Developing a transdiagnostic Ecological Momentary Assessment protocol for psychopathology.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The network approach to psychopathology posits that mental disorders emerge from dynamic interactions among psychopathology-relevant variables. Ecological Momentary Assessment (EMA) is frequently used to assess these variables in daily life. Considering the transdiagnostic nature of the network approach to psychopathology, this study describes the development of a transdiagnostic EMA protocol for psychopathology.

Methods

First, 96 clinicians completed an online survey, providing three EMA constructs for up to three disorders they specialize in, and three EMA constructs relevant across disorders (transdiagnostic constructs). Second, 12 focus groups were conducted with clinical experts for specific types of diagnoses (e.g., mood disorders, anxiety disorders). Finall

SUBMITTER: Jover Martinez A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11258473 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature