scholarly journals Examining the Feasibility of Ecological Momentary Assessment Using Short Message Service Surveying with Homeless Youth

Field Methods ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 30 (2) ◽  
pp. 91-104 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kimberly A. Tyler ◽  
Kristen Olson
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Ecological Momentary Assessment ◽  
Homeless Youth ◽  
Short Message Service ◽  
Short Message ◽  
Response Option ◽  
Message Service ◽  
Data Collection Technique ◽  
Ecological Momentary ◽  
Momentary Assessment

We assessed the feasibility of ecological momentary assessment using short message service (SMS) surveying with 150 homeless youth. We found that on average, participants completed 18.8 days of texts, but 30% of youth ( N = 44) had texting data on 28 or more days. The average number of texts answered per day was 8.49 (of a possible 11). Forty-three percent of days had answers to all 11 texts sent that day, and 69.4% of days had answers to eight or more texts. We found significant differences in response rates by phone type. Seventy-three percent of youth reported that responding to our texts was very easy or somewhat easy and 69% endorsed the response option “just enough,” regarding the number of texts sent per day. The 30-day texting period was deemed “about right” by 74% of youth. Details of using SMS with homeless youth are provided, and results indicate that this data collection technique is feasible with this population.

scholarly journals Understanding the Link between Victimization and Alcohol Use among Homeless Youth Using Ecological Momentary Assessment

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 ◽  
pp. 237802311877983 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kimberly A. Tyler ◽  
Kristen Olson ◽  
Colleen M. Ray
Keyword(s):  
Alcohol Use ◽  
Ecological Momentary Assessment ◽  
Homeless Youth ◽  
Short Message Service ◽  
Binary Logistic Regression ◽  
Short Message ◽  
Drinking Alcohol ◽  
Message Service ◽  
Ecological Momentary ◽  
Momentary Assessment

Most prior research on victimization and alcohol use among homeless youth is retrospective and thus does not allow researchers to determine the sequencing of these events. We address this gap using ecological momentary assessment via short message service surveying with homeless youth during 30 days. Multilevel binary logistic regression results revealed that experiencing physical or sexual victimization on a specific day was positively associated with youth’s drinking alcohol later that day. Because ecological momentary assessment via short message service allows for such specificity, we can link a specific victimization experience with a current drinking episode. Thus, the time ordering of daily events in the current study is a significant improvement over prior research. Understanding the timing between victimization and drinking alcohol is also important for intervention with this underserved population.

scholarly journals Short Message Service Surveying With Homeless Youth: Findings From a 30-Day Study of Sleeping Arrangements and Well-Being

2019 ◽  
Vol 52 (5) ◽  
pp. 850-866 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kimberly A. Tyler ◽  
Kristen Olson ◽  
Colleen M. Ray
Keyword(s):  
Homeless Youth ◽  
Short Message Service ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Short Message ◽  
Permanent Housing ◽  
Message Service ◽  
Transitional Living ◽  
Sleeping Arrangements ◽  
Ecological Momentary ◽  
Momentary Assessment

Little is known about the location and consistency of sleeping arrangements among youth experiencing homelessness (YEH) and how this is linked to their well-being. This study addresses this gap using ecological momentary assessment (EMA) via short message service (SMS) surveying with 150 YEH over 30 days, to examine how various sleeping arrangements are associated with depression, marijuana use, support received, and service utilization. Results revealed that the average number of consecutive days youth stayed at any particular location varied considerably. Youth who stayed more frequently with a friend/partner or in a transitional living facility (TLF) reported fewer days of being depressed, whereas staying with a friend/partner was associated with using marijuana more frequently. Finally, youth staying with a friend/partner, stranger, or TLF reported using services on fewer days. Because sleeping arrangements change almost daily, on average, this has important public health implications for agencies finding permanent housing for YEH.

Using Personal Cell Phones for Ecological Momentary Assessment

2013 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 3-11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emmanuel Kuntsche ◽  
Florian Labhart
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Ecological Momentary Assessment ◽  
Communication Systems ◽  
Cell Phones ◽  
Personal Digital Assistants ◽  
Natural Environments ◽  
Mobility Patterns ◽  
Standard Data ◽  
Ecological Momentary ◽  
Momentary Assessment

Ecological Momentary Assessment (EMA) is a way of collecting data in people’s natural environments in real time and has become very popular in social and health sciences. The emergence of personal digital assistants has led to more complex and sophisticated EMA protocols but has also highlighted some important drawbacks. Modern cell phones combine the functionalities of advanced communication systems with those of a handheld computer and offer various additional features to capture and record sound, pictures, locations, and movements. Moreover, most people own a cell phone, are familiar with the different functions, and always carry it with them. This paper describes ways in which cell phones have been used for data collection purposes in the field of social sciences. This includes automated data capture techniques, for example, geolocation for the study of mobility patterns and the use of external sensors for remote health-monitoring research. The paper also describes cell phones as efficient and user-friendly tools for prompt manual data collection, that is, by asking participants to produce or to provide data. This can either be done by means of dedicated applications or by simply using the web browser. We conclude that cell phones offer a variety of advantages and have a great deal of potential for innovative research designs, suggesting they will be among the standard data collection devices for EMA in the coming years.

scholarly journals Utility of Short Message Service (SMS) for Remote Data Collection for HIV in Low- and Middle-Income Countries

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (6) ◽  
pp. 654-662
Author(s):  
Alison L. Drake ◽  
Claire Rothschild ◽  
Wenwen Jiang ◽  
Keshet Ronen ◽  
Jennifer A. Unger
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Short Message Service ◽  
Short Message ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Middle Income Countries ◽  
Message Service ◽  
Low And Middle Income ◽  
Remote Data

scholarly journals e-Surveillance in Animal Health: use and evaluation of mobile tools

Parasitology ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 139 (14) ◽  
pp. 1831-1842 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. MADDER ◽  
J. G. WALKER ◽  
J. VAN ROOYEN ◽  
D. KNOBEL ◽  
E. VANDAMME ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Short Message Service ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Animal Health ◽  
Health Surveillance ◽  
Short Message ◽  
Comprehensive Overview ◽  
Technical Requirements ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Message Service

SUMMARYIn the last decade, mobile technology offered new opportunities and challenges in animal health surveillance. It began with the use of basic mobile phones and short message service (SMS) for disease reporting, and the development of smartphones and other mobile tools has expanded the possibilities for data collection. These tools assist in the collection of data as well as geo-referenced mapping of diseases, and mapping, visualization and identification of vectors such as ticks. In this article we share our findings about new technologies in the domain of animal health surveillance, based on several projects using a wide range of mobile tools, each with their specific applicability and limitations. For each of the tools used, a comprehensive overview is given about its applicability, limitations, technical requirements, cost and also the perception of the users.The evaluation of the tools clearly shows the importance of selecting the appropriate tool depending on the envisaged data to be collected. Accessibility, visualization and cost related to data collection differ significantly among the tools tested. This paper can thus be seen as a practical guide to the currently available tools.

scholarly journals Behavioral Impacts, Acceptability, and Recommendations for Ecological Momentary Assessment among Youth Experiencing Homelessness: A Qualitative Study (Preprint)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Darlene Acorda ◽  
Michael Businelle ◽  
Diane Santa Maria
Keyword(s):  
Real Time ◽  
Ecological Momentary Assessment ◽  
Homeless Youth ◽  
Emotional Awareness ◽  
Perceived Benefits ◽  
Future Studies ◽  
Exit Interviews ◽  
Ecological Momentary ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Momentary Assessment

BACKGROUND Background: The use of ecological momentary assessment (EMA) to study youth experiencing homelessness (YEH) behaviors is an emerging area of research. Despite high rates of participation and potential clinical utility, few studies have investigated best practices and recommendations for EMA from the YEH perspective. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to describe the perceived benefits, usability, acceptability, and barriers to the use of EMA from the homeless youth perspective. METHODS YEH were recruited from a larger EMA study. Semi-structured exit interviews were performed using an interview guide that focused on the YEH experience with the EMA app, including perceived barriers and recommendations for future studies. Data analyses employed an inductive approach with thematic analysis to identify major themes and subthemes. RESULTS A total of 18 YEH aged 19-24 participated in individual and group exit interviews. EMA was highly acceptable to YEH and they found the app and survey easy to navigate. Perceived benefits included increased behavioral and emotional awareness with some YEH reporting a decrease in their high-risk behaviors as a result of participation. Another significant perceived benefit was the ability to use the phones for social support and make connections to family, friends, and potential employers. Barriers were primarily survey and technology related. Survey-related barriers included the redundancy of questions, the lack of customizable responses, and the timing of survey administration. Technology-related barriers included the “freezing” of the app, battery problems, and connectivity issues. Recommendations for future studies included the need to provide real-time mental health support for symptomatic youth, creating individually customized questions, and testing the use of personalized motivational messages that respond to the EMA data in real-time. CONCLUSIONS YEH are highly receptive to the use of EMA methodology. Further studies are warranted to assess whether participation improves behavior change. More research is needed to understand the impact of EMA on YEH behaviors. Incorporating the YEH perspective in the design and implementation of EMA studies may help minimize barriers, increase acceptability, and improve participation rates in this hard-to-reach, disconnected population.

