Real-time experience: A systematic review of ecological momentary assessments of everyday functioning in major depressive disorder.

Key Points

• This research aims to analyze how ecological momentary assessments can enhance understanding of everyday functioning in individuals with major depressive disorder.
• Conducted a systematic review of literature on ecological momentary assessments (EMA) in major depressive disorder.
• Analyzed high-resolution data on everyday functioning.
• Examined the implications of EMA for designing tailored psychiatric interventions.
• EMA provides comprehensive insights into real-time functioning patterns.
• Findings indicate a potential shift toward more individualized treatment approaches.
• Precision psychiatry can be enhanced by integrating EMA into routine care.