of interest in daily activities, greatly reduces quality of life. Early detection is vital for effective treatment and intervention. While many studies use wearable devices to classify depression based on physical activity, these often rely on intrusive methods. Additionally, most depression classification studies involve large participant groups and use single-stage classifiers without explainability.
ObjectiveThis study aims to assess the feasibility of classifying depression using nonintrusive Wi-Fi–based motion sensor data using a novel machine learning model on a limited number of participants. We also conduct an explainability analysis to interpret the model’s predictions and identify key features associated with depression classification.
MethodsIn this study, we recruited adults aged 65 years and older through web-based and in-person methods, supported by a McGill University health care facility directory. Participants provided consent, and we collected 6 months of activity and sleep data via nonintrusive Wi-Fi–based sensors, along with Edmonton Frailty Scale and Geriatric Depression Scale data. For depression classification, we proposed a HOPE (Home-Based Older Adults’ Depression Prediction) machine learning model with feature selection, dimensionality reduction, and classification stages, evaluating various model combinations using accuracy, sensitivity, precision, and F1-score. Shapely addictive explanations and local interpretable model-agnostic explanations were used to explain the model’s predictions.
ResultsA total of 6 participants were enrolled in this study; however, 2 participants withdrew later due to internet connectivity issues. Among the 4 remaining participants, 3 participants were classified as not having depression, while 1 participant was identified as having depression. The most accurate classification model, which combined sequential forward selection for feature selection, principal component analysis for dimensionality reduction, and a decision tree for classification, achieved an accuracy of 87.5%, sensitivity of 90%, and precision of 88.3%, effectively distinguishing individuals with and those without depression. The explainability analysis revealed that the most influential features in depression classification, in order of importance, were “average sleep duration,” “total number of sleep interruptions,” “percentage of nights with sleep interruptions,” “average duration of sleep interruptions,” and “Edmonton Frailty Scale.”
ConclusionsThe findings from this preliminary study demonstrate the feasibility of using Wi-Fi–based motion sensors for depression classification and highlight the effectiveness of our proposed HOPE machine learning model, even with a small sample size. These results suggest the potential for further research with a larger cohort for more comprehensive validation. Additionally, the nonintrusive data collection method and model architecture proposed in this study offer promising applications in remote health monitoring, particularly for older adults who may face challenges in using wearable devices. Furthermore, the importance of sleep patterns identified in our explainability analysis aligns with findings from previous research, emphasizing the need for more in-depth studies on the role of sleep in mental health, as suggested in the explainable machine learning study. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-2f5fe5f099aa44febda03f5030592bd82025-08-20T03:00:55ZengJMIR PublicationsJMIR Aging2561-76052025-03-018e6771510.2196/67715Development and Feasibility Study of HOPE Model for Prediction of Depression Among Older Adults Using Wi-Fi-based Motion Sensor Data: Machine Learning StudyShayan Nejadshamsihttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-7501-8016Vania Karamihttps://orcid.org/0000-0003-2492-6185Negar Ghourchianhttps://orcid.org/0009-0008-1658-238XNarges Armanfardhttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-5880-906XHoward Bergmanhttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-7410-1707Roland Gradhttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-1591-613XMachelle Wilcheskyhttps://orcid.org/0000-0003-4138-009XVladimir Khanassovhttps://orcid.org/0000-0003-2609-241XIsabelle Vedelhttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-6873-1681Samira Abbasgholizadeh Rahimihttps://orcid.org/0000-0003-3781-1360 BackgroundDepression, characterized by persistent sadness and loss of interest in daily activities, greatly reduces quality of life. Early detection is vital for effective treatment and intervention. While many studies use wearable devices to classify depression based on physical activity, these often rely on intrusive methods. Additionally, most depression classification studies involve large participant groups and use single-stage classifiers without explainability. ObjectiveThis study aims to assess the feasibility of classifying depression using nonintrusive Wi-Fi–based motion sensor data using a novel machine learning model on a limited number of participants. We also conduct an explainability analysis to interpret the model’s predictions and identify key features associated with depression classification. MethodsIn this study, we recruited adults aged 65 years and older through web-based and in-person methods, supported by a McGill University health care facility directory. Participants provided consent, and we collected 6 months of activity and sleep data via nonintrusive Wi-Fi–based sensors, along with Edmonton Frailty Scale and Geriatric Depression Scale data. For depression classification, we proposed a HOPE (Home-Based Older Adults’ Depression Prediction) machine learning model with feature selection, dimensionality reduction, and classification stages, evaluating various model combinations using accuracy, sensitivity, precision, and F1-score. Shapely addictive explanations and local interpretable model-agnostic explanations were used to explain the model’s predictions. ResultsA total of 6 participants were enrolled in this study; however, 2 participants withdrew later due to internet connectivity issues. Among the 4 remaining participants, 3 participants were classified as not having depression, while 1 participant was identified as having depression. The most accurate classification model, which combined sequential forward selection for feature selection, principal component analysis for dimensionality reduction, and a decision tree for classification, achieved an accuracy of 87.5%, sensitivity of 90%, and precision of 88.3%, effectively distinguishing individuals with and those without depression. The explainability analysis revealed that the most influential features in depression classification, in order of importance, were “average sleep duration,” “total number of sleep interruptions,” “percentage of nights with sleep interruptions,” “average duration of sleep interruptions,” and “Edmonton Frailty Scale.” ConclusionsThe findings from this preliminary study demonstrate the feasibility of using Wi-Fi–based motion sensors for depression classification and highlight the effectiveness of our proposed HOPE machine learning model, even with a small sample size. These results suggest the potential for further research with a larger cohort for more comprehensive validation. Additionally, the nonintrusive data collection method and model architecture proposed in this study offer promising applications in remote health monitoring, particularly for older adults who may face challenges in using wearable devices. Furthermore, the importance of sleep patterns identified in our explainability analysis aligns with findings from previous research, emphasizing the need for more in-depth studies on the role of sleep in mental health, as suggested in the explainable machine learning study.https://aging.jmir.org/2025/1/e67715 |
| spellingShingle | Shayan Nejadshamsi Vania Karami Negar Ghourchian Narges Armanfard Howard Bergman Roland Grad Machelle Wilchesky Vladimir Khanassov Isabelle Vedel Samira Abbasgholizadeh Rahimi Development and Feasibility Study of HOPE Model for Prediction of Depression Among Older Adults Using Wi-Fi-based Motion Sensor Data: Machine Learning Study JMIR Aging |
| title | Development and Feasibility Study of HOPE Model for Prediction of Depression Among Older Adults Using Wi-Fi-based Motion Sensor Data: Machine Learning Study |
| title_full | Development and Feasibility Study of HOPE Model for Prediction of Depression Among Older Adults Using Wi-Fi-based Motion Sensor Data: Machine Learning Study |
| title_fullStr | Development and Feasibility Study of HOPE Model for Prediction of Depression Among Older Adults Using Wi-Fi-based Motion Sensor Data: Machine Learning Study |
| title_full_unstemmed | Development and Feasibility Study of HOPE Model for Prediction of Depression Among Older Adults Using Wi-Fi-based Motion Sensor Data: Machine Learning Study |
| title_short | Development and Feasibility Study of HOPE Model for Prediction of Depression Among Older Adults Using Wi-Fi-based Motion Sensor Data: Machine Learning Study |
| title_sort | development and feasibility study of hope model for prediction of depression among older adults using wi fi based motion sensor data machine learning study |
| url | https://aging.jmir.org/2025/1/e67715 |
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