PENGARUH LAYANAN PESAN SINGKAT PENGINGAT TERHADAP KEPATUHAN KONSUMSI OBAT PASIEN DM TIPE 2 DI PUSKESMAS MELATI KABUPATEN KAPUAS

2017 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 34
Author(s):  
Yugo Susanto ◽  
Riza Alfian ◽  
Rinidha Riana ◽  
Ibna Rusmana
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Short Message Service ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Rate Of Change ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Adherence Rate ◽  
Short Message ◽  
Post Intervention ◽  
Average Value ◽  
Message Service

Diabetes mellitus is a chronic disease characterized by hyperglycemia and glucose intolerance. Patients with DM in Indonesia ranks 4th largest with a prevalence of 8.6 % of the total population. Patient compliance in the treatment greatly affect the success of the therapy. The purpose of this study was to determine the level of adherence before and after administration of short message reminders, as well as knowing the adherence changes that occur in patients with type 2 diabetes at the Puskesmas Melati Kabupaten Kapuas. This esearch was conducted by quasi experimental design, with prospective data collection during the period from May to June 2016. The intervention was giving short message service reminder. Subjects who met the inclusion criteria as many as 15 patients. The primary data collection is done by filling the questionnaire adherence MMAS and secondary data obtained from medical observation sheet.            The results showed that in the pre intervention average value (mean) adherence by 5.8 or are in the low adherence rate, in post intervention average value of 7.4 or adherence are moderate adherence rates, with the rate of change (Δ) adherence towards better at 1.6. It can be concluded that the adherence were lower before than after giving short message service reminder. There was improvement in the adherence to taking medicine after giving short message service reminder. The giving short message service reminder increased the adherence to take medicine effectively

Feasibility of Using Text Messaging to Gather Qualitative Diary Data from COPD Sufferers: An Ecological Momentary Assessment and BYOD Approach (Preprint)

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Richard Stachel-Hilldorfer ◽  
Ben Stachel-Hilldorfer
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Ecological Momentary Assessment ◽  
Text Messaging ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Chronically Ill ◽  
Diary Data ◽  
Depth Of Response ◽  
Ecological Momentary ◽  
Momentary Assessment ◽  
Sms Text Messaging

BACKGROUND The ubiquitous use of SMS text messaging offers a viable data collection method that aligns well with ecological momentary assessment (EMA) coupled with a bring-your-own-device (BYOD) approach. This unique conceptual model may extend to qualitative data collection through diary entries, which promises novel, in-the-moment insights for researchers interested in subjective patient-reported outcome measures (PROMS). OBJECTIVE This study aims to investigate the feasibility of using SMS text messaging to gather qualitative diary data from COPD sufferers, using EMA and participants’ mobile phones. It compares data gathered through this method with similar qualitative data gathered through email and with responses to quantitative, closed-ended categorical questions. METHODS This study involved 93 COPD-affected Alpha-1 sufferers who participated in a two-month long pilot intervention that used push messaging to respondents 2-to-3 times a day, either via SMS text messaging or email. In the first month of the study, respondents received 2 push messages a day urging them to answer closed-ended questions. The second month of the study integrated push messages which encouraged participants to engage in completion of daily, qualitative diary entries, in addition to the closed-ended questions. This research tracked and compared speed to answer and depth of responses between 69 (74%) individuals completing the push message requests through email and 24 (26%) who completed them through text messaging. It also compared completion rates of the diary entries to those of the closed-ended categorical questions. RESULTS Analysis of speed to answer, or the quickness in which respondents replied to the push messages, indicated that those answering by SMS text messaging were faster than those answering by email, both for categorical closed-ended questions and for diary questions. For the diary questions, specifically, those answering by SMS text messaging responded 6 hours and 29 minutes faster than those responding by email. We deemed this difference to be statistically significant. Depth of response, as measured by word count, varied between the two delivery methods as well, with those answering by email using, on average, 5.3 more words per entry than those answering by SMS text messaging (24.9 words per entry compared to 19.6 words per entry). Average compliance to the closed-ended questions over the study period was 94.4% (12,642/13,392) compared to 90.8% (2365/2604) for diary entries. This difference was also statistically significant. CONCLUSIONS SMS text messaging is a viable option for qualitative diary data collection among chronically ill individuals using an EMA and BYOD methodology. However, researchers must weigh considerations of time versus response rate and depth of response when employing SMS text messaging for this methodological approach. Benefits include quick response times, which matches the EMA method of responding as near to a trigger or intervention as possible. Weaknesses include the fact that qualitative diary data collected by SMS text messaging have inherent limits regarding depth of response. This study also recognized a lower compliance rate for those participating by SMS text messaging than by email, even though rates for both were quite high.

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