Table 5 Superordinate theme 3: ESM Implementation

3.1 Terminology

What was the method of data collection called in the study?

Experience Sampling Methods or ESM

Ecological Momentary Assessment or EMA

Ambulatory assessment

Computerised ambulatory monitoring

Mobile phone-based assessment

Self-assessment

Computerised ecological momentary assessment (EMAc)

3.2 Data

 3.2.1 Data access

Who can access collected ESM data?

Researchers

Participants

Clinicians

 3.2.2 Accepted response rate

Amount of questionnaires completed in order to be eligible for inclusion

Continuous: %

3.3 Participation

 3.3.1 Participant training?

Was training provided for participants prior to commencing ESM data collection?

Yes

No

 3.3.2 Contact with research team

Who initiates additional contact between the research team and participants during the ESM period?

Researcher Participant

Either

 3.3.3 Additional support

Support offered to participants by the research team after commencing data collection

None

Initial contact after commencing data collection

Technical support

Technical support on request

Motivational support

Emotional support

 3.3.4 Participant reimbursement

Compensation provided to each participant

Continuous: £