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ArticleNpj mental health research2024

A systematic review on passive sensing for the prediction of suicidal thoughts and behaviors.

Rebekka Büscher, Tanita Winkler, Jacopo Mocellin, Stephanie Homan, Natasha Josifovski, Marketa Ciharova, Ward van Breda, Sam Kwon, Mark E Larsen, John Torous and 2 more

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12 authors.

Rebekka BüscherMedical Psychology and Medical Sociology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany. rebekka.buescher@mps.uni-freiburg.de.
Tanita WinklerMedical Psychology and Medical Sociology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany.
Jacopo MocellinExperimental Psychopathology and Psychotherapy, Department of Psychology, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland.
Stephanie HomanExperimental Psychopathology and Psychotherapy, Department of Psychology, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland.
Natasha JosifovskiBlack Dog Institute, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, Australia.
Marketa CiharovaDepartment of Clinical, Neuro and Developmental Psychology, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Ward van BredaDepartment of Clinical, Neuro and Developmental Psychology, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Sam KwonBeth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA.
Mark E LarsenBlack Dog Institute, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, Australia.
John TorousBeth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA.
Joseph FirthDivision of Psychology and Mental Health, Manchester Academic Health Science Centre, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK.
Lasse B SanderMedical Psychology and Medical Sociology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Passive sensing data from smartphones and wearables may help improve the prediction of suicidal thoughts and behaviors (STB). In this systematic review, we explored the feasibility and predictive validity of passive sensing for STB. On June 24, 2024, we systematically searched Medline, Embase, Web of Science, PubMed, and PsycINFO. Studies were eligible if they investigated the association between STB and passive sensing, or the feasibility of passive sensing in this context. From 2107 unique records, we identified eleven prediction studies, ten feasibility studies, and seven protocols. Studies indicated generally lower model performance for passive compared to active data, with three out of four studies finding no incremental value. PROBAST ratings revealed major shortcomings in methodology and reporting. Studies suggested that passive sensing is feasible in high-risk populations. In conclusion, there is limited evidence on the predictive value of passive sensing for STB. We highlight important quality characteristics for future research.

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PMCPMC11420362

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