Table 7.
Essentials for successful implementation of “Feel the ViBe.”
| General essentialsa | Community manager characteristicsb |
| Unrestricted access to the Internet for community managers | Computer and Internet skills |
| Unrestricted access to the internet for participants | Trained in giving Web-based support and help |
| Safety protocols to handle the variety of problems and participants | Trained in assessing safety during Web-based communication |
| 24/7 availability in case of emergency (ICE) from pool of community managers | Flexible and able to adapt quickly in time, nature, and language of help provided |
| Colleagues to discuss participants’ situation | - |
aCommunity managers were asked to name elements essential for FtV.
bCommunity managers were asked to identify personal characteristics of community managers essential for FtV.