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Smoking and Ecological Momentary Assessment with Olga Perski
Smoking and Ecological Momentary Assessment with Olga Perski
Smoking and Ecological Momentary Assessment with Olga Perski
Wednesday 10th May 2023
Dr. Olga Perski discusses how Ecological Momentary Assessment (EMA) provides real-time insights into smoking behaviors and addiction research.
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Get the buttons here!Real-Time Insights: Dr. Olga Perski on Smoking and Ecological Momentary Assessment
Episode Overview
- Dr. Olga Persky discusses the evolution of Ecological Momentary Assessment (EMA) and its application in understanding smoking behaviors.
- The episode highlights the significance of EMA in testing and developing addiction theories, particularly in relation to lapse and relapse incidents.
- Challenges in defining lapse and relapse in EMA studies are explored, shedding light on the complexities of addiction research.
- Insights into the pioneering COMPLAPS study, aiming to unpick causal chains between feelings, contexts, and behaviors in addiction, are shared.
- Addiction Audio offers valuable discussions on real-time interventions, complex computational modelling, and the potential for revolutionizing addiction research.
I think it's very interesting to be able to think about these different causal chains, for example. So might it be that a person is encountering a cue in their environment that triggers a craving, cigarettes are already available, which then leads to a heightened risk of lapsing? Or is there perhaps other pathways in that the person is experiencing a negative feeling state, which causes them to seek out cigarettes and perhaps traveling to purchase cigarettes?
What if you could capture the exact moment someone decides to light up a cigarette? In this episode of 'Addiction Audio', Dr. Olga Perski dives into the fascinating world of Ecological Momentary Assessment (EMA). This innovative method collects real-time data on people's experiences, offering a detailed look at smoking behaviors as they unfold in everyday life. Gone are the days of pen-and-paper diaries; today, smartphones are the new frontier for gathering this crucial information. Dr.
Perski explains how EMA is transforming our understanding of addiction, especially when it comes to the rapid shifts that lead to lapses and relapses. Imagine being able to track how quickly cravings can spike due to environmental cues, like being in a bar or restaurant. Traditional surveys, which might measure these changes weeks apart, simply can't keep up. EMA steps in to fill this gap, capturing the dynamic and fluctuating nature of addiction. Dr.
Perski also shares insights from her groundbreaking COMPLAPS study, which explores the complex causal chains between feelings, contexts, and behaviors in addiction. But it's not just about collecting data. Dr. Perski discusses the development of an appraisal tool to assess the quality of EMA studies, ensuring that the data we gather is both reliable and actionable.
Whether you're a researcher, clinician, or someone with a personal connection to addiction, this episode offers a treasure trove of insights into how real-time data can revolutionize addiction research and interventions. So, if you're curious about how technology is changing the game in addiction studies, this episode is a must-listen. You'll walk away with a deeper understanding of how EMA can offer a more nuanced view of smoking behaviors and potentially pave the way for more effective treatments.