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. 2018 Mar 16;5(1):e20. doi: 10.2196/mental.9769

Table 3.

Identified groups of determinants of practice and their definitions.

Group Definition Determinants
Acceptance The perception among patients, providers, organizations, and systems that eMHa is agreeable, congenial, or satisfactory. Access to treatment; expectations and preferences; observability and experience; evidence base; convenience; technology; awareness; skills and competences; privacy; clinical cultures; education; costs; policy; health care system structures
Appropriateness The perceived fit, relevance, or compatibility of eMH for the patient in addressing his or her mental disorder. Professional-patient interaction; effectiveness; personal need; flexibility; negative effects; safety; patient characteristics
Engagement Continuing implementing, delivering, and receiving eMH and remain doing so in the context of concrete treatment plans. Organizational structures and procedures; leadership; staffing and roles; access and reliability of ICTb; time; collaboration
Resources The availability and appropriateness of resources required in implementing and delivering eMH, including human resources, equipment, funding, and other infrastructural aspects. Personnel; funds; infrastructure
Work processes The course of action (modus of operandi) in service delivery and all other tasks and responsibilities mental health care service organizations have. Primary process; facilitating processes
Leadership Directing and controlling the working processes and organizing activities that enable implementation and delivery of eMH. Culture; communication; management; strategies and priorities; external relations

aeMH: electronic mental health interventions, or eMental health.

bICT: information and communication technology.