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What is ambulatory assessment?
Ambulatory assessment involves the collection of real-time data on individuals’ behaviors, experiences, and physiological states in their natural environments using portable or wearable devices.
How does ambulatory assessment differ from traditional assessment methods?
Unlike traditional methods, ambulatory assessment captures data in real-world settings, reducing recall bias and increasing ecological validity by observing participants in their everyday contexts.
What types of data can be collected with ambulatory assessment?
Ambulatory assessment can capture a wide range of data, including self-reports through mobile apps or diaries, physiological data like heart rate and skin conductance, behavioral data such as movement via accelerometers, and environmental data like GPS locations or noise levels.
What are some challenges of ambulatory assessment?
Challenges include participant compliance, such as forgetting to complete tasks or wear devices, data quality issues like noise or technical malfunctions with sensors, and privacy concerns regarding the secure handling of sensitive personal data.