Table 4.
Meta-Regression Coefficients
| Variable | n | Coefficient | 95% CI | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total CREMIS Score | 40 | 1.16 | −1.14, 3.47 | .35 |
| PDA vs. smartphone or SMS | 40 | 4.53 | −5.78, 14.8 | .37 |
| Number of ESM surveys per day | 40 | −0.60 | −2.64, 1.42 | .54 |
| Duration of ESM study protocol in days | 38 | −0.29 | −1.15, 0.56 | .48 |
| Reimbursement vs. no reimbursement | 18 | −11.85 | −31.95, 8.23 | .22 |
| Participant Age | 39 | 0.19 | −0.56, 0.95 | .60 |
| Outpatients vs. mixed in- and outpatient | 36 | −7.39 | −61.27, 46.48 | .78 |
| Inpatients vs. mixed in- and outpatient | 36 | −1.60 | −53.12, 49.92 | .95 |
| PANSS total score | 21 | 0.15 | −0.24, 0.56 | .41 |
| Percentage of females | 38 | 0.05 | −0.24, 0.34 | .72 |
Note: PDA, personal digital assistance; PANSS, Positive and Negative Symptom Scale; CREMAS, (STROBE) Checklist for Reporting EMA Studies.