Trial Participants' Perceptions of the Impact of Ecological Momentary Assessment on Smoking Behaviors: Qualitative Analysis.

Elizabeth R Stevens Rina Li Grace Xiang Rachel Wisniewski Sidney Rojas Katherine O'Connor Olivia G Wilker Mahathi Vojjala Omar El Shahawy Scott E Sherman

Published in: JMIR mHealth and uHealth (2024)

The collection of EMA smoking behavior data via SMS text messaging may influence the behaviors and perceptions of participants in tobacco treatment interventions. More research is needed to determine the magnitude of impact and mechanisms, to account for the potential effects of EMA. A broader discussion of the unintended effects introduced by EMA use is warranted among the research community.

Keyphrases

smoking cessation
healthcare
primary care
replacement therapy
human health
mental health
study protocol
systematic review
electronic health record
phase iii
risk assessment
big data
randomized controlled trial
phase ii
data analysis
placebo controlled