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. 2024 Jul 4;5:72. doi: 10.1186/s43058-024-00610-y

Table 2.

Definitions of implementation in implementation managers of Minddistrict and project leads in mental healthcare organizations

Definitions of implementation
Implementation managers in Minddistrict

Implementation

Manager 1

Implementation Manager 2

Implementation

Manager 3

Implementation

Manager 4

Implementation

Manager 5

Implementation

Manager 6

Implementation is making things work in practice

Other key elements: flow; alignment in goals; sensemaking process

Implementation is behavior change, both in short and long term, both personal and organizational levels

Other key elements: digital, interaction, future, growth integration

Implementation is turning an abstract idea into reality

Other key elements: putting a decision or plan into effect; execution; behavior change

Implementation is an organization or entity wanting to start using something new; making sure that the product is integrated well into the work procedures and processes of this organization

Other key elements: promoting agency and motivation

Implementation means ensuring adoption

Other key elements:

Exploring motivations to use, setting goals; motivating and inspiring the right people; evaluating

Implementation is starting to use something new
Project leads in the implementing organizations
Project lead 1 Project lead 2 Project lead 3 e 4 Project lead 5 Project lead 6

Implementation is the entire process [mentions the phases of the MiH] from beginning to end

Key elements: kickoff, forming a group, sessions, technical aspects trainings

Implementation is something that needs to go smoothly with everyone, where the outcome is as envisioned beforehand

Other key elements: Importance of knowing their own tasks, responsibilities, and time to allocate to them

Other key words: introduction of new things, change, difficulties, underestimation of workload

Implementing eHealth solutions means having a clear vision and goals. The innovation needs to be an integral part the treatment processes and daily workflow

Other keywords: Technical implementation (related to the use of software; trainings). Stakeholders: high management needs to support it, healthcare side, content people, support people (IT)

Implementation starts with a commission, but then continuous implementation and maintenance are necessary to guarantee success

Other key elements:

High management needs to be on board; processes need to be integrated

Implementation has two phases: i) learning how something works technically and familiarizing and ii) really incorporating it into everyday practices
Project lead 7 Project lead 8 Project lead 9 Project lead 10 Project lead 11
Implementation is familiarizing with the innovation at an organization level

Implementation starts with identifying a need (in this case a system like Minddistrict was the need). Then all the steps follow (refers to implementation model)

Other key elements:

Implementation is shared responsibility

The interviewee was not familiar with implementation before this project

Implementation means getting people motivated

Other key elements:

Continuous implementation and ambassadorship through innovators

Implementation (of Minddistrict) is creating a patient journey and constant evaluation and maintenance accordingly