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Table 2 Structure of the ecological momentary intervention

From: Ecological momentary intervention to enhance emotion regulation in healthcare workers via smartphone: a randomized controlled trial protocol

Item

Construct assessed

Activate EMI when item scores

Ecological momentary intervention (EMI)

1

Joy

High: from 7 to 10

Savoring

2

Fatigue

High: from 7 to 10

Psychoeducation in self-care

Mindfulness 5 senses

Relaxation-Paced breathing exercise

3

Sadness

High: from 7 to 10

Mindfulness in a joyful environment

Reminiscence

Moderate: from 5 to 6 during 2 consecutive days.

Psychoeducation of emotion’s function

Checking the facts

Behavioral activation (based on goals and values)

4

Anxiety

High: 7 to 10

Safe place exercise

Relaxation-Paced breathing exercise

Mindfulness in a relaxing environment

Moderate: 5–6.

Cope ahead of time

5

Anger

High: 7–10

STOP exercise

Mindfulness in a relaxing environment

Relaxation-Paced breathing exercise

Relaxation-Progressive Muscle relaxation exercise

Safe place exercise

Moderate: 5–6

Problem solving

Acceptance with the body

6

Burnout

High: 7–10

Psychoeducation on self-care

Mindfulness 5 senses

Mindfulness in a relaxing environment

Moderate: 5–6 during 3 consecutive days.

Behavioral activation (based on goals and values).

7

Sleep quantity

Low: 0–4 h during 2 consecutive days.

Psychoeducation: The need of self-care to be able to care others.

Moderate: 5–6 h during 4 consecutive days

Psychoeducation on sleep habits

Psychoeducation on self-care

8

Sleep quality

High: 7 to 10

Savoring

Moderate: 5–6 during 2 consecutive days

Psychoeducation on sleep habits

Mindfulness in a relaxing environment

9

Perceived stress

HIgh: 7 to 10

Safe place exercise

Mindfulness in a relaxing environment

Relaxation-Paced breathing exercise

Moderate: 5–6 during 5 consecutive days.

Psychoeducation: The need of self-care to be able to care others.

Behavioral activation (based on goals and values)

Problem solving

10

Self-perception of coping skills

Low: from 0 to 3.

Cope ahead of time

Moderate: 5 or over during 2 consecutive days.

Problem solving

Behavioral activation (based on goals and values)