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Schulte-Strathaus JC, Ikegwuonu T, Schick A, Wolters MK, de Thurah L, Hajdúk M, Kurilla A, Myin-Germeys I, Kiekens G, Weermeijer JD, Beames JR, Uyttebroek L, Bonnier R, Nagyova I, Breznoščáková D, Dančík D, Sotomayor Enriquez K, Barne I, Gugel J, Reininghaus U, Wensing M, Ullrich C
Visualization of Experience Sampling Method Data in Mental Health: Qualitative Study of the Physicians’ Perspective in Germany
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Visualisation of Experience Sampling Method Data in Mental Health: A Qualitative Study of the Physicians’ Perspective in Germany
Julia C.C. Schulte-Strathaus;
Theresa Ikegwuonu;
Anita Schick;
Maria K. Wolters;
Lena de Thurah;
Michal Hajdúk;
Adam Kurilla;
Inez Myin-Germeys;
Glenn Kiekens;
Jeroen D.M. Weermeijer;
Joanne R. Beames;
Lotte Uyttebroek;
Rafaël Bonnier;
Iveta Nagyova;
Dagmar Breznoščáková;
Daniel Dančík;
Koraima Sotomayor Enriquez;
Islay Barne;
Jessica Gugel;
Ulrich Reininghaus;
Michel Wensing;
Charlotte Ullrich
ABSTRACT
Background:
Although the integration of self-monitored patient data into mental health care offers potential for advancing personalised approaches, its application in clinical practice remains largely underexplored. Capturing individuals' mental health outside the therapy room using Experience Sampling Methods (ESM) may bridge this gap by supporting shared decision-making and personalised interventions.
Objective:
This qualitative study investigated the perspectives of German mental health professionals regarding prototypes of ESM data visualisations designed for integration into a digital mental health tool.
Methods:
Semi-structured interviews were conducted with clinicians on their perceptions of such visualisations in routine care.
Results:
Using reflexive thematic analysis, three key findings were: (1) visualisations were seen as valuable tools for enhancing patient motivation and engagement; (2) simplicity and clarity of visual formats were crucial for usability; and (3) practical concerns, such as integration into clinical workflows, influenced perceived utility. Challenges, including the risk of cognitive overload, were also highlighted.
Conclusions:
These findings underline the importance of designing digital tools that align with clinical needs while addressing potential barriers to implementation by exploring the opportunities and challenges associated with ESM visualisations.
Citation
Please cite as:
Schulte-Strathaus JC, Ikegwuonu T, Schick A, Wolters MK, de Thurah L, Hajdúk M, Kurilla A, Myin-Germeys I, Kiekens G, Weermeijer JD, Beames JR, Uyttebroek L, Bonnier R, Nagyova I, Breznoščáková D, Dančík D, Sotomayor Enriquez K, Barne I, Gugel J, Reininghaus U, Wensing M, Ullrich C
Visualization of Experience Sampling Method Data in Mental Health: Qualitative Study of the Physicians’ Perspective in Germany
