Novel digital methods for gathering intensive time series data in mental health research: scoping review of a rapidly evolving field.

ABSTRACT: Recent technological advances enable the collection of intensive longitudinal data. This scoping review aimed to provide an overview of methods for collecting intensive time series data in mental health research as well as basic principles, current applications, target constructs, and statistical methods for this type of data.In January 2021, the database MEDLINE was searched. Original articles were identified that (1) used active or passive data collection methods to gather intensive longitudinal data in daily life, (2) had a minimum sample size of N ⩾ 100 participants, and (3) included individuals with subclinical or clinical mental health problems.In total, 3799 original articles were identified, of which 174 met inclusion criteria. The most widely used methods were diary techniq

SUBMITTER: Schick A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9874995 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature